Back to School Shopping

Another new school year will be here before you know it so you and the kids could get a head start on that back to school shopping and make a day of it at Shops of Southlake!  You know if you wait until the last minute you’ll be in a hectic rush to get all that you need and many of the things that you need might be sold out! At Shops of Southlake, you can not only get many of your back to school clothes and shoes, but you and the kids can enjoy a great lunch and get a fresh, new haircut too!

New School Clothes and Shoes.

If you’re needing new school clothes and shoes for the kids, one place to shop is Nordstrom rack. They’ve got a great variety of girls’ and boys shoes and have some of the hottest and latest styles and brands; many shoes are marked down as much as 50%! Nordstrom also sells kids clothing including popular graphic tees, jeans, shorts, activewear and leggings. Be sure to check out their clearance section too!

Take a Lunch Break!

After you get all your back to school shopping done, treat you and the kids to lunch at Coal Vines Pizza. They’ve got a special menu just for the kids that includes Spaghetti and Meatball, Chicken Tenders with fries and Penne Pasta with their choice of sauce. There’s something for everyone on their extensive menu.

Haircuts for School.

When you’re finished with lunch, you can drop in Glen Alan Salon and let the kids get a fresh new haircut to start the new school year off right. They take walk-ins and offer competitive prices for boys and girls styles. And Mom or Dad, you could even treat yourself to a new hairstyle or color too!

So come on out to Shops of Southlake and enjoy some great back to school shopping and a fantastic lunch! And if there’s anything we can assist you with, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Shops of Southlake is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

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Ideas For Your Next Staycation Near Dallas

There are ample things you can do during the summer on a simple and inexpensive day trip or staycation near Dallas. Staying close to home and skipping the overnight in a hotel doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself and have a great time!

Sometimes it’s hard to plan, pack, board the pets or haul them along too, book the hotel rooms and schedule everyone’s vacation time just to get away for a few days. Many times it’s easier to get up early, get your walking shoes ready and just stay close to home, save money and sleep in your own bed after a long day of shopping, eating and entertainment. So what can you do in a day’s time if you live in the Dallas area? Here are a few things perfect for your next staycation near Dallas:

Visit The Texas Discovery Gardens

Texas Discovery Gardens  is best described as being a “7.5-acre organic garden featuring native and adapted plants.” There you’ll get to see what it’s like to visit a rainforest and they also feature a two-story butterfly house. You can also learn about the various snakes of Texas and visit their gift shop too. It’s open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, with final admission being sold at 4:15 PM. So if you’re wanting to learn more about our beautiful Earth and it’s native plants, this is a fun and educational place to visit on a day trip.

The Dallas World Aquarium

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in nature, minus the heat, come out and discover what the Dallas World Aquarium has to offer. Get up close and personal and see their latest featured animals, including theBrown-Throated Three-Toed Sloth, the Orinoco Goose, and the Citron-Throated Toucan. The exhibits at the Dallas World Aquarium are quite the spectacle and will give you a front row seat to see some of Mother Nature’s animal kingdom.

They’re open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM so the next time you want to spend a day in the jungle and learn about our precious Earth and its creatures, this is the place to go, especially for your next staycation near Dallas.

Lunch and Shopping

And for a day of casual dining, shopping, fresh hot coffee or an ice-cold beverage, along with some looking around at Central Market, stop by the Shops of Southlake at East Southlake Boulevard in Southlake, Texas. Grab a bite to eat at Bonefish Grill or Coal Vines Pizza and Wine Bar and then go see that certain movie you’ve been wanting to see! But whatever you choose to do on your staycation near Dallas, be sure to have fun!

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions.

Shops of Southlake is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

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Lunch at Howard Wang’s Southlake

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but lunch is probably the meal most looked forward to. Whether it’s getting a break from the office to enjoy a great lunch in Southlake or fueling up before continuing your weekend adventures, Howard Wang’s Southlake has some of the best Asian food in Southlake and is a great lunch spot! So what makes their lunch so good?

Sensational Starters and Salads

Why would you want to wait for your regular meal to get out when you can go ahead and start the flavor party in your mouth with some of Howard Wang’s Southlake’s tasty appetizers? You can get an order of always delicious potstickers, summer basil rolls or classic edamame. They also have great salads for those wanting to have a lunch on the lighter side. You can choose between their Atlantic salmon salad and Wang’s ginger chicken salad.

Howard Wang Signatures

There are a few dishes that Howard Wang’s Southlake touts as their signature dishes, and you’ll see why after just one bite! Whether you decide to order the ginger beef tenderloin, Wang’s bul-go-gi or ma-la stir fry, you will most certainly not be disappointed.

Traditional Favorites

For a more customizable experience for your lunch in Southlake, Howard Wang’s has a large variety of traditional favorites that you can make all your own! First, you start by choosing an appetizer (hot & sour soup, wonton soup, egg flower soup, Asian side salad.) Then you choose your main protein (vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, scallop.) Lastly, you select your entrée style, and there are 16 different entrée style options!

Stir Fry Noodles

Last, but certainly not least, who doesn’t love stir fry? Setup similarly to their traditional favorites, you start by choosing your main protein (vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, scallop.) Then you choose your cooking style from one of their 7 different options.

The next time your craving amazing Asian food in Southlake, make sure to come to Howard Wang’s China Grill at the Shops of Southlake!

Shops of Southlake is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

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