Van Halen Rocks AAC

Dallas's biggest concert of the year took place at the American Airlines Center last night. Van Halen's first of two performances was a quick sellout and highly anticipated.

The DMN Blog is posting reviews from the concert. Reviews from other cities have been mixed thus far, so it will be interesting to see what Dallas has to say about the reunion tour. A second date has already been scheduled, so be sure and get your tickets now!

Spas in Dallas

The Dallas area is home to many world-class spas. Dallas Spas such as ZaSpa at Hotel ZaZa and the Spa at Crescent Court are among the most upscale in town.

Looking for a memorable gift for your girlfriend or wife? A gift certificate to a posh spa resort can put a smile on a loved one's face and/or get you out of the doghouse. Get her a massage, manicure, pedicure, facial, or a complete spa package.

A day at the spa can also be a relaxing escape for new mothers. Babysit the kids for the afternoon and send her off to a Dallas spa armed with a gift certificate for a day of relaxation.

Best Bloody Mary in Dallas

A bloody mary can be the perfect compliment to a late morning brunch or start to a great vacation day. I'm a fan of the bloody mary and have enjoyed them all of Dallas. Two Bloody Mary bars stand out:

• Ozona's (Greenville)
  
• Frankie's (Uptown)
  

Both are available on the weekends and both offer a wide variety of mixes, ingredients, and condiments to allow you to build the perfect BM.

Now, if only we could put together some type of bloody mary competition, as seen on Cheers (Bar Wars II). Not sure anyone could top the fictional bloody mary available at Gary's Tavern...

Hangover Cures in Dallas

You had yourself a late night of fun in Dallas. Where do you go for some good, all-American greasy food to soothe your foggy head and upset stomach? Dallas has plenty of great spots for the morning-after partier in all of us.

• Cafe Brazil - the Brazilian Breakfast has everything you need for a full recovery
• Taco Cabana - go with a couple of breakfast tacos and a stack of tortillas (with queso, of course)
• Breadwinners - great patio to enjoy your coffee and watch the world go by