Dallas' Arts & Design District
Established in 1927, Banks Market is an urban food sanctuary, offering full-service grocer options with a comfortable town, relaxed atmosphere. Banks Market, found conveniently on Lone Oak Road, sells award-winning Boar s Head frozen pizzas, artisan-style cheeses and meat, locally-sourced organic and gluten-free deli meat, fresh sushi, and premium produce... For more information on locations or companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, browse online listings. Banks is also conveniently located close to Downtown Disney, Uptown Arts District, Greenville Avenue and North Downtown, offering endless dining opportunities.
Today, the area surrounding Banks has changed drastically. Brick lined sidewalks and tree-lined streets are replaced with high-rise condominiums and apartment buildings. Potholed roads are now asphalt. The transformation has not occurred without controversy. The nearby Historic West Dallas, designed by landscape architect James Krentz, has suffered a variety of vandalism, from broken street lights to the pilferage of the historic W.H. Parkes Building.
Yet, the centerpiece of downtown's new image is the development of the Dallas-Fort Worth Area Convention Center. Constructed to enhance the visitor experience and bolster economic activity in the area, the center brings the thriving markets, boutiques, and restaurants to a central location. Featuring two big floors with approximately 725 parking spaces, the center is home to the Dallas Symphony, Dallas Ballet, the Dallas Hispanic Chamber Symphony, and Dallas Holocaust Museum. In addition to offering recreational activities for visitors, the center features restaurants and bars featuring award-winning cuisine, world-class entertainment, contemporary design and state-of-the-art electronics. To enhance the convenience of shopping, select Bank of America, Fleet Street, Fifth Floor Suites, Lovers Lane, and downtown stores including Coach, Strummer, and Landmark on the Square.
For dining, diners flock to the stylish cafes, pubs and restaurants dotting the area. Many restaurants cater to the college student crowd, which serves as the foundation for the neighborhood's growing population of professionals and young families. Two of the area's popular dining destinations are Townhouse on the Bay and Taylor's Irish Pub & Restaurant. Townhouse offers casual dining and live entertainment while Taylor's features an extensive menu featuring items such as sushi, pasta, burgers, and seafood. Other dining establishments include Dallas' first drive-in restaurant, The Rocket Pub, and Cedar Springs Restaurant.
Downtown Dallas is also home to several hot areas for retail development. A new mixed-use development, bounded by brick walls and rising sky-high, retail condos and apartments provide residents with ample living space and a chance to buy. The retail condos and lofts include The Apartment at Third Floor, The Locksmith at Grand Central Park, and The Loomis Place, a refurbished 19th century warehouse turned into lofts. finance in the area include Dallas' first Mercedes Benz dealership, H&M, Barnes and Noble, and Victoria's Secret among many others.
Located downtown, an array of dining and entertainment options beckons visitors. Dallas' downtown area boasts a range of fine dining venues from local chains to celebrity franchises, offering a taste of world class cuisine. The Hotel posh is one of Dallas' most prestigious hotels, known for its history and award winning cuisine. The hotel features a rooftop pool and features meeting facilities and an atrium where business leaders can meet with members of their staff for a business meeting.
Downtown Dallas attracts a diverse population with residents ranging from the highly affluent to working-class families. The area has become home to a wide variety of retailers and businesses ranging from post offices to movie theaters to restaurants. One of the more unusual offerings is a clothing boutique that opened in the former Sears at Main Street. The clothing boutique, called Mellow Yellow, features high-end fashions and is frequented by celebrities and residents alike. The boutique is operated by two full-time entrepreneurs and includes two full-time employees.
For those interested in art, Dallas' downtown area houses one of the city's largest open air galleries. The area is home to one of the city's largest and longest running street arts programs, called the Street Arts Festival. Each year, the festival brings hundreds of artistic talents to the streets of downtown. finance and emerging artists while simultaneously promoting the area's street artist community. Art lovers can also take a tour of some of the area's art museums, which are conveniently located just a few blocks from the downtown area.