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Kimpton Pittman Hotel @papercitydallas 16 D I V E I N T O O U R D I G I TA L W O R L D PA P E RC I T Y M AG.COM DRESSING BEYONCÉ V enny Etienne made it very public, posting on social media in 2015 that his five-year plan included dressing Beyoncé. But the Dallas designer admits he never really expected it to come to fruition. Not only did it happen, but it became part of one of Beyoncé's most powerful projects, Black is King, the visual album released on Disney+ to great acclaim. When Zerina Akers, Beyoncé's stylist, first reached out to Etienne, the Project Runway alum didn't know what the coat he was asked to create would be used for. "Beyoncé's team can ask you questions, but you can't ask them questions — you just do it," Etienne laughs. Read more at papercitymag.com/ dressing-beyonce. TOKYO DRIFT GRAPEVINE CALLING MANY HAPPY RETURNS One of Tokyo's more popular noodle exports is heading to the greater Dallas area. Marugame Udon continues its global expansion with a new restaurant in Carrollton; the first U.S. Marugame opened in Hawaii a decade ago. Marugame is known for its Sanuki-style udon noodles — a thicker, bouncier style of noodle that can be paired with several broths and sauces. See the noodle masters at work behind the glass while waiting to order. It's a taste of international food power. Read more at papercitymag.com/tokyo-noodles. Grapevine retains its small-town charm and quaint downtown despite tourist attractions nearby (Great Wolf Lodge, Legoland Discovery Center, etc.). But now the hamlet gets a dose of more sophisticated fare. Hotel Vin and Harvest Hall open as part of the new $114 million Grapevine Main development — the food hall reminiscent of the grand 19th- century rail stations of America with archways, intricate tiled floors, and soaring 40-foot ceilings. Read more at papercitymag.com/grapevine. Monica Greene was one of the best-known restaurateurs in Dallas. Her Monica's Aca y Alla — a former longtime Deep Ellum staple — attracted celebrities like Mick Jagger. But when Greene moved to Aspen in 2007, many figured the party was over. But she moved back several years ago, and her latest restaurant, Monica's Mex- Tex Cantina, has slowly made a name for itself in The Cedars. Focusing on the Mex side of Tex-Mex, Monica's offers classic tacos and enchilada dishes, but it's the signature Mexican lasagna that really stands out. Sometimes, you can go home again. Read more at papercitymag.com/ monicas-mextex. NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP D on't be the last to get the new PC Daily. Our redesigned, expanded editorial newsletters put the entire city right in your inbox. Get Dallas' top fashion, restaurant, real estate, society, and art news — and more — five times a week. Sign up at PaperCityMag.com/ newsletter. Custom suit fitting @reallywrongfong The Haciendas @papercitydallas #PCSEEN WHAT OUR EDITORS ARE UP TO, DIGITALLY. Venny Etienne Marugame Udon Hotel Vin lobby Monica's Mex- Tex Cantina LIKE: facebook.com/papercitymag FOLLOW: @papercitymag TWEET: @papercitymag GET SOCIAL: