Historically Green: The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa on MSNBC
I recently overheard a fabulous conversation in which a writer was inquiring with one of the interior designers of The Stoneleigh as to any aspects that made the hotel “green”. Instead of the usual answer encompassing various conservation policies or recycled items/programs within the hotel, the designer elequently noted ”The entire Stoneleigh Project as a whole is  green, as the owners and investors opted to preserve and enhance the existing structure instead of dismantling the hotel... Read Full Story
A Royal Retreat
The Reigning Queen of Soul, Aretha Frankin, and her entourage departed The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa this afternoon after enjoying various spa treatments as well as forays in Bolla and Bolla Bar. Aretha performed Wednesday night at The Nokia Theatre to a huge crowd of adoring fans all while keeping a fairly low profile in and around The Stoneleigh during her stay. Also, check out The Stoneleigh in April’s F!D Luxe and Paper City if you have not already! Paper City F!D Luxe Read Full Story
Buzz Worthy Bolla
Bolla headlined this past week on Zagat.com (in the Zagat Buzz section) drawing attention to Chef Bull’s incredible modern Italian cuisine. Zagat Buzz In addition to being a favorite hot spot of Avery Johnson’s since opening, Ross and Margot Perot were also seen enjoying Bolla with friends yesterday evening. Read Full Story
Fodor’s Hot List Gets Even Hotter
The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa made an exciting celebrity appearance on Fodor’s Hot List this week:  Fodor’s Hot List With A-list rooms and a swanky yet refined new interior, The Stoneleigh is catching the eye of the most discerning traveler with a plethora of room packages and a unique spa menu replete with Eastern Ayurvedic treatments not typcially found in Dallas. In addition to making waves on Fodor’s Hot List, check out The Stoneleigh in today’s Dallas Morning News Travel/Life Section in an... Read Full Story
Turning Up The Heat
F!D Luxe’s Christopher Wynn showcased Bolla beautifully this week in his piece describing Chef Bull’s new hot spot inside The Stoneleigh that is taking Dallas by storm. F!D Luxe article by Christopher WynnChef Bull also unveiled a new menu formatting for the illustrious Bolla. Upon hearing this information I felt it my personal duty to dive head first into the menu to do a little investigating. In addition to piquing my humble attention, the renowned Senior Food Editor of Texas Monthly, Pat... Read Full Story
Turning Up The Heat
F!D Luxe’s Christopher Wynn showcased Bolla beautifully this week in his piece describing Chef Bull’s new hot spot inside The Stoneleigh that is taking Dallas by storm. Chef Bull also unveiled a new menu formatting for the illustrious Bolla. Upon hearing this information I felt it my personal duty to dive head first into the menu to do a little investigating. In addition to piquing my humble attention, the renowned Senior Food Editor of Texas Monthly, Pat Sharpe, also popped in for a... Read Full Story
Good Morning Bolla
For those lucky enough to catch Chef David Bull’s live interview on WFAA’s Good Morning Texas yesterday (instead of  cursing various Dallas traffic jams dotting the city), you are probably whipping up his fabulous Garden Vegetable Risotto as we speak. For the rest of us, a link to the Good Morning Texas  clip of Amy Vanderoeff’s interview with Chef Bull may be found below (along with the recipe itself on WFAA’s website). Looks like the word is out on Bolla already–Avery Johnson was spotted... Read Full Story
A Tale of Two THE’s
The Stoneleigh’s new luminescent red THE rests proudly atop the  hotel as a welcome beacon to all of Dallas. Managing Director, John Langston, recently gave a behind the scenes tour of The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa to News 8 WFAA “Why Guy”, Mike Castellucci. Mike’s tour was replete with secret passageways (tucked away in the illustrious Penthouse) as well as an up close and personal look at the original THE sign now showcased next to the Chef’s Table in Bolla. The segment aired for the first... Read Full Story
Background History on “THE” letters
As it turns out, the “THE” letters that now adorn the new Bolla Restaurant at the new Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa have quite a story of their own. I was able to find some interesting insight into their history from Christen Fox at Prescott Realty. It turns out it wasn’t always “The Stoneleigh” after all: ” After visiting the Stoneleigh Court Hotel in 1934, Colonel Harry E. Stewart fell in love with the elegant ambiance of the hotel and chose to purchase it. In 1938, the sign ‘HOTEL... Read Full Story
Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa Behind the Scenes Preview
  After visiting the Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa this week, I was able to snap a few sneak peaks of the new space.  The first photo features the sparkling dining room found in Bolla (Modern Italian cuisine by David Bull) located on the lobby level of the hotel.  Some of the original Hotel signage is displayed in Bolla and provides a unique union of glamour and history.  The second shot is of the new lobby, and the last showcases a plush Art-Deco banquet nestled in Bolla Bar. Read Full Story