The Charles

Nonprofit cottage bakery with a mission to build community through baking.

Chic quarters in an upscale hotel featuring 3 restaurants, a full-service spa & a rooftop pool. Set in a high-rise building in the Downtown, this sleek, upscale hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Dallas Museum of Art, 10 minutes' walk from the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and 7 miles from Dallas Love Field Airport. Featuring city views, the chic rooms provide flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add rainfall showers. Suites offer separate living rooms. Some have fireplaces and/or free-standing soaking tubs. Room service is available 24/7. Amenities include 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, a rooftop pool and a fitness center, plus valet parking and breakfast. There's 22,000 sq feet of event space.

A chill spot in Dallas, Barcelona Wine Bar serves up a stellar selection of wines and tasty Spanish tapas, all enhanced by friendly, attentive service.

Dive into vibrant Tex-Mex favorites at this bustling hacienda, where friendly service and festive decor create a memorable dining experience.

Japanese eatery also offering sake & beer in an imaginative, modern setting.

Experience sleek downtown vibes at this stylish hotel featuring a gastropub, infinity pool, and stunning skyline views, all just steps from the action.

Health food chain serving smoothie and acai bowls with vegan and gluten-free options, plus a kids' menu.

Happening spot for gourmet thin-crust pizzas, plus salads, sandwiches, pastas & microbrews.

Industrial-style hotel rooms with local artwork, plus a rooftop infinity pool, a bistro & a bar. Set 2 blocks from Cedars DART station, this industrial-chic hotel is 2 miles from the Sixth Floor Museum and close to numerous restaurants and music venues. Its loft-style rooms feature high ceilings, exposed brick, concrete floors, eclectic furnishings and local artwork. All rooms and suites have desks, coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod/iPad docks. Microwaves and minifridges are available on request. A rooftop infinity pool and cocktail bar offer views of the city skyline, while a bistro serves 3 meals daily. There's a free shuttle service within a 3-mile radius, and valet parking is available.

Cocktail lounge on the 50th floor of the National with 360-degree views of Dallas, plus curated sushi.