BUSINESS BUZZ

The lowdown on what’s up with neighborhood businesses

What’s baking?

Society Bakery relocated to Greenville beside Green Grocer on Dec. 19, and founding owner Roshi Muns is already working on the new menu, experimenting with possible items. “We’re stepping it up big time,” she says. Of course, Society still offers the usual cupcakes and custom cakes that have always been the company’s bread and butter. But now, Society will also offer coffee and espresso drinks, muffins, breads, bagels, pies, and various lunch options, such as soups, salads and sandwiches. The quaint location is reminiscent of the original space they left behind just a few blocks down the road, which Unrefined Bakery nabbed as soon as Muns and her team packed up. The new space is defined by bold red walls, offset by softer pink and green accents, giving it the same cozy feel as before only it’s bigger. Much bigger. There’s room in the front for guests to hang out at one of the tables, or they can walk back and peek over a half-wall into the kitchen. Not only does the location provide more workspace, but it also has more designated parking, which Muns says was greatly needed.

That’s crafty

Blind Butcher, Lower Greenville’s newest craft beer joint, finally pulled the covers off the windows and unlocked the doors for an “unbelievably soft” opening in early January, and “craft” was the word of the hour. “At our heart, we’re about craft cocktails, craft beers and craft meat,” says co-owner Matt Tobin. “Anything else is secondary.”

Gluten free dining

Next time you visit Matt’s Rancho Martinez in the Skillman-Live Oak shopping center, expect to see a lot of “GF” symbols dotting the menu. “GF” stands for “gluten free,” because Matt’s Rancho Martinez hopped aboard the

More business bits

1 The Chipotle at Richmond and Abrams is preparing to open on Jan. 24. 2 Simply Fondue on Lower Greenville is seeking a liquor license, and once they land that, they have a semi-extensive facelift on the books.

3 The Greenville Ave. Tobacco Co. has a new neighbor: Depil Brazil Waxing Studio, the Plano-based franchise is a unisex hair removal salon that prides itself on using “Brazil’s secret wax recipe” to wax just about any gluten free train, and it is full steam ahead for the popular Tex-Mex restaurant. They rolled out the new menus in December, complete with dozens of “GF” symbols marking the gluten free options, and they announced the change on their website. Although there are still plenty of gluten-inclusive menu options, the majority of Matt’s sauces are now gluten free, as well as the refried beans and the rice.

Snuffer’s is back

It seems there’s no shortage of plot twists for Snuffer’s Restaurant Inc. It started in March, after Snuffer’s Restaurant Inc. filed for bankruptcy. Then in July, it was bailed out by Firebird Restaurant Group, which also owns El Fenix, Meso Maya and Taqueria La Ventana. Then in November, Firebird took over operations of six of the Snuffer’s Restaurant & Bar locations. However, the location on Lower Greenville stayed in the possession of Pat Snuffer — until now. After Snuffer announced his plans to open a Pat’s Burger & Cheddar Fries in the completed Lower Greenville location, Firebird Restaurant Group filed a lawsuit against him, saying he was attempting “a last-minute, desperate, and unlawful conspiracy.” Just days before Snuffer planned to open the restaurant, Judge Martin Lowy signed a temporary restraining order against Snuffer, so he wouldn’t be able to open until everything was settled. Pat Snuffer was due in court in mid-December to settle everything once and for all, but Snuffer and Firebird settled ahead of deadline. Snuffer abandoned his plans to open Pat’s Burger & Cheddar Fries. The Lower Greenville location will reopen as a Snuffer’s in February, after construction is finally finished. But that doesn’t mean we’ve seen the end of Pat Snuffer. Attorney Larry Friedman says Snuffer plans to launch a brand new restaurant concept sometime next fall. —Brittany Nunn area of your body you could possibly want waxed. 4 Monster Yogurt was selected for the 2013 Dallas Award in the Frozen Yogurt Shop category by the Dallas Award Program. 5 The Wine Therapist closed in its original location at Skillman and Live Oak at the end of October, and then immediately hopped across the street and opened in the space where the Lakewood Consignment Studio used to be. According to owner Phillip Nikpour, the space underwent a major overhaul to accommodate the business. They knocked out walls and took a chunk out of the upstairs loft, as well as moved the bar from the original location and reconstructed it in the new space, Nikpour says. deMoCrat dAllAS NAtIVe, WIth SUPeRIoR ReCoRd foR SeRVICe, PhIlANthRoPY, ReStoRAtIoN, INtegRItY.

6 The Alan Hoffmann Company, which prides itself on its “innovative green construction,” plans to build four hybrid homes on a vacant lot at the intersection of Gaston and Parkmont called the Parkmont Urban Praire Homeplace.

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For nearly 30 years we have been giving children the opportunity to develop at their own pace in a safe and nurturing environment.

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• Computer

• Fine Arts

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• Spanish

• Ballet

7900 Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75225 214.363.9391 www.stchristophersmontessori.com

The Kessler School

Pre K – 6th Grade / 1215 Turner Ave, Dallas TX 75208 / 214-942-2220 / www. thekesserschool.com The Kessler School offers an innovative academic environment that gives students a solid foundation, confidence, and a love of learning. Located just minutes from downtown Dallas; The Kessler School’s mission is to “educate the whole child,” and provides an individualized approach to teaching – meeting the student where their needs are. Students are educated socially through community time, physically through daily PE, academically through a well-rounded curriculum, and spiritually through a fostering of awareness and individual growth.

Lakehill Preparatory School

Leading to Success. 2720 Hillside Dr., Dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931 / lakehillprep. org Kindergarten through Grade 12 - Lakehill Preparatory School takes the word preparatory in its name very seriously. Throughout a student’s academic career, Lakehill builds an educational program that achieves its goal of enabling graduates to attend the finest, most rigorous universities of choice. Lakehill combines a robust, college-preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community involvement. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel.

Spanish House

5740 Prospect Ave. & 4411 Skillman / 214-826-4410 / DallasSpanishHouse.com ics and community service.St. John’s goal for its students is to develop a love for learning, service to others, and leadership grounded in love, humility, and wisdom. Accredited by ISAS, SAES, and the Texas Education Agency.

Spanish House is a Spanish immersion school with two Lakewood locations for children ages 3 months - Kindergarten. We offer half-day and full-day programs, with extended care available from 7:30am - 6:00pm. We also offer after-school and Saturday classes for PK and elementary-aged students, both on- and offsite. Additionally, we have an adult Spanish program for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

White Rock North School

9727 White Rock Trail Dallas / 214.348.7410 / WhiteRockNorthSchool.com

6 Weeks through 6th Grade. Our accelerated curriculum provides opportunity for intellectual and physical development in a loving and nurturing environment. Character-building and civic responsibility are stressed. Facilities include indoor swimming pool, skating rink, updated playground, and state-of-the-art technology lab. Kids Club on the Corner provides meaningful after-school experiences. Summer Camp offers field trips, swimming, and a balance of indoor and outdoor activities designed around fun-filled themes. Accredited by SACS. Call for a tour of the campus.

Woodrow Wilson High School

100 S. Glasgow Dallas 75214 / 972-502-4400 / woodrowwildcats.org A proven college preparation program and a true high school experience. Woodrow graduates attend, year after year, our state’s and country’s finest colleges including Texas, Texas A&M, Baylor, TCU, Tech, West Point, Georgetown, Duke, North Carolina, Princeton and Yale, often with meaningful scholarships. With academic programs equaling the best private and magnet schools, Woodrow’s diverse student body also enjoys a traditional high school offering arts, music, dance, theater, math and science clubs, debate and writing competitions and a broad, inclusive and successful sports program, with cheerleaders and drill team. “It’s all at Woodrow and it works.”

Yorktown Education

5170 Village Creek Drive Plano, 75093 972-733-0800 YorktownEd.com Yorktown

CLAIRE’S CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL

8202 Boedeker Dr., / (214) 368-4047 / clairesdayschool.com At CCDS, we encourage a child’s sense of exploration and discovery in a loving, nurturing, and safe environment. We offer a parent’s day out program with a play-based curriculum fostering socialization, motor skill development, and an introduction to academics for children aged 4mo – 3yrs. Our preschool for children aged 3-5 further develops these skills, along with a more focused approach to pre-math and prereading. At CCDS, we have developed our own science, math, and reading enrichment classes to ensure kindergarten preparedness for every child. We make learning fun!

Highlander School

9120 Plano Rd. Dallas / 214.348.3220 / www.highlanderschool.com Founded in 1966, Highlander School offers an enriched curriculum in a positive, Christian-based environment. Small class sizes help teachers understand the individual learning styles of each student. Give us a call for more information.

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

7900 Lovers Ln. / 214.363.9391 stchristophersmontessori.com St. Christopher’s Montessori School has been serving families in the DFW area for over a quarter of a century. We are affiliated with the American Montessori Society and our teachers are certified Montessori instructors. Additionally our staff has obtained other complimentary educational degrees and certifications, including having a registered nurse on staff. Our bright and attractive environment, and highly qualified staff, ensures your child will grow and develop in an educationally sound, AMS certified loving program. Now Enrolling.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

848 Harter Rd., Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / stjohnsschool.org Founded in 1953, St. John’s is an independent, co-educational day school for Pre-K through Grade 8. With a tradition for academic excellence, St. John’s programs include a challenging curriculum in a Christian environment along with instruction in the visual and performing arts, Spanish, German, French, and opportunities for athlet-

Education is an independent, academically challenging school for grades 1-12. With a customized Do What You LoveTM curriculum, students are educated with higher standards at earlier ages. Education is personalized based on performance and not on age or grade levels. Yorktown graduates are in the top 1% of the country for SAT & ACT results and have a 100 percent college acceptance rate, with an average of $150,000 in college credit and scholarships. Enrolling first through 12th grade for the 2014-2015 school year.

Zion Lutheran School

6121 E. Lovers Ln. Dallas / 214.363.1630 / ziondallas. org Toddler care thru 8th Grade. Serving Dallas for over 58 years offering a quality education in a Christ-centered learning environment. Degreed educators minister to the academic, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of students and their families. Before and after school programs, Extended Care, Parents Day Out, athletics, fine arts, integrated technology, Spanish, outdoor education, Accelerated Reader, advanced math placement, and student government. Accredited by National Lutheran School & Texas District Accreditation Commissions and TANS. Contact Principal Jeff Thorman.

Anglican

ALL SAINTS DALLAS / 2733 Oak Lawn / 972.755.3505

Radical Inclusivity, Profound Transformation. Come and See!

9:00 & 11:00 am Sunday Services. www.allsaintschurchdallas.org

Baptist

LAKESIDE BAPTIST / 9150 Garland Rd / 214.324.1425

Worship — 8:30 am Classic & 11:00 am Contemporary

Pastor Jeff Donnell / www.lbcdallas.com

PARK CITIES BAPTIST CHURCH / 3933 Northwest Pky / pcbc.org

All services & Bible Study 9:15 & 10:45. Trad. & Blended (Sanctuary),

Contemporary (Great Hall), Amigos de Dios (Gym) / 214.860.1500

PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH / “A Church to Call Home”

Sundays: Bible Fellowship (all ages) 9:15 am /Service Time 11:00 am

12123 Hillcrest Road / 972.820.5000 / prestonwood.org

RIDGECREST BAPTIST / 5470 Ellsworth / 214.826.2744

Sun. Life Groups 9:30 am, Worship 10:45 am / Wed. Nights 6:00 pm

Pastor Greg Byrd / www.rcbcdallas.org

WILSHIRE BAPTIST / 4316 Abrams / 214.452.3100

Pastor George A. Mason Ph.D. / Worship 8:30 & 11:00am

Bible Study 9:40 am / www.wilshirebc.org

Disciples Of Christ

EAST DALLAS CHRISTIAN CHURCH / 629 N. Peak Street / 214.824.8185

Sunday School 9:30 am / THE TABLE Worship Gathering 9:30 am

Worship 8:30 & 10:50 am / Rev. Deborah Morgan / www.edcc.org

HIGHLANDS CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Lake Highlands) 9949 McCree Rd. 214-348-2805 / www.highlandschristianchurch.com

Sundays: School 9:45 am / Worship 11:00 am / Rev. Paul Carpenter

Episcopal

ST. MATTHEW’S CATHEDRAL / 5100 Ross Ave.

Sunday Traditional: 8:00 & 10:30 am / Adult Education 9:30 am

Servicio en español 12:30 pm / 214.823.8134 / episcopalcathedral.org

Lutheran

CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA / 1000 Easton Road

Sunday School for all ages 9:00 am / Worship Service 10:30 am

Pastor Rich Pounds / CentralLutheran.org / 214.327.2222

FIRST UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH / 6202 E Mockingbird Lane

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am / Call for class schedule. 214.821.5929 / www.dallaslutheran.org

Methodist

LAKE HIGHLANDS UMC / 9015 Plano Rd. / 214.348.6600 / lhumc.com

Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School / 10:30 am Coffee

Worship: 8:30 am & 10:50 am Traditional / 10:50 am Contemporary

MUNGER PLACE CHURCH / Expect Great Things.

Worship Sundays, 9:30 and 11:00 am / 5200 Bryan Street 214.823.9929 / www.mungerplacechurch.org

RIDGEWOOD PARK UMC / 6445 E. Lovers Lane / 214.369.9259

Sunday Worship: 9:30 am Traditional and 11:35 am Contemporary

Sunday School: 10:30 am / Rev. Ann Willet / ridgewoodparkchurch.org

WHITE ROCK UNITED METHODIST / www.wrumc.org

1450 Oldgate Lane / 214.324.3661

Sunday Worship 10:50 am / Rev. George Fisk

Presbyterian

NORTHRIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / 6920 Bob-O-Link Dr.

214.827.5521 / www.northridgepc.org / Welcomes you to Worship

8:30 & 11:00 am / Church School 9:30 am / Childcare provided.

ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN / Skillman & Monticello

Rev. Rob Leischner. / www.standrewsdallas.org

214.821.9989 / Sunday School 9:30 am, Worship 10:45 am

Unity

UNITY OF DALLAS / A Positive Path For Spiritual Living

6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 / 972.233.7106 / UnityDallas.org

Sunday services: 9:00 am & 11:00 am