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Katy Trail 5k

$5-$100 Whether you’re a marathoner or power-walker, The Friends of Katy Trail are inviting neighbors to lace up for a 5k trek down the trail. And if you don’t feel up for sweating it out, everyone’s invited to rally the runners. In addition to the adult 5k race, there will also be a half-mile dash for kids, as well as a 5k for runners 13 and younger. The race, which kicks off at 6 p.m. at Reverchon Park, will raise money for maintenance and beautification of the trail. Following the race will be live music and food, courtesy of more than 40 local restaurants and vendors. Register rates for children range from $5 to $10, and registration fees for adults range from $30 to $100 (the higher fee includes perks such as a VIP catered meal and Friends membership). To register, visit katytraildallas.org or lukeslocker.com.

—NADIA HILL

DAYATTHERACES $65-$125 The dress code is Derby-style attire for this race watch party. Each ticket includes the staple Derby cocktail, mint julep, plus Southern cuisine, followed by cigar-rolling for the gentlemen, and a hat contest and gift bag for the ladies. The 3-7 p.m. festivities also include a silent auction, televised races, prizes, and pre- and post-race entertainment. Tickets range $65 to $125. Proceeds benefit the Lee Park & Arlington Hall is Lee Park Junior Conservancy. Arlington Hall, 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd., leeparkconservancy.org.

TALK WALK $35-$40 In celebration of Better Speech and Hearing Month, the Texas Voice Project for Parkinson Disease will host this fundraiser benefitting people with Parkinson’s disease.

Registration fees are $35 per participant for early registration, or $40 on the day of the event.The registration fee includes one T-shirt, valet parking, brunch at Kona Grill, a sponsor tote bag, discounts at select NorthPark retailers and one entry in the TALK WALK raffle.Participants may arrive anytime between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The 0.9-mile walk on the lower level of the shopping center begins and ends at NorthCourt, located between Macy’s and Nordstrom. To register call 469.375.6500, email contact@texasvoiceproject.org or visit texasvoiceproject.orgv

24THANNUAL BAGELRUN

$8-$18 If you love bagels a little too much, this race is a chance to burn off some of those carbohydrates. There will be children’s 1k run, followed by the adult 5k and 10k race. After the races, everyone is invited to stay and enjoy fresh bagels and live music. Registration is $18 if postmarked before May 2. After that, registration is $20, or $25 on race day. Children’s registration is $8. Registration can be completed online at jccdallas.org. Aaron Family Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven, jccdallas.org.

Flour And Corn Tortilla Lovers Unite

Wh EN IT CO m ES TO mE x ICAN FOOD , there tend to be two sorts: Those who love the queso-laden Tex-Mex staples, and those who prefer the urban-inspired gourmet renditions — and at Cyclone Anaya’s, both sorts can dine together. Here you’ll find the familiar chalupas and tacos alongside original creations, like crispy carnitas atop cumin rice in a cream corn and black bean sauce, with jicama-watermelon salad. But whichever way you lean — flour tortillas and queso, or corn tortillas and queso fresco — most folks can agree there’s something downright good about sipping one of those frozen goblet-sized margaritas on the patio.

—Marlena Chavira-Medford

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Pictured: Grilled fish tacos with rice and black beans

Three more taco spots

1 La Pa L oma

The bargain here is hard to beat: for less than $5 you can order a taco platter with your three favorites, plus rice and beans — all without ever leaving your car, thanks to their drive-thru.

2 Urban Taco

3 m i c ocina The brisket here is roasted overnight, making for mighty tender tacos, which come topped with fresh queso blanco and sliced avocado.

BEST E AT S in our neighborhood

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CHUBBY’S $ When looking for a restaurant to have breakfast, lunch or dinner, we all want a place that serves up variety, hearty helpings and even bigger portions of friendliness. The Touris family has developed a recipe that delivers all of the above at a good price. With four locations in the Metroplex, Chubby’s Family Restaurant provides a rustic setting with down home cooking. Catering available.

Locations: 11331 E. NW Hwy. 214-348-6065 and 7474 S. Cockrell Hill Rd. 972-298-1270.

JACKSON-TRIGGS VIDALICEWINE PROPRIETORS’ RESERVE 2006 ($20) CANADA>

One of the problems with giving wine as a gift is that we often aren’t sure about what to give. Chocolates and flowers are easy; wine isn’t, given the seemingly infinite number of varieties and styles. That’s why, with Mother’s Day upon us, here are a few thoughts about giving Mom wine and serving wine for a Mother’s Day dinner or brunch.

First and foremost, if you do know what Mom likes, give it to her. That means that if she appreciates white zinfandel, it doesn’t matter what you think about white zinfandel. Second, don’t get too complicated. Just because you were impressed with that cult Napa wine doesn’t mean she will be, especially if she doesn’t drink too many cult Napa wines. And finally, wine should be fun. You don’t want Mom drinking something just to please you on Mother’s Day.

To that end, here are three wines that offer value and that Mom should like:

The quality of this South African wine, especially at this price, always surprises me. It’s more French in style than anything else, with more mineral than fruit and just a touch of lemon zest.

Bonny

Doon’s Randall Grahm is equal parts character and great winemaker, and all of his wines deliver value. This vintage of the syrah has a little more fruit than the previous one, but it’s still complicated, interesting and balanced. This is what California syrah should taste like. Availability may be limited.

Ice wine is one of the world’s great guilty pleasures, and this is no exception. It’s dessert wine, so it’s honeyed, rich and luscious, but the sweetness is much more than just sugary.

—JEFF SIEGEL

JEFFSIEGEL’S WEEKLY WINE REVIEWS appear every Wednesday on the Advocate Back Talk blog, advocatemag.com/preston-hollow/blog.

Tomato and roasted red pepper soup

How many times did Mom make you tomato soup? So why not return the favor? This tomato soup is amazingly easy to make, and it tastes much better than you’d expect (even with canned tomatoes). you’ll never buy a can of the condensed stuff again. It’s a nice match with the Bonny Doon syrah.

Serves four, takes about 30 minutes

1 28-oz can best quality whole canned tomatoes

1 6-oz jar roasted red peppers

1 onion, peeled and chopped

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 ½ c water

2 tsp flour

2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

1 tsp herbs de Provence

1 tsp sugar salt and pepper to taste

1. Drain the tomatoes and peppers, and save the tomato juice.

2. In a large saucepan, sauté the onions in the olive oil for three to four minutes over medium to high heat. Then add the flour, mix well, and cook for another minute.

3. add the water, mix well, and then add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to low, and cook for 15 minutes. The tomatoes will have broken up, and the soup should be chunky.

4. Let the soup cool for a couple of minutes, and then puree in a blender until it is smooth. Put it back in the saucepan and bring to a simmer. Taste. If it isn’t tomato-ey enough, add a little of the reserved juice. Serve hot.

ask the wiNe GUy?

What is ice Wine?

Ice wine is wine made from grapes that are left on the vine to freeze. Freezing concentrates the sugar in the grapes, which produces the ice wine’s intense sweetness. As such, it is difficult to make and consequently expensive.

—JEFF SIEGEL