The Second Floor at The Exchange Offers Sunday Brunch Beginning February 14

The Second Floor at The Exchange,a newly-opened restaurant featuring two concepts – Ichi Ni San by Chef Peja Krstic and Ounce by Chef Brian Zenner, will offer brunch every Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. beginning February 14.  Guests can select from both the Ichi Ni San menu featuring Japanese-inspired brunch items and the Ounce menu featuring European and Mediterranean inspired brunch dishes. A robust beverage program will be available including an at-the-table mimosa bar and hand-crafted cocktails. 

Guests will enjoy menu items from Ichi Ni San such as the Milk Bun & Chicken Karaage– soft pillowy milk buns filled with tender fried chicken, kewpie mayo, Tonkotsu sauce and sunamono; Japanese Breakfast Plate – steamed rice, salmon or tuna, tsukemono, tamago, miso soup, soba seaweed salad, steamed vegetables; Japanese Pancakes– fluffy soufflé pancakes drizzled with maple-umeboshi syrup, ginger-citrus whipped cream and season fruit; and Okonomiyaki – Osaka style pancake with cabbage, potato, squash, green onions and pork belly topped with kewpie mayo, Tonkotsu sauce and katsuobushi.

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$25K Valentine’s Day Escape to Wow Your Love

The Uptown Dallas icon elevates your typical Valentine’s Day by offering the most luxurious package Dallas has ever seen — including 3 different levels guests can choose from no matter their budget. The first tier is the ’The Over the Top (Dreamiest Date-Cation)’ with prices starting at $25,000, the second tier is the ’The Suitest Bling’ package starting at $2,399 and the final option is the ’A Crescent Courtship’ starting at $850 each available for booking through February 19, 2021.

Each package will include lavish welcome amenities, a Stanley Korshak jewelry shopping experience, lush spa treatments, deluxe daily breakfasts and so much more. See below for additional details on each package level. 

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A Look Inside Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen

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This week we trekked down to Lower Greenville for a visit to one of the hottest spots in Dallas as they celebrate the Lunar New Year, as well as its 6-month anniversary.

Ngon, meaning “delicious”, features a wide variety of Vietnamese dishes in a festive and bright setting. The space includes a twelve-seat bar, a spacious dining room, and a patio for those who wish to dine outdoors during this time. Enjoy the peek, then head down to eat.

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Monarch, New Modern Italian Restaurant to Open in Dallas March 10th

Monarch, the highly anticipated wood-fired modern Italian restaurant led by two-time Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant is slated to open on Wednesday, March 10th. Located at the top of The National and alongside the new Thompson Dallas at 1401 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202, reservations for Monarch are now open and can be made at monarchrestaurants.com.

“I am incredibly proud of our talented team. They have brought their best design and creativity in making Monarch a reality,” said Chef Danny Grant. “We are now focused on polishing the smallest details and refining our steps of service to open our doors in less than four weeks and show Dallas what we love to do most.”

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Lakewood Village Farmers Market Returns February 14

Dallas’ favorite producer only farmers market organization – Good Local Markets returns Sunday, February 14 at Lakewood Village Farmers Market (6434 E. Mockingbird Lane). Held every Sunday through August 15 from 9am-1pm, Good Local Markets showcases all-local produce, meats and eggs, bread and pastries, honey, pickles, jams and specialty foods as well as local artisans featuring handmade crafts.

Lakewood Village vendors include Fruth Farms Southwest, Chandler Family Farm, Highway 19 Farm, Texas Fungus, Along Came Tamale, Rowlett Coffee Roastery, Lost Ruby Ranch, John C Pottery and Tree Folk Farm and several others.

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Georgie By Curtis Stone, Up On Knox, and Le Bilboquet Make Knox District a Valentine’s Day Date Destination

Courseau Concepts, which manages Knox dining destinations Georgie By Curtis StoneThe Butcher Shop,Up On Knox, and Le Bilboquet spread the love with special Valentine’s Day menus for customers to share with that special someone on Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th. The restaurant group will also feature festive Valentine’s Day décor creating a memorable Valentine’s dining experience any love bird will enjoy and to welcome in dining patrons.

These are all next level restaurants that will ensure a most romantic evening, with elevated cuisine and service, and all on Knox or close. Make those reservations now!

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Uchi and Uchiba announce Valentine’s Day Omakases and the continuation of their Uncommon Ramen Series

Uchi , the award winning contemporary Japanese restaurant, and its sister restaurant , Uchibā  

Friday, February 12 – Sunday, February 14, 2021 

5:00pm – 11:00pm 

In-restaurant reservations can be made at (214) 855-5454. A credit card will be 

required to reserve. All tables will be available for advance reservations only. 

Curbside pick-up orders for Uchi can be placed up to three days in advance of pickup through Aloha. 

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Dining Solo For Valentine’s Day Is OK! We Have Ten Hot Spots To Enjoy Yourself

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Valentine’s Day is one where we thinking about hooking up for a grand date, and Dallas has plenty of choices for prix fixe meals and specials for the night for that special someone in your life. But what if we are playing solo for the big night? Don’t play into the hype and feel you need to hunt a date, we have you covered for a perfectly acceptable night on the town with no regrets. Don’t stay at home, get out there and enjoy. It is always fun to people watch, especially the couple who just met for the first time from Match.com.

Reservations of tables for one are up 62 percent nationally over the past two years, according to OpenTable’s analysis of its online reservations. That makes it the fastest-growing party size, if one person could indeed be considered a party, the company said.  Continue reading

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