12 DALLAS OBSERVER • HOLIDAY GUIDE unpretentious bar grub and camaraderie—while India Palace offers an experience to suit your mood: try a take-out vegetar- ian curry or a chicken masala and nosh close to home, or get dressed up and enjoy their in-house dining and drinks. If you’re feeling festive, head to The Tipsy Alchemist for one-of-a-kind handcrafted cocktails with a side of science—we guarantee they’ll leave an impression. Trinity Groves, where you’ll find casual dinners, rooftop patios and dessert shops aplenty, or to Sushi Marquee, a spectacular and sprawling venue with a vast menu of unique entrees, traditional sushi rolls and specialty creations. Meet your crew at Felix Culpa for a tapas-style meal of contemporary American offerings, set in a gorgeous mid-century inspired interior. Ebb & Flow, with locations in Plano and Deep Ellum, should also figure prominently into your holiday plans: stop in for a cozy cocktail, a homestyle—yet upscale—dinner, or a sat- isfying brunch. Or try something totally different at Fusion Vibes, a Nigerian-American spot with authentic Nigerian dishes and an upscale lounge vibe. Feelin’ spicy? Hattie B’s Nashville Hot Chicken will definitely hit the spot—followed by a cold beer. Cowtown Dogs offers an affordable and unique hotdog experience, including their signature “Sloppy Eddie”—an all-beef chili dog with sweet and sour pickles and Dublin sweet onions. Shell Shack’s five Metroplex locations offer flavor-infused seafood dishes and quirky cocktails, while The Village, located centrally in Dallas, offers walkable shops, a hotel, and restaurants suitable for every occasion. If you need a quick pick-me-up, White Rhino Coffee’s nine area locations offer cold brews, signature espressos and bites to go. And while you’re taking time for yourself, recharge with supplements and nutrient therapy from IV Nutrition, and book a session with Parkway Therapy Massage, offering relaxation massages, deep tissue massages, and a signature couples massage. Another way to maximize self care? Snug- gle with a furry friend—adopt a dog, cat or other companion from the SPCA’s Pet Adoption Pavilion at NorthPark Mall. While you make room for the new pet in your life, shed some of your old baggage with the help of Webb Family Law, specializing in family law. And there’s no time like the present to check out something new: look into options for a career change with health care studies at West Coast University, or Dallas College’s Mortgage Banking program. Theatre Arlington presents “Hooray for Holidays”
