Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, nationally recognized for quality in patient care.

Thanks to the quality care we provide to our patients, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas has been named one of the top 100 hospitals in the United States by Thomson Reuters, a leading source of intelligent information for businesses. The Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals ® study evaluates the performance of almost 3,000 hospitals in 10 areas, including patient satisfaction, patient safety and dedication to following quality standards of care. We are proud of this award, and very grateful for the opportunity to provide quality health care to our community.

For a physician referral or for more information, call 1.800.4BAYLOR or visit us online at BaylorHealth.com/Dallas

The Grape

2808 Greenville Avenue 214.828.1981 thegraperestaurant.com

Our neighborhood would hardly be the same without The Grape and its gregarious chef/owner, Brian Luscher and wife Courtney. Only those in the know order baked brie with honey and nuts.

Mextopia

2104 Greenville

214.824.9400 mextopia.com

Yes, Richard Avila’s Mextopia is known for its brisket tacos, but there’s also torta de brisket, a sandwich served with fried potatoes. Also on the secret menu: camarones mango, shrimp coated with cojita cheese, flash fried and served with a mango dipping sauce.

Angelo’s

6341 La Vista

214.823.5566 angelosspaghettihouse.com

This romantic spot in the Lakewood shopping center has been around for more than 20 years, and they are keeping things fresh with updates to the building and menu. Angelo’s has online delivery, a new menu and a full bar. A new patio is coming soon. Items no longer on the menu but still available include pasta primavera and seafood siciliano, which is linguine with scallops, shrimp and mushrooms in a garlic butter sauce.

Matt’s Rancho Martinez

1904 Skillman

214.823.5517 mattstexmex.com

Matt’s is returning to Lakewood soon with its new location on Skillman. Their famous off-the-menu dish is Mexican pizza. The pizza crust is a taco shell, topped with beans, cheese, rice and other toppings.

Optometrist

DR. CLINT MEYER www.dallaseyeworks.com

LASIK. The freedom from glasses and contact lenses. No allergy eyes and contacts. No restrictions on what type of sun glasses that you want. Sharp, clear vision when you wake up in the morning.

At Dallas Eyeworks Dr. Meyer works with the top LASIK offices in the metroplex.

Call today for your FREE screening and experience clear, natural vision. You deserve it.

Dallas Eyeworks

9225 Garland Rd., Ste. 2120, Dallas, TX 75218

214.660.9830

Comprehensive Dentistry

ASHLY R. COTHERN, DDS, PA www.drcothern.com

Dr. Cothern is one of a small distinguished percentage of dentists who have invested in postgraduate training at one of the world’s premiere continuing education institutes, The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. We care about you as a unique individual and examine you in a way that together we can understand every aspect of your oral health. In our office we love what we do. NOW THAT IS SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT!

9669 N.Central Expwy., Ste. 220 Dallas, TX 75231 214.696.9966

Orthodontics

PATRICIA A. SIMON, DDS www.lakewoodortho.net

You have probably noticed that kids are getting braces earlier than they used to. Some problems are best addressed at a younger age, when the face is still growing. By treating early, often the removal of permanent teeth to make space can be avoided. To promote healthy smiles, our office offers complimentary exams, and if your child is not ready for treatment, we’ll see him regularly to monitor his development.

Lakewood Orthodontics

1809 Skillman St. Dallas, TX 75206 214.826.9000

Cosmetic And Family Dentistry

DENA T. ROBINSON, DDS, FAGD www.drdenarobinson.com

Four Steps to a Terrific Dental Experience

1. Call and ask us about sedation dentistry options

2. Come to your appointment in our comfortable office setting

3. Take a nap

4. Awake to a beautiful, healthy smile

Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry

8940 Garland Rd., Ste. 200, Dallas, TX 75218 214.321.6441

Alligator Café

9540 Garland

214.821.6900 eatgator.com

The Alligator Café, which recently relocated to Casa Linda Plaza, shot a segment of “Heat Seekers” for Food Network.

The kitchen created blackened alligator on dirty rice with a red Creole sauce especially for the show and ran it as a special that day. The segment has never run, but blackened alligator is still on the “secret” menu, and the spice can be ordered to taste.

Café Izmir

3711 Greenville

214.826.7788 cafeizmir.com

Veggie pirashki is lavash with grilled veggies, pan-sautéed to a crisp and served with sesame sauce. Izmir recently launched a new menu, which includes fish and several new entrées.

Scalini’s

2021 Abrams

214.821.8088 scalinisdallas.com

Scalini’s sometimes runs penne rustica as a special in the colder months, but it’s available anytime: penne baked with meat sauce and ricotta, mushrooms, red onion, spinach and basil.