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COOL JAMES PERSE CALIFORNIA James Perse, 40 Highland Park Village, 214.379.2144; jamesperse.com W SHAYNA FONTANA IT'S NOVEMBER AND WE'RE GIVING THANKS FOR A hat began as a Los Angeles-based T-shirt line in 1994 has become the go-to brand for seekers of casual-cool. Since opening his first retail store in 2003, James Perse has redefined Southern California style with his famously soft and meticulously constructed modern classics, as well as an expanding line of furnishings, home goods and limited editions. The new 1,810-squarefoot store in Highland Park Village is under the reign of manager Teresa Moeller and showcases Perse's personal design philosophy and passion for minimalist architecture in both furnishings and fashion. "I'm excited to share more of what our brand is all about," Perse says. "People may know us for our T-shirts and casual basics, but there's so much more." The men's collection has perfect loungewear, cashmere crews and henleys, sueded double-knit hoodies, cords, fatigues and chinos. The women's collection thankfully mirrors the men's, with the addition of knockout knits such as the long-sleeved, ankle-grazing, side-split dress. Lauren Scheinin Vose wearing Marissa Webb ankle-strap heels, $695 CANARY THAT TWEETS FASHION, HOUSE- MADE NOODLES, CASHMERE LOUNGEWEAR AND DUBLIN DR PEPPER SYRUP. ATTRACTION SINGS ON LOVERS Canary, 4609 Lovers Lane, 214.351.4400; shopcanarydallas.com MEI-CHUN JAU S martly packaged in a white brick freestanding building with a bright yellow doorway, fashion wunderkind Merry Vose's second retail space is hard to miss. Canary is the sister store of Vose's Cabana — 3,000 square feet of chicness that echo Cabana's essence via casual T-shirts and denim picks while stepping it up with designers such as Peter Pilotto and Marissa Webb. You could say that Canary — which was named after Amelia Earhart's first plane — is Cabana's dressed-up sibling. "I love canary yellow and strong women," Vose shares, and the latter obviously influences her bold interiors. For Canary, Fort Worth interior designer Julie Hayes installed bold black-and-white-striped wooden floors, white walls and twinkly brass accents. Pink cushions splash the eyepopping yellow sofa that sits center stage, flanked with pretty Parsons chairs in animal print and a photograph by Dallas native Nic Nicosia. Shop as long as you want: The dressing Merry Vose rooms look like a pied-àterre with more yellow sofas and a Christian Lacroix black and white modern damask wallpaper. Labels to love: Each x Other, Nili Lotan, Veronica Beard, Frame Denim and English Weather. For resort, look to Preen by Thornton Bregazzi; for spring, try Roksanda Ilincic, Zero + Maria Cornejo and Stella Jean. Max Trowbridge NOODLING AROUND Tanoshii Ramen+Bar, 2427 Commerce, 214.651.6800; tanoshiiramen.com accentuate the building's rustic elements. "We want this to be a fun experience," says Chi, who created Tanoshii's menu. Each ramen bowl is built around a mound of noodles made unique by one's choice of broth and add-on toppings. On the classic side is Tonkotsu, a silky pork soup with savory chunks of pork belly, bok choy, mushrooms and scallions. Unexpected creations include the fiery coconut curry ramen with tempura prawns and mussels, and the soothingly aromatic lemongrass chicken and dumplings. Never mind if you don't Late-night hot pot know your nitamago (soft-boiled egg) from your menma (bamboo shoots). Tanoshii's servers will guide you. Observe how experienced ramen lovers are contentedly slumped over their ceramic bowls, oblivious to the sound of their own air-sucking mouthfuls. Want to look like a pro? Make some noise. Terri Taylor NOVEMBER | PAGE 20 | 2013 Owners Chi and Joey Le Continued on page 22 CLAIRE MCCORMACK P rowling for late-night Asian comfort food? Tanoshii Ramen+Bar serves its steamed buns, pan-fried dumplings and soupy hot pots with house-made ramen noodles until 3 am Fridays and Saturdays. The Japanese word "tanoshii" loosely translates to "joyful," which is exactly what this husband-and-wife team, Joey and Chi Le, had in mind when they located their restaurant in burgeoning Deep Ellum. Coeval Studios cleverly designed the interior to CLAIRE MCCORMACK (STREET) CANARY SHAYNA FONTANA MAIN Part of the Joule Hotel's $78 million expansion, the stylish new brasserie CBD Provisions is destined to become another hip haunt for downtowners. A creation of Consilient Restaurants, CBD Provisions is revving up the central business district with daily offerings of breakfast, lunch, dinner and libations. Its interior — designed by Claudia Woods — combines oldCBD Provisions, 1530 Main St., 214.261.4500; style warmth and big-city cbdprovisions.com sophistication. Dangling, crackled-glass light fixtures illuminate mosaic tiles, plum leather upholstery and salvaged wood flooring. The retro-chic decor inspires one to step up to the expansive bar and order an old-fashioned or a bourboncentric specialty such as a Doctor's Orders, a potion of bourbon, applejack and rum splashed over minted crushed ice with a squirt of Dublin Dr Pepper syrup. (Yes, someone squirreled away a supply of DDP. But when it's gone, it's gone, so best shake a leg.) North Texas craft brews are well represented, as are boutique wines. Executive chef and urbane downtown resident Michael Sindoni has created a whimsical menu that's firmly rooted in Texas traditions, and he seeks out local producers for ingredients. "I've always been intrigued by the culinary history of Texas — the big flavors, from smoky to spicy, and its multicultural influences," he says. You'll crave his buttery-crusted little goat pies, stuffed with stout-braised cabrito. Broiled gulf oysters are served with an absinthe-whipped lardo and a crumble of bacon. The locally raised butcher's steak with chimichurri is delectably tender. For spice, try the Gulf shrimp with homestead grits and 'nduja, a peppery spreadable sausage that gives the dish its kick. Don't miss breakfast … or the Sunday brunch. Specialties such as green chile pork tacos with scrambled eggs and buckwheat pancakes with Texas blueberry jam are worth an early rise. Terri Taylor