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On The Go Herald Cafe Opens In Southlake Town Square
After Market by Macy’s opened in Southlake Town Square in February, locals flocked to the new retail concept to browse through its curation of designers. But tucked in the new storefront stands Herald Cafe, a sleek bistro that’s worth the trip alone.
Herald offers an array of snacks and lunch options for both shoppers and diners on the go. But thanks to its upscale environment, Herald provides an inviting destination calling people to stop and stay a while.
Filled with posh furniture and homewares that are also available for purchase, Herald extends the stylish Market by Macy’s experience for its guests. Herald teamed up with Swoon Design in Dallas to create a homey yet modern environment that creates a calming vibe. And by working with former “Dallas Morning News” restaurant critic and consultant Leslie Brenner, the end result is a restaurant that’s truly representative of the area.
Leslie evaluated local options to see what diners could be craving. Thanks to that research, Herald’s sophisticated menu boosts breakfast and lunch options including a ricotta jam toast, Shrimp Louie wedge salad and Texas caviar served with Gloria’s tortilla chips.
“I dined around the restaurants in Southlake Town Square, studied the whole area to see what was available and tried to imagine what people must be missing,” Leslie says. “I wanted it to be a menu where everything is small, but everything looks good. So hopefully you can look at it and say, ‘Next time I come, I’ll have that.’”
Leslie also helped craft a tight wine menu that features six bottles — four of which are Texan varietals. So it’s easy to enjoy a casual glass of a Texas sparkling or rosé while enjoying quality company and the beautiful scene.
For those interested in a quality cup of joe, Herald also offers drinks made with beans from Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters. Or enjoy a Texas-based craft soda with a cold drink from Dublin Soda Company. But those aren’t the only local vendors represented at Herald. Zaki Tea, Live Love Pop, Encanto Pops and The Jelly Queens also have products available for purchase.
Market by Macy's and Herald have temporarily closed their doors because of the recent COVID-19 outbreak. We will keep our readers updated online as to when the eatery will reopen.