Elite Event: Welcome To The Neighborhood!

any time i’m with my Unilocal family… i’m in heaven!
great venue… great music… great eats… spectabulous drinks!
i’m not much of an outdoors person in the summer time… but if i have some shade… i can do it! salt’s cabana’s definitely offer the shade!
i’ll be back! :-)

For some reason I thought I already wrote a review.
Toad in Hole was a chill place. They even had karaōke later in the night which was fun to watch. There’s billiards and a entrance to Salt. 1^st time to both places and after this event, I know where I will be this summer.
Salt was popping. The DJ had an awesome mix and the Belvedere girls brought mango vodka. That was REALLY good. I also had some other drinks, but honestly I can’t recall what they were. I do remember they were good. :) The drinks flowed but didn’t have a chance to sample any food.
Hanging poolside was so much fun. I got to chat it up with other Unilocalers and learn more about them. It was a great time. Heli and Afomia did a great job on planning and hosting.
Thank you to them, the staff and the business’ who allowed for such awesomeness to transpire.

Did anyone else see that bird on it’s nest on the speaker closest to the door?! I couldn’t help feeling horribly sad about it the whole night :-/
Can’t save allll of the animals so I managed to force that thought out of my head and replace it with liquor, food and friends. I liked the mellow music. Haha.
Yet the atmosphere outside was completely different, very… Vegas. I can’t remember what food we ordered but I remember it being good enough to stuff my face with — the sausage egg things were weird, wasn’t a fan of those. I did like the sliders & truffle fries, the calamari was meh.
Ukrainian vodka? HOW DO THEY KNOW?! It’s like I was meant to be at this event and enjoy the vodka :-)

–Sinful fun was had by all.
–Heli brought the goods: hot sample girls, sunglasses, beach towels, booze, live action entertainment.
–Toad in the hoe was beautiful, comfortable and clean. Kinda Irish pub I can breathe in.
–Salt was wet hot Vegas style
–Drinks were stellar, service was kind.
–Keli M is Beyonce and rocked my memory with an unforgettable karyoke song and dance. She blew my mind with her opening back to the audience teaser shimmy shake before a note was sung and it was impossible to take your eyes off her stunning performance.

Finally, my first Elite Event! I’ve been looking forward to this moment for so long! I was fortunate enough to attend as a plus one for a previous Elite Event and that only increased my desire to become Yelt Elite pronto!
Let me start by saying, we have a pretty amazing CM don’t we?
Our sweet Heli and her team thought of EVERYTHING for this awesome event. Big venue-​check, awesome pool/​lounge area-​check, signature cocktails-​check, live music-​check, yummy food to munch on-​check!
Toad in the Hole was so fun, lots of room to sit, pool tables in the middle, Golden T machine in the corner, and darts on one side of the bar. The pub is connected to Salt, an outdoor pool and lounge area, and the DJ really gave it a hip Vegas vibe! I love that such a cool area is only a quick drive away from the burbs!
The icing on the cake was listening to some of our fellow Unilocal Elite karaōke their hearts out at the end of the night! Great way to wrap up such a wonderful evening. Thanks for working so hard to show us a great time Heli, you rock our world! SYOY folks!

I’ve been to Three Sheets next door a few times before but this was my first time to Toad in the Hole and Salt. The Toad was expansive in size and eclectic in décor. And who knew there was a pool out back at Salt. Way cool!
I did get to sample the Toad’s shrimp, beef skewers, sausage, and my favorite, the chicken meatballs. The strawberry lemonade cocktails were deliciously lethal! I think the stupendous liquid refreshments can be credited for enabling the wild after-​event karaōke party. So much fun!
Thanks to Heli and Afomia for organizing! And thanks to Toad in the Hole and Salt for being gracious hosts. Hope to see all my new Unilocal friends at the next event.

Thanks Heli and Unilocal for another awesome event. Days later, I’m still pumped from the wonderful evening shared with other Unilocalers, food and spirits.
I spent a majority of my time at Salt, a poolside lounge. The DJ was at a previous event I attended. Like the other event, he rocked it! I did not spend too much time inside the pub, Toad in the Hole. I observed people playing pool and having fun singing their face off. I regret not staying longer but my other half was exhausted.
Thanks again to everyone involved in putting this awesome event together!

Late but never too late to appreciate the efforts of Heli and the Unilocal team pulling off a great summer elite event — super cool drinks, pool side cabanas to relax and a soft Unilocal towel to keep you company. The passion fruit — mango vodka shots were kickers.
Lots to do in this place with pool tables, dart boards, 3 bars to get your drinks and lounge near the pool and and there are lot of flat screens to catch a game.
It was great meeting old friends and making new ones, spent a good amount of time catching up which was awesome.
Definitely a great entertaining place to break away from the daily routine life.

CANNONBALL!!!
Yes. I was the one that jumped into the pool along with Paul H. and Shelly N. :P
It’s a pool party, riiighht? :D
Thanks Heli for a fun evening filled with fun drinks and a chilly pool (I can’t wait until the sun comes out!). The DJ kept the beat pumping and the Belvadere girls kept the shots coming. Mad props to the friendly bar staff that made the most delicious Summertime lemonade– it was basically a strawberry lemonade mojito. Sooo good.
I love how SALT was set up. The cabanas were really comfy. I could totally see myself mellowing out there. I hope they get some good DJs to come in with some big speakers. They can give SISU a run for their money.
Toad was cool. I like the dart boards and the ample seating. The restrooms were clean too. :)
This was a super chill event and I was glad to see all my favorite Unilocalers there.
Thanks Heli and I can’t wait to see everyone at the next event!

Only been to one other event where the Unilocal stragglers were more inebriated than this event. I’d say that is a good sign.
The drinks at Toad in the Hole are definitely some spectacular beverages. I forget what they were called. I actually can’t say I forgot, I never knew. Vodka or bourbon is all I remember. And the little bites were delicious, although I had my back turned most of the time and missed out on all the scrumptious-​ness.
Great job Unilocal crew on another successful event. I will cherish my beach towel for years to come, or until I lose it.
Cheers!

I don’t know how they did it, but Heli & the Dallas Unilocal crew manage to showcase two new businesses in Dallas. What a great way to kick off the unofficial start of summer (kids are out of school right?) with an English put in Toad in the Hole alongside a pool party @ SALT.
Atmosphere — Each had a unique vibe and feel, and Toad reminded me of a warm, inviting bar where you head to after work to enjoy happy hour with some friends, share drinks, shoot some pool, and maybe grab a bite without being pretentious. As for SALT, it’s a pool party so you want to come see and be seen. The pool was a bit small, but the cabanas/​day beds surrounding it led to a cool party vibe. I’m thinking Vegas on a really small, neighborhood scale. ½ Star
Service — Bartenders were fast, nice, and of course the drinks were great. It was close, but the basil lemonade from SALT was thirst quench-​fully good. The SALT DJ spun some fast tunes, but gave us the privilege to enjoy live music. As always, kudos to Heli & the Unilocal Staff for making everything fantastic! 1 Star
Venue — I’ll start with SALT. It’s a membership only venue with day passes available for purchase. But it also has a private room in the back. 3 words people: Private Pool Party. I think SALT would be an awesome venue to host a group of friends for a summer party. It’s got the pool, the cabanas, the party space, & of course the drinks. Toad is all about being laid back. I like how the dining area is separated from another pool/​bar. Plenty of TVs to go around in case you need to catch a game. It’s the pretty people & the pub people all next door. 2 Stars
Will I Return? — Toad: Yes. SALT: I gotta work on my abs. I’ll be back to Toad to try their food menu. It’s the kind of laid back scene where it feels like everyone is your buddy. As for SALT? A bit too exclusive for me. Maybe if I can get my tan on in the next weeks. Still both two cool places for yet another awesome Dallas event! ½ Star
My Unilocal Rating Scale (Sum of all parts):
1 Star — Atmosphere — Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I’ll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm.
1 Star — Service — You can have a great meal with bad service. But that’s also what can make a five star joint drop to four. It’s important to the dining experience that service is great and on point.
2 Stars — Venue — I’ll award up to two stars for the venue, since this is the main reason are here. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it’s really all about the venue.
1 Star — Will I come back? — If I know for a fact I’ll return, I’ll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return.
Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Unilocal score.

Two Unilocal Events in one??? Yessssirrr… that’s what occurred when Heli and her amazing team planned the «Welcome to the Neighborhood» Elite event!!!
First, thank you to the amazing Heli and her fabulous Unilocal team for putting this one together. And thank you to both «Toad in the Hole» and «Salt» for hosting this cool event.
The ‘indoor event’ was held at Toad in the Hole which is really cool pub type place. It’s very spacious and has a couple of well stocked bars. In addition to plenty of seating throughout the space there is live music performed in the front half while in the back half has a couple of very nice pool tables is a really cool pub type place.
The ‘outdoor event’ was held at Salt which is directly behind Toad in the Hole. Salt has nice pool in the center of it surrounded by cabanas as well as another well stocked bar. There is also a DJ and the one present on this night was on point with some very nice sounds.
In addition to the great spaces, Toad in the Hole provided a few food and drink samples. I never made it over to the food but it all looked delicious. Based on the feedback from other Unilocalers, the samples along with entrees that were order were very good. The two drink samples were very tasty and had a kick to them. They were perfect for a warm summer-​type night. The bartenders did a superb job of keeping up with ‘drink demand’. The same can be said for the servers with the food. And if all of this wasn’t enough, Belvedere Vodka had staff on hand serving samples of their new Mango-​Passion infused vodka which was very nice.
In addition to checking out a couple of new spots (you will find me chillaxin here this summer) it was great to catch up with lots of familiar faces and meet a few new ones.
Thanks again to Heli and her team for another amazing event. And thank you Toad in the Hole/​Salt for hosting us.

Love me some Big D Unilocalers! It was great to get out and socialize while learning about new businesses in Big D. The event offered various entertainment: pool — swimming and billiards, darts, a singer, karaōke, & a DJ.
The pool at salt is small but sexy. Once the sun went down, the lighting illuminated the pool area. Cabanas were large with plenty of lounging area. I’d imagine they are a hot commodity on a busy day.
The three bars, 2 indoors (toad in the hole) and one outdoors (salt) stayed busy, serving some very delish looking signature drinks for the evening. Bites were also circulated by kind staff.
Salt currently charges $ 20 entry fee and will later have memberships.
A big thank you to Unilocal staff and staff for these businesses & sponsors. Great job, everyone!

I was partying like it was the weekend! I had So much FUN. Once we checked in we were given coolest Unilocal elite towel. We were also given drink tickets which we all know how important those are lol. Toad in the hole is a very fun place with good drinks, karaōke and pool tables. Once we went outside to SALT which is where the party was, they had an awesome DJ, Belvedere vodka girls with samples, pool, cabanas and a bar. I really enjoyed the vibe and catching up with all my Unilocal family! As the night went on people started dancing which was so fun. I can’t wait to come back to Salt for Sunday Funday. Thank you Heli, Toad in the hole, salt and Unilocal.
#SYOY #CantWaitForTheNextOne

Events like this is why I love being a Unilocaler. I had no idea about this place, well… it was actually like we got a two for one. When I arrived, I immediately spotted Roni B and Venus, and I knew that the night would be good.
Toad in the Hole is spacious, and has plenty of seating. However, I was not prepared for the pool area in the back. What? I immediately felt like I had arrived in Las Vegas or something. There were cabanas, beautiful lighting, fountains, and of course the beats of DJ Charlie Phresh. He DJ’s at Salt regularly, but was also one of the DJ’s at the pool party that I hosted with Jimmy-​Lee B. last summer. What?
Unilocal hooked us up as always with drink tickets. I loved the Frozen Mai-​Tais! On top of that we got to sample Kruto and Belvedere Vodkas as well. I also love my new beach Towel.
Everyone was super friendly, and it was clear that everyone had a great time. My girls Venus, Lex, Chelsea, Heli, Yolanda, Tiffany, and I hit the floor for some line dancing, namely «K Wang Wit it!», and the party was on! I finally got to meet a lot of my Unilocal friends face to face. Hi Tim L., Chelsea R, and Rebecca. As always, I had photo time with Nga, Peter H, Willis C, Kinz, and my sweet CJ.
After everyone left, a group of us stayed behind and got in some Karaōke. I apologize for anyone who had to witness me try to hit my high notes. Chaka Khan is a hard singer to emulate, but we had a great time! Jimmy Lee, CJ, Heli, and I sang the night away.
Thank you Heli and the Unilocal team, as well as the staff at Toad in the Hole and Salt. Who wants to have a UYE at Salt? I can’t get the pool out of my head!

I have to agree with my fellow Elite Unilocalers, this was a fun summer kick-​off event, and it was awesome being able to float between the two unique venues that are Toad in the Hole and Salt. Toad in the Hole is dark and divey with all of its dark wood and pub furnishings, while Salt is bright and plush, the cozy pool dotted with blues and whites in the cabanas and comfy seats. Being in Toad in the Hole is like being in London on a dreary day with your best mates; being in Salt is like partying at 2 am in Vegas.
Now, let’s talk about this event. Unilocal knows how to make its Elites and their guests feel special. Guest lists plus drink tickets, passed hors d’ oeuvres, open pool (normally reserved for Salt members) and fun Unilocal giveaways (like my new Unilocal beach towel) make you feel like you have VIP status. Seeing Unilocal buddies (Shout out to Keli, Roni, Robyn, Karen, Willis, and Heli) and making new friends (Shout out to Jose, Jason, Leslie) makes you feel homey and like you’re a part of the Unilocal community. Listening to folksy music makes you feel effortlessly cultured, and jammin to Top 40 and line dances like the Wobble get you feelin’ like a badass. Need I say more?!
Actually, I do need to say more. ;-) I loved the frozen mai tais and lemonades they were offering at the Salt bar. The lemonade was super sweet and sour, with an herbaceous zing that took it to a whole ‘nother level. And I have to give a special shout out to the Kruto vodka ladies who took the time to let us sample their vodka and also share its origin. Will be looking out for that brand next time I get the urge to make homemade mixed drinks!
All in all, a fun night, and a great opportunity to try a place I’ve passed by but never had the chance to experience. I’ll definitely be back to try some of the awesome dishes at Toad in the Hole (the chicken risotto sounds amazing) and their happy hour, and who knows, maybe I’ll check out the membership at Salt! Thanks Heli for another awesome event!

Beautiful night poolside with some good looking Elite Unilocalers! The beverages were flowin’ and I very much enjoyed my chicken meatballs with pesto. DJ was rocking it too! We did the K Wang wit it! One of my favorite line dances haha. Thanks so much Heli for a stellar event!!!

Great start to kick off summer! Warm weather, cold bevis, tasty apps, live music, friendly faces and a cool venue — what more could you want? The layout of both Salt and Toad worked well for this large group and offered two totally different atmostpheres. Want some DJ style or something more upbeat; head out to Salt… if low key live music, shooting pool or playing darts is more your thing. hang out in Toad. As the event wrapped up, Toad offered up some Karoke — hats off to the Unilocalers who sang their hearts out — great job!
Another great event planned by Heli and her A team. SYOY!

This Unilocal event was the perfect combo for a Texas summer evening.
I’ll set the scene… the sun is setting on a balmy 89 degree day. Midway through the week and everyone is ready for socializing already. We start at «the toad in the hole»…this English style bar is gigantic! Lots of dark wood, huge chandeliers and multiple bars, pool tables and some live music.
Head through the back door though and you’ll feel transported from the UK to the great of Miami with SALT pool. A live dj, cabanas and Unilocalers mingling over drinks passed out by the vodka girls.
I didn’t get much chance to sample the foods being passed around but I know I’ll be back to check out just how English authentic Toad In The Hole really is ;)
The drinks were flowing with abundance and such a chill vibe.
Kudos Unilocal for making my hump day fun !

Thanks for the invite! We had a great time listening to the live music, hanging out and playing darts. The venue was really nice. Very open and spacious with plenty of room for everyone, and the food and drinks were great! See you next time!
P. S. Thanks for the kick-​ass towel!!!