Out & About

March 2012

March 17

St. Paddy’s Day Dash Down Greenville

Beginning at 8 a.m. on St. Paddy’s Day, runners are invited to kick off the day-long celebration with a run down Greenville. This 5k day of fun includes live music, food and beverages, a parade, and a lot of green shirts. Register for $30 through March 7 at runproject.org. Lovers and Greenville, 214.821.0909, runproject.org, $30$40

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MARCH 2–4

North Texas Irish Festival

Located in Fair Park, the 30th-annual North Texas Irish Festival is a threeday celebration of all things Irish. The festivities include live cooking demos, Gaelic sports, storytellers, a wine bar, Celtic musicians and more. Fair Park, 214.821.4173, ntif.org, $15–$20

MARCH 3–APRIL 8

Dallas Blooms

It’s time again for the much-anticipated Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum. This year marks the 28th anniversary of this floral festival which features 500,000 tulips, daffodils, irises and hyacinths, plus 100,000 pansies, violas, poppies and thousands of otherspring-blooming annuals and perennials. This year’s Blooms will also showcase the “Small Houses of Great Artists” exhibit, created by Dallas-based builders and architects. 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org, $7–$12

MARCH 10

White Rock Local Market

The 2012 season kicks off with an

“everything” market from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Shop this nonprofit, independent farmers market for local foods and more.

The Green Spot, 702 N. Buckner, whiterocklocalmarket.com

MARCH 16–18

ArtScape

Featuring artists from across the country, Dallas Arboretum’s ArtScape is a three-day, juried fine art and craft show and sale. There will be entertainment throughout the gardens, art on display and fun for all ages. 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org, $7–$12

MARCH 25

The Children’s Center 60th reunion

From noon to 5 p.m., former students of The Children’s Center and their families are invited to celebrate the preschool’s 60th anniversary. The 1950s-themed reunion and birthday party is come-andgo, and Burger House is donating 15 percent of the day’s proceeds to the school. Burger House, 6248 Mockingbird, 214.221.8992, thechildrenscenterdallas.org

March

23

Colin Hay

Granada Theater presents Colin Hay, the former frontman of Australian band Men at Work. This singer/songwriter has released several solo albums and has written multiple songs for the TV series “Scrubs.” Doors open at 7 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville, 214.827.5514, granadatheater.com, $20–$42

March 6–18

Million Dollar Quartet

Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins comprise the dream team on whom this musical is based. Inspired by the 1956 Sun Records recording session in Memphis that brought these famous musicians together, “Million Dollar Quartet” features classic rock ‘n’ roll hits such as “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line” and “Hound Dog.” This show is fun for all ages.

Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 First, 214.565.1116, liveatthemusichall.com, $20–$75

Celebrating years

MARCH 31 Tietze Shred

The Friends of Tietze Park Foundation presents Tietze Shred from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This Tietze Park fundraiser encourages locals to bring boxes of old documents for shredding. Provided by Talon Shred, the shredding costs $7 for one standard banker’s box and $5 per additional box. All boxes are $5 for seniors. Ten percent of the proceeds will benefit Skillman Church of Christ’s Arms of Hope ministry.

Skillman Church of Christ parking lot, 3014 Skillman, 214.212.4257, tietzeshred@sbcglobal.net, tietzepark.org

MARCH 31

It’s My Park Day

From 8 a.m.–noon, the Dallas Park and Recreation Department invites Dallas residents to join together at local parks for a day of beautification. Here’s how it works: Choose your project, register as a volunteer by calling the Dallas park and rec department, and get ready to work. Deadline to register is March 19. Volunteers will be clearing litter and debris, removing graffiti, weeding, mulching and planting, and cleaning up creeks and shorelines. 214.670.8400, itsmyparkdaydallas.eventbrite.com, free

Here at Walnut Hill our tradition of family continues as we announce the hiring of Dr. Jennifer Muller .

Jennifer’s mom Evelyn Scott, RN is our nurse manager and has been employed at Walnut Hill for 23 years.

Dr. Muller will open her schedule for appointments in June 2012.

Walnut Hill Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates

8305 Walnut Hill Ln. Ste. 100 Dallas, TX 75231 214-363-7801 www.walnuthillobgyn.com

Delicious Sandwiches

Lower Greenville is known for its nightlife. So, when Chuck Cole opened a new lunch spot six years ago at McCommas, it seemed doomed to fail. “Everyone told me this place wouldn’t make it,” Cole says. Corner Market has not only survived but thrived as part deli and part flower shop. Society Bakery shares the space. “People are overwhelmed by the aroma when they walk in because we’re baking all day, and we’ve got fresh flowers.” The menu features hot and cold sandwiches and salads. Corner Market’s most popular item is the Morningside chicken salad sandwich on a ciabatta roll. It goes easy on the mayo and is packed with toasted almonds and sweet cranberries for a chunkier texture. Cole uses Boar’s Head meat, which, unlike other brands, is not packed with sodium and sugar. Produce comes from local vendors, and Cole even brings in fresh eggs from his own chickens he keeps at home. “I was ahead of the curve with fresh, local and organic,” he says. “It’s not a new trend.” Right now, he’s working on growing a garden on the roof.

—Emily Toman

Corner Market

3426 Greenville

214.826.8282

PRICE RANGE: $6-$9

AMBIANCE: QUAINT, EUROPEAN

HOURS: 7A.M.-8P.M. MON-FRI 8A.M.-8P.M.SAT 9A.M.-4P.M.SUN

TIP: GRABAPRE-PREPARED WRAPTOGO, INCLUDING BREAKFAST, VEGGIE OR CHORIZO.

| MORE SPOTS FOR SANDWICHES |

1 Jimmy’s Food Store

In the back of this quaint Italian grocery store, a deli serves up fresh meatball subs, Muffulettas, prosciutto panini and more. 4901 Bryan, 214.823.6180, jimmysfoodstore.com

2 Izmir Market & Deli

For a Mediterranean twist, Izmir features hot and cold sandwiches, including the $4.99 pita BLT served with hummus. 3607 Greenville Ave, 214.824.8484, cafeizmir.com/deli

3 Green Spot Market

In addition to its popular tacos made with hormone-free meat and cage-free eggs, this slow food spot serves roasted turkey, black forest ham and chicken salad sandwiches. 702 N. Buckner, 214.319.SPOT, greenspotmarket.com www.dallasarboretum.org

Cultivate your mind and nurture your spirit with wonderful hands-on, lecture and demonstration classes such as Growing a Salsa Garden, The Art of Garden Photography, Birding 101 and more. Visit www.dallasarboretum.org/adulteducation for a full calendar of classes.

Don’t Miss Artscape, a fine art show and sale in the garden.

Wine 102

Duchman Family vermentino ($12) Texas

Wine drinkers are creatures of habit. We tend to drink the same wines and shop in the same places for those wines, which, frankly, doesn’t do much to expand our wine horizons. This is an especial problem for beginning wine drinkers, whose lack of experience is compounded by the intimidation factor — wine can be a scary thing for newcomers, who are overwhelmed with labels, names, terms and the like.

So, four easy things anyone can do to boost their wine savvy:

One of the things that people always laugh at when I talk about wine is the idea that they can learn more by drinking more. For example, if you like pinot noir, why not try a different kind than what you usually drink? One choice is the Mandolin pinot (about $12), which has less fruit than similarly priced wines, but a little more earthiness.

It’s amazing how this will change your perspective, especially if you buy wine only in grocery stores. Wine retailers are more likely to carry something such as the red and white from France’s Chateau Bonnet (about $10) solid, dependable and tasty wines that don’t have cute labels or marketing budgets.

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And even those you don’t. No one, including the so-called experts, remembers the name of every wine they drink. That way, the next time you shop for wine, you know what to look for, and avoid. You don’t have to do it often. But every once in a while, if you don’t like sweet wine or red wine or whatever, taste one. Given that your palate will change over time as you gain more experience, there’s also a chance you’ll appreciate wine you didn’t like before. Regional wine fits here: Texas’ Duchman Family Winery vermentino (about $12). It’s a white wine that is bright and fresh, with some lemon-lime fruit. —Jeff Siegel

With Your Wine

Oven ‘grilled’ country-style ribs

Ribs have an air of mystery around them: They look weird, and they seem like they should be difficult to cook. And country-style ribs, which have less bone and are shaped differently, seem even more confusing. But they’re actually quite straightforward; serve with red wine like the Bonnet or the Mandolin.

GROCERY LIST

2-3 lbs country-style ribs

1 Tbsp spice rub for pork

Directions

1 to 1 1/2 c best quality barbecue sauce salt and pepper to taste

1. Rub the ribs with the spice rub and let marinate for at least an hour. Overnight is best.

2. Salt and pepper the ribs, and put in a roasting pan in a preheated 375-degree oven for 30 minutes. Turn several times, and carefully drain the fat and liquid that accumulates in the bottom of the pan.

3. Preheat a broiler while the ribs are in the oven. Baste the ribs with the barbecue sauce and cook for 5 or 10 minutes per side, turning two or three times and basting when you turn. Watch carefully so the sauce doesn’t burn (which sauces with a lot of sugar will do more easily).

4. Serve with more sauce on the side. Serves four, takes about an hour

Ask the wine guy

I liked a wine a lot, but when I went back to the store to buy more, there wasn’t any. Why is that?

B ecause wine, un l i ke ot h er c onsumer g oods, isn’t always re pl acea bl e. You can a l wa y s make another bottle of ketchup, b ut once a wine is gone, it’s g one. This isn’t usually a p ro bl em wit h most grocer y store wines, but it can be for wine t h at is so ld most ly in wine retailer s —Jeff Siegel

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La Calle Doce

Szechwan Pavilion

Since 1980, we have offered the finest Chinese food in Dallas. Choose from our gourmet menu or convenient buffet. Senior (60+) Discount every Tuesday from 4:30 - 9:00 pm

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Open Daily 11am-2am. Late Night Menu. Catering Available. Lunch Menu 11am-3pm.