New students and first-timers to Dallas are constantly asking for my personal recommendations for restaurants and services around campus. Without further introduction I present to you: 

Elli’s Favorite Spots- A Coveted List

Best sushi: Namo, Uchi, Musume, Nobu, Little Katana, Oishii

Best lunch spots: ChopShop, Sweetgreen, anything from Trader Joes

Best Dinner: Bistro 31, Fachini, Honor Bar, Mi Cocina, RH Rooftop, Carbone, Il Bracco, Ocean Prime

Great Nail Salons: Castle Nail Salon only !!!!!! Jimmy rocks 

Where to Get Groceries: Whole foods and Trader Joes 

Chill Bars: Monkey Bar, Goodbye Horses, Barley House, Standard Pour, Green Elephant, Katy Trail Ice House

Hidden Study Spots: Fondren (top floor) overlooking Dallas 

Late night snacks: Zalats, Whataburger, Hawaiian Bros Old Town, 

Pick Me Up Coffee Shops: Foxtrot, Fairgrounds, Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts 

Fun Sports Events: Make sure to catch a few games of the Stars and Mavericks