SHOP LOCAL FOR DAD’S DAY!

“Live Local” is all about keeping our dollars in our communities. We live here. We work here. We spend our dollars here. That, in turn, results in a “thriving metropolis” where we reap the benefits of our “Live Local” philosophy by keeping our shopping centers fully leased, increasing our home values and drawing people into our community to eat, shop and live!

I was born & raised in Lakewood and am proud to be vocal about “living local!”

DARLENE ELLISON

Live Local East Dallas is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the idea that supporting local businesses strengthens the neighborhood and its people. Follow

Terilli’s

2815 Greenville

214.827.3993 terillis.com

Terilli’s is 25 years old, and we’re so glad they made it. The large Italian salad with mixed greens, hearts of palm, green and black olives, tomatoes, croutons, mozzarella and provolone is an off-the-menu favorite. Recently retired from the menu but still available is the lobster asparagus salad with creamy garlic dressing.

The Porch

2912 N. Henderson

214.828.2916 theporchrestaurant.com

The porch has many off-the-menu dishes, including ahi tuna ceviche with diced mango, red onion and chiles, served on an avocado cilantro puree with tortilla chips.

La Calle Doce

1925 Skillman

214.824.9900 lacalledoce-dallas.com

Whole grilled catfish is on the menu, but mojarra entera a la parilla, whole grilled tilapia, is not. Another off-themenu gem is ostiones preparados, oysters on the half shell with pico de gallo and avocado atop each.

Bangkok City

4301 Bryan

214.824.6200 bangkokcityrestaurant.com he Walton family has hosted a treasure trove of distinctive home decor and garden art since 1986. Discover truly innovative embellishments and conversation pieces that will add one-of-a-kind beauty and interest to your home, inside and out. Located across from the Dallas Arboretum, Walton’s is your local Garden of Eden for truly unique flora, gifts and accessories.

We once spied Graham Dodds, the Central 214 chef who studied cooking in Thailand, eating there with his family. So you know it’s good. One dish not on the menu: fresh basil with salmon, grilled or fried, on rice.

Walton’s Garden Center Hours

Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Sunday 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

8652 Garland Road 214-321-2387 waltonsgarden.com

The Blue Goose

2905 Greenville

214.823.8339 bluegoosecantina.com

Terry the bartender at Blue Goose is nicknamed “chubby cheeks” in Spanish. El cachetón is his namesake drink, a sangria swirl with a floater of Grand Marnier.

Jimmy’s Food Store

4901 Bryan

214.823.6180 jimmysfoodstore.com

Jimmy’s Italian beef makes for a terrific sandwich. Equally alluring? Jimmy’s Italian sausage sandwich. Locals know; you don’t have to choose. Ask for the combo: an Italian beef sandwich with Jimmy’s sausage, mild or hot, and melted provolone and mozzarella, topped with peppers and au jus.

Torchy’s Tacos

torchystacos.com

Torchy’s is coming soon to Casa Linda Plaza and SMU Blvd. The “ace of spades” is taco-of-the-month once a year, but it’s available all the time. And it’s a whopper: a flour tortilla stuffed with jalapeño sausage, smoked brisket, a fried egg, cheese, green chili peppers, cilantro, queso fresco, sour cream and Torchy’s signature Diablo hot sauce.

Mi Cocina

6332 La Vista

214.217.3000 mcrowd.com

The Mi Cocina Lakewood location is under construction and is expected to open this summer. Order like a regular: queso con chorizo features house-made Mexican sausage and aged Monterrey Jack cheese. Queso con hongos has mushrooms, poblano peppers and onions. Both dishes are served with warm flour tortillas.