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Matt’s famous mural gets a makeover

Matt’s Rancho Martinez is set to reopen any day now in its new location at La Vista and Skillman, and its beloved mural has made the move. Rick Timmons, who painted the mural, says he making some updates to the painting, which has moved three times already. “People familiar with the painting will notice the changes,” Timmons says. He wouldn’t give any details, but he says he’s adding a longtime friend of Matt Martinez’s, as well as some reference to the old Matt’s location, next to the Lakewood Theater. Timmons’ business, Loco Gringo Studios, was next door to Matt’s at the time he painted the mural. Chandeliers from the old place have also moved to the new spot, and Matt’s recently ereceted a vintage-looking sign.

Rick Timmons on Matt’s Rancho Martinez’s old-new mural:

Social in Victory Park, says he hopes to have Havana Café open by mid-September. Velez designed the Victory Park concept, and he says we can expect something similar at the Casa Linda Havana. As for the menu, he says, we can look forward to real Cuban cuisine. And the food will be moderately priced. “$8–$10 for lunch. $12 or so for dinner,” he says.

The Grape chef/owner launches hot dog venture

Wine shops transforms into wine lounge

Stoney’s, the wine shop with a 14-year history in Dallas, is moving into the bar business. Stoney’s Wine Lounge recently opened at the shop’s third location, on Oram near Skillman. Owners Stone and Diana Savage moved their wine retail business from Lower Greenville to Oram about two years ago. “Because we’re out of the way, it didn’t really work as a retail establishment,” Stone Savage says. The lounge offers cheese plates and antipasti along with wines by the glass and bottle.

Havana Café to open in Casa Linda

Authentic Cuban food is on its way to former Bonnie Ruth’s spot on Buckner at Garland. Ernesto Velez, former owner of City Cigars on Knox-Central and co-owner of Havana

More business bits

Luscher’s Post Oak Red Hots is Chicago native Brian Luscher’s venture into the tubemeat market. The Grape chef/owner recently debuted his sausages at White Rock Local Market. “Where I grew up there’s a hot dog stand on every corner,” he says. Luscher says he gets “cravings and yearnings for them” the way a Texan might crave tacos or barbecue. But Luscher’s Post Oak Red Hots are not hot-dog cart weenies with the neon-green relish. He buys the meat locally, then grinds it, spices it and stuffs it in casings. He makes pickles, mustard and other condiments from scratch. The red hots are smoked over post oak wood (hence the name) on Luscher’s grill, which he named Ms. Verna, and served on buns from La Francaise bakery in Garland. The dogs sell for $5 each, he says. “It’s not gonna be a $10 hot dog,” he says. “It’s still a hot dog for chrissakes.” Luscher would like to use the White Rock Market as an incubator for this “micro business,” he says. “I want to grow this into a physical location,” he says.

1 California-based Jerry’s Wood-Fired Hot Dogs has leased the space on Gaston that formerly housed Lakewood Bar and Grill, and has plans to open this month.

2 Pet store Canine Commissary has closed its location at Mockingbird and Abrams. Its location on Garland Road just north of Jupiter will remain open but with reduced hours.

Get In Contact

Matt’s Rancho Martinez

1904 SKILLMAN 214.823.5517

MATTSTEXMEX.COM

Stoney’s Wine Lounge 6038ORAM 214.953.3067

STONEYSFINEWINES.COM

Luscher’s Post Oak Red Hots

FACEBOOK.COM/ LUSCHERSPOSTOAKREDHOTS

Jerry’s Wood-Fired Hot Dogs JERRYSDOGS.COM

Canine Commissary

11504GARLAND

214.324.3900

CANINECOMMISSARY.NET

Latin Deli 5844ABRAMS

9th Annual

Indoors at Lakewood UMC 2443 Abrams at Lakeshore Dallas 75214

Saturday, 9/8, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday, 9/9, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Adults $2 Free Parking Kids $1 www.lakewoodsummerartsfaire.org

Proceeds benefit local charities

Indoors! Over 35 Artists Indoors! Live Music and Dance Kid’s Art Workshop Silent Auction Snacks and Cool Treats more business buzz every week on

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3 The little eatery in the southeast corner shopping strip at Northwest and Abrams, Chicago Hot Dog/Eddie’s Deli, has been replaced by a new concept called Latin Deli, which specializes in coffee, breakfast and sandwiches.

Optometrist

DR. CLINT MEYER www.dallaseyeworks.com

Did you know that 80% of what we learn is acquired visually. The American Optometric Association recommends seeing your eye doctor before returning to school. This year make eye exams a part of your back to school routine. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for your backto-schoolers and enter to win a backpack filled with school supplies! We accept most major medical insurance plans as well as VSP, Eye med, and superior Vision.

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

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

Community

Casa Linda AARP Chapter 3880 meets at 10 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Community Life Center of Casa Linda United Methodist Church, 1800 Barnes Bridge. The program features New Horizons Dixieland Band. For more information, call 214.321.1705.

Dallas Junior Police Academy accepts applications for its Nov. 3 session through Sep. 20. The training session is for students in grades 4-7 who want to learn what it’s like to be a DPD recruit. The event takes place at the department’s Basic Training Academy. Applications are available at dallaspolice.net. For more information, call Sgt. Cheryl Cornish at 214.671.4406.

It’s My Park Day is a one-day event for residents, families, and community groups to pitch in and clean their neighborhood parks 8 a.m. – noon Sept. 8. Help beautify our neighborhood parks by removing graffiti, picking up litter, weeding and participating in other activities. To volunteer, call Dallas Park and Recreation at 214.670.8400. Sign up by Aug. 31 at itsmyparkdaydallas.eventbrite.com.

Children from the Trinity River Mission community learning center took advantage of the Dallas Arboretum’s Cool Science Investigations program, made possible by a $15,000 grant from Comerica Bank. All programs focus on hands-on discovery and experimentation activities for children, utilizing real tools, models, interactive exhibits and materials. The curriculum aligns with TEKS tests and prepares the children for successful testing and performance in fall classes. Trinity River Mission serves students predominately from the East Dallas, West Dallas and Oak Cliff areas who are from low-income families.

Education

Chris Evetts is the new Woodrow Wilson High School band director. He served as band director at Highland Park High School for the past two years. Woodrow’s former director, Chris Walls, resigned to lead the Dallas Pops Orchestra.

People

Financial adviser Whitney Magers of Lakewood has joined Probity Advisors Inc.’s financial and estate planning practice. Magers, a graduate of Highland Park High School, has known Probity founding partner Porter L. “Buddy” Ozanne since childhood. Magers holds a finance degree from the University of Virginia. He is a board member and former president of the Calyx Club and an Ironman triathlete. He lives in the neighborhood with his wife, Mary, and their 5-month-old daughter.

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SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY BALLET DALLAS

1902 Abrams Pkwy., Dallas / 214.821.2066 / schoolofcbd.com

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

848 Harter Rd., Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / stjohnsschool.org

SCOFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

3K through Grade 6 / 214.349.6843 / scofieldchristian.org

WHITE ROCK NORTH SCHOOL

9727 White Rock Trail Dallas / 214.348.7410 / WhiteRockNorthSchool. com.

SPANISH HOUSE

5740 Prospect Ave. Dallas / 214.826.4410 / DallasSpanishHouse.com

ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL

6121 E. Lovers Ln. Dallas / 214.363.1630/ ziondallas. org

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

7900 Lovers Ln. / 214.363.9391 stchristophersmontessori.com