HARWOOD PAPER SPRING/SUMMER 2023

HÔTEL SWEXAN NOW OPEN

134-KEY, ‘LEADING HOTELS’ PROPERTY FEATURES DYNAMIC CULINARY & ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS, BLENDING WARM, TEXAS HOSPITALITY WITH ELEVATED EUROPEAN FLAIR

Harwood International, the global Dallasbased real estate firm, has opened the company’s flagship boutique hotel property, Hôtel Swexan. The hotel serves as the crown jewel of the more-walkablethan-ever 19-city block Harwood District.

Hôtel Swexan’s moniker stands for “Swiss meets Texan,” inspired by Harwood International founders’ multi-generational Swiss-Texan family heritage. Operated by Harwood Hospitality Group

with a collective of 100 years of experience, the destination represents a complete expression of the group’s five-decade-long vision for the Harwood neighborhood in Dallas. The hotel’s design is reflective of the founders’ travels and passion for art and design, offering guests an immersive European-inspired journey throughout the multi-faceted, transformative spaces.

Hôtel Swexan brings the neighborhood worldclass culinary, entertainment, and cultural

experiences layered throughout the building. Five intimate and unexpected restaurants and bars are to be discovered within. Each is fully expressive and transports guests to another world. Designed with all generations in mind, the hotel plays host to an eclectic mix of personalities where locals and visitors collide.

“It is with great pride that we announce Hôtel Swexan to the ever-changing Dallas skyline and community. With a combination of exquisite

Wine

with Master Sommelier Barbara Werley

Meet Poco Fiasco's Chef JP Mancha

Hôtel Swexan serves as the crown jewel of the more-walkable-than-ever 19-city block Harwood District

design, an exceptional location, and a nod to our company’s Swiss Texan heritage, the first-of-its-kind destination introduces a new level of style and distinctive Swiss-inspired luxury to our great city,” said Jessica Young Reid, Director of Marketing, Harwood International. “We believe the hotel adds a vibrance to the community, which has always been central to our company’s mission. We hope the space becomes a best-loved culinary, cultural, and nightlife destination right in the heart of Harwood District.”

The 22-story modern tower is the third building in the Harwood District designed with world-renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. The mirrored structure exemplifies Kuma’s philosophy that buildings should enrich the connection between architecture and its surrounding landscape. "For Hôtel Swexan, we were assigned the task of designing the building's facades, which for us was like tailoring a suit—precise and crisp in the Swiss approach and relaxed and robust in the Texan spirit—made of local materials. The horizontals and verticals build on the theme found throughout our projects for Harwood, a loose and woven grid. This suit should feel made for the spaces and the rich diversity within, welcoming, with surprising moments and movement throughout. We are interested in the continuity between regional tradition and cosmopolitan modernity. This exterior coat sets the tone, and wears through the day with changing light, from morning to dusk and into the evening," said Kengo Kuma.

with the contemporary and a twist on conventions, incorporating a blend of influences that work together in harmony. Art and design elements throughout are inspired by exploration and adventure, offering a creative flair that is both timeless and unique. As visitors meander, they will be taken on a journey to experience and explore each European city that has inspired the interior architecture and furnishings. The hotel’s service elements are specially crafted as a form of art, providing an immersive life-as-art guest experience.

Now Accepting Reservations

Hôtel Swexan’s grand foyer serves as a backdrop for unique artworks that will change year-round. The hotel’s interior architectural details are inspired by a classical 19th-century Parisian residence-turnedhotel, with comfortable yet elegant furniture and intricate, handcarved stone and wooden fireplaces on every floor of the hotel. The lobby lounge provides a transformable, intimate experience from day to night with warm lighting and design elements mixed with rich masculine leathers, carved millwork walls, plank wood ceilings, and wood parquet floors. The grand lobby and surrounding lobby-level spaces hosts three very different immersive dining experiences, including all-day high tea and martini bars, a dimly-lit two-story library cocktail bar, and a hidden underground hideaway.

We invite you to make memories with us beginning June 15th.

Interior design for the hotel is executed by Harwood’s design team, who have taken cues from the world’s greatest cities, combining the classic

Brimming with timeless European style and handsome Texas warmth, Hôtel Swexan's 134 well-appointed guest rooms have a residential

Hôtel Swexan is a new classic character in the cultural history of Dallas. Located in the Harwood District, the boutique hotel is now accepting reservations.

HSHôtel Swexan's 134 well-appointed guest rooms have a residential feel, featuring five-fixture baths and floor-to-ceiling windows, offering sweeping views of the Dallas skyline.

feel, featuring five-fixture baths and floor-to-ceiling windows, offering sweeping views of the Dallas skyline. The hotel includes eight suites; six on a dedicated grand premier suite floor and two premier garden balcony suites. Each space is timeless, layered, and unique, allowing guests a different discovery and experience on every visit.

The hotel offers bespoke guest stay amenities with the strictest attention to detail, including a rooftop infinity-edge swimming pool spanning 75 feet, where visitors can relax and unwind on upholstered chaise loungers or in VIP cabanas. The Boho-style space named Pomelo, holds a pool bar as well as a sit-down dining concept, named Léonie where guests will gather to take in rooftop panoramic city views and socialize.

The sixth floor holds a dedicated grand event space designed with classic Corinthian details, including floor-to-ceiling classically-styled white

millwork walls, polished marble floors, custom brass chandeliers, and antique hand-carved fireplaces. The 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space includes two grand ballrooms and three private meeting rooms that will become the premier venue for meetings, exhibition shows, wedding ceremonies, receptions, and special celebrations.

The seventh floor hosts a private social club and the property’s signature steakhouse, Stillwell’s, which is open to the public nightly. The hotel’s eighth floor is dedicated to a state-of-the-art fitness center with a cold plunge, unparalleled views, and a large outdoor patio that doubles the space for yoga, bootcamps, and outdoor activities. The locker areas offer separate wet and dry saunas for men and women.

To explore the hotel or book your stay, visit hotelswexan.com.

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART TO PRESENT MASTERPIECES FROM THE SAMURAI COLLECTION

The High Museum of Art, in Atlanta, will present “Samurai: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller" from June 23rd through September 17, 2023. Assembled over nearly four decades of collecting, the exhibition comes to Atlanta from Harwood District's The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection. The High is the first museum in the Southeastern United States to present this exhibition, which has traveled to 14 cities around the world.

“While this exhibition explores a cultural history and artistic traditions not represented

in our holdings, it nevertheless aligns with our mission to present work that serves as a complement or foil to our collection,” said Rand Suffolk, the High’s Nancy and Holcombe T. Green, Jr., director of the High. “We are grateful for the opportunity to share these exquisite artworks with our audience.”

Visit the latest exhibition IRON MEN: The Artistry of Iron in Samurai Armor in our Harwood District. Book your complimentary tickets at ironmensamurai.com.

HONORING A LONG FRIENDSHIP

In honor of celebrating Dallas' 25-yearlong friendship with the city of Sendai in Japan, The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth welcomed Sendai Mayor Kazuko Kohri to Harwood. Mayor Kohri unveiled Sendai’s gift, a stone lantern, in the Saint Ann Court garden to honor the bond with our city.

Hôtel Swexan's rooftop infinity-edge swimming pool spans 75 feet

Inspired by deep Texan roots and featuring beef from the in-house HWD Beef program, Stillwell’s is the hotel’s signature, classic steakhouse with a modern twist

5 TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL EVENT PLANNING

Today, hosting events is exciting but can also get stressful, and Harwood Hospitality Group's Vice President of Catering, Karen Carlough, shares her tips & tricks for how to execute a flawless event.

1.

Have a Theme

The best way to start planning an event is to decide on a theme. Whether it's a "Welcome to Spring" party or a "Carnival" event, all decisions stem from the foundation. Decor, and even food & beverage can easily be selected from there.

2.

Keep it Simple

Make sure you plan with enough time for people to RSVP - 2 weeks notification for people is much better.

3.

Timing is Key & Days

Consider booking your event on a weekday, and even during the times

of 3-5 PM. Most venues will give you a better deal on using their space as these days and times normally are quiet and slow times.

4. 5.

Budget & Stick With It

One example to best maximize your budget is to limit selections, such as offering only beer and wine for beverages, since alcohol has been shown to consume most of a budget.

Get Feedback

The best way to improve on your next event is to learn from any mistakes and to follow up with clients or guests after the event for feedback.

CATERING in Harwood

Let us take care of all your catering & event needs – right here in the Harwood District Catering in Harwood celebrates the diverse flavors and immersive dining experiences found in our collection of bars, restaurants and cafes in the 19-city block district We offer a variety of chef curated catering packages or fully customized menus that will deliver fresh flavors for any occasion or event type

SOCIAL SNACKS from $125

BREAKFAST from $215

HANDHELDS $220

POWER LUNCH $240

SMOKE SHACK $250

COCINA LATINA $240

ELEPHANT EXPRESS $245

JEAN-LUC COLOMBO CAPE BLEUE ROSE

Being the first woman Master Sommelier in Texas, Barbara Werley earned the title of Harwood District celebrity. Barb made sure that wine decisions were made easy with a superb selection featuring wine that is sold at Fig & Favor, located on La Rue Perdue. See below for Barb’s selection of wines that guarantee to make you feel like a sommelier.

ESCAPE THE ORDINARY with these

Summer Cocktails

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Harwood No. 14 will be welcoming tenants beginning this summer. The 27-story Class AA tower’s design is heavily influenced by nature, featuring a two-story lobby with monumental stairs blending indoor/outdoor features, a landscaped plateaux, a finned curtainwall system that is the first in Dallas, open air pocket gardens, and a spectacular 17,000 SF rooftop and sky garden.

Harwood No. 14 will present many avant-garde amenities including a state-of-the-art fitness center, highly flexible multi-purpose center, a grand motor court, and a new ground floor restaurant, café and bar.

The design and architecture teams behind Harwood No. 14 are Dallas-based HDF (architect of record), Dallas-based Corgan (associate architect), and Tokyo-based starchitect Kengo Kuma & Associates (design architect).

Happiest Hour Berries From The West | $13 Stoli Blueberi Vodka, Pinot Noir, Lemon Juice, Blueberries

Dolce Riviera Aperol Spritz | $14 Aperol, Prosecco, Club Soda, Orange Peel

Harwood Arms Guinness | $8 Need we

Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar

The One with Vodka | $14 Nue Vodka, Lavender Lemonade, Soda Water

Mercat Bistro Pêche Mignon | $16

Frozen Fruits, Orange Juice, Sparkling Wine, Make it a Rosé Pêche +2

Te Deseo Margarita Clásico | $14

Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, Cointreau, Fresh Lime, Agave

Poco Fiasco Giovanna | $15

Absolut Citron, Italicus Bergamotto, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Sugar Rim, Blood Orange Wheel

Elephant East Cat's Meow | $16

Don Q Cristal Rum, Pineapple, Coco Lopez, Pandan Syrup, Tiki Bitters

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT CHARCUTERIE BOARD

Stop by the District's newly opened European-inspired neighborhood market to grab all you need to make the perfect charcuterie boardincluding the board! Located on La Rue Perdue, Harwood Hospitality's twelfth concept features provisions at your convenience from coffee to gelato to sommelier-selected wine. Whether you're looking for a sweet escape from work or a one-stop-shop for a last-minute gift, Fig & Favor has you covered.

All featured products are available at Fig & Favor, the District's neighborhood market on La Rue Perdue at 2850 N. Harwood Street, Suite 110. Visit figandfavordal.com for more.

GET TO KNOW POCO FIASCO'S CHEF JP MANCHA

Texas born JP Mancha brings his 10-plus years of culinary experience in Dallas to Poco Fiasco, having spent time at Bijoux, The Cedars Social, 18th & Vine BBQ, and CT Provisions. Since joining Harwood Hospitality Group in December 2021, Chef Mancha has served as executive chef at Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar, assisted with the reopening of Dolce Riviera in May 2022, and continues to be integral to the private events team at Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens.

What is your favorite pizza at Poco Fiasco?

I would have to go with The Prosciutto. As simple of a pie it is, it is complex in flavor. The saltiness of the prosciutto counterbalances the bitterness of the arugula, then the sweetness of the hot honey brings it all together.

Scan the QR below to follow Chef JP's recipe for Beef Cheek Pastrami Pizza

We are proud to announce Executive Chef JP Mancha was nominated for Rising Star Chef of the Year. Congratulations, Chef!

Texas Iberico Lomo

Griminelli Prosciutto Boursin Herb Cheese

Bella Maria Valencia Almonds

Fromage Ami Sour Cherry Spread

Georgia Sea Salt Crackers

Mike's Hot Honey

Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog

The GEM Cars has and will always be one of Harwood International's favorite amenities in the District. Our outstanding drivers are always readily available to take our tenants, residents, and guests around the neighborhood with their extensive knowledge of the District.

On your next ride around the town, make sure to ask your Harwood GEM car driver what’s coming up next in the Harwood District!

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3 RULES FOR STYLING YOUR BOOKCASE

1.

Pick items that are beautiful and meaningful to you. Add your personality to your shelves through pieces that speak to who you are. This can be a combination of sentimental items and ones that represent your favorite colors and styles.

2.

Create symmetry and balance by placing items opposite each other that are similar in size and shape. These items don't need to be the exact same, they just need to have similar qualities. For example, using two cream colored items or tall and thin vases.

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From new Bleu Ciel model home designer, Nikki Klugh PROMOTION

Give your items room to breathe. When your shelves are filled to max capacity it creates a sense of unrest and stress. Put items on the shelves in a manner that allows open space on all sides to create a beautiful display.

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Nikki’s philosophy is, “Interior design extends far beyond making spaces beautiful, comfortable or even simply functional. Sacred Spaces have the ability to change our lives -- to shift the way we feel and the way we function at a deep level.” Her extreme attention to detail, ability to go deeper than surface level with her clients, and upbeat personality are just a few of the reasons why she is consistently recommended by her clients to their networks.

You may have seen a familiar face that has joined our property management team at Harwood International. Meet Jordan Walkinshaw, she has been with Harwood for three years and has worn many hats within the company. From being your spark of sunshine for Monday morning coffee at Magnolias: Sous Le Pont, to your happy hour fun at Harwood Arms.

Jordan being the highlight of everyone's day has been amplified since she has joined Harwood International's Property Management team. "Jordan's work ethic and ambition were immediately recognized, and her joining our team will elevate us to an even better Property Management team." - Ashlee Rea, Director of Property Management