OUT & ABOUT

Through June 18

‘MOON OVER BUFFALO’

This is the play that brought Carol Burnett back to Broadway. It’s a comedy about the backstage shenanigans of an aging acting couple with one last shot at stardom. Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 5400 E. Mockingbird, 214.821.1860, pocketsandwich.com, $12-$25

June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

COOL THURSDAYS

This month’s Arboretum shows include tributes to Johnny Cash, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and Santana, plus The Dallas Winds with a patriotic program on June 30. Gates open at 6 p.m. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, dallasarboretum.org, 214.515.6520, $10-$27

June 4

READING CARNIVAL

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GOOD LOCAL MARKET

The Mayor’s Summer Reading Program kicks off with a party from 2-3 p.m., including carnival games, music and refreshments. Other summer reading events this month at Forest Green include game day at 3:30 p.m. June 10, the helicopter engineering challenge at 2 p.m. June 11, “Zooniversity” at 11 a.m. June 15 and a Dallas Children’s Theater workshop at 2 p.m. June 25.

Forest Green Library, 9015 Forest, 214.670.1335, dallaslibrary.org, free

June 4

DOG DAY AFTERNOON

Operation Kindness, the no-kill shelter, celebrates its annual Dog Day Afternoon from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring low-cost microchipping, “ask the vet” and “ask the trainer” tents and performances, plus an attempt at the world’s record for largest dog birthday cake. Flagpole Hill, 8100 Doran Circle, 972.418.7297, operationkindness.org, free

The White Rock and Lakeside markets have combined. The market now is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday through December at Lakeside Baptist Church.

Good Local Market, 9150 Garland Road, goodlocalmarket.org, free

June 11

DR. SEUSS

Barnes and Noble celebrates Dr. Seuss with a reading of “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” starting at 11 a.m., with activities to follow.

Barnes and Noble Lincoln Park, 7700 W. Northwest Highway, 214.739.1124, barnesandnoble.com, free

June 17-July 17

PINKALICIOUS

“Pinkalicious, The Musical” follows a little girl who eats too many pink treats, despite her parents’ warnings, and comes down with pinkitis. Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org, $22-$28

June 24

FOLK MUSIC

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Houston-based Americana trio 2-Bit Palomino performs at Uncle Calvin’s.

972.441.7052

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CARLO’S BAKERY

Daily in the three months since Carlo’s Bakery opened near Northwest Highway on Preston, cannoli-crazed crowds have formed long lines that stretch almost to our neighborhood some 3.5 miles away. OK, that’s hyperbolic, but it is fair to say Lake Highlands’ sweet-toothed residents don’t mind crossing Central Expressway for the famous Cake Boss’ decadent creations, especially his signature cannolis. TV’s “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro sells 1,000 cannolis a day, “and that’s the bare minimum” says Chad Durkin, the bakery’s research and product develop- ment chef. He has opened bakeries all over the country, but has never seen as robust a response as Dallas has provided. On an average weekday afternoon, at least 50 customers are waiting in partitioned lines, taking pictures with the lifesized Cake Boss cut-out and enjoying the buttery perfumed air. A dozen or so employees buzz around the store, constantly baking and moving patrons through the line quickly. “We’re a 24/7 operation, we have people baking all day and all night, every day,” he says. Want the goods sans the wait? Consider ordering online.

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Nature’s Plate

Plant-based meals, snacks, and treats to go!

• Order online for weekly pick-up

• Sign up for a meal plan – lots of options to fit busy schedules

• Stop by our store and choose from what we have – we cook fresh meals every day!

Northlake Shopping Center 10233 E. Northwest Hwy #432 Naturesplate.biz

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469.726.2669

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AMBIANCE: VINTAGE ITALIAN

PRICE RANGE: $2-$45

HOURS: 7 A.M.-9 P.M. SUNDAY-THURSDAY

7 A.M.-10 P.M. FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Did you know? On opening day, Carlo’s Bakery sold more than 16,000 cannolis, including three flavors that were specially produced for the Dallas location: Nutella, Oreo and salted caramel.

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.

Hours: Mon. Closed , Tues.-Sat. 11am-8pm Sun. 11am-5pm

Thai

Thai Opal

We strive to be the premier Thai restaurant in Dallas!

We have infused the classical Thai cuisine with a modern ambiance. BYOB welcomed.

• Take out • Lunch Specials

• Now Serving Beer & Wine

6300 Skillman #156 thaiopal.com 214.553.5956

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TASTE OF SUMMER: BERRY SLAB PIE

As we dive into summer with its backyard barbecues and pool parties, easy and fresh are what we want in dessert. A slab pie is the perfect warm weather treat, similar to a classic deep dish pie but on the lighter side due to its buttery crust. I don’t have to tell you that all pies are enhanced with a scoop of ice cream.

Serves 10 people

Ingredients:

Pie crust:

5 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons salt

2 cups unsalted butter, chilled

1/2 cup cold water

Berry filling:

4 cups strawberries, sliced

1 cup blueberries

1 cup raspberries

1 cup granulated sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 lemon, zested

Juice of 1 lemon

Egg wash:

1 egg

1 tablespoon water

Combine egg and water and whisk. Using a pastry brush, paint the egg wash onto the dough before baking to create a glossy and golden finish.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 9x13 pan.

In a food processor combine flour, sugar and salt.

Slowly pulse the dry ingredients while adding the cold butter in cubes.

Once the flour looks like course meal, slowly add the water to the flour mixture until dough comes together.

Divide dough into two equal parts, wrap and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before rolling out.

While the dough is chilling, prepare the berry fruit filling.

Slice the strawberries, combine with blueberries and raspberries.

Add sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, lemon zest and lemon juice to the fruit, mix until fully combined (refrigerated until ready to use).

Once dough is chilled, roll out to cover the bottom of the pan. Add the filling to the top of the dough and spread evenly.

Roll out the remainder of the dough and cut into strips to make a lattice top.

Egg wash the dough.

Bake for 35-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Serve warm.

Kristen Massad writes a monthly column about sweets and baked goods. The professional pastry chef graduated from the French Culinary Institute in New York City and owned Tart

Bakery on Lovers Lane for eight years. She blogs about food and lifestyles at inkfoods.com.