iPhone Vid of Arts District

Michelle Carrig managed to grab some cool video with her new iPhone 3GS from the 46th floor of Chase Tower (DowntownDallas.org offices). You can see shots of the Winspear and Wyly.

Truth is I'm terrified of heights, and watching this video makes my palms sweat. I'm glad Michelle was up there and not me. This fall I'll be enjoying all the new venues in the Arts District from ground level.

Have to say though, I'm pretty impressed with the video power of the iPhone. May need to upgrade.

The Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation Names Architect

DALLAS (Aug. 19, 2009) — The Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation has named Thomas Phifer and Partners as the architect for the 6,000 square-foot restaurant and the performance pavilion, two central amenities planned for the 5.2 acre deck park that will span over the freeway between Uptown and Downtown Dallas. Phifer was released to begin developing the construction documents this week.

Download the latest press release.

Restaurant Week at Fedora

Join us August 17th thru September 5th for Restaurant Week!

$35.00 per person, wine pairing additonal $10.00 per person

First Course
Tuscan White Bean Soup
Cannellini beans, pancetta and rosemary married together in a tomatoes-parmesan broth
Paired with Martin Ulisse Trebbiano d'Abruzzo

House Salad
Artichoke hearts, tomatoes and cucumber tosses with balsamic vinaigrette
Paired with Terradiluna Pinot Grigio

Entrée
Chicken Parmesan
Oven baked chicken with classic Italian seasonings served over spaghetti and topped marinara
Paired with Ruspante Chianti

Filet
Petit Filet served over garlic mash potatoes and topped with a demi-glaze
Paired with Zenato Merlot

Scallops
Pan-seared scallops on a bed of artichoke puree and drizzled with tomato pancetta vinaigrette
Paired with Villa Antinori Blanc

Dessert
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Homemade chocolate mousse cake drizzled with strawberry puree and topped with fresh fruit
Paired with Sourgal Moscato d'Asti

*Premium wine flight also available for $20


For Reservations
214-999-0009 or www.fedoradallas.com

One Arts Featured in Army Spot

West Point graduate, and former Army Officer, Joseph DePinto (now CEO of 7-Eleven) is featured in a new advertising spot for the U.S. army. The ad shows a pretty cool transition between Army Officer and Executive Officer. The spot features images from Dallas as DePinto drives to the corporate headquarters of 7-Eleven inside Billingsley Company's One Arts Plaza.

Watch the video.

Fedora Specials

Come out to one of Dallas' hottest spots. There's something for everyone at Fedora. Monday is half-price bottles of wine, $2 Tuesdays features $2 domestics, wells, margaritas, long islands, and pizzas. Thursday is $4 you-call-it and $3 domestics

Sunday brunch begins this weekend, with live music on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Splenditas

$6 Splenditas Tues-Sun all day until Sept. 1, they are only $5 on Margarita Mondays!

Cocktails at Screen Door

Now if this doesn't make you thirsty, then you're just not livin' right.

Memphis Belle
Veev Acai and Monin Violet with Sparkling Wine and Lemon Twist—$12

Applejack Sidecar
Jacques Cardin Apple Cognac, Fine Sugar and Citrus with Raw Sugar Rim and Lemon Twist— $12

Darling Clemon-thyme
Zodiac Vodka muddles Lemon, Lime & Thyme with splash of Citrus Soda—$9

Blackberry-Sage Tequila Mojito
Patron Silver Tequila, Monin Ginger, Agave Nectar with muddled Sage, Blackberries, and fresh Lime— $10

Screen Door Sazerac
Sazerac Whiskey, Pechod Orange Bitters, Fine Sugar, Citrus and Absinthe Rinse—$10

Mango-Peach Mint Julep
Makers Mark Bourbon and Mango Puree with freshly muddled Mint—$10

Watermelon Cosmopolitan
Absolut Citron Vodka, Watermelon Puree and Midori ‘Float’ and Black Salt Rim—$10

Don’t Drive Miss Daisy!
Tanqueray Ten and Amaretto di Saronno chilled, up, with Lemon— $10

Mississippi Mud
Stoli Vanilla, Dark & White Godiva Liqueur, Frangelico and splash of Cream rimmed with Chocolate Syrup—$12

Jalapeno Margarita
Silver Tequila, Cointreau, muddled Jalapeno Ring with Fresh Lime and Cajun-salt Rim— $11

Modern Interior Design

Luxury modern interiors.