32 BEST OF DALLAS® 2026 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | SPORTS & RECREATION | FOOD & DRINK | SHOPPING & SERVICES | READERS’ CHOICE | CONTENTS ...................... Movie Trading Co. 5809 Greenville Ave., Dallas Most physical media shops have the charac- teristics of a cluttered dungeon. They can be poorly organized, dimly lit or just cramped. That is not the case at the Movie Trading Co. on Greenville Avenue. Its large, bright show- room filled with thousands of discs makes shopping for a movie feel less like something to repent for and more like a treasure hunt. It’s like someone filtered a Half Price Books through the lens of a ‘90s video rental store thanks to the availability of new and used gaming consoles, video games, comic books, novels, collectibles and vinyl records. Regu- lar sales only add to the allure, making it easy for anyone new to the physical media craze to stock up on key titles. BEST SHOP TO TAKE .............. MKT Stores 3699 McKinney Ave., Dallas 230 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas mktstores.com Founded in 2020 as a collective for Dallas independent boutiques and designers hit by COVID-era downturns, MKT has grown into a sought-after resource for stylish gifts, apparel and accessories. Store CEO Stephen Swetish draws on extensive retail experi- ence to showcase local and national finds with an eye on uniqueness and affordability. Date night dress? Original abstract painting? Handmade felt fedora? Check, check, check. Take the McKinney Avenue Trolley to this West Village gem, or ride the streetcar to Bishop Arts, for extra tour guide points with your out-of-town visitors. ................... St. Michael’s Farmers Market 4344 Colgate Ave., Dallas saintmichaelsmarket.com This long-running seasonal farmers market is a standout thanks to its top-quality vendors and wide selection. Before you go, check the website for each week’s lineup, parking information and handy FAQs. Of course, you’ll find locally grown fruits and veggies, but the artisan bread, homemade tamales, hot breakfast tacos and gorgeous fresh flowers will keep you coming back again and again. Not to mention, as a certified 501(c)3) nonprofit, St. Michael’s Farmers Market is a true grassroots effort made possible by donations and community volunteers. Make hay while the sun shines. BEST PLANT SHOP Fibonacci Plants 2928 Main St., Dallas fibonacciplants.com This three-year-old botanical boutique just expanded to a neighboring storefront in the heart of Deep Ellum, all the better to keep us green with leafy, spiky and blooming house- plants. Owner Jeff Roberts and his shop at- tract customers from the ‘burbs and beyond to scoop up exotics like the carnivorous Ve- nus flytraps and trumpet pitchers. Fibonacci has stylish pots to go along with all the greens, as well, plus gifts for plant-lovers and brown thumbs alike. Best of all, Roberts’ ex- pert advice on planting, growing and keeping plants healthy is always on the house. ........................ ............ Oasis Plant Shop 416 W. Eighth St., Dallas oasisplantshop.com Planted in a renovated cottage in Bishop Arts, Oasis Plant Shop looks like the rich-hippie bungalow of your most verdant, vibiest dreams sporting wall-to-wall green. The knowledgeable staff is the real reason black-thumbed plant parents keep coming back: they know what you need. Grab a $4 baby tropical to practice on, or splurge on a $140 statement tree after some practice. Oa- sis also provides plant curation and mainte- nance services for businesses who believe in the soothing effects of green but don’t have the know-how to keep their offices green. Provided by Fibonacci Plants Fibonacci Plants