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Jeff Brand has a vision for an “eclectic” mix of restaurants and retail in the space that once housed Lucky Dog Books, 10801 Garland. His company, Brand Capital Partners, created a conceptual site plan with 7,100 square feet of internal space, plus a 2,900-square-foot patio and more than 5,000 square feet of green space. There also will be 55 covered parking spaces. They haven’t yet identified any tenants, but “are hoping to add restaurants that will be beneficial to the community, and would appeal to both families and young couples. We are interested in having a coffee shop like White Rock Coffee or Cultivar move into the space,” Brand says. “We are trying to make a connection between our location and the restaurants at Peavy and Garland, which we call the ‘Brooklyn of Dallas.’ ”

Lakewood Hills neighbor Sohail Basirat is preparing to open his own franchise of the Tennessee-based brand I Love Juice Bar The business will offer a wide selection of cold pressed juices, along with smoothies and healthy bites like salads and soups. He plans to open in August in the Lakeview Shopping Center (on the southwest corner of Gaston and Garland), right next to The UPS Store. “I myself am a Lakewood resident and know firsthand how active our neighborhood is in eating healthy and staying fit,” Basirat says. “I wanted to get as close as possible to White Rock Lake as we hope to have many events in partnership with the community nearby.”

New Places To Eat

Sadly, Feed Company didn’t have an entirely warm welcome to the neighborhood. The Lowest Greenville business that prides itself on rare bourbons that can cost upwardsof $180 a glass was burglarized before it even had a chance to open. The thief made off with a wide selection of expensive bottles, but the business still opened later that week in the space that last held Nandina , 5631 Alta Ave. Other than barrel-aged bottles, the restaurant specializes in breakfast served late into the night with their 3 a.m. closing time.

Call your cardiologist now because Slater’s 50/50 is open, bringing with it its famed burger made from 50 percent bacon. The business opened in the old Greenville Bar and Grill location at 2817 Greenville Ave. Currently, it includes two floors, each with their own bar, but owner Scott Maness hopes to open the rooftop for patrons in the near future. “At some point, we hope to put a full bar up there, too,” Maness says.

If you’ve been craving whole hog, but can’t make it to Hawaii for a luau, Mezze at Mockingbird Station has you covered. The newly opened Mediterranean eatery will roast whole hogs, which diners can watch spin on a 12-foot rotisserie, CultureMap reports.

If the cuisine of France is of more interest to you, head over to Edith’s Pâtisserie Boulangerie, also in Mockingbird Station. It’s part bakery with French macarons and croissants, part full-service restaurant with croque monsieurs and crepes.

Stellar recently joined the hipster bar scene on Henderson Avenue. Along with a funky design and unusual cocktails, the business boasts a full food menu.

Jimmy John’s is now serving subs at 9003 Garland Road. Rumor has it, the sandwich shop also is eyeing a location at nearby Arboretum Village, but the business will not confirm if it’s considering another East Dallas location.