$79 Anatole Dallas Hotel Deal

The Anatole Dallas has hotel deals for anyone that lives in Texas to stay at this property for $79 a night.  The regular room rate is $189 a night so this is one heck of a deal.  It is called the Neighborhood package.


http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/DFWANHH-Hilton-Anatole-Texas/index.do

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Sprinkles Cupcakes Dallas Texas

Sprinkles Cupcakes
4020 Villanova Drive
Plaza at Preston Center
214.369.0004
http://www.sprinkles.com

Are they good?  Yes, they are~

Flavors to try:
Coconut
*Dark Chocolate
Key Lime
Strawberry
Peanut Butter
Red Velvet

*(you will love this if you are a chocolate fan)

Toulouse Café and Bar | Dallas, Texas

Toulouse Café and Bar 
3314 Knox Street (Next to the Katy Trail)
Dallas, Texas 75205
Phone: (214) 520-8999
http://www.toulousecafeandbar.com

I was in Dallas-- I was hungry and I was lost.  My original plan was just to stop in at La Madeline, even though I am not a chain fan.  The one that I was near looked like a ghost town-- so I kept moving.  Next up was Javier's-- looked closed too-- kept driving.  That's when I saw her-- ohhh I saw her, she walked in through the out door.  Ok, I am sidetracking-- but that is really when I saw Toulouse.  The place was bustling from the inside out -- U turn, were there.  Toulouse definitely tipped toward the trendy side, so I was a tinge worried about the food.  The plates steadily streaming from the kitchen did look good, maybe this place is ok.  No, really it was better than ok.  The waitstaff was more courteous than in really any dining establishment I have been to. I mean they were just plain nice and took punctual, polished and somewhat lavish care of us.  Service with a smile was not the only high point of this hip french cafe-- there was food.  The food was wonderful.  It was simple, fresh, and scrumptious.  Velvety lobster bisque, drizzled with goat cheese then topped with fresh herbs, crusty buttered bread, crab Florentine with layers of decadence, and a rustic salmon Caesar to order again.  Will I come back here, Yes-- over and over.

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek Dallas Texas

This was my first stay at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. Perched on five acres off of Turtle Creek, the mansion provides a quiet respite for travelers. From the instant you drive up you know you have landed some place special. The service and attentiveness was unparalleled. I have stayed at other Rosewood properties, and this one out does them all on service. My room was upgraded for the visit and featured an expansive king room adjoined with a even larger parlor. The Mansion has just undergone a remodel, and the aesthetic was contemporary traditional. The room service breakfast was outstanding, as was all the food, even the late night dining. My stay here was a wonderful experience.

If you are planning a trip to Big D anytime soon Mansion on Turtle Creek has some great rates at this time. Lead reservations agent Mara Rothman can take care of all your needs. Ask for the Arts District special, $199 a night, and tell her Sonia sent you!

http://www.mansiononturtlecreek.com/

Mara Rothman Lead Reservations AgentRosewood Crescent Hotel & Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek400 Crescent Court, Dallas TX 75201T 214.953.4342 F 214.871.3245 rosewoodhotels.com

Gloria's Restaurant Dallas Texas

Gloria's
3715 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
214-874-0088
http://www.gloriasrestaurants.com/

We stopped in at Gloria's while we were on Lower Greenville in Dallas. The full patio made our choice easy-- if there are lots of people, the food must be good. The restaurant offers Salvadoran fare, which is similar to Mexican food. Gloria's was modern inside and the service was attentive. A starter of salsa, chips, and black bean dip came out, it was pretty darn good. I had the Sopa Siete Mares and my mom had the Pescado Acajutla. The seafood soup was brothy and flavorful, moms fish was just ok. I would definitely be back to Gloria's, and the next time I would try one of the Salvadorian samplers.