BEST PLANT BAR > JADE AND CLOVER Hannah Ridings DALLASOBSERVER.COM/FREE/KNOCKSCANNONS PAIR OF TICKETS WIN A rare records. There’s an unmatched assortment of memorabilia, such as vintage Beatles masks and velvet Elvis paintings, and new posters that are perfectly priced for broke teenagers. If you’re looking for a Sir Mix-a-Lot T-shirt (because why wouldn’t you be?) and to grow your album collection, this must be the place. 2955 TX-360, Grand Prairie 972-352-6299, foreveryoungrecords. com Best Plant Bar Jade and Clover Fake plants have long been on home decorators’ don’t-even-think-about-it list, though that’s changing somewhat as the quality of imitation plants has improved in recent years. How can you tell a good fake plant? If it’s called “faux” and costs way more than you expected, then it’s probably acceptable, but why take the chance? The good people at the gift and plant shop Jade and Clover in Deep Ellum can help you select and design planters with live house plants and succulents in almost any size at affordable prices. The store’s “plant bar” provides the green stuff, containers, colorful sand to dress up your plant’s home and plenty of guidance to help those with a black thumb keep their carbon dioxide- devouring little buddies alive. If any of your existing potted plants start looking a little peaked, Jade and Clover can also help you find a new pot and offer guidance on keep things blooming. 2633 Main St., No. 150 469-730-2264, jadeandclover.com Best Place to Buy a Skateboard 34 The Point Skate Shop Dallas isn’t exactly the most skateboard- friendly city, as you can probably tell while walking downtown and spotting all the handrails with anti-grind guards on them. But it is still a city with plenty of skateboarders, and if you’re one of them, The Point Skate Shop is your best bet for getting new gear. Situated in Deep Ellum, The Point has decks, trucks, wheels, bearings and every other skateboard component you could dream up. It also has skateboard brand clothing and shoes, and the folks there offer beginners lessons at a reasonable price. 2820 Main St. 214-775-0127, thepointskateshop.com Best Place to Buy a Suit The Man’s Shop by Wally Hardin If you’re looking for a new suit and dread going to the mall because of pushy salespeople, terrible parking and the dread of aimless shopping, look no further than The Man’s Shop by Wally Hardin. Located in downtown Arlington, the men’s clothing store is stocked with just the right number of suits, shirts and sportswear items to not overwhelm customers. The Man’s Shop also exudes old-school clothier vibes, as it’s the kind of place where your stylist knows your name, your wife’s name and maybe even your measurements. You may pay a little extra for a bespoke suit, but most likely it’s gonna last you for 10 years. Also, the shop’s Instagram videos are informative and relaxing. Ask for Austin or Wally for the “new you.” 100 S. West St., Arlington 817-754-8730, themansshop.com Best Salon House of Dear Cutting the bun is never easy, especially when your parents used haircuts as punishment for bad grades, and your 10-year-old self had to hear about your stylist’s dating problems. The good news is, you’re an adult now and get to decide how often you cut your hair, bad behavior or not. So keep your locks trim and looking healthy while taking off 10 years of late nights and split ends at House of Dear. Once known as Dear Clark, House of Dear is cool, hip and luxurious. They are known for being curly hair specialists, and every stylist in the joint is top-shelf. The studio also offers a great selection of in-house products to turn your 1981 Bob Ross into a 2022 Harry Styles. 3317 McKinney Ave., No. 101 214-397-0700, houseofdearhairsalon. com/ SEPTEMBER 22-28, 2022 DALLAS OBSERVER CONTENTS | SHOPPING & SERVICES | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | FOOD & DRINK | SPORTS & RECREATION dallasobserver.com
