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D espite Dallas' prowess f o r a t t r a c t i n g b i g brands, small businesses have long been instrumental in shaping the culture and DNA of its neighborhoods. Whether these shops offer rare labels, home decor, or thoughtful gifts, they are passion projects crafted with care. The best independent stores in Dallas are true beacons. Read more at papercitymag.com/independence. Sarujiro painting @reallywrongfong Bistro 31 @papercitydallas Centre @papercitydallas #PCSEEN WHAT OUR EDITORS ARE UP TO, DIGITALLY. LIKE: facebook.com/papercitymag FOLLOW: @papercitymag TWEET: @papercitymag GET SOCIAL: RAT PACK STYLE DIVE INTO OUR DIGITAL WORLD PAPERCITYMAG.COM IN THE AIR PLANO POWER INDEPENDENCE REIGNS NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP Don't be the last to get the PC Daily. Our redesigned, expanded editorial newsletters put the entire city right in your inbox. You get Dallas' top fashion, restaurant, real estate, society, and art news — and more — five times a week. Sign up at papercitymag.com/newsletter. I t's known as The Hayes House, and it gleams with Rat Pack attitude. The architectural wonders of 718 Kessler Lake Drive came to life in 1961 at the behest of local car dealer Earl Hayes. To make his cliffside vision a reality, Hayes tapped Dallas architects Harold Prinz and LaVere Brooks, who designed a 6,416-square-foot lair on solid rock with sweeping views of Kidd Springs Creek, a swim-up bar, and a cantilevered master bedroom wing. Read more at papercitymag.com/hayes-house. The Koch House The Hayes House Bavette Grill The Victor S centing is a staple in the hotel and retail worlds, with brands going beyond the off-the-rack room scent to create a signature fragrance they hope customers will remember. Now Hines, the real estate giant, jumps into the sweet-smelling field, infusing its high-rises with its own special blends. Read more at papercitymag.com/scenting. P lano might be best known for being home to the headquarters of major corporations, including Toyota and Frito-Lay, but it's also an underrated food mecca. Restaurants such as Bavette Grill with its hydroponic tower gardens, Spanish tapas mecca Bulla Gastrobar and Jörg's Cafe Vienna just might change Plano's rep yet. Read more at papercitymag.com/plano. 52