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Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Market Center
2150 Market Center Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75207
214-653-1166
800-321-2211
Re-invented by Business Travelers for Business Travelers! The Courtyard is a new renovated hotel with a beautiful new hotel lobby featuring a Starbuck's coffee kiosk. The fireside lounge provides a relaxing environment and the full service restaurant is open for breakfast and Lunch. Evening Room Service is available from 5:00pm to10:00pm daily. Guests are able to access complimentary high speed internet access in their rooms as well as in public areas of the hotel. For meetings, there are two rooms available to accommodate 35 people. Complimentary parking is available to all hotel guests. The Market features 24-hour on-the-go dining as well as miscellaneous items for the business traveler. The fitness room offers various cardio and weight machines and there is also an outdoor pool and
hot tub. The Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Market Center proudly participates in the Marriott Rewards Frequent Stay Program.
*Ask for the TekFocus $101.00 / night rate when reserving your room (enter TKF under corporate/promotional code). There will be 15% off Food and Beverage when you mention TekFocus.
The Fairfield Inn by Marriott Dallas Market Center
2110 Market Center Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75207
214-760-8800
800-359-6552
You can expect more! The Fairfield Inn offers complimentary deluxe continental breakfast every day. Room service is available from 5:00pm � 10:00pm daily. Your guests will receive free local, 800 and credit card calls as well as complimentary high speed internet access. Travelers have year-round access to the indoor pool. Free Cable, HBO, CNN and Disney Channels are accessible in each guest room. Hotel parking is free and guests are able to use the amenities / services at the Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Market Center.
*Ask for the TekFocus $92.00/night rate when reserving your room and complimentary breakfast.*
Homewood Suites by Hilton
2747 N. Stemmons Frwy
Dallas, TX 75207
214-819-9700
Make yourself at home at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas Market Center! We are a residential style hotel located in the heart of Dallas, just minutes from downtown and convenient to shopping restaurants and entertainment. The following rate will include a daily complimentary hot breakfast buffet as well as our evening Welcome Home Reception (M-Th). All suites feature a living room, bedroom and fully equipped kitchen. Additionally, the following complimentary services are also made available: (M-Th) social hour, shuttle services, fitness center, business center, self service laundry facilities, complimentary newspaper (M-F), free high-speed internet, cable TV, and much more.
Please call 800-CALL-HOME and *Ask for the TekFocus $99.00 room rate when reserving your room.
Extended Stay Hotels
2979 N. Stemmons Fwy
Dallas, TX 75207
214-630-0154
At Extended Stay Hotels, we are committed to providing our guests the best value in the industry. We offer clean, comfortable studio suites featuring separate living, dining and sleeping areas, plenty of work space, a fully-equipped kitchen, on-site guest laundry, wireless high-speed Internet access, and professionals who go out of their way to make sure every stay is a pleasant one. Everything you need at a price you'll love!
*Ask for the TekFocus $66/night rate when reserving your room*
Hyatt Summerfield Suites
2914 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75201
214-965-9990
Our spacious guest suites will offer a contemporary all-suite experience complete with a 32" flat panel, high-definition TV, the Hyatt Grand Bed� and a full kitchen. Guests will enjoy more innovative food and beverage options at the daily complimentary breakfast and the complimentary Evening Social (M-Th). At Hyatt Summerfield Suites you can stay fit and have fun at our StayFit fitness center, pool and recreational areas. Grab snacks at our 24-hour Guest Market. Or, if you want to grill on the outdoor BBQ pit, just give us your list for complimentary grocery shopping service. Plus,
laundry facilities and dry cleaning service are also available. Hyatt Summerfield Suites provides voicemail and free high-speed Internet access in its guest suites. Download documents, search websites and access email with connections that are fast, secure and reliable.
*Ask for the TekFocus $99 room rate when reserving single rooms
Holiday Inn Market Center
1955 Market Center Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75207
214-219-3333
We have transportation Available from Love Field Airport, as well as to TekFocus. Transportation is available based on availability in the evening and weekends for restaurant runs and area sites. We are a full service Hotel with a restaurant, Bar and Coffee Barista. We have Wireless Internet Access throughout the hotel and a 24 hour business center.
*Ask for the TekFocus $95 / night rate when reserving your room *
Residence Inn by Marriott
6950 N. Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75247
214-631-2472
Includes the following: Complimentary High Speed Internet in all Guest Rooms and in the Gate House, Fully equipped kitchens (includes full refrigerator, stove top burner, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, can opener, cookware and place settings for four.), Daily complimentary hot breakfast. Complimentary social hour (Monday-Thursday), Daily Housekeeping, Workout facility on site, Swimming pool, hot tub, and sports court. Guest laundry facility and same day valet service, and Complimentary grocery shopping.
Mention the TekFocus rate to receive the following rates:
Length of Stay One Bedroom
1-4 Nights $149
5-14 Nights $129
15-29 Nights $109
30+ Nights $ 89*
*Tax-exempt
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What restaurants are in the area?
We hope that this information will prove to be helpful to you. While you are here for training you are welcome to bring your lunch (we have a microwave and refrigerator that you may use) or take advantage of the cafeteria and restaurants on the premises. If you need any additional help, please dial (214)800-5611.
Asian
Tom Tom Noodle House
Eat to the pulsating techno-pop beat at this hip, hop, and happening place where the Asian specialties are not always in sync. The menu is short and geared toward noodle- and rice-based dishes swirled with various combinations of beef, chicken, and shrimp. Too bad they have more style than taste. West Village, 3699 W. McKinney Ave., Ste. C319., Oak Lawn/Uptown. 214-522-1237. $$.
Burgers
Stoneleigh P
The eclectic crowd is always entertaining, but the food is really hit and miss. An Italian sausage sandwich was right on�spicy and covered with plenty of peppers. But our recent rancho deluxe burger was burnt and inedible. A slice of rich, bittersweet Godiva pie was a nice consolation. 2926 Maple Ave., Oak Lawn/Uptown. 214-871-2346. $.
Uptown Bar and Grill
Winner of this year�s best burger in Dallas competition (March 2002). Other bar fare is way above average as well. 2523 McKinney Ave. 214-969-9433. . $.
Barbeque
Peggy Sue BBQ
Peggy Sue's beats Sonny's by a rib in meats, side dishes, and sauces. And the smoked chicken quesadillas alone are worth a trip. 6600 Snider Plaza., Park Cities. 214-987-9188. $.
Sonny Bryan's
For 40 years, Sonny Bryan�s meaty ribs, moist brisket, and classic barbeque sauce have been the standards by which all other Dallas barbeque is judged. 325 N. St. Paul Street, C-4. 214-979-0102. $.
BW's BBQ
Old fashioned barbecue house less the sawdust. BW's serves barbecue beef, ribs, sausage and smoked turkey. Walk through line made to order. Lunch only. 2234 Irving Blvd. 214-905-4946. $.
Deli
P.D. Johnson's Dog Day Deli
This Uptown deli favorite is a welcome outpost of simplicity amid McKinney Avenue's fussier fare. 3839 McKinney Avenue 214-720-2227. $.
Eclectic
Frankie's Sports Bar and Grill Not your typical sports bar. Alongside video games, pool tables, and big-screen TVs, Frankie's serves some serious food, including barbeque duck quesadillas, yellowfin sashimi, and insanely rich garlic and goat cheese-stuffed tenderloin. 3227 McKinney Ave. @ Hall St. , Oak Lawn/Uptown. 214-999-8932. $$.
Hector's on Henderson
Owner Hector Garcia has put fun back into fine dining. Outstanding entres include Not Your Mama's Meatloaf covered in sweet, hot tomato glaze served with lacquered baby carrots and white-truffle whipped potatoes. Dinner only. Full bar. 2929 N. Henderson Ave. 214-821-0432. $-$$$
Gourmet To Go
Eatzi's
Hear the strains of opera and waltz through the crowds collecting the already cooked makings of a gourmet dinner�down to the imported beer, fresh bread, and flowers. 3403 Oak Lawn Ave., Oak Lawn/Uptown. 214-526-1515. $
Italian
Rocco's Uptown Pizza & Pasta You risk your life trying to make the turn into the parking lot off the curve on McKinney, but the pizza here is worth a swerve. 2916 McKinney Ave., Oak Lawn/Uptown. 214-871-9207.. $$.
Mexican
Avila's Mexican Restaurant
The sound and smell of the cooks chopping fresh jalape�os and cilantro greet you at the door, along with the easygoing proprietor Ricky Avila. Fresh poblanos stuffed with chicken, cheese, or beef are the best relle�os in town. 4714 Maple Ave., Oak Lawn/Uptown. 214-520-2700. $.
Mattito's Cafe Mexicano
Since moving from its old digs on Oak Lawn Avenue into the former Routh Street space, Mattito's has spiced up its offerings with dishes more sophisticated than your typical chile con carne-smothered options. Pork ribs brushed with chipotle barbeque sauce and the carne asada de cascabel are both fiery delights. 3011 Routh St., Oak Lawn/Uptown. 214-526-8181. $$.
Chuy's Dallas
Classic Tex-Mex food, very casual, funky atmosphere. Great Bar. Great Food. 4544 McKinney Ave at Knox-Henderson. 214-559-2489. $-$$
Seafood
Hook, Line & Sinker
Don't kid yourself. This Crescent City-style shack is home to the best catfish in town, fried in peanut oil and almost grease-free. Go ahead and indulge. 3103 Lemmon Ave. @ McKinney Ave., Park Cities. 214-965-0707. $.
Steakhouses
Bob's Steak & Chop House
Now you can chow down on perfect steaks, crisp salads, and Bob's signature whole, glazed carrot at two locations with �Guy Town� atmospheres. The Plano outpost draws the same well-heeled crowd as the original, and the bar is always a destination for serious socializing. Onion rings are superb. 4300 Lemon Ave., Oak Lawn/Uptown. 214-528-9446. $$$.
Sullivan's Steakhouse
There is a hopping bar scene to the left and a jazz club to the right. In the middle dining room, the old-school steakhouse trappings are replaced with light art deco touches and youthful vigor. Undoubtedly the best bargain for steaks in town. Dinner only. 17795 N. Dallas Pkwy., Far North Dallas. 972-267-9393. $$$.
T-Bones
A unique steakhouse experience serving superb prime cuts of Certified Angus Beef grilled over mesquite wood. 2222 Stemmons Freeway (Inside the Renaissance) 214-631-2222 $$-$$$
*All restaurants reviews are adapted from D magazine, February, 2004 & June 2008.
Key:
$: Dinner entres under $10
$$: Most entres $10 to $25
$$$: Most entres $25 or more
Based on a typical dinner for one, not including drinks, tax and tip.
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