In the late afternoon light of spring, West Village evokes a vaguely European flair with its wide sidewalks, alfresco dining, and Neoclassical architecture.

Springtime feels different here. You see it in the blooming bunch of roses adorning a shopkeeper's door or the magenta hues of a local's outfit as she strolls with her dog. You hear it in the clinking glasses and busy chatter of people dining outdoors on a perfect May afternoon. You taste it in the vibrant flavors of a spring greens salad with fresh lemon.

Here in the West Village, Dallas's most vibrant new neighborhood and a mecca for shopping, dining, and entertainment, the season is an experience for the senses.

Grab a seat at Tom Tom Asian Grill for some of the best people-watching in the South.

A Special Place
Outside of Tom Tom Asian Grill, diners sip spearmint tea or blackberry mojitos. They sit at outdoor tables beneath the live oaks on a wide sidewalk that frames the neighborhood's Neoclassical architecture. The bottom floor of every building features retail stores, coffee shops, and restaurants, while upper floors hold apartments. Residents lounge on the balconies above the buzz. Impatiens and ivy fill some window boxes, the reds and greens bobbing in a spring breeze.