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May 11

Groundbreakers Speak

After the success of last year’s event, Against the Grain Productions is hosting the 2nd annual Groundbreakers Speak, an event that highlights seven diverse and inspiring Asian Americans, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Crow Collection of Art, 2010 Flora, againstthegrainproductions.com, $15-$25

May 16

A Way with Words

www.scarytastesgood.com

Alligator Café

Angelo’s Italian Grill Bangkok City Barbec’s BG’s Classic Subs

Lake House Mexico Lindo

Sali’s Pizza & Pasta Terilli’s Trinity Hall Irish Pub

Supporting White Rock Lake Since 2006

Ten Meals For Ten Bucks

Taste ofWhite Rock is a Buy One-Get One Free Coupon Book* for local family operated restaurants that support White Rock Lake. A $10 donation allows you to economically experience a wide variety of East Dallas’ finest restaurants, while also supporting groups committed to improving White Rock Lake Park.

Proceeds help fund White Rock Lake Park focused non-profits and participating neighborhood associations. For more information or to purchase www.tasteofwhiterock.org or call 214.886.3332 *Some

Ever wonder where phrases like “the horse you rode in on” and “like a bad penny” come from? Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett, hosts of public radio’s “A Way with Words,” are coming to Lakewood Theater at 8 p.m. to solve such conundrums and explore language and its impact on culture. The event will benefit Aberg Center for Literacy.

Lakewood Theater, abergcenter.org, $40-200

May 19

White Rock East Garden Tour & Artisans

Spend your Sunday strolling through nine of the most beautiful gardens in Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills and Casa Linda Estates from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring extra money to buy art along the way.

Purchase an entry card at 8539 Forest Hills, 8706 Forest Hills or 1418 Bella Vista, whiterockgardentour.org, $10

May 3 - 5 & May 24-26

Texas Ballet Theater Springfest

Lakewood resident Anna Donovan has been working as an integral part of the world-class Texas Ballet Theater artistic staff to prepare for the TBT Springfest at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. The Springfest is a celebration of two cultures, life, heroism and Balanchine. AT&T Performing Arts Center, Wyly Theater, texasballettheater.org, 877.828.9200, $20-60 to advertise call 214.560.4203

city viEw aNtiqUE Mall

Fill your castle, cottage, lake House or Ranch House with one-of-a-kind finds from city view antique Mall. come visit 55 dealers at our new facility. 6830 walling ln. (off skillman/abrams) 214.752.3071 cityviewantiques@homestead.com

EclEctic GallERiEs

Unique gifts and decor from 200 artisan studios. Glass, jewelry, pottery, turned wood, and more! Meet the artist Receptions on May 3rd 5:30-8pm and May 4th 11am-2pm. 6725 snider Plaza 469.759.6501 eclecticgalleries.com

HoME oN bisHoP

check out our new affordable luxury finds for spring! Mention this ad and the tax is on us! 502 N. bishop 214.434.1421 homeonbishop.com

tHE stoRE iN lakE HiGHlaNds

Happy Everything! it’s a party May 9-11! Purchase a base or 3 attachments, get the beach ball free… spend $75, get a tervis cup free!

10233 E Nw Hwy @ Ferndale (near albertsons)

214.553.8850 Mon-sat 9:30-5:30 thestoreinlH.com

Baby Bliss

Get romper crazy for summer! Easy way to dress and stay cool...while looking fabulous all day long. size 6m-12y. $35 babybliss & miniME 6721 snider Plaza 469.232.9420 shopbabybliss.com

dc boUtiqUE

summer has arrived at d.c. boutique

advocatE Goods

anklets and prayer malas.

Necklaces, anklets and prayer malas. Many gift ideas for Mother’s day or for yourself. yoga Mart 6039 oram (at skillman) 214.534.4469 yogamartusa.com the advocate Foundation’s limited-edition, numbered, and hand-painted ornament; perfect gift for the new home owner or dallas transplant. sales benefit neighborhood organizations. 214.292.0486 foundation.advocatemag.com

More than 200,000 sets of eyes are checking out these items right now. Get your specialty items or featured products in front of your neighbors that love to shop local for unique items.

LegaL grounds

2015 Abrams

214.824.5800

AMbiAnce: cAfé

Price rAnGe: $1-$10

Hours: sAT-sun: 7 A.M. To 5 P.M.

Mon-fri: 6 A.M. To 5 P.M.

At1 p.m. on a Tuesday, Legal Grounds was operating at a slow simmer. An occasional customer or two trickled in, most with laptops slung over their shoulders. During the morning, you’re lucky to find an available seat, much less a table, at the cozy breakfast nook off Abrams. But that’s the beauty of Legal Grounds; it seems to suit just about anyone from high school sports teams to businessmen in suits, students studying, moms on lunch dates, or study groups for various religions — everyone has a place here. Manager Matt Bebee suspects that’s why Legal Grounds is such a landmark melting pot for Lakewood. “I think it’s unique, like Lakewood,” Bebee muses. That’s also the reason why current owner Eric Johnson bought the place two and a half years ago when it was on the verge of going under, to keep a place with such rich Lakewood history and irreplaceable atmosphere from being lost. But, neighborhood feel aside, the crave-worthy breakfast foods speak for themselves. The Diane, their buttermilk oatmeal pancake, is insanely good and so dense you won’t need lunch, or dinner for that matter. If you’re looking for something meatier, the Suzanne is the “bigger, meaner big sister,” as Bebee calls it. It comes with bacon and eggs and the works. Or, if you wander in some lazy Tuesday, settle down with a bold coffee or a loose-leaf tea and a muffin top or scone.

— brittany nunn

1 BuzzBrews

Not only does the atmosphere of the restaurant make you feel like you’re the star in a TV show, their griddle toast will put you in the best sugar coma you’ve ever experienced. Plus, they’re open 24 hours for late-night snackers.

4154 N. Central expressway

214.826.7100 buzzbrews.com

2 Gold Rush Café

No fluff and no frills, just fast service and friendly, familiar faces. If you’re not going just to catch up on the latest neighborhood gossip, try their steak and egg breakfast. You’ll be glad you did.

1913 skillman

214.823.6923

Angelo’s Spaghetti House

New “Open Air” Dining. Sunday & Monday “All Day Happy Hour”

Live Music Friday & Saturday nights

Private Room • Catering

Free Delivery: 214.823.5050

Wednesday night half price wine!

The Mecca

“ Where Friends Meet for Home Cooking

Since 1938”

• Family Owned

• Famous Cinnamon Rolls

• Breakfast Served All Day Along with Lunch and Dinner Sun. - Thurs. 7a-10p; Fri. & Sat. 7a-11p

Highland Park Cafeteria

Choose with your eyes. Enjoy the homemade flavor. Enjoy the healthy feeling. Enjoy the Price. Enjoy the live piano music. Meeting rooms and catering available. Open from 11-8 everyday. A Dallas original since 1925.