Knox/Henderson

The busy street, which is divided by Highway 75, stretches from the Katy Trail (cue bikers, runners, and rollerbladers) to Ross Avenue. It’s where Dallas’s shelter shops hang, while Henderson Avenue lures foodies with new restos and bars popping up like bluebonnets.

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Park

1921 N Henderson Ave 214-824-3343

Henderson Avenue ups the hip factor with the lush, laid-back resto. Marc Cassel’s menu features tons of Texas flavor like spicy potato salad and local farmed chicken. Oh so yummy: the two bocce ball courts coming this fall.

Osgood O'Neil

6932 Snider Plaza 214-373-6336

Mother Zen, meet Osgood O’Neil. From Asian stools to a super-serene powder room, the hair salon is oh-so soothing. The pros are total gurus, and Solomon does the best blowout in town. Om, yes.

The Pearl Cup Espresso Bar

1900 N Henderson Ave 214-240-0667

Indie java hut swarming with hipsters. Blame it on the free Wi-Fi, mod decor, artsy drinks, homemade treats (rosemary scones, yum!), and undeniably cool zip code.

Photo: Courtesy of The Pearl Cup Espresso Bar

Toulouse Cafe and Bar

3314 Knox St 214-520-8999

A French brasserie is a rare find in Dallas, but you’ll find just that at Toulouse. From crispy frog legs to croque madame, mussels with pommes frites to escargot — it’s all good. And it’s all served in a friendly, casual space. The third Monday of each month features a special food and wine pairing menu. Bon appétit!

Again&Again

5207 Bonita Ave 214-826-6666

Treasure trove for ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and some ’80s furniture. New gems — low-slung sofas, groovy lamps, midcentury tables — are unloaded nearly every day from local estates and alleys alike.