DALLAS

BEAUTY BEAT

First-of-its-kind silk blowout bar Pressed Roots has opened a second location in Plano. The brand is reimagining the traditional salon experience by creating an inclusive community and challenging the broader beauty and hair care industries that have excluded textured hair for decades. An array of pale shades of pink and brown, rounded edges and natural materials such as pampas grass and wood contribute to the chic and calming atmosphere. Pressed Root’s signature services include the signature silk blowout in a variety of styles, including silky straight, loose curls or beach waves. Pressed Roots’ also offers a mini press for children under 8, as well as add-on services like trims, detoxifying treatments, extensions, deep conditioning treatments and more. The Plano salon will also offer new VIP stations for the first time, providing a more private experience.

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The reception area at The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Pressed Roots The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, Texas’ first and Dallas’ only five-star hotel, has completed a thoughtful redesign of its 12,000-square-foot spa. Dallas-based design firm ForrestPerkins thoughtfully transformed The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton into a tranquil and enchanted garden oasis. “Our vision was to transform The Spa, choreographing an exquisite guest experience with a sense of place and individuality through attention to design, detail and service,” says spa director Scott Studstill. “The redesign does exactly that, offering a daily dose of nature in a luxurious and soothing setting, and we look forward to welcoming spa-goers to experience our elegant new look along with brand-new treatment options for a fresh, luxury spa experience.” A crisp white color palette peppered with bronze details, lilac, lavender and blue accents gives way to soaring ceilings. New treatments employ the natural healing properties of diamonds and CBD to rejuvenate and refresh tired muscles and skin. The soothing Diamond Facial is designed to improve elasticity and luminosity of the skin, as diamonds reinforce the skin’s natural defense system. For a complete mind and body treatment experience, the Calm, Balance and Delight treatment includes a hemp-derived edible and soothing craniosacral techniques to boost overall health and immunity, directly followed by a luxurious full-body massage and CBD foot treatment. ritzcarlton.com

EAT HERE When guests walk into the thoughtfully designed, newly opened Nuri Grill in Koreatown, which features interactive grills at each table, they will feel transported. Wan Kim, a native Korean and NOW current Dallas resident, was inspired by his lifelong passion for food and business. Kim tasked Minji Kim, a Michelinrecognized Korean chef, and her lead chef and husband, Ben Lee, with creating a menu that allows Dallas residents to sample superior Koreaninspired cuisine in a relaxed setting. The menu uses high-quality ingredients and adds an elevated twist to traditional AsianAmerican foods such as kimchi fried rice, Korean-style short rib and hand-breaded sweet chicken. The experiential aspect of the 4,000-square-foot restaurant starts at the tables. The space seats 108 people and aims to bring its guests together as they savor new flavors and experiences. Each table has a grill in the middle that can be used by the servers to prepare the premium meats while diners watch in awe, or guests can choose to cook their own food for an even more interactive meal. Nuri Grill brings an intimate dining experience laced with culinary adventure to Dallas for the ultimate meal. nurigrill.com

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Korean barbeque at Nuri Grill

Located in the Renaissance Hotel Saint Elm, Toussaint Brasserie is now open from Dallas-based owner and creator John Kirtland. The ingredient-driven menu features French staples such as moules frites, steak tartare, poulet roti and lobster thermidor. “We’ve created a modern interpretation of the French brasserie cuisine that adorned Paris, New Orleans and Vietnam at the turn of the century and pays homage to the traditional cooking of these famed culinary destinations,” says Kirtland. Complementing the food menu, a robust cocktail and wine menu is on offer. Designed by Droese Raney (José, Mirador and Park House), the wood and marble 3,200-square-foot space in a palette of blue, gray and caramel speaks to the traditional brasseries of Paris and New Orleans. “We created Toussaint as a place we’d actually like to visit with friends, for date night or pop in for a quick lunch ourselves. It’ll offer Dallas and visitors alike a spirited downtown destination for French comfort food made with high-quality ingredients, a lively soundtrack and well-crafted cocktails in a comfortable setting,” says Kirtland. RETAIL REPORT ,

SLOWING DOWN

Brian Bolke, retail innovator, founder of The Conservatory and co-founder of Forty Five Ten, has unveiled a major expansion of The Conservatory on Two. The new 9,000-square-foot space features new designers and discoveries alongside an installation created by renowned interior designer Alessandra Branca. The Conservatory, conceived as the intersection of brick and mortar and ecommerce, is home to over 200 brands. The Conservatory’s founding principles of “Considered Luxury” (a lens of luxurious minimalism), sustainability, slow fashion and a shared economy are on display here. Bolke believes that customers desire products that tell a story, can be seen as an investment and steer away from seasonal trend pieces.

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Crab galette with endive at Toussaint Brasserie