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Jamaican us smile

Caribbean food is coming to the neighborhood. The Island Spot, a Jamaican restaurant based in Carrollton, recently leased a space in the Jefferson Tower, at the corner of Jefferson and Madison. Owner Richard Thomas opened The Island Spot in June 2010 and has since received good reviews for braised oxtails and jerk chicken. The menu also includes curry goat, meat pies, coconut shrimp and whole red snapper, plus brunch (fish and grits and chicken and waffles) and a rum bar. Thomas is from Jamaica, and he brought his mother, Joyce Price, to Dallas in 2012 to improve the menu with her own recipes. No word yet on when The Island Spot will open. The corner space is still under construction.

Antique mall, vintage grocery

Lula B’s Antique Mall is moving to Oak Cliff. The owners are closing their Deep Ellum location and moving it to Fort Worth Avenue between Hampton and Interstate 30. Lula B’s originally opened on Lower Greenville in 1992, one of several antiques shops there at the time, and its owners moved to Deep Ellum in 2010. The new Lula B’s will take over an old grocery store, which the U.S. Postal Service once owned. Beneath the aluminum façade that the USPS installed, is a 1960s modern-style Safeway store. Lula B’s Oak Cliff is expected to open as soon as this month.

Happy taco snacks

Victoria’s Tex-Mex on Willomet at Davis closed more than a year ago, and a new restaurant is taking its place. Antojitos Tacontento, owned by husband-and-wife partners Maria and Humberto Martinez, opened in January. The Martinezes are moving their existing restaurant in Garland to this location. “Antojitos” translates roughly to “snacks” or “cravings,” and “tacontento” is a play on words, a mashup of “taco” and “content,” so “happy taco.” The menu includes the expected Tex-Mex fare, plus some dishes that are a little unusual. Those include pambazo, which is a sandwich made of bread coated in guajillo pepper sauce and stuffed with chorizo, potatoes, lettuce, cheese and salsa verde. The antojitos menu also includes huaraches, sopes and tortas.

Juicelandia

Another Austin-based restaurant chain is opening an outpost at Sylvan Thirty. JuiceLand started in 2011 and quickly grew to 13 stores in Austin and one in Brooklyn. The shop offers organic juices and superfood smoothies, juice cleanses and raw and vegan food. It is expected to open at Sylvan Thirty this coming spring. Taco Deli, also from Austin, opened at Sylvan Thirty last year, and Austin-based Houndstooth Coffee is coming soon.

Chiro gyro

Chiropractor Brandon Huddleston has moved his practice, Growth Life Studio, to 411 N. Tyler.

Urban Hippie Chiropractic has hired a new chiropractor, Jarrett Browning. Browning is a former gymnast and gymnastics coach from Oklahoma.

Nurturing

Pre-K thru

214-328-9131 x103 stjohnsschool.org

Lakehill Preparatory School

Leading to Success. 2720 Hillside Dr., Dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931 / lakehillprep.org

Kindergarten through Grade 12 - Lakehill Preparatory School takes the word preparatory in its name very seriously. Throughout a student’s academic career, Lakehill builds an educational program that achieves its goal of enabling graduates to attend the finest, most rigorous universities of choice. Lakehill combines a robust, college-preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community involvement. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel.

Bishop Dunne Catholic School

Contact: Charleen Doan at 214.339.6561 ext. 4020 or admission@bdcs.org

A co-educational, college preparatory school serving students in grades 6-12. We provide a strong faith and valuebased education with high academic standards, encouraging all students to achieve their full potential. Our curriculum emphasizes individualized attention, and is constantly at the forefront of technology integration through the use of laptops, ebooks, and our Online Education Program. Additionally, we provide a full range of extracurricular activities ranging from athletics, to the arts, to clubs and service organizations.

ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL

4019 S. Hampton Rd. Dallas 75224/ 214.331.5139 / www.saintspride.com

At St. Elizabeth of Hungary, our fundamental task is the education of the whole child -- combining learning with faith, Catholic doctrines and moral teachings. We introduce all PK3-8th Grade students to the integrated ways of STEM. This approach to education is designed to revolutionize the teaching of subject areas such as mathematics and science by incorporating technology and engineering into regular curriculum. Over the past 10 years, 95% of St. Elizabeth 8th graders were accepted to their first choice high school. Join us for an informational school tour and see for yourself how easy it is to become a Saint! Call 214.331.5139 for information.

Iscopal School

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

Founded in 1953, St. John’s is an independent, co-educational day school for Pre-K through Grade 8. With a tradition for academic excellence, St. John’s programs include a challenging curriculum in a Christian environment along with instruction in the visual and performing arts, Spanish, German, French, and opportunities for athletics and community service.St. John’s goal for its students is to develop a love for learning, service to others, and leadership grounded in love, humility, and wisdom. Accredited by ISAS, SAES, and the Texas Education Agency.

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Baptist

CLIFF TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH / 125 Sunset Ave. / 214.942.8601

Serving Oak Cliff since 1899 / CliffTemple.org / English and Spanish

9:30 am Sunday School / 10:45 am & 5:00 pm Sunday Worship

GRACE TEMPLE BAPTIST MULTI-CULTURAL CHURCH

Sunday Worship: English Service 9:30 am / Spanish Service 11:00 am

831 W. Tenth St. / 214.948.7587 / gracetempledallas.org

Catholic

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS MINISTRY CONFERENCE / udallas.edu/udmc

Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2016 / Sponsored by Catholic Diocese of Dallas

Sessions on Faith, Scripture, & Ministry / Exhibitors / Music / Mass

Disciples Of Christ

EAST DALLAS CHRISTIAN CHURCH / 629 N. Peak Street / 214.824.8185

Sunday School 9:30 am / Worship 8:30 am - Chapel

10:50 am - Sanctuary / Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes / edcc.org

OAK CLIFF CHRISTIAN CHURCH / Celebrating 125 Years

Fellowship 9:30 am / Sunday School 9:45 am / Worship 11:00 am

660 S. Zang / occch.org / 214.376.4375

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

KESSLER COMMUNITY CHURCH / 2100 Leander Dr. at Hampton Rd.

“Your Hometown Church Near the Heart of the City.”

10:30 am Contemporary Service / kesslercommunitychurch.com

Presbyterian

OAK CLIFF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / 6000 S. Hampton Road

Sunday Worship at 9:30 am & 11:05 am 214-339-2211 / www.ocpres.com