FREE SLURPEE'S TODAY!




Today is 7/11 so 7-Eleven is offering FREE Slurpee's allllllllll day long! If you're near downtown come on down to their flagship store here at One Arts Plaza in the Arts District and cool off from this heat with a refreshing, ice-cold Slurpee. Ahhh.

Champagne & Summer Soba Anyone?



Tomorrow evening, 5 star Chef Teiichi Sakurai is offering an exclusive summer 5-course dinner pairing with Champagne. The menu consists of caviar aperitif with Mumm Napa Brut Prestige, Tom Spicer Micro Green Salad with Smoked Monkfish and Schramsberg Blanc de Noris, Sashimi with Citrus Sauce and Domaine Carneros Brut, Whitefish with Sea Urchin Butter Sauce (yum) paired with Perrier Jouet Grand Brut, Lobster Chawa Mushi with Summer Truffle (yum again) and Nicolas Feulillate Blanc de Blancs, Epernay. And finally, the fifth course will be Green Tea Soba with Kobe Beef and Taittinger Prestige Rose, Reims, NV. Oh, and dessert. Mouthful huh?

$125/person + tax & gratuity. 8 pm. You must reserve ahead of time by calling 214-220-2828.

Summer Sunday's Lobster Bake - The Commissary




Okay, so it's not exactly Maine BUT...pretty fun nontheless. So every Sunday this summer The Commissary is offering a mouth-watering lobster bake including a bucket filled with corn, potatoes, tomatoes and 1.25 lbs of lobster with drawn butter. And...there's yummy chocolate pie too! Starts at 5 pm + $35 pp. Click here to reserve your spot!

Summer Block Party - Tonight



Come out tonight to the SUMMER BLOCK PARTY in the Arts District, on the western end of Flora Street starting at 6 pm 'til midnight. There will be a free screening of the film "O Brother Where Art Thou?" at The Nasher with a live Blue Grass band, free exhibits, food carts, children's activites and tons o tons of fun! Plus it's summer and it's about being outside & enjoying your Arts District neighborhood (will be much cooler than daytime). Park at One Arts Plaza for only $5 (cheapest by far) and ride the Art Cart for free. Enjoy!

"THE TABLE" opens tonight





Riding on the coattails of the successfull opening of The Commissary, Chef Tesar is officially opening THE TABLE tonight! It's a separate but attached 12-seat chef's tasting restaurant, similar to what he had at The Mansion on Turtle Creek. This private and cozy dining room has one large, beautiful thick wooden table that seats 12 with views of the Arts District and downtown Dallas. It's communal too which makes it even more fun because you can meet new, interesting people who are sharing a fantastic meal. Sounds pretty good to me. Multi-course menus start at $55. Call the Reservation Hotline at 469-600-4660 and Chef Tesar will personally answer your call to discuss the evening's menu and answer any questions. If no answer he promises to call you back so be patient. How's that for personalized service?

Win FREE Tickets to Tonight's Lecture

PLEASE e-mail your contact info to marketing@billingsleyco.com so we can deliver tickets.


Tonight at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Dallas from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, The World Affairs Council is hosting the award-winning fiction, NY Times bestselling author, Richard North Patterson. He will be dicussing his new book titled The Devil's Light, which deals with the possibility of a nuclear threat from al-Qaeda and the complex politics in the Middle East. Click here for more details. We have free tickets to give away to the first few who are able to answer the below questions correctly:

1. What night of the week do we offer $5 parking, sips + bites?
2. What's the name of our newest restaurant?
3. Which of our restaurants has a lovely rooftop bar?

Several of you have alrady answered. Please send your e-mail/contact info to marketing@billingsleyco.com so I can tell you where to pick up your tickets.

The Commissary Now Open For Lunch



Starting today The Commissary is officially open for lunch starting at 11:00 am! Serving a delicious array of burgers, salads, small plates, wine on tap + more. Check out the mouth-watering menu by clicking here. Swing by tonight for HH here or at any of our five restaurants for our $5 TUESDAYS.

The Commissary Opens




Drum roll please.... yes, the newest addition to One Arts Plaza's dining destination is now open. The Commissary is officially opening its doors for dinner tomorrow evening with lunch following next week. These chef-inspired burgers (made with organic, grass-fed beef) are priced at $5 - $8+. There's another unique twist to it as well: the bar is offering wine on tap! It's the only restaurant in the area offering this new trendy experience. But wait, there's more...a cheese cart offering 30+ gourmet cheeses and salumi AND a Chef's Table. For more info click here.

Renee Rouleau's Spa Week



Okay, so if you haven't alreaedy been you're missing out BIG time and if you have then you know what I'm talking about. A facial at Renee Rouleau's Skin Spa is heaven on earth. No kidding. It's such a luxurious experience from the super soft robes to the heated, curved beds, sweet-smelling lotions, facial steams, etc. She's well worth every penny. But this week is an extra special treat because in honor of Spa Week she's offering a discounted $50 50-minute facial. Make your reservation quickly because there's only a few slots open. Click here to book your appointmenet. Enjoy!

$5 Tuesdays Start Today



Join us today as we launch our new Spring campaign, $5 TUESDAYS! Come on down to enjoy our relaxing patios and delicious array of food at any of our four restaurants (The Commissary, our 5th restaurant will be open in a few days). Anytime after 5 pm you can find $5 specials on food, drinks and you can self-park for $5 (cheapest in the entire Arts District). Can't beat that! Log onto www.artsdistrictdining.com to make a reservation at any of our restaurants.

TONIGHT - Hunter Sullivan's Big Band Tsunami Relief Concert



Tonight, our much beloved Dallas jazz musician, Hunter Sullivan and his magnificent 14-piece orchestra will perform a FREE concert on the plaza to raise funds for the recent vicitims of Japan. The concert will start at 6:30 pm and run until 9:30 pm. The plaza will be closed off for pedestrian-only use and valet will be rerouted. Donations to the Tsunami Relief Fund will be accepted throughout the evening and can also be made online on the Dallas Japanese Association's website. It's free, it's open to the public and it's for a great cause. Help us spread the word and come on out to enjoy the patios, fountains, restaurants and forecasted nice weather (finger's crossed/April 7th is alternate rain date).

Win FREE tickets to Natl. Geographic Lecture TONIGHT


Jean-Michel Costeau, son of the famous, French explorer Jacques Cousteau, will be in Dallas tonight for a lecture at the Winspear Opera House at 8 p.m. He's a tireless advocate in the world's ocean environment, producing films, meeting with policymakers and world leaders and designing artificial floating islands, schools and other projects. For more than four decades he has dedicated himself to communicate his love and concern for our water planet.
We have TWO FREE tix to the first person who can answer this question correctly: On what islands is Jean-Michel building a family resort? Answer must be received by 5 pm TODAY (include your phone & e-mail which will be kept private).
Congratulations Stephen for being the first one to submit the correct answer: Fiji Islands.

Patio Weather Today


Ahhh...feels like Springtime is right around the corner. It's a gorgeous Friday afternoon so come out after work and enjoy Happy Hour on any of our patios. Jorge's offers HH from 2-6 pm with $6 Margaritas, $5 Well drinks, $4 imported beers & $3 domestic beers. Jorge's also does Sunday brunch with $1 Mimosas. Not a bad deal. Log onto www.ArtsDistrictDining.com to reserve a spot.

Tei-An Opens Rooftop for Super Bowl Week



For a limited time only, now through Monday, February 7th, Tei-An's private rooftop will be open for the general public to enjoy. The weather's getting chilly this week so they've already planned ahead and covered it with a tent + heaters. Usually you need a membership to enjoy but this week Tei-An is waiving that requirement so all can partake in a little sake + sushi with amazing views. Can you say domo arigato? Log onto www.ArtsDistrictDining.com for a link to their site.