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Seasons 52 coming to NorthPark Center

The restaurant and wine bar Seasons 52 is opening its first Dallas location at NorthPark Center. The new spot will be in the old McCormick & Schmick’s space between Neiman Marcus and Dillard’s and is expected to open sometime this fall. Seasons 52, a national chain with 22 locations around the country, is known for its seasonal menu, which changes four times a year and offers weekly specials from flatbreads to Cedar plank salmon. It’s relatively healthy, too, with no dish topping 475 calories. The wine list — a selection of 100 wines with 52 offered by the glass — was created by master sommelier George Miliotes, one of only 118 professionals in North America who hold that title. The new NorthPark location will feature a custom-built wine cellar and live piano music nightly.

Baker Bros., Grip to open at Luther and Westchester

Two new restaurants are coming in July to the Corner at Preston Center, a redevelopment project at the southwest corner of Luther and Westchester. Rosebriar Holdings acquired the property in April 2011 and has updated the buildings and facades. Baker Bros. is a fastcasual yet upscale deli chain that serves ovenbaked sandwiches, pizzas and stuffed baked

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potatoes. It has locations throughout Texas. Grip is a new Mediterranean concept from the owners of Ali Baba. It will take the former 24 Hour Fitness space.

Make Up Forever now open at NorthPark Center

The Paris-based professional makeup brand Make Up Forever has opened its second U.S. store in Dallas. Described as “the candy store of makeup shops,” the boutique carries more than 1,500 products and features a video makeup lesson recording studio where patrons can record their personalized makeup lessons with trained professional artists. Make Up Forever also offers custom foundation blending, an interactive smart board to create unique looks, and more.

1 The Black-Eyed Pea Restaurant is opening in the former Gordos space near Preston Center. 2 Baked Spice on Lovers has closed. 3 The Gents Place at Preston Hollow, a men’s grooming and lifestyle club, will open by June 30 in the Preston Oaks Shopping Center at Preston and Royal. 4 Preston Center’s Everything But Water, in a nod to its name, has expanded its merchandise by adding an in-store accessories cabana.

Get In Contact

Seasons 52

SEASONS52.COM

NorthPark Center 8687N.CENTRAL 214.363.7441

NORTHPARKCENTER.COM

Baker Brothers BAKERBROSDELI.COM

Corner at Preston Center

LUTHER AND WESTCHESTER

Make Up Forever 8687N.CENTRAL 214.361.2466

MAKEUPFOREVERUSA.COM

The Gents Place 10720 PRESTON, SUITE 2500 214.380.4858

THEGENTSPLACE.COM

Everything But Water 6139LUTHER 214.691.5881

EVERYTHINGBUTWATER.COM

Classes/TuToring/ lessons

ADHD TEST PREP & TUTORING Dedicated, 1 on 1, for ADD/ADHD & alternative learners. Incl SAT, ACT, PSAT & creative study techniques. Free Consult & 1st week tutoring. Outstanding References. Yale ‘93. Anthony 214-484-4488

ART: Draw or Paint. All Levels. Lake Highlands N. Rec. Ctr. Jane Cross, 214-534-6829. Linda, 214-808-4919.

ARTISTIC GATHERINGS

Art Classes For All Ages. Casa Linda Plaza. 214-821-8383. www.artisticgatherings.com

DRUM & PIANO LESSONS Your location. All Ages/All Styles. UNT Grads. Betty & Bill 972-203-1573 • 469-831-7012

JEWELRY MAKING CLASSES

214-824-2777 www.beadsofsplendor.com

Lakewood Shopping center: 1900 Abrams Pkwy @ La Vista

LEARN GUITAR OR PIANO Professional musician. Fun/Easy. Your Home. UNT Grad. Larry 469-358-8784

TUTORING All Subjects. Elem-middle School. Algebra 1, Dmath. Your Home. 25 + Yrs. Dr. J. 214-535-6594. vsjams@att.net

TUTORING Reading/Writing. All Grades. Master’s/10 Yrs Exp. Your Home. 214-515-5502. lissastewartjobs@hotmail.com

UKULELE LESSONS Instruments, Workshops. www.UkeLadyMusic.com 214-924-0408

VOICE TEACHER with 38 years experience. MM, NATS www.PatriciaIvey.com 214-769-8560

Weekend warriors

George W. Bush , former president and our neighborhood’s most famous resident, led 20 wounded servicemen and women on a 100k mountain bike ride through Palo Duro Canyon State Park. He’s pictured here with volunteer Kyle McAdams of Amarillo (right) and wounded warrior Dan Gade of West Point, N.Y.

Up to par

Caroline Frattaroli , a junior at The Cambridge School of Dallas, competed in her third state golf tournament April 24-25 in Killeen even though she was feeling sick. She finished in 12th place, narrowly missing a top-10 finish. It wasn’t until after the tournament that Frattaroli was diagnosed with mononucleosis.