Grammy Award-Winning Composer at One Arts Plaza

Yesterday, several people gathered in the commercial lobby of One Arts Plaza for a special appearance by Marvin Hamlisch, award-winning musical composer. In town to promote his newly appointed position as guest conductor for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Pop Series launching in August, Marvin was a guest on WRR 101.1FM that morning during their monthly live broadcast from One Arts Plaza. Hamlisch has won three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globes, plus the Pulitzer Prize for "A Chorus Line", "The Way We Were" and others. A very special day for our tenants.

Tei-An February Feature in NY Times T magazine

Tei-An has been receiving some fantastic national media attention since its opening in 2008. Teiichi, owner of this delicious, authentic Tokyo-style soba noodle restaurant, sent us a text letting us know of this amazing upcoming national coverage. Keep your eyes peeled and check out the February issue of The New York Times T magazine.

Floating Square

Check out this amazing photo taken by Guy Reynolds of Dallas. It actually won the Art & Seek's "Flickr Photo of the Week" contest last week. Taken a few years ago before the Winspear and Wyly were built, Reynolds says "The distinctive square of light on One Arts is like a signature piece on the skyline, and I wanted to present it in a way people don't oridinarily see it." He certainly accomplished his goal. While shooting, he was working on an article for the Dallas Morning News about the new "bling" popping up on our skyline. Lionel Morrison, the archiect for One Arts Plaza explains his reasons for choosing the square: "It's the basic geometric shape that we use in the design of the entire building. It's one of the those elements that really centers the building..in a very classic way and creates this iconic element..which made it a natural for an element to be illuminated at night. The square is a powerful, iconic shape."

Tei-An's Rooftop Lounge Opens Today

Tei-An, the unique Japanese restaurant specializing in authentic Tokyo-style cusine including its popular soba noodles (delicioso & healthy), at One Arts Plaza, opens its new, much-anticipated rooftop lounge today. This exclusive lounge is a serene, zen-like oasis in the midst of the bustling, new urban Arts District with spectacular downtown views. Rooftop service offers bites and cocktails. Annual or lifetime memberships are also available (benefits include discounts, private use for events, etc.). Tei An has received local, regional and national acclaim by publications including Texas Monthly, Bon Appetite , Travel & Leisure and the the James Beard Foundation. To sign up for your membership or find out more information on this new little urban jewel contact Yosuke Fukuda at 214-220-2828.

PaperCity Features One Arts Plaza Penthouse

Have you picked up the latest copy of PaperCity? Check it out. Angie Barrett's (Dallas' famous socialite a.k.a. La Barrett) modern, 3,000 sf contemporary penthouse is featured. Vibrant pictures of her spacious, luxury residence at One Arts Plaza including her bedroom, closet, living rooms and a super glam photo of Angie herself on the roof-top are included. The condo took almost three years to complete and includes custom-made everything with the world's only full-height, all-lacquer bulthaup kitchen. If you would like to have one for yourself you can schedule a tour of available condos by clicking here to make an appointment.

New Year's Eve in the Arts District!

Okay, so maybe there won't be fireworks like these on December 31 but it would be really cool. Hopefully next year. Nevertheless there is lots going on in the Arts District including a Family Day at the Dallas Museum of Art, the Comerica New Year's Day Parade will initiate at the Crow Collection of Asian Art and evening performances at the Meyerson and Wyly Theatre. All five of our restaurants will be open and serving special dinners which include bubbly champagne. You can log on to www.ArtsDistrictDining.com to make your reservations now.

JORGE'S will have a happy hour from 5-8 pm with holiday cocktails. Of course their brisket tacos & holiday tamales are always favorites.

FEDORA is offering a 4-course dinner with champagne for $64. Among their delicious Italian entrees they will be serving mushroom risotto scented with truffle oil. Yum.

SCREENDOOR has two seating: a 3-course dinner at 5:30 pm for $55 and a 5-course dinner at 8 pm for $85 with champagne. Their fried green tomatoes and gumbo are southern goodness.

DALI has two seatings: 5-7 pm with a special pre dinner menu and a 5-course dinner from 8-10 pm for $110 which also includes a special menu, party favors & midnight champagne.

TEI AN has two seatings: 5:30 pm for $55 and 7:30 pm for $85 which includes sake, plum wine or champagne. Their white seaweed salad and warm soba noodles are healthy and delicioso!

Holiday Tamales on Sale at Jorge's

Order your holiday tamales now at Jorge's. I sampled one last night and they were delicious...yum. They come in three flavors: chicken, pork and poblano with cheese. Only $15 /dozen.

You can log onto http://www.jorges.com/ or http://www.artsdistrictdining.com/ if you want to make reservations to dine.