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The new cure

Remedy, a new concept from the owner of H.G. Sply Co. and Social Mechanics, opened on Lowest Greenville (2010B Greenville) in January. The restaurant’s concept is based around the old-fashioned soda fountain. Owner Elias Pope came up with it after reading “The Dispenser’s Formulary,” a practical handbook written for soda fountain operators compiled by the editors of “Soda Fountain Magazine” in 1915. “At Remedy, we believe in bringing old-school hospitality back to life,” Pope says. But it’s not just about sodas and ice-cream sundaes. Chef Danyele McPherson is at the helm of Remedy’s kitchen, serving American favorites such as fish sandwiches, BLTs, grilled cheese, pork chops, potpies and more. Early reviews have been excellent.

Burgers and fries (and dogs and tots)

A new burger joint from the founder of legendary greasy spoon Barbec’s is coming to Old East Dallas. Barry Brown plans to open his new concept, Harvey G’s, in the shopping center at Columbia and Carroll (4506 Columbia). The takeout restaurant had been expected to open in January with a menu consisting of burgers, chicken sandwiches, chili cheese dogs, Frito pie, chickenfried steak, tater tots and cheddar spiral fries. Desserts include soft-serve ice cream cones and shakes. Everything is under $10.

Bye-bye buffets

Ali Baba in the Lakewood Shopping Center closed at the end of the year after 25 years because of declining revenues. The restaurant originally was located on Lower Greenville and relocated to Lakewood in 2009. Its owners, brothers Adam and Jalal Chanaa, have opened four other restaurants over the years, which are still in business. Another longtime neighborhood restaurant, Szechwan Pavilion in Casa Linda Plaza (1152 N. Buckner), is expected to close this month because of increasing rent. The Wang family opened the restaurant 35 years ago. They