Dallas - July 02, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Red, white, and shoe.

BUY
Feelgoodz
What: New, all-natural Southern flip-flop label that channels its New Orleans roots.
Why: A percentage of revenue goes to Ashoka to support environmentalism, fair trade, and microfinance.
When: You wanna heel good.
Where: Online at feelgoodz.com.

DRINK
VIB
What: Relaxation drink launched by two Dallasites full of soothing L-theanine amino acid goodness (the name stands for “vacation in a bottle”).
Why: The brand new mango lime.
When: You need a cheap vacay.
Where: Locations online at vacationinabottle.com.

TASTE
Charlie Palmer at The Joule Brunch
What: The downtown resto now serves a down-home brunch with migas, chicken and waffles, and a Texas turkey club.
Why: Palm feeder.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 1530 Main St. (214-261-4600).

SHOP
Stacy Hyde
What: Shelter shop marks merch — chandeliers, mirrors, French and Swedish antiques — up to 70 percent off.
Why: Hyde ’n’ seek.
When: Thru July 31. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 2933 N. Henderson Ave. (214-370-4933).

DO
W Backyard
What: Hole up at W Dallas to watch fireworks, play nostalgic games, and nosh on sips and bites from Craft.
Why: Rooms just $179 Fri.-Sun. (includes beach towel, Ghostbar access, and tab at Wet).
When: Sat., 7:30-10 p.m.
Where: 2440 Victory Park Ln. R.S.V.P. to Katie Bergfeld at 214-397-4106.