Finding a reliable stylist after a move is one of the first things new Rockwall residents put off and one of the first things they regret not handling sooner. Rockwall's independent salon scene covers a range: Deadstock Barbershop near the Harbor with 300-plus five-star reviews for men's cuts, Steve Gaskin's Bohemia suite at City Salon Suites for color and cutting, Belfiore Salon and Day Spa for a full salon-and-spa visit on Horizon Road, Chandler Clark's Lush Beauty Salon in the downtown district, and RezRez Salon where Sonia, with 30-plus years of experience and Toni and Guy Mascolo training, runs a precision women-only operation on Southwood Dr. Find the full guide on Rockwall Shoutouts and book your next appointment.

Rockwall's downtown square has five independently owned restaurants worth knowing, all within easy reach of the historic district and the Lake Ray Hubbard waterfront. From Zanata's Italian-Mediterranean wood-burning ovens to Bin 303's Culinary Institute-trained chef and rotating wine-on-tap program, the dining corridor on and around E. Rusk St. gives residents real options before they default to the chains at Towne Center. Boots Burger runs a sell-out-daily model on Austin St., Charlie's Burgers and Street Tacos holds the corner on E. Rusk with freshly ground burgers and rotating craft drafts, and La Cocina Del Tio Mon rounds out the mix just off the square. Check out the full guide on Rockwall Shoutouts and find your next go-to table.