World War II history

Texan Jan Jarboe Russell brings her new nonfiction book, “The Train to Crystal City: FDR’s Secret Prisoner Exchange Program and America’s Only Family Internment Camp During World War II,” for a reading and book signing at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble Lincoln Park, 7700 W. Northwest Hwy., 214.739.1124, barnesandnoble.com, free

APRIL 18

Vinyl night

Every third Saturday of the month is vinyl night at the Half Price Books flagship store. DJ Golden Era spins from 5-7 p.m., when all records are 10 percent off. Half Price Books, 5803 E. Northwest Hwy., 214.379.8000, hpb.com, free

APRIL 21

Contemporary theater

This month’s performance reading/salon series from the Echo Theatre Co. is Erin Courtney’s “Honey Drop.” The show starts at 7:30 p.m. The Bath House Cultural Center, 512 E. Lawther, echotheatre.org, free

APRIL 25

Local art

“Local Color” features the work of local artists Debbie Lincoln, Sharon Hodges, Laurie Pace and Kay Wyne. Dutch Art Gallery, 10233 E. Northwest Hwy., dutchartgallery.net, free

APRIL 25-26

White Rock Home Tour

The 10th-annual White Rock Home Tour features a mix of mid-century modern and new modern homes in our neighborhood. Proceeds from the home tour benefit Hexter Elementary School, and tickets are available at Tom Thumb, White Rock Coffee, Green Spot Market and Fuels and Hypnotic Donuts. Various locations, whiterockhometour.org, $15-$20

GABRIELA & SOFIA’S TEX-MEX

10455 N. Central at Meadow 214.647.1033 gabriela-sofias.com

AMBIANCE: CASUAL

PRICE RANGE: $8-$15

HOURS: 11 A.M.-9 P.M. SUN.-THURS.; 11 A.M.-10 P.M. FRI.-SAT.

DID YOU KNOW?

THE RESTAURANT IS NAMED FOR EACH OF THE OWNERS’ DAUGHTERS

Thedining scene taking shape at Walnut Hill and Central has hogged much of our neighborhood’s attention lately. The redevelopment of that corner has welcomed Trader Joe’s, Tupinamba and at least three new-to-Dallas concepts. But just one street north, another neighborhood restaurant has become a quiet success. Gabriela & Sofia’s TexMex opened about three months ago tucked away in the shopping center at the northwest corner of Meadow and Central. Lake Highlands has plenty of Tex-Mex options, but this one holds its own. Although the name is sure to attract traditionalists, manager Gabriel Pompa says guests are surprised to find much more than cheese enchiladas on the menu. “They say it’s better than TexMex,” Pompa says. “We do everything fresh. I think that’s what people like.” Particularly, the camarones brochette, which features six bacon-wrapped jumbo shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese and poblano peppers. Other standout dishes include the rib-eye fajitas and the brisket tacos. Servers prepare the guacamole tableside in the volcanic rock bowl known as a molcajete. Pompa says he plans to test new menu items periodically, so diners can expect to see something different. —Emily

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