Best Restaurants, Bars, Clubs, Music and Stores in Dallas
There's attention to detail and then there's A Buff and Beyond attention to detail. A Buff and Beyond Detailing is unparalleled, and the best part is they come to you. The mobile detailers don't just clean a car, they deep clean it. Say goodbye to pet hair, crumbs or the tornado of a mess that usually accompanies kids. Every nook, cranny, cup holder, seat crevice and handle is pristine by the time the detailers are done with it. For them, the transformation is a work of art. Their attention to detail stems from an appreciation for vehicles. The guys at A Buff and Beyond Detailing are equally as invested in maintaining the integrity of your vehicle as you are.
Located in the Oak Cliff Tower, Massages by Gaby is an oasis for relaxation. Owner Gaby Torres has created a sanctuary to pause and recharge, but what sets Torres and her team of massage therapists apart is their focus on enhancing mobility. Torres ensures you are rejuvenated and renewed. Trigger points are identified and released through specialized techniques. Tension melts out of the body as the team's magic hands work to increase mobility and circulation. Torres dedication to top-quality and care has paid off in word-of-mouth referrals. Over the last year, Torres has garnered a loyal clientele who keep her growing team booked solid. Weekend couples massages, which we highly recommend, are booked instantaneously. Pro tip: turn on Instagram notifications for the Massages by Gaby Instagram account for availability updates.
Raise your hand if you've been a victim of eyebrow blindness. If you aren't raising your hand you're either lying or a client of Natalie Salas, known online as Caffeinated Brows. Since 2021, she has refined her craft to create symmetrical, perfectly arched brows. Salas has a gift for transforming challenged brows into gorgeous, crisp, clean brows. We can personally confirm Salas can take over-plucked Y2K brows and turn them into a work of art with brow mapping, a little wax, tint and a lamination. Now, the brow artist can do it from the comfort of her newly opened brow studio, Brow Haus. The brows of your dreams are only one Brow Haus appointment away.
Countless studies have shown Dallas to be one of the leading markets for age-vaporizing injections, but aging with grace can quickly turn into a real-life episode of botched in the hands of the wrong injector. The right injector has to have a patient bedside manner, be well educated in their field, be licensed and, most important, listen to their patients' goals and desires. Skin Pharm Southlake's Rebekah Starkey is that person. The nurse practitioner specializes in natural-looking aesthetics. Backed by Skin Pharm's technology, the skillful injector uses her knowledge of facial anatomy to shave years off of your face without pushing unnecessary or excessive treatments. If you're not ready for injections, Starkey is well-trained in her field and can tap into Skin Pharm's menu of cutting-edge treatments including gold infusion facials, microneedling and platelet-rich plasma to give you plump, youthful skin.
Many people who consider their dogs to be their babies have a high bar for pet services. The Urban Dogg clears our bar with flying colors, and we're not just referring to the vibrant interior. The staff at Urban Dogg provide more than just high-quality cuts in a timely manner. The staff is attentive to the needs of their dog clients and make sure their experience before and after grooming is as high-caliber as the service itself. Your dog will return to you fresh as a daisy as well as fast friends with their groomer. That tells you all you need to know.
Both buying and maintaining camera equipment can be costly and time-consuming, especially if your technical know-how isn't at quite the same level as your creative skills. Competitive Cameras is a one-stop shop for solutions to all your camera woes. If you're looking to buy new gear, the knowledgeable staff can help you make sure you're walking away with exactly what you need. If you can't afford a piece of equipment you need, they have a variety of rentals to choose from. On top of that, they clean and repair the stuff you already have. All of these services have prices that feel fair and reasonable, which is always welcome to photographers.
Good things come in small packages. Even better things come in luxurious, experiential packages wrapped in the finest paper and bows. This seems to be the philosophy at Dallas Gift Wrap Creations, concierge gift wrapper to the stars. We mean this quite literally, as a photo of one of their creations, a birthday present to Taylor Swift from Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, was splashed across national headlines last year. CEO Anita Invancevic sources her rare materials from all over the world, including opulent wrapping paper all the way from Switzerland. When you're wanting to go above and beyond with a gift, sometimes what's on the outside counts as well.
In the age of AI-generated art and the gig economy, there's never been a more crucial time to support local artists. Deep Ellum retailer Everything Ellum has been making space for such artists since 2021. The "wearable art" they have for sale (shirts, stickers, accessories and more) is emblazoned with the work of established and up-and-coming Dallas artists and is handmade locally, providing an ideal and ethical alternative to mass-produced graphic tees.
A few blocks off the Denton square, True Leaf Studio is worth the trek if plants and tattoos are your thing. Owners Taylor and Michael Bales can usually be found at the shop. Taylor is the plant and terrarium expert while Michael is the tattoo artist who specializes in black and gray botanical tattoos. They occasionally host events where you can get walk-in flash tattoos, but you'll want to book an appointment if you have a specific design in mind. If you want to build a terrarium, there's a station where you can customize your own. Keep an eye on their Instagram for events because there's almost always something fun happening there on the weekends.
High-quality, cute activewear from a shop that is locally owned is hard to come by, but Revolted Soul offers just that, plus they donate a portion of all sales to cancer awareness efforts. The brand offers gym wear for men and women, and the designs rival that of Alphalete, another big Texas activewear brand. Founder and owner Alexis Nosrati created the brand in solidarity with others living with, recovering from and surviving cancer. This is clearly a passion project for Nosrati as she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 16 and was treated at Children's Health in Dallas. In 2023, she was able to give back by donating over $1,000 to Children's Health CCBD.
