Gr-ABBA-Seat! V Spa and Dallas Summer Musicals Celebrate Love, Laughter and Friendship with MAMMA MIA! Margarita Mani/Pedi Party

Groove your way over to V Spa at the Hilton Anatole.

Come say “I do” to their MAMMIA MIA! Margarita Mani/Pedi Party with Dallas Summer Musicals.

This fun, fabulous get together includes a mini manicure or pedicure, complimentary margaritas, a listening preview of MAMMIA MIA! The Musical soundtrack, and the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the beloved MAMMA MIA! show.

The event is Tuesday, August 11 from 6pm – 8pm, and cost is $25 per person plus gratuity and tax.

Reservations are highly recommended by calling V Spa at 214.761.7800. For more information, visit www.vspadallas.com.

“Chiquititas” everywhere will adore listening to the clever and catchy MAMMA MIA! soundtrack while they receive a fabulous treatment from V Spa staff fit for a “Dancing Queen.”

You can dance; you can jive; having the time of your life with a cool margarita in your hand and tunes of one of the most popular musicals in the world playing in the background.

All that is missing are the fabulous 1970s jumpsuits worn by the cast of the musical comedy which will be in Dallas from August 18- August 30, 2009.

Reservations are highly recommended by calling V Spa at 214.761.7800. For more information, visit www.vspadallas.com.

Nana is Inducted into Nation’s Restaurant News 2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame

Congrats to Nana at the Hilton Anatole!

Nana, located on the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole Hotel, was selected by Nation’s Restaurant News as a 2009 inductee into its prestigious “Fine Dining Hall of Fame.” Nana, one of only ten restaurants in the country awarded, was the only Dallas restaurant honored with the award this year.

In the article from Nation's Restaurant News...

"Executive chef Anthony Bombaci calls his cuisine personal. 'I like to cook what I like to eat,' says the chef, who was raised in Wisconsin and trained at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. He arrived at Nana in 2005 after 10 years at the Enoteca Bombaci in the Hotel Arts in Barcelona, Spain."

The article also quotes Nana’s general manager, Mark LaRocca,“Our staff is exceptional,” he says. “They’ve been there a long time, a few under 15 years but most from 15 to 25 years.”

“Our view is incredible,” LaRocca says. “We do a lot of anniversaries and birthdays.”

You can read the full article on the Nation's Restaurant here.

For more information on Nana, please visit www.nanarestaurant.com or call 214.761.7470.

Vacation To Do List: Get Pedicure and New Summer Sandals!

There's only one more week remaining in the V Spa July special: Flip Flop Pedi Package.

We know many of you are headed to vacation.

Get those toes and feet vacation-ready!

20% off the luxurious V Spa Pedicure ($40 with discount) and 25% off flip flops from Girls Two Doors Down.

Reservations for the Flip Flop Pedi Package can be made by calling V Spa at 214.761.7800. Visit www.vspadallas.com for more information.

How about this to start your vacation?
The 50-minute V Spa Pedicure utilizes Chinese Jasmine and wildcrafted Indonesian Ginger as the key ingredients in this luxurious foot ritual. Mineral salts with microalgae and vitamins A and E exfoliate, followed by a rivatalizing Shiatsu-inspired massage. Choose a luscious color of nail polish for the final touch.

Girls Two Doors Down Flip Flops are all the rage and are guaranteed to heat up the summer. Loved by many celebrities including Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Aniston, Rachel Bilson, Marcia Cross, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Richie and Nicollette Sheridan, the shoes feature adorable designs embellished in crystal.

V Spa Among the Top Five in Best of WFAA-List

V Spa has been named one of the Top Five Best Day Spas in Best of WFAA-List!

Thank you to all who voted!

Many thanks for WFAA for hosting the CityVoter poll. This is a wonderful resource to help readers get the insider's scoop on where you should spend your time and money.

Click here to see all the winners and comments from our voters.

Bissinger's: A wonderful excuse to continue eating more chocolate!

"Chocolate is a great way to help people lose weight. Seriously! Dark chocolate has a high satiety factor if you don't eat it too fast."

Chief Chocolatier for Bissinger's, Terry Wakefield
As read and quoted on luxist.com.

Have you tried Bissinger's Spa Chocolates? (Available at V Spa)

They are amazing!

Check out these flavors: Blackberry Truffle, Cranberry Pecan Cup, Chocolate Dipped Ginger and Natural Pumpkin Seed Crunch.

Bissinger's has produced a new generation of healthful snacks combining all-natural, organic favorites with all-natural chocolate.

Each tasteful morsel has an average of only 54 calories and 4 grams of net carbs per day and include ingredients that have potential health benefits for cardiovascular health, lowered risk of certain types of cancer and a slowing of the aging process.

This is a wonderful excuse to continue eating more chocolate!

V Spa is located on the second floor of the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207). 214.761.7800.

Glowing Skin Foods - 4 tips on eating food that makes your skin glow.

The Sexy Green Lifestyle newsletter (sign up on the Om Aroma website) shares with us 4 tips on eating food that makes your skin glow.

Everything you eat becomes a part of not only your inner being, but the outer fabric of your body. The healthier the foods you consume, the better your skin will look. Eating a balanced diet is the best way to get your share of good food for healthy skin. Here are tips to give you a boost of glowing healthy and softness to your complexion.

1. Low-Fat Yogurt: Healthy skin cells depend on Vitamin A, which is abundantly found in low-fat dairy products. Yogurt also has acidophilus, that is good for intestinal health. Anything that keeps your digestion balanced is also reflective of good skin.

2. Fatty Fish: Salmon and cod provide Omega 3 Fatty Acid that make our cell walls healthy and protect us from sunburn. The fatty acid helps reduce inflammation of skin. Vegetarians can have flaxseeds, walnuts, olives, and avocado.

3. Whole-Wheat Bread and Cereals: They contain the mineral selenium, which is key role in the health of skin cells. Some studies show that even skin damaged by the sun may suffer fewer consequences if selenium levels are high. Whole-grain also leaves less room in your meals for the white-flour items, sugar and white rice. These ingredients can affect insulin levels and cause inflammation that may ultimately be linked to skin breakouts.

4. Water, Water, and More Water!: Apart from eating, we also need to concentrate on drinking. No one disputes the role good hydration plays in keeping skin looking healthy and fresh. In addition to keeping cells hydrated, water helps cells move nutrients in and toxins out, leaving skin looking better and digestion stronger.

Enjoy falling in love with your healthy glowing skin!

Meed to repair the skin around your eyes from squinting in this Texas sun? Try Extrait de Caviar which repairs and redefines delicate tissues around the eyes.

With continued use, it effectively reduces the appearance of fine lines and returns skin to youthful radiance.

Dot eye area with cream, gently patting with fingertips. May also be used around the lips for increased firmness and elasticity.

V Spa is located on the second floor of the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207). 214.761.7800.

Fight Aging without Surgery

We recently found a website (Khush's Makeup Artistry site) that has an interview with Ben Kaminsky who is a research chemist with his own line, B.Kamins. (Sold at V Spa)

Read the interview to learn:
* How Ben created his skin care line to save his marriage!
* The one ingredient to look for in dry skin care products.
* How to minimize the effects of exercise sweat on the skin.

V Spa at the Hilton Anatole carries many of the B.Kamins skin care lines including:
* B. Kamins Booster Blue Rosacea line to neutralize redness and calm irritation.

* B. Kamin's Male featuring Bio Maple

* Medicated Acne Gel to control bacterial growth and clear blemishes, blackheads and spots.

* Diamond Radiance to dramatically lift and tighten deep-set lines and creases.

V Spa is located on the second floor of the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207). 214.761.7800.

Whish Shave Cream - Transform Your Shaving Experience into a Luscious Surprise

It's summer.

We are exposing more skin.

More skin means more shaving.

Does your shaving task leave your skin dry and itchy?

Transform your shaving experience! Seriously!

Your shaving experience will completely improve when you try Whish Shave Cream from V Spa at the Hilton Anatole.

It has a thick cream consistency and spreads well over your skin, and will provide a close shave and leave your legs quite moisturized.

The luxurious, natural ingredients leave your skin soft, smooth, and pampered.

Welcome to a gentle, smooth world.

Then there's the aromas.

Pomegranate - Intense sweet-tart fragrance of the seeds seems like a magical fruit
Lemongrass - Clean calming
Almond - The deepest moisturizing formula that smooths and brightens

A Whish gift basket is a wonderful idea for a summer birthday! Fill it with Whish Shave Cream, Body Brush, Sugar Scrub, Body Wash & Body Butter.

V Spa is located on the second floor of the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207). 214.761.7800.

What Is Your Inner Beat Telling You Today?

Om Aroma & Co.™ has a wonderful eNewsletter they email periodically.

The latest newsletter shares tips on "Finding Your Inner Beat."

Here they are:

Inner Beauty: Finding Your Inner Beat

Your Inner Beat tells you when you need to eat,
when you need to rest,
when you need companionship,
when you need to exercise.
The more you listen and respect your inner beat,
the more aligned you are with your life's purpose.
The more aligned you are with your purpose,
the more you can live with positivity, energy, and vibrancy.

This is the beginning to beauty.

V Spa at the Hilton Anatole is your go-to source for Om Aroma luxury organic skin care products. Check out our Om Aroma segment on NBC!

Congrats to the Hilton Anatole: Hotel earns Award of Excellence from The Meetings Group!

Dallas’ legendary Hilton Anatole Hotel has earned the 2009 Paragon Award and the 2008 Merit & Distinction awards from The Meetings Group: the meeting industry's portal for information and resources related to planning meetings and events.

Each year, readers vote for the most outstanding hotels, resorts and convention centers that have the best amenities for holding meetings and conventions.

“We appreciate all the readers who took the time to nominate and vote for the Hilton Anatole. These renowned awards from The Meetings Group are such an honor. We are thankful that readers have been able to experience the recent renovations within the Anatole, which have allowed us to remain a strong competitor in today’s growing marketplace,” said Jay Best, director of sales and marketing for Hilton Anatole Hotel.

Paragon Award
Each year, readers of Corporate Meetings and Incentives select a total of 50 Paragon winners in the hotel, resort and conference center categories that did the best job of handling meetings and incentive programs. Hotel nominations are based on the quality of their meeting services.

Merit & Distinction Award
Each year, readers of Medical Meetings select a total of 40 M&D winners. Each property has earned merit and distinction while serving the needs of medical meeting planners. Each property's guest room quality, meeting rooms, catering and convention services along with the audiovisual/technical support are used for criteria.

Click here to read the Hilton Anatole's "Meeting and Resource Guide."

V Spa, the Hilton Anatole's new luxury spa oasis, provides two fitness and spa packages that will energize meeting attendees with a refreshing workout and then reduce their stress with a wonderful spa service.

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Hot, hot, hot! Sizzling Summer Savings on V Spa Pedicure and Girls Two Doors Down Flip Flops

During the month of July, V Spa at the Hilton Anatole will feature the V Spa Flip Flop Pedi Package including 20% off their luxurious V Spa Pedicure ($40 with discount) and 25% off flip flops from Girls Two Doors Down.

Reservations for the Flip Flop Pedi Package can be made by calling V Spa at 214.761.7800. Visit www.vspadallas.com for more information.

The 50-minute V Spa Pedicure utilizes Chinese Jasmine and wildcrafted Indonesian Ginger as the key ingredients in this luxurious foot ritual. Mineral salts with microalgae and vitamins A and E exfoliate, followed by a rivatalizing Shiatsu-inspired massage. Choose a luscious color of nail polish for the final touch.

Girls Two Doors Down Flip Flops are all the rage and are guaranteed to heat up the summer. Loved by many celebrities including Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Aniston, Rachel Bilson, Marcia Cross, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Richie and Nicollette Sheridan, the shoes feature adorable designs embellished in crystal.

The lavishly decorated sandals feature witty slogans like, “If you have to ask, you can’t afford me,” and “The only thing better than one is TWO cabana boys.”

V Spa carries a large selection of Flip Flops from Girls Two Doors Down including flats and wedges in black, hot pink and chocolate. All varieties are embellished with beautiful crystals.

V Spa is located on the second floor of the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207).

Omigosh! V Spa Celebrates All Things Pink and Blonde with Dallas Summer Musicals and LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL

The sorority of Elle Woods admirers definitely need to "bend and snap" their way over to V Spa at the Hilton Anatole on Tuesday, July 14 from 6-8 p.m. for the LEGALLY BLONDE Pink Martini Mani/Pedi Party.

Dallas Summer Musicals, who will be presenting LEGALLY BLONDE, the colorful, turbo-charged musical version of the 2001 movie, and V Spa will host this fun-filled soiree which includes a mini manicure or pedicure, complimentary pink martinis, listening preview of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL soundtrack, and the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the beloved LEGALLY BLONDE show.

Cost is $25 per person plus gratuity and tax. Reservations are highly recommended by calling V Spa at 214.761.7800. For more information, visit www.vspadallas.com.

4th of July Cocktail at Nana, Dallas

V Spa's Hilton sibling – Nana Restaurant - has a fun 4th of July drink that will dazzle and ignite your taste buds.

Nana's "American Spirit" is a red, white and blue layered frozen cocktail featuring six liquors: smooth vodka (with fresh strawberry puree), wonderfully indulgent Godiva white chocolate, Malibu rum, Blue Curaçao, Chambord and Stoli Raspberry.

The patriotic "American Spirit" cocktail, available for $17.76 throughout the 4th of July weekend, may result in seeing stars, stripes . . . and fireworks! The recipe is below.

The best seat in Dallas to enjoy the dazzling "Fair Park Fourth" fireworks show is on the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole at Nana, voted by Zagat as “Best Restaurant with a View.”


Nana's American Spirit

Ingredients
½ oz vodka
½ ounce strawberry puree

½ ounce white chocolate Godiva
½ ounce Malibu rum

½ ounce Blue Curaçao
Splash of Chambord
Splash of Stoli Raspberry

1 ½ cups ice
Cherry to garnish



Directions
1) Combine vodka and strawberry puree in blender with ½ cup ice. Blend until smooth and pour into wine glass.
2) Combine Godiva and rum into blender with ½ cup ice. Blend until smooth and pour over first layer in wine glass.
3) Combine Blue Curaçao, Chambord and Stoli Raspberry into blender with ½ cup ice. Blend until smooth and pour over second layer in wine glass.
4) Garnish with cherry.