Area Attractions
Dozens of area attractions are available when you live at Laguna Terrace Luxury Apartments.
Dining
Located in North Dallas, III Forks serves the ultimate in Texas French cuisine. III Forks is a
restaurant that has created the grandiose lifestyle experienced by Texans who believed that fine dining was a perfect combination of great food, great service, great atmosphere and great music all spent with the ones you love. With over 25,000 square feet of elegant dining, III Forks can
accommodate intimate parties, as well as social gatherings up to 900, which makes this the perfect choice for any special occasion.
Winner of Citysearch's "Best Burger in Dallas", Jakes offers a simple no nonsense fare with great taste and probably the cheeriest staff. Everyone from men in ties, SMU co-eds, and moms on the run sit shoulder to shoulder inside or outside on the spacious patio enjoying their burgers, fries and a cold beer or two.
We are known for our dramatic, performing arts presentation, and precision managed restaurants. We focus enormous detail on the critical dining experience, from our remarkable theatrical and stunning architecture, to custom "made to order" plating and our extremely popular high-energy bar, to the patio and terrace which offers a unique guest experience, all of which is most memorable.
Our heralded restaurants present an upscale variety of handmade gourmet menu items carefully prepared from scratch for each and every dish from only the finest ingredients. We have a well-earned reputation for legendary Margarita's; we even make our own Agaves Tequila!
Cyclone Anaya's has served millions and millions over the years, with one-of-a-kind, proprietary recipes, created and prepared by the family with decades of fond memories. The menu offerings showcase the finest in basic and Fine Mex, with widely popular items such as Lobster Enchiladas in a Chardonnay cream sauce and Lump Crab Nachos, to our delicious Carolina's Mixed Grill. The weekend rolls out our delicious breakfast-through-brunch menu, which also includes "bottomless" mimosas.
Stepping into la Madeleine is like visiting the French countryside - where the love of fresh food is celebrated, and everyday eating remains one of the simple pleasures of life. From the moment you walk through the door of la Madeleine, you'll feel the harried world disappear as you take in the delicious aromas, welcoming people, relaxing decor an the soft classical music. At la Madeleine, you can enjoy a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, a fine meal, good conversation with friends or just your own
thoughts.
Because the food is at the heart of traditional French country life, it is also at the heart of everything we do. Your la Madeleine meal will be prepared by our chefs using the finest ingredients and time-honored recipes.
Forget 'casual dining.' That's an industry term so out of touch with how consumers eat and drink today. For premium quality and style; fare that's at times familiar and other times adventurous and a laid-back modern setting, Houlihan's is a true original.
Avanti Ristorante offers a small and intimate dining room with a sleek, uptown bistro atmosphere convenient to the McKinney Avenue Trolley line. We feature Northern and Southern Italian dishes with fresh seafood, steaks, veal and pasta.
The Blue Fish Sushi
The Blue Fish is like no other restaurant and bar. By the unique design of the restaurant, we have created an atmosphere that will provide our guests with an unparalleled dining experience. The bar and dining room converge with the exquisite tastes of the freshest sushi prepared by the most talented sushi chefs in the Southwest. Both atmosphere and menu have been carefully crafted to give each guest a taste and experience unique to The Blue Fish. This one of a kind environment attracts a wide range of upscale clients and is very family friendly. More than just Dallas' freshest and most innovative sushi. The Blue Fish offers a creative mix of Asian inspired cuisine.
We take Pride in having the Best Sports Grille in Addison. We appreciate our loyal customers, understand that there are a ton of choices when it comes to choosing a great sports bar in Addison. However, if you want to see what it's like here at our Watering Hole, then check out our website, but better yet come hang out with us here this week and see the live entertainment, games, and several projectors to watch the sports you love.
Theaters
Studio Movie Grill makes going out easy. Because we have the answer to the big question, "should we eat before or after the movie?" It's the prefect atmosphere for your one-stop great movie and fabulous meal.
At Studio Movie Grill, you get full food service, soft drink, beer, wine and
liquor menu available before and during the movie. Just purchase your ticket at the box office or right online. Reservations can be made for parties of 25 or more. Once you are seated in your comfortable individual leather chair that swivels, rolls, and tilts, servers will take your order like any restaurant. Your food will be brought to you inside the theater, usually before the movie starts, so you can enjoy your meal during the show. You will also be given a small coaster light. We don't want to disturb you during the feature, so the coaster light lets our staff know you want service and we are ready to take your order or get you a refill. Your check will be dropped 40 minutes before the movie ends and you can pay out at your convenience.
Venues
Laguna Terrace is located right on the Prestonwood Country Club Golf Course. Prestonwood Country Club is a name synonymous with country club excellence, offering two 18 hole championship courses with two distinctive clubhouses in two superlative locations. The Creek, located in North Dallas, winds its way along White Rock Creek, taking full advantage of the natural terrain. The Hills, located minutes away in Plano, features rolling hills dotted with crystal waterscapes and a profusion of natural foliage.
SOHO is a five star restaurant with more than dinner and drinks on the menu. Here, gourmet cuisine accompanies live jazz seven nights a week. And the only thing fresher than the food is the atmosphere. SOHO is the soul of New York in the heart of Addison.
Meet for happy hour on our enclosed, climate controlled patio (the finest in Addison). Or bring your date and stay for a romantic dinner inside our elegant dining room. From the original works of art to the beautiful saltwater aquarium, SOHO provides the perfect setting for business and pleasure.
Carson's Live is "taking the city by storm." Carson's originally came on the scene to rejuvenate the once-waning nightlife in North Dallas. With things getting overcrowded, Carson's added Club Vortex and the all new Club Candela. Three distinct rooms and dance floors as well as three separate sound systems.
A unique nightclub experience we have developed here in the North Dallas area. We have five different venues all in one location that will
exceed your expectations. From great food in our ultra lounge, to enjoying a drink on our patio, there is something for everyone.
From the moment you arrive at Galleria Dallas, you'll know you're in for an experience unlike any other. Our unequalled shopping environment includes a unique collection of boutiques, restaurants and experiences.
Galleria's Ice Skating Center is legendary and regularly welcomes elite skaters from around the globe.
Nestled in our collection of stores and restaurants, this breathtaking centerpiece simply cannot be overlooked. And, the Ice Skating Center gets much media acclaim as the "best place to people watch in
Dallas."
You'll find stores such as Nordstroms, Gucci, Sax Fifth Avenue, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, TOUS, Just Cavalli, Kate Spade, Tiffany & Co., Karen Millen, Juicy Couture, Louis Vuitton, Ylang|23, Tourneau, Ann Taylor, +IT, BCBG, Victoria's Secret.
Schools
University of Texas - Dallas
UT Dallas offers intellectual challenge, stimulating research opportunities, and emphasis on interdisciplinary study in 85 master's and doctoral degree programs.
Designed for the busy professional, six master's programs prepare leaders in business with specialty programs in project management and healthcare management.
Baylor University Dallas
Brookhaven Community College
The Dallas ISD is one of six districts nationwide to be selected by the Center for Reform of School Systems to participate in a two-year training program for school boards and superintendents. The training helps school district leaders forge a functional team ready to apply key lessons learned from major reform efforts at other school districts to boost student achievement.
Hillcrest High School: Ranked in the top 5% of high schools in the country, according to Time Magazine, for Advanced Placement exams proctored. Teaching staff at Hillcrest has also received recognition from the Texas-Exes Association, Texas Instruments, and Sams Club.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School and John J. Pershing Elementary School.
Companies
Employers in the Area
MBNA Information Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Pizza Hut, Hotel Inter Continental, GE Capital Real Estate