City: Dallas, TX
Category: Shopping
Address: 8687 North Central Expressway
32. The Plaza At Preston Center
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (469) 232-0000
Address: 8311 Preston Center Plaza Dr.
Description: Located between the Dallas North Tollway and Central Expressway off Preston Road at Northwest Highway, this cluster of high-end retail is home to Orvis, Bachendorf’s (fine jewelry), Marnie Rocks (fashion jewelry), Lucky Dog Barkery, a florist, travel agency, grocery, and other neighborhood favorites. Popular restaurants include Mi Cocina, Houston’s, and R+D.
33. West Village
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (214) 219-1144
Address: 3699 McKinney Ave.
Description: Situated at the corner of McKinney Avenue and Lemmon Avenue in Uptown, the West Village (not connected with the Highland Park Village) brings lots of shopping, indie movies, and dining to the young, vibrant district of condo dwellers. Shop at Banana Republic, Tommy Bahama, and Lucky Jeans, along with Cowboy Cool and Cork, the latter a great wine store. Good eats are had at The Village Burger Bar and Taco Diner. Social House is a popular gastropub, too.
34. Bill’S Records
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (214) 421-1500
Address: 1317 South Lamar St.
Description: A legend simply for having survived as an indie for more than 20 years, this south-of-downtown destination is your place for a great selection of CDs, vinyl, T-shirts, artwork, collectibles, and a lot more. Plus, there are free music performances on weekends.
35. Dallas Farmers Market
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (214) 939-2808
Address: 1010 South Pearl Expressway
Description: Look in the southeast corner of downtown Dallas at the corner of Harwood and Marilla streets for the sea of covered stalls, manned by regional farmers who bring in a bounty of produce for sale daily. There is a huge flower and garden market, too, with excellent prices, as well as a number of vendors selling ready-made food items, spices, bakery products, jams, and jellies, too. Cooking classes and other events—frequently helmed by local celebrity chefs—are often offered in a very nice community classroom in the market’s central building. Cafes are on-site, as well.
36. Fiesta Mart
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: 1200 East Parker Rd., Plano, (
Description: The Houston-based chain specializing in Latin American groceries and related food goods offers excellent pricing on items that are hard to find otherwise. There are many other locations in addition to this one.
37. Jimmy’S Food Store
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (214) 823-6180
Address: 4901 Bryan St.
Description: Near downtown in East Dallas, this Italian specialty store sells an astounding number of pastas (frozen and packaged), meats, cheeses, breads, wines, and much more. The sandwiches made to order daily will spoil you forever. Hit the espresso bar for a pick-me-up.
38. Whole Foods
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: 2201 Preston Rd., Plano, (972)
Description: The Austin-based chain known for organic, natural foods and related products has several Dallas-area locations. The most elaborate store is the one at Preston-Forest, with a full spa on the upper level and a personal shopping service available. Check with individual stores for special events, classes and free tours.
39. Luke’S Locker
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (214) 528-1290
Address: 3607 Oak Lawn Ave.
Description: The ultimate store for runners and walking enthusiasts, Luke’s sponsors a number of races and running clinics and groups.
40. Mountain Hideout
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (214) 350-8181
Address: 5643 West Lovers Lane
Description: The best in outdoors footwear and eyewear are in stock. Lines represented include North Face, Ugg, Patagonia, Eagle Creek, Reef, and Asolo.
41. Dolly Python
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (214) 887-3434
Address: 1916 Haskell Ave.
Description: Just east of downtown, this vintage clothing shop includes clothing, books, accessories, and the odd piece of art in its inventory. Much of the stock comes from estate sales.
42. Labels Designer Consignment Boutique
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (972) 867-3366
Address: 18208 Preston Rd.
Description: You can find Jimmy Choo, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and other designer duds at this consignment shop, where sales reps are called sales therapists.
43. Cowboy Cool
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (214) 521-4500
Address: 3699 McKinney Ave.
Description: A favorite boutique in the West Village, this caters not to the authentic or drugstore cowboy but the stylized cowboy or cowgirl. This is western wear with attitude and meant for the fashionista who wants to get noticed.
44. Pink’S Western Wear
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (214) 634-2668
Address: 2475 North Stemmons Freeway
Description: Here’s a no-nonsense place for authentic giddy-up gear. Pink’s, with more than 35 years in the business, stocks hats, belts, jeans, boots, outerwear, shirts, jewelry, moccasins, and purses, with brands like Lucchese, Old Gringo, Ariat, Corral, Double H, Wrangler, and Cinch. Other locations are at 13420 Preston Rd., Dallas, (972) 392-7465, and 8998 Preston Rd., Frisco, (469) 633-9675.
45. Barnes & Noble
City: Dallas, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: 1430 Plaza Place, Southlake, (
Description: Barnes & Noble, typically with Starbucks shops inside and a vast inventory of books, music and DVDs, has numerous Tarrant County locations.