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City View Antique Mall

Start the New Year off with a trip to City View! Great Selection, Quality & Affordability from our 65 dealers! One of kind furninshings for your castle or cottage. 6830 Walling Lane (Skillman/Abrams) 214.752.3071 cityviewantiques.com

Jan. 20

Ladies night

Who says working up a sweat can’t be fun? Ladies Night is a series of flirty workouts at “The J.” Learn burlesque moves in a nightclub-like environment. This class is for ladies only, 21 and older, starting at 7:30 p.m. The Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven, 214-739-2737, jccdallas.org, $20 for members and $25 otherwise

JAN. 2

Juggling extravaganza

David Slick is a juggler, unicyclist, clown, stilt-walker, magician, escape artist and Guinness World Record holder. Bring the kiddos to see his 2 p.m. juggling show. Bookmarks at NorthPark Center, 8687 N Central Expy., 214.671.1381, dallaslibrary.org, free

THROUGH JAN. 3

Spanish treasures

This is the last chance to see “Treasures from the House of Alba,” an art collection more than 500 years in the making. Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop, 214.768.2516, meadowsmuseumdallas.org, $4-$10

JAN. 6

‘The First Order’

Jeff Abbott introduces the fifth book in his Sam Capra series, a suspense novel about a brilliant CIA agent who loses everything. The Austin-based author reads and signs books starting at 7 p.m. Barnes and Noble, 7700 W. Northwest Hwy., 214.739.1124, barnseandnoble.com, free

JAN. 19

Dragons and hurricanes

Master puppeteer Sandy Shrout tells a fairytale, “How the Dragon Got its Fire,” which explores mythology and severe Texas weather. Find out what happens when some pirates encounter an unexpected hurricane in this 3 p.m. story time.

Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal, 214.670.7128, dallaslibrary.org, free

JAN. 21

Smashing Times Ladies Night

Reconnect with pals post holidays with a night of crafting. Bring your own snacks and wine and make mosaics, fused glass or silver jewelry. The studio fee is waved from 6-8 p.m.

Smashing Times, 308 Preston Royal Shopping Center, 214.363.2088, smashingtimes.com, $15-30

JAN. 22

Grace Pettis

This Alabama-based folk singer/ songwriter returns to Dallas for an 8 p.m. show.

Uncle Calvin’s Coffee Shop, 9555 N. Central Expy., 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $15-$18

Jan. 15

Reconnect with art

In this gathering from 10:30 a.m.-noon, people with early-stage dementia, their caregivers and family members can socialize and explore the exhibitions and collections.

Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop, 214.768.4677, meadowsmuseumdallas.org, free

One90 Smoked Meats

Offering bbq combo plates, sandwiches, tacos, sides, desserts & a wide variety of locally smoked meats, including Brisket, Bison, Turkey, Chicken, Pork, Salmon, Duck, Lamb & Tenderloins.

Crisp Salad Company

8018 Park Lane Suite 105 469.232.9882 crispsaladco.com

AMBIANCE: FAST CASUAL

PRICE RANGE: $8-$12

HOURS: MON.-SUN. 11 A.M.-9 P.M.

DID YOU KNOW?

YOU CAN ORDER ONLINE. JUST CHOOSE A LOCATION AND SCHEDULE YOUR PICKUP TIME.

Blaine

Duhe’s passion for food started early. “My dad always cooked,” he explains. “I thought it was so cool. When I should have been watching ‘The Simpsons’ or some other show growing up, I was always watching the Food Network.”

Those hours in front of the tube eventually paid off. In late 2013, Duhe and his friend, John Zimmerman, opened the first location of their restaurant, Crisp Salad Company, on Lower Greenville. They had a lot of fun curating the menu.

“We invited friends over every Sunday night for ‘salad nights,’ ” Duhe says. “We did all types of taste testing. We’d say, ‘Let’s see who can build the best Caesar dressing.’ ”

Crisp has a core of 10 salads, including the street taco, curry Waldorf and NY steakhouse. Customization is also an option for visitors, but a rather daunting one — the restaurant offers six varieties of lettuce, 10 proteins and more than 20 dressings. If you’re on the go, have your salad converted into a wrap or flatbread. Complete the meal with a cup of soup and a miniature cupcake, because why not?

And here’s the best part — you don’t have to drive to East Dallas to get your fix. Crisp opened a second location in The Shops at Park Lane earlier this year. No pressure to abandon your favorite burger joint, though.

“We don’t expect you to eat healthy 24/7,” Duhe says. “But when you are looking to, we are here for you.” —Elizabeth

Barbee

MORE SALAD SPOTS |

Salata

Salad bars get a bad rap, but Salata is out to change that. Nestled in Preston Center, the restaurant whips up its own dressings and offers more than 50 fresh toppings, including jicama, pumpkin seeds and fresh strawberries.

8307 Westchester Drive

214.363.6991 salata.com

Snappy Salads

You’re never too far away from Snappy Salads. There’s one in NorthPark Center and another on Forest Lane. Order the yellow fin tuna, grilled avocado or crispy artichoke salad. Half sizes are available for those with smaller appetites. 5915 Forest Lane Suite 300 972.991.7627 snappysalads.com

Snap Kitchen

Snap employs a team of nutrionists to evaluate its menu. That means anything you choose will be healthy. In addition to lunch and dinner, the grab-and-go chain offers breakfast. Try steak and eggs, breakfast tacos or pancakes.

6025 Royal Lane Suite 314 214.613.4501 snapkitchen.com