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DIVE INTO OUR DIGITAL WORLD PAPERCITYMAG.COM QUESO POWER B illionaire Tim Headington's transformation of downtown Dallas continues with a new Tex-Mex restaurant that elevates queso to star status. The new two-story restaurant, Queso Beso, moves into a historic building that overlooks the 30-foot-tall Eye sculpture at 1525 Main Street. This new spot is a colorful place with vinyl diner chairs, piñatas, twinkling lights, and a large enclosed patio. It joins other Headington restaurants in the area including Americano, CBD Provisions, and Mirador. These are neighbors anyone can love. Read more at papercitymag.com/queso-beso. BAR NONE TIMELESS STYLE A new bar in the Design District is building off the success of The Charles restaurant. Bar Charles opened in a 1,700-square-foot space at the backside of the restaurant at 1632 Market Center Boulevard, with entry through the back alley. This new spot is anything but a wallfl ower. "I would describe Bar Charles as turned up," says owner Chas Martin. "Everything from the design to the music to the champagne selection is maximized." In keeping with its ethos, Bar Charles hours are listed as 4 pm to "whenever." Read more at papercitymag.com/charles-bar. Angel Ramos met entrepreneur Stephen Schweickart when they played baseball together at Liberty University. They reunited after Schweickart sold his tech company to launch 18th Amendment, a menswear brand that draws its inspiration from a unique source. "I grew up in Brooklyn, and I've always been fascinated with the Prohibition and speakeasy era in America, which all started with the 18th Amendment," Ramos tells PaperCity's Billy Fong. Ramos, one of Esquire magazine's Best Dressed Real Men, is bringing his sense of style to others. Read more at papercitymag.com/ angel-ramos. NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP D on't be the last to get the new PC Daily. Our redesigned, expanded editorial newsletter puts the entire city right in your inbox. You get Dallas' top fashion, restaurant, real estate, society, and art news — and more — fi ve times a week. Sign up at papercitymag.com/ newsletter. Jeremiah Goodman @lisaconstance24 Bill Hutchinson @papercitydallas Ellie's restaurant @papercitydallas #PCSEEN WHAT OUR EDITORS ARE UP TO, DIGITALLY. 12 The Charles Angel Ramos Queso Beso LIKE: facebook.com/papercitymagdallas FOLLOW: @papercitydallas TWEET: @papercitymag GET SOCIAL: Dude, Sweet Chocolate DOWNTOWN TREATS The Joule just became even sweeter. The chic downtown hotel is teaming up with a pasty chef who's worked alongside Charlie Trotter and Stephan Pyles, among others. Katherine Clapner's Dude, Sweet Chocolate opened at 1604 Main Street in a pop-up partnership with The Joule, in a spot formerly occupied by clothing boutique Traffi c Los Angeles. Clapner, whose original shop is in the Bishop Arts District, tells PaperCity, "We've never stepped out of our comfort zone like this. But I know the area well. I live nearby, and it's on my running route." Read more at papercitymag.com/chocolate-joule.