24 BEST OF DALLAS® 2026 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | SPORTS & RECREATION | FOOD & DRINK | SHOPPING & SERVICES | READERS’ CHOICE | CONTENTS unmistakably Texas, it’s the grill. Houston has Johnny Dang and Paul Wall, but Dallas holds its own with Zorrilla Custom Grillz. Located in Midtown, the family-owned jeweler specializes in one-of-a-kind cus- tom grills for every budget. Brothers Ju- lian and Cristian Zorrilla craft silver and 22k gold, with designs ranging from fully iced-out sets to minimalist single-tooth grills intricately adorned with gemstones. Aside from blinding mouthpieces, jewelry enthusiasts will also find diamond-cov- ered Cuban link chains, name plate pen- dants and elegant timepieces fit for royalty. BEST LOCAL FASHION DESIGNER Five Eleven Collection fiveelevencollection.com A North Texas native and dual fashion de- gree-holder, Brydric Wright has been sew- ing, showing and cultivating clients for well over a decade. He was named the 2023 Designer of the Year by the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative for his West- ern-inspired bohemian designs. His de- signs are good enough for Carrie Bradshaw to wear in the final season of “And Just Like That…”. Plus, Wright’s sig- nature Five Eleven Collection items in- clude multi-colored designs for all genders. All items are handmade in Dallas and can be customized to the client. If like Bradshaw, you like your money where you can see it: the closet – check out Five Eleven Collection. BEST LOCAL JEWELRY DESIGNER B. Stellar bstellar.co Multi-disciplinary artist Misty Rene Lucien pushes boundaries with her geometric, asymmetric and architectural jewelry de- signs. Each of her B. Stellar earrings, neck- laces, and rings is a conversation point. The Francois stick earring, for example, is stud- ded with a moonstone, tiger’s eye or lapis la- zuli bead, and sold individually to mix-and-match. The Frankie II choker is threaded with eight quartz orbs for healing and cleansing. Don’t miss limited edition collections, as well, like the striking onyx and gold Planes ring and arm band set. All B. Stellar items are handmade and can be cus- tomized to order. BEST INDEPENDENT GALLERY GTZ Art Gallery 1314 W. Davis St., Dallas instagram.com/gtz_artgallery Josue Gutiérrez opened GTZ Art Gallery earlier this spring to offer a third space where he can platform emerging artists who challenge perceptions and reshape contemporary culture. GTZ’s exhibitions feature paintings, sculptures and other multimedia works from local artists across the metroplex, effectively grounding itself as a new midpoint in Dallas’ creative and maker communities. Beyond curating the art shows, Gutiérrez, a self-taught artist, works to foster creative dialogue and encourage cultural exchanges. By emphasizing its commitment to highlighting underrepresented and undiscovered creatives across the metroplex, GTZ has quickly become one of the most authentic and diverse independent galleries in the area. BEST ROMANCE NOVEL BOOK STORE The Plot Twist 227 W. Oak St., Denton theplottwistbookbar.com The Plot Twist is a romance novel bookstore that’s been stealing readers’ hearts since it opened in Denton. Mother-daughter duo Dawn Conner and Darci Middleton ignited their love of reading during the “Twilight” era. Together, they’ve nurtured an eccentric, moody atmosphere with a cocktail bar and speakeasy hidden lounge behind a bookshelf door. The team is passionate about all ro- mance subgenres from contemporary to dark romance, so whether you prefer a slow burn or a fantasy love story, this is your spot. Here, communities can gather for book clubs and discover new local writers. Photography by Ellen Yang / @ellenyangphotography GTZ Art Gallery