Dallas is the best city in the US to move to right now if you have a good understanding of how to connect with other people and can make money
Hotel Zaza is where I always stay. It is much cheaper than most of the other spots but a very nice hotel.
Zaza is located in Uptown and you can walk to tons of restaurants, hotels, and Bisou which is a sister restaurant of the nightlife group Cle
It is in walking distance of the Ritz Carlton where you can go with a date or by yourself
Make sure to dress up. Oftentimes you need at least a sports coat and pants to sit in the bar area