Concierge Corner
KRIS WOOD
What do you think makes Dallas one of the most visited cities in the country ? It ’ s in the middle of everything , you can literally get to either coast or anywhere in Mexico with a 3hr flight . We also have all the major sports teams and of course America ’ s team , the Dallas Cowboys . The art , music , restaurants , architecture and overall history make Dallas a one of a kind city .
Chef Concierge , Omni Dallas Member , Les Clefs d ’ Or , USA
President , Dallas Hotel Concierge Association
What are some of the fun things you ’ re looking forward to doing around the Metroplex this Summer and Fall ... My six year old son , Ryot , and I like all the same things . One day we might go to the Arboretum to see the Pumpkin Patch and 12 Days of Christmas or catching a concert at the Dallas Zoo during Safari Nights . We are both die hard sports fans so we always go to a Dallas Cowboys , Dallas Mavericks or Texas Rangers game . I ’ m also a big concert fan , so I spend my free time going to watch bands play at multiple music venues around the city . I will go to a coffee shop or all the way up to AT & T Stadium to watch someone perform . You can find a lot of the upcoming concerts listed in the events section or go to events . DowntownDallas . com
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You pretty much have a pulse on everything in Dallas ... what are some of the latest & greatest or coming soon things to know ... Dallas is a growing city with new office and residential buildings opening daily . We have new restaurants and classic ones as well . There is never a dull moment in my eating as I enjoy it all . Some of my favorites are Ellen ’ s Southern Kitchen ( Mexican enchiladas ) and Al Biernats ( bone-in-filet ) or watching the game at Frankie ’ s Sports Bar . I can ’ t wait for the expansion of West Village and the new hotel that will be opening soon . I could go on and on about Dallas . If you ever need anything at all , please feel free to email me at kwood @ omnihotels . com . I would love to talk to you about the city I love and show you how to fall in love with it too .