Nightlife

Raise the Roof

Presenting the Rooftop Weather Report

Ah, springtime in Dallas—chirping birds, buzzing patios... whirling tornado sirens. But you’re not one to let a little weather interrupt your rooftop time. Herewith, a plan for anything Mother Nature throws at you.

FORECAST: HOT. DAMN HOT.

The Joule Poule

The Situation: Sunny. 93 degrees. 65% humidity.
The Play: Settle into a Saint-Tropez-esque bungalow overlooking downtown. If you feel a bead of sweat, calmly cannonball into the infinity pool.
The Audible: Hide from the rain with some steak frites at Charlie Palmer. We recommend drying off first.

FORECAST: IT’S BLOWING UP A GALE OUT THERE

Renfield’s Corner

The Situation: 80 degrees. 25 mph winds.
The Play: Protect your date’s precious locks at the corner table by the tall wooden fence—it blocks the breeze. Chivalry pairs well with a pint of Rahr.
The Audible: If it drops to a frigid 71, commandeer a table by the fire pit.

FORECAST: IT’S BRISK, BABY

Terilli’s

The Situation: High: 70 degrees. Low: 52 degrees. Overcast.
The Play: You. A guest. A bottle of vino and one roaring fire pit overlooking Greenville Avenue.
The Audible: Inside you’ll find warmth, hot bruschetta and one baby grand piano. Your “Chopsticks”/”Tiny Dancer” mashup never fails.

FORECAST: CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF SHOWERS

Sundown at Granada

The Situation: 68 degrees, 95% chance of rain.
The Play: Find cover under the massive wooden arbor facing the Granada marquee. You’d hate to get your Kobe beef chili fries wet.
The Audible: In case of sideways rain (hey, it happens), head inside for a Deep Ellum IPA on their vintage couches.

FORECAST: YOU HEARD TORNADO SIRENS

Union Bear

The Situation: 65 degrees. Tornado warning. The sky is apocalyptic yellow.
The Play: This underground shelter in West Village has the survival essentials: 40 beers on tap, flatbreads and a safe room.
The Audible: Grab a Brooklyn Lager on the patio if the clouds clear (or to face down the storm, Bill-Paxton-in-Twister-style).