1921 N. Henderson Ave.
214.824.3343
Who to know: Can you
name a place where you have four handsome gents working together to make
something that’s both successful and green? I can: It’s the feel-good Park.
It’s easy to crush on owner Donald Chick,
chef Marc Cassel, decorator Breck Woolsey, and landscape designer Jason Pautz at this communal indoor/outdoor
eatery.
From my notebook: The
groovy interiors are inspired by Charles and Ray Eames’ famous California home,
featured in the book Case Study Homes
that happens to reside on a shelf in booth #43 … I went bananas over the
original Thonet chairs, some from a convent, says Chick, encircling all tables
near the bar … Pink, blue or white shirts and jeans is the attire for the
waitstaff — they serve up everything from pizzas (from $14) to pork chops ($18)
— and are encouraged to wear the pay-it-forward Toms shoes … Landscaper Pautz
thinks he has placed more than 60 potted plants around the space … All wines
need not apply: The wine list is comprised of vegan, sustainable, organic,
biodynamic and woman-owned winery vintages … Their music selection is
swoon-worthy — think The Doors, Miles Davis and Carla Bruni … Don’t miss the
bocce ball court with crushed oyster shells and the four spectator cabanas, all
in the back of Park’s parking lot … Cocktails such as Jagger’s Lips (Grey Goose
gimlet with strawberries, guava and thyme) will keep me coming back for more.