From Chanel to a country-fried chicken joint, this tony hood has it all (including some of the prettiest tree-lined streets in town). Just don’t expect to call any of them home unless you have a million bucks in the bank — or happen to be a student at neighboring SMU.
6730 Snider Plaza 214-360-9001
Upscale contemporary women’s clothing, handbags, and jewelry boutique in the heart of Snider Plaza. Visit the backroom’s shoe department for luxe labels including Marni and Christian Louboutin.
5214 E Mockingbird Ln 214-282-9951
A bike shop with everything from custom wheels to free night rides and hourly rentals (helmet included). It’s also an eclectic boutique with graphic tees, witty stickers, and funky accessories like leather serving trays and retro ashtrays.
Photo: Courtesy of Fleetwood’s Kit Kat
6827 Snider Plaza 214-373-0800
The Snider Plaza shop stocks vintage candies like Pop Rocks, Big Hunk, and Gobstoppers, along with hard-to-find sweets such as gummy Coke bottles, candy-coated sunflower seeds, and chocolate-covered nuts. There’s a gourmet popcorn bar in back (think jalapeno ranch and dill).
6731 Snider Plaza 214-373-4444
Upscale home shop with downtown edge. Think loads of Jonathan Adler, Lucite, slick lacquered furnishings, graphic stationery, and groovy card and board games.
77 Highland Park Village 214-521-6426
Popular Tex-Mex resto known for its strong Mambo Taxi frozen margaritas with a splash of sangria. Ernie’s Chicken is yum; the queso is some of the best in town. Just expect a wait since reservations are not allowed (park it at the tiny third-floor bar with gorg treetop views).