Out & About

January 2013

Through Jan. 26

‘Let flowers speak’

Hans J. Schnitzler depicts flowers and other nature scenes in his color photography exhibit “Lass Blumen Sprechen,” or “let flowers speak,” which began in October. An award-winning and internationally displayed artist, Schnitzler was inspired to create these works while working as a research photographer at the Dallas Arboretum.

Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, dallasculture.org/bathhouseculturecenter, free

THROUGH DEC. 31

Chihuly and Arboretum holiday

Due to its popularity, the Chihuly glass exhibit was extended through the end of December. The Arboretum also hosts George Dvorsky and the Harrington family’s collections of nativity scenes, compiled over decades, which feature sets from around the world. Visitors can see the DeGolyer Mansion decorated in 1940s-era holiday cheer.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org, $9-$20

DEC. 27-JAN. 1

Circus show

Acrobats, jugglers, aerialists, clowns and dogs return with the Lone Star Circus in “Cirque Banquiste.”

Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.978.0110, dct.org, $20-$46

DEC. 31

New Year’s toast

Ring in the new year early with live jazz music at 4:30 p.m. at neighborhood senior living community Churchill Estates.

Churchill Estates, 8501 Lullwater, 214.343.6400, churchillestateslh.com, free

JAN. 1

New Year’s run

Start the year with a brisk five-mile run at 10 a.m. The course begins at the bottom of Flag Pole Hill near Northwest Highway west of Buckner and heads north on Goforth, west on West Lawther and back.

Flag Pole Hill, 200 N. Buckner, whiterockracing.com, $30

JAN. 17

Alzheimer’s lecture

Alzheimer’s Association leader Greg Zarbo will go over the basics of dementias, including Alzheimer’s disease, starting at 3 p.m. Churchill Estates, 8501 Lullwater, 214.343.6400, churchillestateslh.com, free

JAN. 19

Snowman Shuffle

Throw on extra-warm clothes for the 9 a.m. 5k and 10k runs, which head north on East Lawther and return to the start at Winfrey Point. According to the website, once, in 1977, snow covered the ground on the day of the Snowman Shuffle, but not since then.

Winfrey Point, 950 E. Lawther, whiterockracing.com, $25-$35

Jan. 25-March 3

‘Goodnight Moon’

Watch the classic bedtime book come to life through singing, dancing and puppetry.

Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.978.0110, dct.org, $14-$40

Delicious Breakfast

Unrefined Bakery doesn’t just fill stomachs and satisfy taste buds. It affects lives. Cancer fighters can get their daily dose of something sweet. Gluten intolerant kids can bring their own baked goods to birthday parties so they don’t feel left out when everyone else digs into the cake. “We see parents cry on a regular occasion,” says co-owner Anne Hoyt, who runs the bakery with her daughter, Taylor Nicholson. “This is why we do it. That keeps us grounded,” Nicholson says. The shop, formerly called Wholesome Foods Bakery, is entirely gluten-free, soy-free and refined sugars-free, and proclaims a number of other healthy features. For gluten eaters and the gluten intolerant alike, the goods are tasty. “We knew our food was better than the food that was out there,” Nicholson says about opening the bakery in 2010. “There wasn’t a whole lot on the market for healthy gluten-free food.” Unrefined Bakery is filling the need and thriving. Hoyt and Nicholson hope to open three new locations this year.

—Lauri Valerio

Unrefined Bakery

718 N. Buckner, suite 154 214.414.2414 unrefinedbakery.com

AMBIANCE: Intimate

PRICE RANGE: $2-$20

DID YOU KNOW?

In addition to sweets, Unrefined Bakery sells pizza crust, hamburger buns, hot dog buns, sandwich bread, cornbread, biscuits and more.

FOOD AND WINE ONLINE

Visit lakehighlands. advocatemag.com/dining

1 Dallas Donut

Popular opinion: this old-school dive-y diner has the most delectable raspberryfilled and cake doughnuts around.

10515East Northwest Highway

214.348.6232

2 The Oasis

This no-frills breakfast and lunch spot serves up perfect pancakes and offers oodles of omelet options, some with a more than a smidgen of Mexican spice, but they only take cash.

5945 Greenville

214.361.8120 oasiscafedallas.com

3 Barbec’s

The beer-battered biscuits garner the most hype, and you can even make them into strawberry shortcake. Also on the menu is the Flap, Cluck and Oink, which comes with two pancackes, two eggs and the meat of your choice. Like Oasis, this White Rock Lake-side joint only takes cash. 8949 Garland Road

214.321.5597

Highlands Cafe

Great food in your neighborhood – fresh sandwiches, salads, homemade soups; famous hamburger; delicious dinner entrees; kid’s meals; beer and wine. Serving lunch and dinner from 11am - 9 pm Monday thru Saturday.

JJ’s Cafe

Try our handcrafted, cooked to perfection, gourmet burgers. Five to choose from for $6.99! (Served with fries or rings.) JJ’s serves its full breakfast and lunch menu 7 days a week from 7am-2pm.

Enchilada’s

Enchilada’s is a fun and comfortable place, enjoy brunch on the weekends, live music on Saturday nights and tasty Tex Mex food for all. Home of the Big E Margarita. EnchiladasRestaurant.com 214.691.1390

2 DFW Locations, Citywide Catering

Go 4 It Sports Grill

Your HQ for all Professional and College Games. Check out our All New Craft Beer Selections. Now Serving 23 Beers on Tap. Full kitchen until 2am Tues. and Thurs. Poker. Your Big Game Watching Destination

10233 E. Northwest Hwy, Suite 434 jjscafe.net 214.221.4659

Momo Italian

Momo Italian Kitchen is a family owned and operated restaurant since 1986. We feature traditional Italian food made from scratch. We are an BYOB establishment. Check us out at www.momoitaliankitchen.com

8989 Forest Lane Suite 130, Dallas, TX 75243 972.234.6800

10677 East N.W. Hwy. @ Plano Rd. go4itsportsgrill.com 214.221.9440