For friendly hangs over fruity smells. Photo: Naheed "Good Vibes" Rajwani-Dharsi/Axios
Hookah lounges in the Dallas area tend to be run-down, but this upscale spot in The Colony caters to smokers and non-smokers.
The intrigue: Enjoying hookah, also called shisha, is a common pastime in Middle Eastern cultures. People socialize for hours over occasional puffs of flavored tobacco heated on coals.
Vibe check: Sheesh has a moody feel — dark interiors, neon lights, velvet chairs and long sofas. There's live music on some nights, but even the streamed music on regular nights is bumping.
The menu includes mocktails, food, dessert and hookah flavors with funny names.
Pro tip: The hookahs are shareable and come with disposable plastic tips for each person.
Milky cake worth coming back for. Photo: Naheed "Vibrant" Rajwani-Dharsi/Axios
What to order: Smooth criminal-flavored hookah and a ras malai cake that's soaked in saffron- and cardamom-infused milk.