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I t's been a glamorous 95 years in Dallas for The Stoneleigh. With the unveiling of Perle on Maple, the storied hotel starts a new chapter — the last piece of the hotel's extensive renovation, which included a restoration of the historic 11th and 12th floors (aka The Penthouse), led by Studio 11 Design. The modern vibe is a refreshingly far cry from the old-world air of Stoneleigh restaurants of the past, with Perle on Maple's executive chef Wade Burch serving up a charming amalgamation of French bistro-style fare with flavors that call to mind the Deep South. Top honors go to the Colorado lamb with ratatouille and polenta, the bacon-wrapped local quail, and the Duroc pork belly. While the latter emerged as the unanimous favorite from Perle's debut dinner service, it's the cocktails — the Lickety Spritz, a sweet elixir of gin, prosecco, Aperol, lemon, and rose simple syrup, to be exact — that have us returning for more. Perle on Maple at Le Méridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh, 2927 Maple Ave., 214.871.7111, perleonmapledallas.com. Natalie Gempel MOTHER OF PERLE The new Perle on Maple at The Stoneleigh hotel Ahi tuna tartare