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by | May 1, 2026 · 1:20 pm

Mother’s Day at The French Room Is One of Dallas’s Great Annual Traditions

The French Room inside The Adolphus has been one of the great rooms in Dallas since the hotel opened in 1912. Adolphus Busch built it on the beer fortune he made in St. Louis, and the design — vaulted ceilings, Corinthian columns, twin Murano glass chandeliers from Italy, marble floors, Louis XVI chairs — has aged exactly the way serious things age: without apology and without effort. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip stayed at The Adolphus during their 1991 state visit. It has held the AAA Five Diamond Award without interruption since 1989. There is not another room quite like it in Texas, and maybe not in the South.

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by | March 23, 2026 · 10:05 am

Afternoon Tea for Easter at Mirador

This Easter weekend, Mirador invites guests to celebrate the season with a refined Modern Afternoon Tea on Saturday, April 4, offering an elevated take on the classic tradition in one of Dallas’ most breathtaking dining destinations.

Perched atop Forty Five Ten in the heart of downtown, Mirador’s Easter tea blends artistry, seasonal flavors, and elegant presentation with sweeping skyline views. The one-day-only experience offers guests the opportunity to gather with friends and family while enjoying a thoughtfully curated multi-course tea service in a bright, design-forward setting that has become a destination for special occasions in Dallas.

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by | December 30, 2025 · 2:41 pm

Café Dior: Almost a Year In, and Dallas Is Still Talking About It

It’s hard to believe Café Dior by Dominique Crenn in Highland Park Village has been open for nearly a year. When it debuted in early 2025, it instantly turned heads — not just because it’s tied to a global fashion powerhouse, but because it dared to bring haute cuisine and couture-style dining together in a way Dallas hadn’t quite seen before.

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by | November 17, 2025 · 5:14 pm

Adolphus Holiday Tea Feels Festive & Reels in the Season’s Magic

Every year, Dallas marks the start of the festive season with a handful of beloved traditions, but few feel as transportive—or as indulgent—as holiday tea at the French-inspired restaurant inside The Adolphus. It’s the kind of experience that doesn’t just celebrate the season; it wraps you up in it. Think flickering light, soft seasonal music, ornate décor, and an unmistakable sense that you’ve stepped into a world where time slows down and pleasure becomes the priority.

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by | October 17, 2025 · 5:09 pm

Afternoon Tea, Texas-Style, at Trick Rider

Step into Trick Rider, the signature steakhouse inside the Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, and discover an afternoon tea experience with a distinctly Southern twist. Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests are invited to slow down, sip, and savor a Texas-style afternoon tea that blends classic elegance with Western charm.

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by | September 9, 2025 · 10:46 am

Celebrate Fall with Modern Afternoon Tea at Mirador 

As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, Mirador, the downtown dining haven in the sky, invites Dallasites to embrace the season with its exclusive Afternoon Tea Experiences. Offered on select Saturdays at 2:00 p.m., Mirador invites guests to immerse themselves in a refined afternoon filled with exquisite bites, tea pairings, and seasonal sips. Unlike any other traditional tea iteration in Dallas, it is the perfect weekend activity amongst planning fall outings.  

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by | April 17, 2025 · 2:15 pm

Society Bakery + Tea Launches Exclusive Martha Stewart-Inspired Afternoon 

Society Bakery + Tea is launching a new afternoon tea experience, The Martha Stewart Tea, running from April 24 through May 31. This limited-time three-course English afternoon tea is a tribute to the lifestyle icon herself, lovingly crafted with dishes inspired by Martha Stewart’s own musings on what she would serve at a tea party.

“Martha Stewart has been a personal inspiration and hero to me for decades,” says Society Bakery + Tea’s Owner, Roshi Muns. “She is a pioneer, an icon, and a true original. Her mantra of ‘always move forward’ is something I think about every day.”

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by | March 13, 2025 · 1:20 pm

Mirador Unveils Springtime Lunch and Afternoon Tea Menus and Dates

Mirador, the Dallas’ downtown culinary gem, welcomes the season with the debut of its Spring Lunch and Afternoon Tea Menus, crafted by executive chef Travis Wyatt. Whether you’re indulging in a leisurely ladies’ lunch or celebrating the season with an elegant afternoon tea, Mirador offers the perfect setting to savor the freshest flavors of spring. Enjoy your tea on the penthouse balcony? Absolutely.

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