Hemingway once poetically described the metallic taste of an oyster, and any true seafood fan could agree. Landlocked means nothing in the world of culinary greatness, which is why Dallas still maintains a reputation of supplying quality, fresh-off-the-boat seafood that is as succulent and satisfying as any coastal eatery could offer. Check out these local spots for a great out-of-water experience.

On Monday night the Bvlgari boutique inside Northpark Mall celebrated the new store and the upcoming Cattle Baron’s Ball by throwing an evening soiree, a cocktail gathering of current and past CBB Chairs as well as fans of Bvlgari’s luxurious baubles, bags and skin care lines.

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra kicked off their fall 2010 season Saturday night at the Meyerson with their annual fundraiser gala. The black tie event was hosted by co-chairs Todd Fiscus and Barbara Daseke, who took this year’s theme “Of Life and Love” and transformed the lobby of the symphony center into Beethoven’s enchanted garden, complete with large floral arrangements anda Life, Love and Luxury raffle with prizes from Montblanc and The Ritz-Carlton.

I remember my first taste of Basil Chicken, and since then I’ve been hooked on the spicy dishes of Thai cuisine. Whether you’re a fan already or looking to expand the boundaries of your palate, head to one of these savory eateries.

You’ve waited for it all year. It’s better than Christmas, your birthday, heck, your wedding day may take a back seat to Fashion’s Night Out, celebrating its second glorious year Friday, September 10th from 6 pm to 11. Enjoy boutique sales, cocktails, fashion shows and more, all in the name of the number one “F” word in your life.

Your wrist…what has it been doing lately, really? A lift here, a knob turn there–plus all the Facebooking you’re doing instead of working, which is harder to do wristless than you may imagine. So all right, your wrist is kind of important, and deserves a just reward for time served being your handy little bundle of joints. My suggestion: adorn it, with Skagen Denmark’s new fall line of luxury timepieces for men and women.

The no-smoking ordinance of Dallas may have hurt the haunts of Greenville Avenue and Deep Ellum (there’s something so silly about watching a gaggle of tough Harley dudes huddled in the cold outsideService Bar in January, puffing on their Marlboro Reds), but the cigar lounges that managed to slip through the cracks are smoking the competition. Here’s a few great locations to puff and pontificate.

I think I speak for everyone when I say Yee. Haw. It’s almost that time of year for the great Texas State Fair, where folks come from far and wide to check out some great concerts, test their luck on the Midway and loosen their belts for the wide array of fried goods (fried latte, or fried butter, anyone?) Yeesh. Well it may not be the most luxurious event of the season, but this year the Fair is bringing along some very haute items, saddled up alongside all the novelty.

There are some places where a happy ending is perfectly legal. You don’t have to be a chocoholic to indulge a little, and there are plenty of Dallas eateries to tempt your sweet tooth. Whether you like your dessert before or after your meal, here’s a list of some delicious dishes that are sure to be the icing on the cake.