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Vol. 6, No. 47: Section One | Neighborhood News | Community Calendar and Food Guide | Local Arts | Opinions

DEEP ELLUM

Bar reinventing craft cocktail without the kick

COMMUNITY NEWS Old Brink’s space got ‘Lucky’ The retro East Dallas building that once housed Brink's Coffee Shop & Restaurant at 4505 Gaston Ave. will become Lucky's Hot Chicken, featuring the Nashville staple BRINKS COFFEE SHOP hot chicken. A top management team includes Hunter Pond and Kyle Brooks, owners of East Hampton Sandwich Co., Drake’s and Hudson House, Lou Olerio, founder of Shayna's Place at Sylvan Thirty and chef Josh Bonee, a Nashville transplant who will run the restaurant. It is scheduled to open in early spring 2020. – David Mullen

DSO conducts free yoga classes

DSO PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL DALLAS

Deep Ellum's Punch Bowl Social (left) is serving up non alcoholic cocktails like the Cilantro Fizz (right).

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com Many people living in or visiting Deep Ellum like to do some serious drinking. A look at the density of bars in the finite area confirms that.

Today, a popular Main Street bar and restaurant is committed to making serious drinks, just without the alcohol.

Like so many trends

that seem to come out of nowhere, “Dry January” has emerged as a time to refrain from beer and spirits. It is a New Year’s resolution with a onemonth expiration date.

But at Punch Bowl Social Dallas at 2600 Main St., they have long been dedicating a portion of their drink menu to “built and mixed without” crisp, refreshing craft cocktails, minus the kick.

“A lot of places make the drinks with alcohol in mind and just don’t add the alcohol,” said Justin Beam, general manager of Punch Bowl Social Dallas with a surname suited for running a bar. “Ours are designed from the bottom up without the spirit or the alcohol. We have 17 non-alcoholic beverage options.”

Beam was born in McKinney, grew up in

Parker, went to Plano schools and was raised by a single mother. “My father passed when I was 12,” Beam said. “I was into a lot of competitive sports, but my mother just couldn’t cart me around to all of the games. So, I was able to get a hardship driver’s license when I was 15, which is scary to think COCKTAIL cont'd on page 10

THEATER

‘Schoolhouse Rock Live!’ to enlighten DCT

By Joanna Coogan joanna.coogan@dct.org

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The popular Saturday morning cartoon goes from small screen to big stage.

Free Play will be given away before every show.

The show, recommended for ages 5 and up, features performers Will Stotts (Tom), Brian Hathaway (George/Elvis), Alyssa Cavazos (Dori), Laura Lyman Payne (Shulie), Gustavo Perez Diaz (Joe),

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The Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) in the Rosewood Center for Family Arts at 5938 Skillman St. brings learning and laughing together in “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” on Saturday, Jan. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 23. Based on the ’70s Saturday morning cartoon, which re-surfaced in the ’90s to become a pop culture classic, the rock musical is bursting with songs for all ages.

From “Conjunction Junction” to “Unpack Your Adjectives,” Schoolhouse Rock Live! contains the best from the TV series and puts them in a theatrical package.

DCT’s director Nancy Schaeffer said, “Many parents and adults will remember these fun songs from their childhood. They are so energetic! Lots of people will remember that this was how they learned and remembered many classroom lessons!”

In the theater lobby, the retro arcade Free Play Arcade will host old school arcade games to play before each performance. Prizes from Which Wich, Alamo Drafthouse and

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Lakeia Shaneen Smith (Dina) and Thi Le (Janet/Dance Captain).

Performances are Saturdays and Sundays, and times vary between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 to $30 and available at the box office at 214-740-0051 or online at dct.org.

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Every Tuesday and Thursday morning in the lobby of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center at 2301 Flora St., the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) offers free yoga classes, open to the public, from 8 to 8:45 a.m. There is no registration required. Bring your own mat and achieve balance within the walls of I.M. Pei’s masterfully designed lobby. The DSO added yoga to its growing list of wellness initiatives. – Denise McGovern

Kohl’s brings soul to dieters Now through Thursday, Jan. 30, Kohl's Medallion Center at 5750 Skillman St. will partner with WW (formerly Weight Watchers) to WW inspire people at any point in their wellness journey with the debut of several WW Healthy Kitchen products at Kohl’s. The in-store popup experiences include speaking with a WW coach, signing up for a WW membership and creating a customized wellness program to help people on their weight loss journey while introducing Kohl’s new product line. – Jamie Quale

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INSIDE Notes from the Editor Bubba Flint The Good Word Historically Speaking USA Film Festival Uptown Girl Crossword Puzzle Your Stars This Week Wellness Community Calendar Photo of the Week Charity Spotlight Hammer and Nails Room to Grow

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Would you recommend water to friends?

By David Mullen

found the product to be quite refreshing. I highly recommend water to all of my friends.” …

As part of a year-end cleanAccording to a Q&A survey by up, I took some documents to be JustGreatLawyers, Dallas is the shredded to the Office Depot at 14th most stressed out city of 5111 Greenville Ave. I didn’t even major metropolitan areas in the know that they had shredding U.S. Surprisingly, Indianapolis is services, but I had a 25 percent number one. Maybe what sandoff coupon that was about to exwich to have at the great Shiparo’s pire. As I walked in, I saw that Deli causes agita. Not surprisingthey had a case of half liters of ly, Houston is number two. Just Crystal Geyser Spring Water for the thought of driving in Houston $3.99. Hey, a makes me break out good deal and in hives. Washington a close walk to D.C. is number three. the car when You would think that lugging the Capitol Hill alone waters. It’s the would rank higher. modern-day Want to chill out? hike with a Steamy Phoenix is the bucket from lowest stressed major the stream city in America. Maybe out back to because it is home to the cabin.

David Mullen nearly 200 golf coursAnyway, I es, although a wedge to got an online survey to take with the green over water or a six-foot a rating, review area, opportuputt to win all of the matchsticks nity to add a picture or video, can be very stressful. Other findquestions like “Would recomings include that young people mend the product to a friend?,” feel significantly more stress than ”Did you read product reviews older people. Really? Battery online before purchasing?” and low on your iPhone? … Here are “What is your primary use for the some recent news nuggets you product?” It is water! “I found it may have missed. Students and clear, but tepid when I brought parents at Woodrow Wilson it home. After refrigeration, I Elementary School, a grossly david@katytrailweekly.com

underperforming school academically in the gritty and crime-ridden East Bay Area town of Richmond, Calif., want to rename the school after former First Lady Michelle Obama. Wilson served as the 28th president of the U.S. after being head of Princeton University and governor of New Jersey. As commander-in-chief, he led the U.S. into World War I in 1917, helped establish the League of Nations and was a proponent of women's right to vote. In a speech before Congress, Wilson said, “We have made partners of the women in this war. Shall we admit them only to a partnership of suffering and sacrifice and toil and not to a partnership of privilege and right?” The 19th amendment giving women the right to vote was ratified in 1920.

Between choosing one of the two figures to honor, Obama was good on “Oprah” ... Two children, ages 12 and 13, were shot after throwing snowballs at passing cars in Milwaukee. One of the snowballs struck a white Toyota truck and the driver shot the children, police said. Both injuries to the children were non-life-threatening … A Minnesota man in Badger, close to the Canadian border, shot and killed a woman who arrived at his home on New Year’s Day

The Good Word By the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

will be chosen by others. Instead, let me make sure that you know one important truth. You have already been Over the Christmas holiday, I was chosen. talking with a friend who brought up Each one of us has been chosen by how he hated when teams were picked God. No one is left out of God’s chosen in school. He likened the ungroup. We have each been related topic we were discussplaced here for a purpose, ing to that sinking feeling with gifts that will help he always got when captains us accomplish our work, were picked and they sought in order to help our world to divide the room of kids into move toward a more loving, teams. Even though he was just and healthy reality. Our typically picked near the beprimary responsibility is to ginning, the feeling of potenknow ourselves and to use tially being picked last, which our gifts for those sacred is code for not really being purposes. picked at all, stuck with him.

What if you began to I think this is a common Rev. Dr. Girata see your unique character feeling. We all want to belong, and abilities as special gifts to be chosen and approved of by others. meant to be shared with those around Even those who aggressively defend you? What if you stopped criticizing against this feeling are likely being a bit your shortcomings and started celedishonest. We are human, after all, and brating your strengths? What if you desiring approval is part of our nature. knew, deep in your bones, that you are In our current social and politiloved and have been chosen and will cal climate, I believe the desire to be a always be chosen? How would you live part of a group, to be chosen by others, differently today and in the future? is being exploited. More and more, it As we get away from the holiday seems as though people in leadership rush and leave fully into a new year, I roles create mutually exclusive identity think these questions help us take stock options: either you’re with us or against of who we are, what is more important us. This false dichotomy is damaging and how we can make an impact in our to our collective psyches. We struggle world. You have each been gifted with a to know who we are supposed to be and purpose that is yours and yours alone. how we are supposed to act. We strugThis year, I invite you to start putting gle with the human desire to be kind down the pressure to be accepted by and the need to be chosen. Perhaps the world and begin to own the gifts there is a better way to be. you have been given. Only then can we I believe that we are all put here begin to heal our broken world. with purpose. We all have unique gifts The Rev. Dr. Chris Girata was that give us unique opportunities, so called to be the eighth Rector of Saint why does it seem as though people try Michael and All Angels in Dallas and to hide their uniqueness in favor of started his ministry at Saint Michael conforming to a more bland, general on Aug. 15, 2016. Chris is a native of identity? I think part of the problem Florida, a classically trained musician is that we wonder if what makes us and an amateur cook. He and his wife, unique could jeopardize whether we Nicole, have three children.

Rector, Saint Michael and All Angels

CRIME WATCH Jan. 9 – 5:56 p.m.

5700 Block, Vanderbilt Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect forced the complainant’s fence open and damaged property.

Jan. 9 – 11:14 p.m.

1600 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75207) Theft of Property: The suspect stole the complainant’s property.

Jan. 10 – 2:34 a.m.

2600 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Deadly Conduct: An unknown suspect fired shots from a handgun into the air.

Jan. 10 – 12:18 p.m.

4400 Block, Buena Vista St. (75205)

to give him a ride but apparently annoyed him by honking her horn and yelling at him to hurry up.

The man, who admitted to shooting her, kept a loaded shotgun in his entryway. He fired three shots in succession and later said that he didn’t mean for the gun to go off … Dallas-Fort Worth and other metropolitan areas are experiencing a rash of smash-andgrab auto burglaries. In a matter of seconds, scofflaws break a car window and take what does not belong to them. The crime is low priority to the police and thieves know it. The bad continues to prevail over the good. Here are some real tips from law enforcement on how to try to prevent it

from happening to you. Of course, there is the old tried-and-true sign in the window saying that all valuables have been removed from the car. I first saw that in Manhattan years ago. Other ideas include leaving lots of random garbage like paper trash inside your car, but not clothing or food and keeping your car dirty and never wash the exterior. That is like letting your front yard go to pot to deter porch pirates. They suggest just keeping your car empty and unlocked. And then there is a sign posted in a San Francisco park recommending keeping a swarm of decoy killer bees in the backseat. Would that qualify as a sting operation?

HISTORICALLY SPEAKING

Being chosen causing exploitation

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William "Bubba" Flint — Special Contributor

Theft of Property: The suspects stole a package from the complainant’s porch.

Jan. 10 – 3:35 p.m.

5100 Block, W. Mockingbird Ln. (75209) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect stole property from the complainant’s residence.

Jan. 10 – 5:11 p.m.

4700 Block, Ross Ave. (75204) Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect threatened to shoot the complainant and stole his/her money.

Jan. 11 – 2:03 p.m.

5700 Block, Monticello Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect stole property from the complainant’s garage.

Jan. 11 – 3:12 p.m.

2700 Block, Howell St. (75204) Burglary of a Building: Four unknown suspects pried into the

location and stole property.

Jan. 11 – 5:22 p.m.

2700 Block, Inwood Rd. (75235) Burglary of a Habitation: The suspect entered the complainant’s residence and stole property.

Jan. 12 – 1:04 a.m.

3900 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Criminal Mischief: The suspect used a brick to damage a metal roll-down gate.

Jan. 12 – 12:42 p.m.

3100 Block, Thomas Ave. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: The unknown suspects stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Jan. 12 – 9:26 p.m.

5800 Block, E. University Blvd.

(75206) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect robbed the complainant at gunpoint.

Missile attacks back in the news

By Dr. James W. Finck jfinck@usao.edu If anyone was hoping for a calmer, more peaceful decade, then surely by now they are disappointed.

Only a few days into 2020, the major news story already is a drone strike and death of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.

Instantly, political sides were drawn as supporters of President Donald Trump praised the president’s actions as a strike against terrorism and protection for American lives. Trump detractors criticized the decision as dangerous.

Presidential contenders have all denounced the president, calling him basically a war monger and a murderer. As always, I am not here to comment on the president’s decision.

There is enough of that already. But historically speaking, the president’s actions are far from new.

We have seen presidents strike Middle Eastern targets as far back as there have been Middle Eastern issues. You can claim he had ulterior motives, the same as previous presidents, but you can’t claim his attack is out of the ordinary.

Though most modern presidents have used missile strikes, I want to focus on two — President Bill Clinton and President Ronald Reagan — who made similar decisions.

When Reagan took over in 1981, one of the principal “bad guys” was Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi. Similar to Iran today, Libya in the 1970s and 1980s was a principal

supporter of in response to terrorism. an assassinaThey were tion attempt outspokenly against foranti-Israel and mer President supported terGeorge W. Bush rorist groups while he was in Palestine visiting Kuwait. and Syria.

Saddam Hussein Like Iran, they was seen as a Dr. James Finck leading sponwere also actively trying to sor of terrorism start a nuclear and, like Iran, program. was supporting terrorism The 1980s saw an uptick around the globe. The misin Islamic terrorism when siles hit the building where 239 marines were killed the assassination was in a bombing in Lebanon planned but did little to in 1983. The year 1985 curtail Saddam Hussein’s had bombings in Vienna support of terrorism. The and Rome airports and show of force did help the highjacking of a TWA Clinton’s poll numbers, plane and an Italian cruise which had dropped in reship, both with American cent months. deaths. Finally, in 1986, Clinton’s second strike American servicemen came in August of 1999 were killed and injured in and targeted a then lita disco bombing in Berlin. tle-known terrorist origLibya had ties to them all. ination known as Al After the disco bombing, Qaeda. Al Qaeda had reReagan ordered Operation cently attacked American El Dorado Canyon, which embassies in Kenya and were air strikes against Tanzania. Clinton’s reLibya hoping to kill sponse was a missile attack Gaddafi. against Al Qaeda training Unfortunately, Gaddafi camps in Afghanistan. was warned of the strikes The attacks killed 24 but and escaped before the missed Osama bin Laden. bombs fell on his comThis attack has more in pound, sparing his life. common with Trump’s reThe bombing did very litcent attack as it was seen tle to curtail Libya’s supmore skeptically. Clinton port of terrorism as they was in the midst of his own continued throughout the impeachment issues and 1980s. The United Nations many saw it as an attempt condemned the attack, but to divert the nation’s attenAmericans overwhelmtion. The catch phrase of ingly supported Reagan’s the day was “the tail wagactions, strengthening his ging the dog.” popularity.

Clinton had taken a hit Later, Clinton launched with the Black Hawk Down his own Middle Eastern incident and was hoping attacks. The first time this show of force would was in June of 1993 when help his image. In the end, Clinton hit sites in Iraq.

Supposedly, the attack was MISSILE cont'd on page 10 OUR MISSION

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USA FILM FESTIVAL

UPTOWN GIRL

KidFilm Family Festival announced

Reducing carbon footprint made easier

By Ryann Gordon

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USA FILM FESTIVAL

By Carole Smith csmith@gaylersmith.com The USA Film Festival has announced the schedule of events for the 36th Annual KidFilm Family Festival taking place Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane. All programs will be presented FREE to the community.

KidFilm is the oldest and largest-attended children’s film festival in the U.S., featuring an entertaining, educational and diverse line-up of new and classic films for both children and adults. KidFilm is an annual outreach program of the USA Film Festival/Dallas, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the recognition and promotion of excellence in the film and video arts.

This year, the Festival pays tribute to favorite children's book authors and illustrators; celebrates diversity, equality, empowerment, family and friendship; commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women's right to vote and features magical journeys celebrating courage, perseverance and self-reliance, along with other important lessons in a program that includes live-action and animation, short films and feature-length

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works for audiences.

Among the program highlights are meet the authors and illustrators’ sessions with read-alongs, new animated feature films including “Swift” (photo below) by Christian Haas featuring a voice cast of Kate Winslet and Willem Dafoe, new live-action feature films, a “Remarkable Women!” series and new short film presentations of 13 live-action and animated short films from around the world. And a tribute to Christopher Eliopoulos, children's book author/illustrator and co-creator of the PBS Kids' series "Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” is also planned.

A full schedule of KidFilm programs may be viewed online via the USA Film Festival’s website at usafilmfestival.com. KidFilm fliers are now available at the Angelika Film Center Dallas. Admission for all shows are free for children and adults, but a ticket is required.

If there’s anything we learned from 2019, it’s that we as humans must work together to retract the work we’ve done toward global warming. One of your goals for the new year might be focused on being more mindful of your own carbon footprint and, though it may be hard, it’s far from impossible.

For those living in areas of the nation not particularly progressive on the issue (i.e.: Texas), it can seem like a far-off goal. In a world built around non-biodegradable products and living, it can be difficult to reduce our carbon footprint without adding a burden to our day-to-day lives. However, it’s not impossible. And, well, it’s the cool thing to do. Luckily, we have some feasible and, one might even say, trendy ways to channel the environmentalist in you without turning into a yappy activist.

Reduce. Swapping out our daily products is a venture many never even think about. This is the time though to become conscious of the brands you’re using, both for your own health and that of the world. Aside from basic supplies, like toilet paper, toothbrushes, waste bags and writing utensils, some of the hottest new products are made with biodegradable materials like wooden watches and sunglasses, refurbished clothing, stainless steel drink bottles, iPhone cases made from skateboards and other recycled materials.

The BRELLI is an ecofriendly umbrella and they’ve even got recycled rugs nowadays. You can find toys made from recycled goods, such as Green Toys, made from recycled milk jugs and reduce your carbon emissions simply

by swapping for LED lightbulbs, rechargeable batteries and, of course, walking over driving. Conserve water with a “low-flow” showerhead and paper by swapping for digital (and encouraging your workplace to do the same).

Reuse. Reusable totes are all the rage right now (as if they haven’t been for years already) and nothing says “hip” like walking into Kroger with a fashionable tote that boasts your mindfulness on your sleeve. Check out reusable produce bags as well.

They aren’t all for women either. Men will attract every eye in the grocery or convenient store if they’re rocking a business-like, black briefshaped tote. Nothing makes an onlooker swoon like those three magic words: “No bag, please.”

Aside from reusable totes are various other places in which we can amp up our at-home collection of environmentally friendly products. Reusable straws are cheap and easy to find online and they’ll prevent you from using plastic straws every time you go out to eat or stop for fast food. In addition to reusable straws, be sure to have a collection of sealable cups and water bottles to swap out purchasing plastic bottles during the day. You can also find reusable sandwich wrap bags and Ziplock bags online. Try the Grove Collaborative brand. They’re good quality and easy to clean.

Sometimes purchasing items in plastic packaging is hard to avoid. For those items that haven’t made the switch yet, save your plasticware and containers, like those from yogurt and premade meals, for transporting food and meal prepping later. Rather than purchasing plastic that’ll more than likely end up in the trash within

Ryann Gordon days, opt for brands who’ve done away with plastic in their packaging and save the glass containers for use transporting food. It looks and stays contained much better regardless.

Recycle. In a city like Dallas, finding recycling has traditionally been made difficult due to a lack of enthusiasm and overall access to recycling bins. Lucky for our city, 2020 is the year that the City of Dallas will begin implementing enforced access to recycling for all multi-family buildings with more than eight units. However, that is still going to take the involvement of residents to do the bidding.

Many believe recycling to be a hassle, and though it can be, it doesn’t have to be.

The best way to encourage yourself to recycle at home is by using a large trashcan for your recycling goods.

Swap your white trash bag for a blue recycling bag and throw a small trashcan with a paper sack or other under the sink. When going to toss something in the trash, make a quick scan over what is and isn’t recyclable. Throw the food and other nonrecyclables in the smaller can under the sink, which will harbor the smell and keep you from carrying an oversized, dripping bag to the bin every few days. Then do a quick rinse and toss the plastic, paper and glass in the big bin.

Voila!

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Crossword Puzzle ACROSS 1. Secretive marsh birds 6. Build up 10. Destroy gradually 15. Pond growth 20. Direction indicator 21. Big name in wine 22. Fixed up 23. Small pansy 24. Put 25. Drama prizes 26. Love in a gondola 27. Pulpits 28. Close-fitting topper 29. Lower in dignity 30. Good fortune 32. Vogues 34. Parakeet treats 36. Yale alum 37. Part of SAT 40. Assistance 41. Lopsided 42. Lose — — whisker 44. Remove, as clothing 48. Caviar 49. Face or amble lead-in 50. Chariot race locale 53. Rough-mannered 55. Contend 56. — up (got ready) 58. The very essence 59. Spooky noise 61. Papas or Dunne 63. Shady recess 64. Black-and-white whales 65. Milliner’s wares

66. Squinted at 67. Attitude 69. Munro’s pen name 70. Keystone site 71. First-grade fare 74. Mare’s morsel 75. Olympics contender 78. Dance wildly 81. Fellow 82. Repeatedly 83. Startled cry 84. Beijing name 86. Novelist — Bagnold 87. Stand for a hot plate 89. Unusual quality 93. Proposal 94. Mellows 95. Net 96. Compass reading 97. Inflexible in opinion 100. Vassal’s oath 102. Small dog, for short 103. Mideast VIPs 104. Thumbs-up votes 108. Coffee and steamed milk 109. Sock flaws 110. Crackpot 111. Adorn 112. Dog days in Dijon 113. Break the rules 115. Within sight 116. Domestic animal 117. “Exodus” character 118. Part of PGA 120. Little one 121. Health resort

123. Fraternity letter 124. Grass fungus 125. Chicken — — king 127. Injures a toe 129. Irish tongue 131. Dispassionate 136. Banish 138. Made hay 142. Irrationally extreme 143. Cement sections 144. Rats on 145. Act like a ham 146. Make amends for 147. Actress — Oberon 148. Exaggerated 149. Cook’s garment 150. Some suits 151. Pump parts 152. Elapse 153. Bearings DOWN 1. Engrossed 2. Alice’s chronicler 3. Jordan neighbor 4. Grasshopper 5. Sugary 6. Talked on and on 7. Wanted-poster word 8. Cousteau’s islands 9. Sense organs 10. Schoolroom item 11. Nostrum 12. Bloodhound clues 13. Ill-omened 14. Jeannie portrayer 15. Do the trick 16. Completely calm 17. Mongolian desert 18. Oodles (2 wds.)

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Solution on page 10 19. Not hard 21. Hockey player 31. Like Beethoven 33. Grassy area 35. Wool giver 37. Gaius’ garb 38. Even once 39. Import car 42. Bikini tops 43. — it up (have some laughs) 45. Be suspended over 46. Give a ticket 47. Provide dinner 49. Where Cuzco is 50. Wealthy, to Pablo 51. Honshu port 52. Geol. formations 53. Catch on (2 wds.)

54. Tempestuous 57. Dime portrait 58. Capri’s Blue — 59. Blackboard markers 60. Tidy the lawn 62. Enjoyed a pastime 64. Norse king 66. Far East temple 68. Like some smiles 69. Piece of plywood 71. Invoice no.

72. Forbid 73. Weather zones 76. Prepares to pounce 77. Get started 79. Dressy accessory 80. McMahon and Sullivan 85. Points a weapon 88. Banana oil, e.g.

90. Live

91. Hockey feint 92. Mead subject 98. Name in fashion 99. Russian veto word 100. Tiny insect 101. Refreshments 102. Limerick writer 103. Be very frugal 105. Vein of ore 106. Linen color

107. Short play 109. Cable network 111. Bucket handle 114. French state 115. Grab 116. Omelet ingredient 119. Identifying 121. Fixed 122. Vital signs 123. Thickened skin

124. Shrimp entree 126. Prospectors’ finds 127. Canine warning 128. Layout 129. Applies gold leaf 130. Skyscraper part (hyph.)

131. Europe-Asia range

WELLNESS

Are you getting all of your vitamins?

From StatePoint Media Getting all the vitamins and nutrients you need each day is one of the most important things you can do to feel your best.

The good news is that you don’t need to devote hours each week to meal prep to ensure you’re healthfully getting essential vitamins. As you make your 2020 plans to revamp your diet, here are a few things to keep in mind: Don’t follow fads.

When it comes to your wellness, it’s best to rely on basic science, not the latest fad diets or sports drinks and supplements that rely on added sugars, fillers, preservatives, artificial flavors, sweeteners, dyes and negatives. Look for products that transparently list all their ingredients.

Drink your vitamins.

Did you know that liquids are the most bioavailable form for your body to absorb nutrients? For complete health

on-the-go, consider drinking your vitamins. One effective solution is Drink Nutrient, which offers single-serve stick packs that make it easy to get the essential vitamins you need. Among its offerings is Vitamin Coffee, a natural sustained energy booster made from 100 percent Colombian Arabica coffee that offers 50 percent of your daily essential vitamins in each serving.

Served hot or cold, it’s a good choice for anyone who needs a caffeine boost without the crash. Or, to get 100 percent of your daily essential vitamins and 610 mg of electrolytes in one go, consider Vitamin Booster+, which contains real fruit juice, less than one gram of sugar and is only 15 calories per serving.

De-stress. Too much stress can compromise your body’s ability to absorb nutrients. So, take steps to relax and unwind. Whether it’s through meditation, journaling, cooking or jogging,

discover what hobbies and wellness activities help you reduce your stress levels and be sure to make time for them.

Refuel wisely. If you hit the gym frequently, you likely have tried one or two sports drinks and know how important it is to refuel quickly and wisely after a workout. For optimal high performance, consider upgrading your drink of choice. With double the electrolytes of leading sports drinks, Liquid Nutrient has a potassium-to-sodium ratio intended for high-quality hydration, as well as amino acids for mental focus and muscle repair.

Your Stars this Week

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to progress according to a concrete plan — or at least that is how it will seem to a great many people. Whether there actually is a plan will be the subject of debate day after day — but that discussion is only a distraction from the issues at hand that must be dealt with. Those who are content with talking at length about nothing will surely dive into such discussions with zeal.

Those willing to engage in careful analysis will have much to study and think about this week — and the more in-depth one’s engagement is with central matters, the more progress can be made.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may not be able to call the shots as the week opens, but personal progress can be made — and that will, in turn, open up unanticipated opportunities.

(Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You don’t have to strive to be the best overall this week, just the best that you can possibly be — and that goal should be more clearly in sight with each passing day.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) A mix of the personal and the professional makes things just a bit harder for you than anticipated this week, but a serious error is avoided. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You’ll want to be sure that you’re presenting yourself in the most positive light all week long.

Some will be more critical of you

than others — but you can cope, certainly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) A reminder comes to you early in the week and has you rethinking your plans for the following few days. You’ll get back to business in little time, however. (March 6-March 20) – You are at risk of taking things far too personally this week. You must be willing to let things roll off your back more easily. Don’t get caught up in name-calling!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You may have to endure a slow start this week, but soon you’ll be up to speed. You’ll want to adopt a new plan that allows you to be more flexible, perhaps.

(April 5-April 19) – You’ll find the silver lining eventually, but for a while this week you’ll be lost in a fog of confusion and doubt. You mustn’t take a critic’s words too seriously.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You can keep things simple this week, even while others are tangled in a web of complexity.

You know what has to be done; the central issue is clear to you.

(May 6-May 20) – An honest assessment of your recent performance will make all the difference this week. You’re able to do more in less time than you have in quite a while.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) Watch what others are doing

this week, and see if you can keep pace. You needn’t imitate anyone outright, but someone’s overall method appeals to you.

(June 7-June 20) – Progress is made this week in easy stages, one step at a time. If you try to do too much at any one time, you’re sure to make the kind of mistakes that cannot be unmade.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) Options presented to you early in the week don’t really speak to you, but later you’ll experiment with something that seems to be right up your alley. (July 8-July 22) – A childhood memory sticks with you this week — and you can make it work for you in a good way or a bad. Seek the advice of one who has been there before; be open and honest.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You may have to make some personal adjustments this week in order to make room for someone who was not already on the schedule. He or she is more than welcome! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Follow recommendations this week to get where you want to go on schedule. Do things your own way and you may get there faster — or slower; it’s up to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You may be able to get a head start this week, but you can expect the competition to be fierce, no matter where you are in the pack. You must do your best! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22)

Maximize meals. To maximize meals, make sure the bulk of the calories you consume are not “empty.”

Empty calories, such as added sugars and solid fats, contain little to no nutritional value.

Fill up on dark leafy vegetables, berries, nuts, seeds and good-for-you fats like avocado and salmon, while avoiding chips, cakes and other junk foods.

Don’t let your busy lifestyle get in the way of ensuring you’re getting all the nutrients you need to feel your best. This new year, resolve to revamp your diet for optimal nutrition.

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– Someone provides you with information you can use to your advantage this week. When things work out in your favor, you’ll want to reach out and show your gratitude.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may have to do more for someone this week than you had originally planned, which means that one of your projects will have to wait a while. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You can help others see things in a better light this week. Indeed, your positive attitude can be useful in all manner of situations and will give you a distinct advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Not all the tools that you need are available to you this week; you must be willing to improvise a little — but your creativity can surely see you through. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Though the experts may be lined up against you at this time, you can stick to your guns because you know what you are capable of doing when the chips are down.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) A rival puts you to the test this week, and when all is said and done, you’ll be a better person for all the challenges you will have had to face. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – A loved one stops you in your tracks at some point this week — and nothing is likely to be the same after that. He or she knows precisely what buttons to push, so be ready.

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Jan. 17

701 Ross Ave. Dallas, 75202 214-432-1582

Dallas Museum of Illusions – “AfterDark” is the first late night event at the West End museum and is for all ages. It will feature illusionists, tours, mysterious illusions and more. Food and refreshments are available for purchase. 6 p.m. $15 to $19.

Jan. 17-18

1206 W. FM 1382 Cedar Hill, 75104 469-526-1980

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center – “Stars & S'mores” features roasted s’mores around the campfire and telescopes for night sky viewing. Guided night hikes are available for all ages and longer hikes for adults only. There will also be hot chocolate, lawn games and kids’ crafts. 6 p.m. $5 to $11.

Jan. 17

2351 Performance Drive Richardson, 75082 972-744-4650

Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts – Mandy Patinkin stars in “Mandy Patinkin: Diaries” where he sings some of his favorite Broadway and classic American tunes. He will also feature some of his newest works. 7:30 p.m. $57 to $77.

Jan. 18

1925 Elm St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3687

Majestic Theatre – Comedian Kathleen Madigan performs as part of her “8 O'Clock Happy Hour Tour.” She is known for her specials and appearance on “Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” on Netflix and on Comedy Central’s “This Is Not Happening.” 8 p.m. $32.50 to $47.50.

Jan. 20

3656 Howell St. Dallas, 75204 214-730-0596

The Rustic – The popular bar and restaurant will host a special MLK Day Brunch with a live music performance

by Joseph Veazie, a Dallas vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. The performance begins at 12:30 p.m. Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jan. 21

4216 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, 75219 972-677-9747

Tulum Dallas – The Turtle Creek Conservancy is having a January “Mix & Mingle” at Oak Lawn’s acclaimed restaurant Tulum Dallas, noted for coastal Mexican seafood and meats from a wood-burning oven and craft cocktails. 6 to 8 p.m. FREE!

Jan. 22

1311 S. Ervay St. Dallas, 75215 214-748-2739

Four Corners Brewing Company – Dallas Film’s 2020 Spotlight Luncheon honors Dallas Sonnier with The Stodghill Award, recognizing individuals for their long-term philanthropic efforts on behalf of the art of film. Visit dallasfilm.org/spotlight2020. Noon to 1:30 p.m. $150.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

This Week in History

On January 13, Parks for Downtown Dallas, the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department and the community officially celebrated the start of Downtown’s newest park West End Square, to be built in a parking lot in the West End Historic District.

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Jan. 23, 1977. Alex Haley's Roots: The Saga of an American Family premiers as an eight-night mini-series on ABC entitled “Roots.” It won nine Primetime Emmy Awards among 37 nominations. It also won a Golden Globe and a Peabody Award. It was produced for $6.6 million.

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EARL YOUNG’S TEAM

Local Olympian is increasing awareness and registering stem cell/bone marrow donors to save lives of those diagnosed with Leukemia. number of donors. Only four out of 10 who could have a cure actually find a matching donor. Six out of 10 die because the donor was not in the files!

By Sally Blanton sallyblanton455@gmail.com Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.

Q What is your mission or highest

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purpose?

Earl Young’s Team was founded in 2015 to address the need for awareness and registration of stem cell/bone marrow donors. DKMS (German for "Deutsche KnochenMarkSpenderdatei" or "German Bone Marrow Donor File"), the oldest and largest organization in the world focusing on this need, is our partner. Since our first drive, which was held at Abilene Christian University, we have registered 14,000 people. This has resulted in 45 donors giving those who were diagnosed a chance to live.

Q What is rewarding about your job?

A Forty-five lives have been given a second chance and the hope for many more!

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to this position?

I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on Sept. 16, 2011 and given only three months to live. A donor was found from Germany and I had a transplant of her cells on Jan. 21, 2012.

Christine was the only match out of the 22,000,000 people on file in the registry.

Q What is the most important

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thing your nonprofit does for our community?

We focus on university schools of nursing to encourage the student nurses to hold drives on campus to register donors.

This past October, I spoke at the Texas, Arkansas, Kansas and Louisiana student nursing conferences. We expect our number of university drives to increase substantially from this.

Q What is difficult about your job?

A Wondering what we can do to increase

lar raised goes to client/direct services?

One-hundred percent.

Q What are your critical needs now,

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each year?

This will be our biggest year and we will swab more than we have in the past. And we have plans to increase awareness.

besides money donations?

We need continued increase in the number of drives. Our objective is for the university nursing schools to have this become an annual event each fall as the new students arrive. We are looking for donors from age 18 to 55, with emphasis on the 18 to 30 age group.

Q What up-

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coming fundraisers are on the calendar?

We are planning a golf event for June.

Earl Young, founder and president, answered these questions.

THANK YOU. FOR LIGHT UP THE PARK & HOLIDAY IN THE HALL

Turtle Creek Conservancy would like to thank the sponsors of Light Up the Park for brightening the 2019 holiday season:

KINGSLEY GATE PARTNERS FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL WATERS & KRAUS, LLP, THE RENAISSANCE ON TURTLE CREEK, THE CLARIDGE, ROSEMARY ENRICO, WARRINGTON CONDOMINIUMS CHARLES AND OLIVIA HASTY, BELMONT SENIOR LIVING, GOLD CREST HOA, INC., 3525 CONDOMINIUMS COUNCIL OF CO-OWNERS, TWENTY ONE ON TURTLE CREEK, THE MANSION RESIDENCES, THE VENDOME ON TURTLE CREEK, THE MAYFAIR ON TURTLE CREEK Tress lit in memory of loved ones generously donated by Christine & Tim Hidell and Rachel Segal.

Many thanks to the Park Supporters whose contributions allow the Conservancy to care for the Park year ‘round. We hope you enjoyed Holiday in the Hall!

HOLIDAY IN THE HALL SPONSORS

Make 2020 the year you pitch in to help care for Turtle Creek Park.

Become a Park Supporter at turtlecreekconservancy.org/join We can’t wait to meet you!

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CANDY'S DIRT

This home, located at 9007 Briarwood Lane, is listed for $4.175 million.

By Candy Evans candace@candysdirt.com Think about the perfect escape. For many of us (and for me, especially) it’s always to Italy. This Bluffview villa is what you’d expect to see on the Amalfi Coast, high on a hill in Positano or in the Tuscan countryside. To have that sort of home in Dallas is a dream. I’m happy to say that dream can now become a reality for you with this exceptional Bluffview villa.

Bluffview is such a lovely neighborhood. This was a favorite location for photographers because the houses are large, casually elegant, built with sympathetic respect for the land (no zero-lot-line nonsense) and private.

Within the Bluffview enclave of Sunnybrook Estates lies the best of the best homes. If you look at a map of where this beautiful Italian-inspired Bluffview villa lies, it looks like someone tossed a lasso around a parcel of land to create a gem of a private neighborhood.

The home was christened Villa Girasole, named for the sunflowers you find in Italy in the late spring. It was designed to be a comfortable, casually elegant, yet a sophisticated family home where dogs and grandkids are an integral part of the scene.

I think you can tell from those amusing stone canine statues at the entry that this is the exact opposite of a fussy house.

Although it’s 7,064 square feet with five bedrooms, five bathrooms and two powder baths, you never feel overwhelmed or lost.

There are some specific must-haves that were worked into the design of the house. Light was an essential factor, so there are gorgeous floor-to-ceiling arched windows that run across the front and back of the house. This allows for excellent views

of the garden, which will undoubtedly make you believe you have escaped to Italy.

“They have the biggest arbor of wisteria I have ever seen in my entire life,” said Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s listing agent LeeLee Gioia. Climbing roses scale the back of the house to second-floor terraces. There are olive trees in giant pots. Two 50-foot tall magnolias flank the property, and dozens of specimen trees and plantings blanket the grounds. Of course, there are sunflowers and a lap pool. The grounds are terraced and slope to a small creek on the 1.6-acre property. There is also a working greenhouse. That tells you the owners are serious gardeners!

We don’t just buy a house, we buy a lifestyle and the lifestyle this Italianinspired Bluffview villa offers is meraviglioso!

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ROOM TO GROW

Briarwood Lane listed for $4.175 million and it’s just undergone some subtle touches by George Bass Stage and Design, so you know this one will fly off the market!

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Hammer and Nails

Cooking up basic kitchen designs Creating a clean ‘dirty kitchen’

By Stephan Sardone

benefits from owning an extremely roomy home with a dedicated area near the mudroom that is perfect for One of the great parts about my job constructing an indoor dirty kitchen.

Building it outdoors is easier, but cookis that I get to meet a vast number of ing a hot meal in the Texas heat is not people from different places and culvery appealing. tures. Recently, an acquaintance from I remember Pakistan asked me if I could build a my dad yelling dirty kitchen as they are very common at me every in his homeland.

So, what is a dirty kitchen? You are time I would fry fish in the probably thinking that it is something kitchen. He you want to avoid. But I started doing some research and found that, in many would make a mad and overMiddle Eastern and Asian countries, it ly dramatic is an outdoor part of the main house, dash to open which is isolated for fire safety, anStephan Sardone every window nexing any smoke and fuel smells and in the house. I keeping charcoal dust and grime out would get in trouble, but I kept doing it of the home. A dirty kitchen is not only anyway. common, it is viewed as a necessity.

So, when constructing a dirty And it is becoming quite trendy. kitchen inside of the home, we must Homeowners are afforded the freedom start with a dedicated HVAC system to to cook without permeating odors and prevent smoke and smells from entergrease soiling the main kitchen and ing the main ventilation units. It also creating a fire hazard. A dirty kitchen needs a big, strong industrial vented is often referred to as a “hot kitchen,” and the more I find out about them, the hood.

We then add a full, working kitchmore I realize just how “hot” they have en – with an oven, regular-sized refrigbecome in home design. erator, two dishwashers (one dedicated In rural areas in the Middle East, to items typically hand washed) and a dirty kitchens have firewood stoves on large sink – for easier food preparation kitchen tables literally made of dirt. and greater longevity.

In the Philippines, dirty kitchens are I recommend stainless steel countvery common and used for preparing ers for functionality. If you are going to seafood dishes, which is a staple of the pound meat with a mallet, the counter islands. Middle Eastern dishes that won’t break and will be much easier to can be prepared in a dirty kitchen inkeep clean and germ-free. clude Shish Tawook (chicken kebobs), Just think of the great meals you Shawarma (shredded meat wrapped can create in a smoke-free environment in a pita with garlic sauce) and Shish Barak (meat dumplings cooked in a yo- without the mess. Not everyone can afford or have the useable space for such gurt stew). a complete dirty kitchen, but the option Sounds more exotic than burgers of a nice outdoor cooking and seating and wieners, doesn’t it? area still remains an option for most.

Much like American kitchens Who ever thought that a dirty today, dirty kitchens have become a kitchen could be so attractive? gathering spot to enjoy conversation Sardone Design-Build-Remodel is and a few beverages. Often times, the locally owned and operated. Sardone, dirty kitchen is used more frequently his wife and two daughters are Lake than the main kitchen.

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Overhead storage and hanging pot racks save space in small kitchens.

By Margaret Chambers ASID, RID In the past, kitchens were usually set apart from the rest of the home.

Homeowners today, however, often prefer their kitchens to be a hub where they can work and entertain guests at the same time. Following are some general guidelines for designing a kitchen that can do it all, whether you're renovating or starting from scratch.

Everyone has different needs for their kitchen, so begin the design process by identifying your top priorities. If you love to cook and entertain, make sure you have more than just one stove. If you don't cook often, there's no need to invest in restaurant-quality burners.

The size of your kitchen is another important factor in how you should lay things out. When you've got a small space to work with, you may consider installing an island with storage, overhead pot racks and cabinets that run all the way up to the ceiling.

Running cabinets up to the ceiling eliminates the gap that normally just collects dust.

By making storage space a design priority, you can store away as many kitchen appliances as possible. This has the advantage of leaving your countertops uncluttered.

As with any small room, you can help a small kitchen feel more expansive by painting the wall colors in a light shade and letting in as much natural light as possible.

Large kitchens allow for more

leeway with amenities (such as the number of ovens), as well as dramatic colors and decorative effects. A midsize kitchen can feel more like a big kitchen if you open it up to the family room. One word of caution, however. You might not want kitchen messes to be in your line of sight whenever you’re in the family room.

Regardless of whether your kitchen is large or small, it’s worthwhile to plan out pathways. Many designers use the ‘kitchen triangle’ method to plan an ergonomic design. In this method, the fridge, sink and stove form the three corners of a triangle. Your flatware and dining ware should also be stored close to the dishwasher to make unloading faster and easier. If you want your kitchen to be a ‘hangout’ space, make sure to provide seating that is set away from your work area triangle. Island seating and breakfast tables are two common solutions to this problem.

Speaking of islands, I recommend painting your island the same color as your cabinets to create a unified look. The exception to this rule would be large kitchens, which can visually accommodate a wider variety of paint finishes and colors.

Glass cabinets can help give your kitchen depth and make it feel more spacious.

However, remember that your dining ware will all be on display. If you have dining ware that doesn't match with the rest of your collection, you might want to install frosted

glass panes instead.

While there's nothing wrong with stainless steel, make sure to not overuse it. You should also take into consideration the visual flow and rhythm of your kitchen when you choose stainless steel. Putting it everywhere can break up the kitchen's design, making it feel uneven.

Stainless steel also scratches easily, so it may not be the best material for counters where you’ll be doing cooking prep. If you have a lot of stainless steel visible in your kitchen and would like to introduce variety, you can have wood fronts installed on your dishwasher, refrigerator or cabinets.

Just because you have a historical home doesn't mean you can't enjoy the most up-to-date appliances and modern furnishings. If you think it’s time to update your kitchen, consult a designer familiar with historical home renovation. A designer can help update appliances while staying faithful to the kitchen’s vintage aesthetic.

Renovating or designing a kitchen can be a lengthy process. Yet regardless of how much cooking you do, you’ll want your kitchen to be a room you enjoy spending time in. A beautiful, thoughtfully-designed kitchen is always worth the trouble.

You can find even more design advice at the Chambers Interiors blog, online at chambersinteriors. com/blog. Our blog covers everything from antique collecting, to regional styles and decluttering tips.

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MULL IT OVER

Cowboys choose a proven winner; two shots at golf

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com Dallas Cowboys’ new head coach Mike McCarthy got more laughs during his introductory press conference than former head coach Jason Garrett got in nine and one-half years behind the podium. But leading “America’s Team” on the field is no laughing matter.

One year removed from pro football, the 56-year-old McCarthy is already building autonomy from the meddlesome “socks to jocks” owner Jerry Jones. He has found some professionals to join his team as assistant coaches on his own. He pledges to create team unity, which he was able to achieve during his stint with the Green Bay Packers, except for an infamous disagreement with starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers. And he gives Cowboys fans renewed promise as they want to desperately return to the Super Bowl, a promised land that they have not visited since 1996.

Since the Cowboys have gone to the Super Bowl, the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Oakland Raiders, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans and the usual suspects (New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers) have made it to the big stage. With the Pack, McCarthy has been there, won that. Garrett never really came close.

It appears that McCarthy will inherit some talent to work with, the same talent that Garrett, with Jones’ influence, led

TRINITY FOREST GOLF CLUB

Dallas's Trinity Forest Golf Club is built on top of a landfill. to a disastrous 8-8 record in 2019. After an offseason of hype and hope, the 2019 season agonizingly became the lowest moment in Cowboys history.

The 2020 Cowboys have next season’s schedule to look forward to.

They should beat the Washington Redskins, New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles often.

They also play Arizona, Atlanta, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns. All of those teams, except for 9-7 Philadelphia, had a losing record last season.

“I haven’t watched every play of the season, but you do what you got to do, right?” McCarthy said when introduced as the new coach. But he joked, “I’ll just say this. If our

players in Dallas listen to me the way my daughters listen to me, we’re in trouble.”

Among the many questions that Jerry Jones should, but won’t, answer is “What took so long to fire Garrett?” He had nearly a decade to return the Cowboys to glory.

McCarthy hopes to do it in one, as long as his players listen to him.

••• What if they had a party and nobody came?

That can be said of the AT&T Byron Nelson held at Trinity Forest Golf Club, a links-style course with no trees to combat the Texas heat and built on a toxic landfill. The professionals disliked the course. The partygoers, who were part of the lore of the Nelson, as

it was simply known, liked it even less. It was sorely lacking amenities. No convenient parking. No afterparties at Cool River or the many other Las Colinas bars and restaurants near the former tournament home at TPC at Four Seasons. No nearby places to safely stay.

Some cited bad weather as a reason for disappointing attendance. But the Nelson sloshed through many rainy days during its run at the TPC. It was simply the location that led to poor attendance and adversely impacted the event’s charity sponsor, the Salesmanship Club of Dallas, that does so much good in the community, including South Dallas. The tournament revenues and charitable contributions

suffered mightily. The City of Dallas, the PGA Tour and the main corporate sponsor AT&T were expecting way too much from the area, way too soon.

The AT&T Byron Nelson leaves South Dallas in 2021. Area residents complained that the golf traffic caused them to be late for work or church.

Twice on “NBC 5 News,” Dallas city councilman Tennell Atkins, whose District 8 includes Trinity Forest Golf Club, said that he was disappointed to lose the “Brian” Nelson. Those words may say it all.

••• On a clear, blustery day at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisc., my group spotted an older gentleman and his dog surveying work being done on the

fourth green. It was noted golf designer Pete Dye, whose work in addition to Whistling Straits included Stonebridge Ranch (McKinney), Harbour Town (Hilton Head Island, S.C.), Crooked Stick (Carmel, Ind.), PGA West (La Quinta, Calif.) and TPC Sawgrass (Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.) with the legendary island green on 17.

He autographed my scorecard and having played the devilish Sawgrass course, I said, “Let’s talk about Sawgrass.” He said gruffly, “I don’t talk about Sawgrass.” Then with a wry smile said, “They don’t pay me anymore.” Dye passed away on Jan. 10, just 10 months after his wife of nearly 70 years, Alice, perished. Dye was 94.

AUTOMOBILITY

A memorial to the loveable Volkswagen’s Beetle

By David Boldt boldface2020@gmail.com It was in the fall of 1966 that my mom and dad bought their first second car and, equally notable, their first import.

The car? A new Volkswagen Beetle. I, of course, was hoping they’d pop for VW’s Karmann Ghia, but the $400 difference between the two made for a then-insurmountable gap, one that might have bumped the 36 payments by 15 bucks a month. The Beetle, with an MSRP of about $1,800, was as bare as a car could be in 1966 and all the more lovable because of it.

At that point, just one generation removed from the end of World War II, a VW showroom was the destination for someone looking for reliable, efficient transportation. The domestic carmakers had, of course, thrown the economy crowd a few bones, and some of them — Chevy’s Corvair and Nova along with Ford’s Falcon — were fairly credible attempts at packaging minimalist motoring in an American wrapper. But the Beetle’s combination of efficiency and immediacy, along with credible build quality and a reliable dealer network, made the small VW a recognized leader in its entry-level segment. Given the Beetle’s popularity, it lapped the Brits, French and Italians in market penetration.

Our ’66 Beetle served as our second car in Omaha and would remain our second car after my dad’s transfer to Hammond, Ind. While in Omaha, we made a Christmas trek to Dallas — mom,

dad, two kids, luggage and gifts. The 600 miles between Nebraska and Texas in December tested the Beetle’s all-season mettle, but the Bug passed that test beautifully. And with a ’66 Dodge Monaco on the other side of our garage, most errand running was done in the VW. The economy was obvious, but so was the intangible appeal of getting into something fun to drive, and notably, fun to be seen in.

It was in route to Hammond that the Beetle lost its fourth gear, having just exceeded its 24,000-mile powertrain warranty. My dad’s appeal to VW for some sort of assistance fell on deaf ears and the transmission went without the logical fix for far too long. In ’69, I was handed the keys to a 3-year old Beetle with three forward gears and a 50 mile-per-hour top speed. That was just about ideal for a parent while far from ideal for their 16 year old.

The ‘66 Beetle stayed in the family until our move to Dallas in 1974. It had passed from me to my brother, and while Kevin didn’t do anything to the Beetle I hadn’t done, the lack of the fourth gear had taken its toll on the engine while Northwest Indiana winters had taken their toll on the body. It might have made it to Dallas but no one in our family wanted to drive or ship it to Dallas. We said, “Goodbye.”

While the Beetle and Super Beetle would be supplanted by Volkswagen’s Golf in the mid-’70s, the Type 1 would continue to be built in global markets, providing simple, reliable entry-level transportation to people in need of basic transportation

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The 1967 Volkswagon Beetle. through 2003. In 1998, VW’s New Beetle was introduced, built atop the Golf platform and drivetrain. In this observer’s view, the David Boldt New Beetle was perhaps too cute for its own good. And while its Beetle successor, launched in 2011, tapped down the ‘cute’ and amped up the capability, at the end of 2019, VW pulled the plug on it as well.

As we head into the new decade,

Volkswagen, along with most automakers, is on the cusp of an industrial change we haven’t seen since the end of World War II. Electrification is here, autonomy is promised and VW’s Beetle — at least in the immediate future — is gone. Here’s to hoping VW remembers to include the personality in future product. To keep buyers engaged, the product needs to be engaging.

David Boldt brings years of experience in automotive retail sales and public relations to his automotive reporting.

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movie trailer

‘Bad Boys For Life’ will live on as really bad script turned movie

Sony Pictures Releasing

Martin Lawrence and Will Smith star in “Bad Boys For Life.”

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood “Bad Boys For Life” may be the first movie ever made that makes viewers miss Michael Bay. If there is one area where Bay excels, it’s turning brain-dead scripts into entertaining (yet still brain-dead) movies. This is a guy

that directed the hell out of the first two silly “Bad Boys” scripts and made them way more fun than they truly deserved.

This wholly unnecessary sequel is not only virtually humorless, it’s an ultra-violent bore that employs every cliched action movie trick in the book.

Director duo Adil El Arbi and

Bilall Fallah seem to think that any shot of Will Smith’s Detective Mike Lowrey in slow motion is a good one, including one in which Lowrey leaps off a motorcycle onto a flatbed truck loaded with propane tanks while the big bad guy fires a rocket launcher at him. Needless to say, this movie and “realism” should not collide in the same sentence.

The flimsy plot centers around Isabel Aretas (Kate del Castillo), the wife of a deceased Mexican criminal who breaks out of prison to exact revenge on a group of Miami law enforcement professionals. She’s joined by her clearly psychopathic son, Armando (Jacob Scipio), who actually is the star of what can only be described as a “musical assassination montage.”

The only amusement comes from the banter between Mike, his partner Inspector Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) and Captain Howard (Joe Pantoliano, clearly having a blast). Mike and

Marcus get some “get off my lawn” moments as they complain about being lumped in with a new police unit loaded with millennials (Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton) and there’s some awkward sexual tension between Mike and his new boss, Rita (Paula Nunez). But other than that, the laughs are few and far between and several of them fall embarrassingly flat.

Poor Martin Lawrence. He’s nothing more than comic relief here and more often than not, his character is more of a police hindrance than help. Sure, he’s been responsible for the gags in this film series while Smith plays the straight man, but even his yuks seem sidelined for most of the movie. In fact, he makes the same joke twice, almost word for word.

There’s no doubt that Will Smith’s movies are basically box office proof. Even his disasters (like “Gemini Man,” Woof!) end

up making money in the long run, but Smith sure could use a movie that isn’t subpar. He doesn’t seem invested here at all and one scene is so melodramatic that it’s only saved by Lawrence’s levity.

“Bad Boys For Life” could have been saved if Smith and Lawrence’s chemistry didn’t completely disappear over the last 20 years. It’s not aided by a completely ridiculous plot twist that invents story out of thin air instead of maybe referencing something, anything from the two preceding movies. At least that would have made sense instead of making Lowrey even less likable.

If there is a movie banking on nostalgia over originality, it’s “Bad Boys For Life.” It’s not like the first two movies are epic pieces of filmmaking, but at least they are fun. This movie, which actually tries to set up another movie, is dead on arrival and this wouldbe franchise is a total non-starter.

Uncle barky's bites

Fox dials up Austin for an emergency mid-season replacement

By Ed Bark unclebarky@verizon.net When in doubt, milk the cash cow.

Fox is the latest network to do so with “9-1-1: Lone Star” after the original “9-1-1” became an instant big hit.

As of this writing, though, television’s latest Rob Lowe vehicle hasn’t yet been made available for review. Set in Austin but mostly filmed in Los Angeles, it’s getting a showcase Sunday night premiere following Fox’s presentation of the NFC championship game between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers. Part 2 will air on Monday, Jan. 20.

Spinoffs are nothing new in the network TV biz.

Generations ago, “All in the Family’s” ripple effect included, “The Jeffersons,” “Maude,” “Good Times” and “Archie Bunker’s Place.”

What’s different now is the “franchising” of hit series, with their core brand names still in the title. This dates to NBC’s “Law and Order,” which premiered in fall 1990 and led to a pair of successful spinoffs, “Law

& Order: Criminal Intent” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” now in its 21st season. Three other “L&O” extensions were clunkers. Namely, “Law & Order: Trial by Jury,” “Law & Order: Los Angeles” and “Law & Order: True Crime.”

Creator Dick Wolf, 73, was thought to be a goner after the “L&O” franchise began fading.

Instead he’s rebounded with a three-pronged “Chicago” franchise.

“Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.” and “Chicago Med” now make up NBC’s entire Wednesday night schedule.

A fourth offshoot, “Chicago Justice,” didn’t have staying power. But hey, how about “Chicago Public Ed” or “Chicago Sanitation?”

CBS also has a Wolf at the door. The success of his “FBI” series spawned “FBI: Most Wanted,” which launched on Jan. 7 and drew a nice-sized audience for starters.

Earlier in the game, CBS prospered with “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” which led to “CSI: Miami,” “CSI: NY” and what turned out to be the short lived “CSI: Cyber.”

FOX

Rob Lowe in “9-1-1: Lone Star.”

CBS didn’t blink after the “CSI” franchise wore itself out. “NCIS” hit primetime running and so far has spawned a pair of fellow ratings hits – “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “NCIS: New Orleans.”

ABC has yet to make a big franchise score on the drama series front. But the network is plugging along comedy-wise with “Black-ish” and a pair of

follow ups, “Grown-ish” and “Mixed-ish.”

Had today’s franchise mania been in effect way back when, viewers might have seen one of TV’s alltime long-distance runners, “Gunsmoke,” keep firing away with the likes of “Gunsmoke: Deadwood,” “Gunsmoke: Tombstone” and/or “Gunsmoke: Cripple Creek.”

OK, let’s end with a

closer look at the particulars of “9-1-1: Lone Star” while also noting that Lowe has been in more TV series and commercials than the law should allow.

This time he’s playing Owen Strand, the sole 9/11 survivor of his Manhattan firehouse. He rebuilt that station and now faces a similar challenge in Austin after a firehouse “experiences a tragedy of its own,” according to Fox publicity materials.

Strand arrives in Austin with his “troubled” son, T.K. in tow. Also along for the ride are Strand’s “progressive philosophies of life.” But uh-oh, he also “struggles with a secret he hides from the world – one that could very well end his life.”

The newcomer’s Firehouse 126 mates include Liv Tyler as “wry” chief paramedic Michelle Blake, “devout Muslim” Marjan Marwani and transgender male firefighter Paul Strickland, who “bravely decided to transition on the job in Chicago and has a gift for observation worthy of Sherlock Holmes.”

Lowe remains

omnipresent, although his presence in a TV series doesn’t necessarily guarantee success. In addition to notable work in “The West Wing” and “Parks and Recreation,” he’s also starred in flops ranging from “The Lyon’s Den” to “Dr. Vegas” to “The Grinder.”

“9-1-1: Lone Star” is the Fox broadcast network’s first full-fledged effort to play the same-name-inthe-title franchise game.

Bombastic Gordon Ramsay has been the driving force of numerous cutthroat culinary competition series, but the closest Fox has come to a franchise is his “MasterChef” and “MasterChef Junior.” How about “MasterChef Adult Care Facility?”

Otherwise there’s much ground to be gained on CBS and NBC, who have been playing these cards for decades. “9-1-1” seems like a good brand name to build on, though. And it likely will travel well.

Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky. com, is a past member of the national Peabody awards board.

Travel

Hints to make your experience waiting in airports better

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com Most vacations will begin with a trip to the airport. DFW is one of the nation’s largest, moving record numbers of passengers each year. Terminals have been updated to offer more restaurants and shops, but, still, who wants to be stuck at the airport longer than necessary?

There are many things you can do to make your airport stay a better experience.

All of these things involve thinking through the process in advance.

I’ve previously written about the advantages of TSA-pre and Global Entry.

Qualifying and subscribing to these airport programs will help speed you through the metal detectors. I highly recommend doing this, but you need to plan in advance as you cannot enroll on the spot. “Clear” is another airport program that might be good for you. This allows a computer to recognize who you are without showing your government-issued ID. Again, it’s by subscription and you have to plan ahead to get it.

That brings me to the first thing to do before you get to the airport. Take out your ID and have it ready in your pocket along with your boarding pass. Put everything else normally in your pockets in your carry-on baggage.

Also, you might consider wearing slipon shoes to the airport — especially if you don’t have TSA-pre or Global Entry — as

you are likely to have to take your shoes off to go through security. Even if you have TSA-pre or Global Entry, the lines for these services are sometimes out of service and you will have to take your shoes and jackets off and segregate liquids. When you are in the air, your feet expand, so slip on shoes are also good on the plane because you can easily slip them off if your feet are hurting.

Many people have their cellphones set to connect to Wi-Fi automatically. But be aware that the free airport Wi-Fi offered is not secure. Do not transmit any personal information while connected to them. You also expose all the information on your cellphone to hacking if you connect to one of these free networks. I suggest that you don’t use the free Wi-Fi at all unless you have a VPN program installed on your cellphone.

Don’t count on there being any food on the flight that you would want to eat.

Frequently, there are snacks for sale, but they do run out. So, if you think you will be hungry, plan ahead and bring some snacks.

I don’t recommend bringing fried or greasy foods on board as they smell and may offend your fellow passengers. If you have access to an airport lounge, check its hours and head that way for a more pleasant waiting experience.

At the boarding gate, if the gate agent offers to check your bag for free, you should do it. This takes planning ahead so you have the things from your bag that you might want to use during the flight

MICHAEL WALD

Airport lounges offer well-stocked bars. segregated in a separate satchel. But it’s much more convenient to grab your bag as you debark the plane than to have to find space and lift it into and out of overhead storage on board.

Some preparation for flights should take place before you get to the airport.

First, you should always check in online.

This saves time waiting for a boarding pass at the airport. If you do this, you will have your boarding pass with your ID ready before you even arrive at the airport.

Second, you should download the cellphone app for the airline you are flying as many airlines deliver on-board

entertainment only via their app. Since I don’t recommend using airport Wi-Fi, doing this ahead of time on your own safe network is important. With the airline app, you can also check delays, view the flight progress and see arrival information.

With a little bit of planning ahead, you will make your airport experience much more palatable. Happy flying.

Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at www.UntraveledPlaces. com. Follow him @UntraveledPlace and see where he is off to next.

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

Nobu rolls through global dining

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recipe of the week

Latin flair, Asian kitchen

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com

DOTTY GRIFFITH

Nobu Dallas Cactus Salsa with Ceviche Sauce.

Nobu Dallas

Wagyu Beef creations at Nobu Dallas.

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com How big is “cosmic” in the restaurant universe? For starters, let’s consider Nobu, nearly as omnipresent as Starbucks.

To fully appreciate the phenomenon that is Nobu, check out the website, noburestaurants.com. You’ll find gorgeous photos of Japanese cuisine. And a list of continents where chef Nobu Matsuhisa and his business empire have set up shop. Yes, there’s a Nobu Dallas in the Hotel Crescent Court.

That’s just one of the coast-to-coast U.S. locations.

Nobu restaurants also operate in Mexico, South America, the Caribbean, all over Europe, Africa, the Middle East and countries of the Asia Pacific region. That leaves only Antarctica without a Nobu. Watch for the grand opening of Nobu, Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.

As to the website, there’s no “about” section because Nobu is worldwide and so renown that no additional info is required. The list of locations is the gateway. Click on a Nobu location anywhere in the world and reserve. Check out the menu. See you soon.

Our Dallas Nobu, if you haven’t been in a while, is worth a reacquainting visit. If you are a regular, then you know that the restaurant has an excitement and energy that few long-established restaurants have. When I was there for a hosted tasting during happy hour, the lounge and sushi bar were full. Dining tables filled steadily as cocktail time wound down.

The lounge is dark with targeted lighting. With the hum from the sushi bar and happy hour in the background, the lounge atmosphere was convivial, even sexy. That’s where I got to taste new menu items for the restaurant known for Japanese-style seafood and sushi.

Unpredictably, Nobu has recently answered the question, “Where’s the beef?”

Nobu added six styles of Japanese Wagyu to their menu. As with wine, terroir apparently matters. Nobu uses purebred Japanese Wagyu cattle from the Miyazaki prefecture on southern Japan’s Kyushu Island. I’m sure that is important.

For $36 per ounce, you can have Wagyu steak that rivals “some of Dallas' most coveted steakhouses” according to Nobu. Pick one of these sauces: Tataki, New Style, Toban, Flambé, Steak or Ishiyaki. Ask your server.

I got to sample several of the new dishes, Wagyu Foie Gras Dumplings, Texas-style Wagyu Short Rib Tacos and Japanese Wagyu Tacos. Visually, the showstopper was a presentation of sliced Wagyu flamed in Cognac on a hot rock. Add in some sliced onions and enoki mushrooms plus a dipping sauce and you have an interactive dish for sharing, great for showing off (or practicing) chopsticks skills.

There’s a taco section on the Nobu menu. The short rib tacos made me think barbacoa, tender shards of moist beef in crisp street-size taco shells. The beef in Wagyu tacos is more like fajitas, short, pencil-thick strips of medium rare beef. Both versions measure up in the meaty flavor department, with the mouth-coating properties of luxurious finely marbled meat.

Yes, the Nobu menu is more seafood than beef, but even if you fear raw or cooked seafood, their culinary magic gives you choices. Most taco fillings, such as lobster and snow crab, are cooked and there’s a vegetable option. And there are lots of fully cooked starters and mains, including some chicken choices.

Nobu doesn’t pretend to be a steakhouse, seafood shack or a taco joint. It is a restaurant with an international reputation for inventive Japanese style, Peruvian-influenced, sushi and plates that make me want to be there. Soft Shell Crab and Watermelon. Chilean Sea Bass Tempura Amazu Ponzu Truffle. Whole Lobster and Shojin Tempura. And yes, Wagyu.

If that line up doesn’t make you want to Nobu, “Boohoo.”

NOBU DALLAS 400 Crescent Court Dallas, 75201 214-252-7001 noburestaurants.com

This cactus leaf salsa from the Dallas location of Nobu combines Asian and Latin ingredients in the Peruvian way. I can imagine it on beef or fish tacos.

At the restaurant, it is served on seared scallops. The citrus in the sauce lights up seafood.

The ingredients are also spicy enough to wake up a jaded palate.

Fresh peeled and chopped nopales may be found in the produce section of some Hispanic markets. Finding them is a lot easier than peeling, boiling and chopping cactus leaves, also available in Hispanic markets and some supermarkets.

Another ingredient, aji amarillo paste, made from an orange-yellow Peruvian chile, can be found in specialty sections of some supermarkets or Latin markets.

There’s one more potentially hard to find ingredient, yuzu juice. Look for it in Asian markets or specialty sections of supermarkets.

NOBU DALLAS CACTUS SALSA WITH CEVICHE SAUCE 3 tablespoons nopales (edible cactus leaves), cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1/4 cup red onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 tablespoon fresh Thai or serrano chile, cut into thin rings, seeds removed 2 tablespoons Ceviche Sauce (see below) Heat 1 cup water to boiling. Have ready a cup of ice water. Plunge the nopales cubes into boiling water. Immediately drain nopales and plunge into ice water. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.

Chop the cucumber and red onions into cubes that are the same size as the cactus pieces. Slice the red chili into thin circles.

In a medium bowl, combine nopales, cucumber, onion and chile rings. Stir in Ceviche Sauce (see below).

Ceviche Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine 2 teaspoons aji amarillo paste, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 4 teaspoons yuzu juice, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic, 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger and 4 teaspoons salted water. Mix until smooth and set aside for flavors and colors to meld. The sauce is ready when it is an even orange color with no patches of aji amarillo paste.

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Our Favorite Restaur ants

2621 McKinney, Ste A 214-953-0599 Renfield’s Corner 2603-A Routh St. 214-397-0300 Trinity Hall Irish Pub 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214-887-3600 Italian & Pizza California Pizza Kitchen 8411 Preston Rd. 214-750-7067 CiboDivino Marketplace & Cafe 1868 Sylvan Ave. 214-653-2426 Dough 11909 Preston, #1444 972-788-4600 Holy Ravioli 4446 W. Lovers Ln. 214-696-3993 I Fratelli 2815 Allen St., #124. 214-720-0070 Italia Express 111 Continental, #300 214-748-2700 4000 Cedar Springs 214-521-3300 Joe’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs 4343 W. NW Hwy, #347 214-272-9007 Lover’s Pizza Pasta & Grill 5605 W. Lovers Ln. 214-353-0509 Mimi’s Pizzeria 6807 W. N.W. Hwy. 972-215-7290 My Family’s Pizza 10720 Preston Rd,#1014 214-363-6122 Olivella’s 3406 McFarlin Blvd. 214-528-7070 Penne Pomodoro 6815 Snider Plaza 214-373-9911 11661 Preston Rd, #143 214-368-3100 Rocco’s Uptown Pizza & Pasta

2717 Howell St. 214-871-9207 Sal’s Pizza Rest.

2525 Wycliff 214-522-1828 Taverna Pizzeria 3312 Knox St. 214-520-9933 Tomato Pie 11661 Preston Rd. 214-750-8743 Villa-O Rest.

4514 Travis, #132 214-707-3848

Latin American Gloria’s 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-303-1166 Zaguan Latin Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-219-8393

Meals To Go – Catering The Festive Kitchen – Snider Plaza 3404 Rosedale Ave. 214-520-6888 Short Stop – Food To Go 6025 Royal Ln., #101 214-265-8828 6918 Snider Plaza 214-360-0311 Mediterranean

Baboush 3636 McKinney, #160 214-559-0707 Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill 3001 Knox St., #110 214-528-1800 Zoe’s Kitchen 6025 Royal Ln., #104 469-341-0123 Mexican & Tex-Mex Bandito’s Tex-Mex Cantina 6615 Snider Plaza 214-750-6100 Campuzano Mexican Food 2618 Oak Lawn 214-526-0100 Chipotle Mexican Grill 2705 McKinney Ave. 214-871-3100 4502 McKinney Ave. 214-302-2500 Digg’s Taco Shop 6309 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-0155 E Bar Tex Mex

1901 N. Haskell, #120.

214-824-3227 El Fenix 5622 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-5166 6811 W. NW Hwy. 214-363-5279 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 4740 W. Mockingbird 214-352-8226 Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex 3521 Oak Grove Ave. 214-252-1616 Mario’s Mexican & Salvadorian Rest.

5404 Lemmon Ave. 214-599-9744 Mattito’s – Centrum 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-526-8181 Meso Maya 11909 Preston, #1426 469-726-4390 Mi Camino Restaurante 3830 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-888-0055 Ojeda’s Mexican Restaurant 4617 Maple Ave. 214-528-8383 Qdoba Mexican Grill 5600 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-2277 Rafa’s Café Mexicano 5617 W. Lovers Ln. 214-357-2080 Taco Diner 3699 McKinney, #307 214-521-3669 Torchy’s Tacos 5921 Forest Ln. 972-720-9200 Urban Taco 3411 McKinney Ave. 214-922-7080 Middle Eastern Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza 214-750-0330 Moroccan Souk 3011 Gulden Ln, #114 469-458-2233 Natural–Gluten-Free –Organic Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. 214-468-8721

SUDOKU

Kozy 4483 McKinney Ave.

214-219-5044 Southpaw’s Organic Cafe 3227 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0100 6009 Berkshire Ln. 214-987-0351 New American City Café 5757 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-3367 Luck 3011 Gulden Ln, #112 469-250-0679 Natalie’s Restaurant 5940 Royal Ln. 214-739-0362 NHS Bar & Grill 10720 Preston Rd. 214-368-1101 Seafood Amberjax Fish Market Grille 3011 Gulden Ln., #107 469-513-9088 Dive-Dallas Coastal Cuisine 3404 Rankin St. 214-891-1700 Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grill 6617 Snider Plaza 214-691-8164 Hook, Line & Sinker 3103 Lemmon Ave. 214-965-0707 Lovers Seafood and Market 5200 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-6363 Rockfish Seafood Grill 5331 E. Mockingbird 214-823-8444 11661 Preston Rd, #153 214-363-7722 Shell Shack Uptown 2916 McKinney Ave. 877-434-1411 St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin 2730 Commerce St. 214-698-1511 Spanish Café Madrid 4501 Travis St. 214-528-1731

Sports Bar & Restaurant Christie’s Sports Bar & Grill 2811 McKinney, #22 214-954-1511 Liquid Zoo Sports Bar & Grille 3851 Cedar Springs 214-221-3004 Milo Butterfingers 5645 SMU Blvd.

214-368-9212 Steaks Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar 2626 Howell St. 214-754-4949 Dunston’s Steak House 5423 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-8320 Thai Best Thai 5959 Royal Ln., #540

214-373-8113 CrushCraft Thai Street Eats 2800 Routh St., #150 972-677-7038 Malai Kitchen – Thai & Vietnamese 3699 McKinney, #319 972-591-3387 Naga Thai Kitchen & Bar 665 High Market St. 214-953-0023 Sabaidee Lao & Thai Street Food 5200 Lemmon, #100.

214-520-6868 Saucy’s Thai Pho 5944 Royal Ln. 214-378-8424 Turkish Café Istanbul 5450 W. Lovers, #222 214-902-0919 Vertskebap 7949 Walnut Hill Ln. 469-726-2855 Vegetarian Cosmic Cafe 2912 Oak Lawn 214-521-6157 Miss Chi

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about now. But the day I turned 15, I got a job in a restaurant busing tables and pouring water and coffee. Just the basics. But it got in my blood and I have never looked back.”

Now an industry veteran, Beam has worked at Craft in the W Hotel, Fearing’s in the Ritz Carlton Dallas, with Michael “Mico” Rodriguez (Mi Cocina and Taco Diner) and at the Happiest Hour near Victory Park.

“I never worked for a group that takes it [non-alcoholic drinks] as seriously as Punch Bowl,” Beam said.

“And I am not just saying that because I work here. We just really make it a focus. The drinks are thoughtful. The garnishes make sense. And we sell so much alcohol, it is a juxtaposition there. Every year it seems to be more and more trendy.”

Now the true test. We put head bartender Victor Carpio to work. “We try to stay away from the term ‘mocktail,’” Carpio said, who sees two emerging tendencies from customers. “There will be people that will start off with our non-alcoholic cocktails, and then progress to a regular cocktail. They are pacing themselves. And then we are seeing people that are just not having alcohol whatsoever.”

Carpio first presented a Chef’s Cup, which consists of muddled cucumber and lemon, housemade Cardamom (a spice made from various plants in the ginger family) syrup, currents and sparkling water. “This is an inspiration from MISSILE cont'd from page 2

Vietnamese

6030 Luther Ln, #130 214-692-1000 Pho Crimson 3000 Blackburn, #140c 469-547-5443 Pho Envy Vietnamese Bistro 8611 Hillcrest, #190 214-987-1468 Wine Bar Dream Cafe 2800 Routh St., #170.

214-954-0486 Two Corks & a Bottle – Quadrangle 2800 Routh St., #140 214-871-9463 Yogurt, Smoothies & Juices The Gem 5915 Forest Ln, #360 214-792-9928 I Heart Yogurt 5450 W. Lovers, #143 6305 Hillcrest Ave. Nekter Juice Bar 6712 Snider Plaza 469-418-4029 Smoothie Factory 2817 Howell, #210 214-954-0900 Smoothie King 6061 Forest Ln. 972-404-1852 Tropical Smoothie Cafe 4560 W. Mockingbird 214-351-7037

our head chef,” Carpio said. “It is kind of a combination of a Pimm’s Cup and his drink using cucumbers.”

Next came the Cilantro Fizz, served up like a martini. It features fresh cilantro, house-made jalapeño and cucumber syrup, fresh lime juice and Aquafaba (a thick liquid from soaking or cooking legumes, such as chickpeas).

The night cap, or in this case “day cap,” was a Florist’s Tonic made with Seedip Garden #10 distilled non-alcoholic spirit (by the f lavor and the bottle, you would swear it was gin), lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice and Q Mixers elderberry tonic. The sampled drinks are priced at under $8 on the menu.

I was staggered by how good they all tasted, despite the absence of alcohol.

As bars serving no alcohol are cropping up on each coast, Carpio said that “I am seeing that the younger generations are getting away from the heavier alcoholic content. That is why you are seeing aperitifs becoming very popular. We are seeing people out to have fun and drink, but not to get trashed or go overboard.” While increased DUI awareness is an important factor, young drinkers are also looking at consuming less calories as a reason to cut back.

While Deep Ellum remains the bastion for hipster bars and restaurants, Beam, a non-drinker, said, “Millennials are drinking less than their parents, who drank less than their parents. It is exciting to me that you can have a real drink without alcohol.” All I can say is “I’ll drink to that.”

occurred in the target’s own nation. Soleimani was not in Iran, the attacks on Al Qaeda did litbut Iraq. What we cannot know tle to stop their growth as we all is the retaliation. Libya, Iraq and found out on 9/11.

Al Qaeda all vowed retaliation Trump’s latest missile attack for the bombing. None of the has some differences and some previous presidents stopped the similarities. Iran is a supporter terrorists and we did see more of terrorism, both in Iraq and mass destruction, though we can Syria, and Soleimani was behind never know if attacks were a remuch of the violence. As with sponse or would have been carReagan and Clinton, Soleimani ried out anyway. and Iran can be tied to several Iran did launch missiles at key attacks. Last May they supAmerican bases in Iraq, but ported the terrorist group that there were no casualties. Maybe attacked Saudi oil fields. In June, that will be enough for the two oil tankers were attacked Iranians to save face. Only time in the Gulf of Oman and a U.S. will tell. They do not want to Navy drone was shot down. In look weak, but are they willing July, they captured a British to escalate? oil tanker. In September, they The other major difference is the American response to the attacks. Clinton took some flack, but most of the Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy attacks by American presas to Students: idents, including Bush and Obama, have been met with The School of Metaphysics teaches individuals how to use positive reviews. the innate and full potential of the mind by the study and Obama was even praised application of Universal Law. The School of Metaphysics by both parties for takadmits students of any race, color, national and ethnic ing out Bin Laden. With Trump, as expected, the origin. All the rights, privileges, programs and activities attacks have come swiftly generally accorded, are made available to students at the and brutally. All the major school. For more info on what is available now in Dallas candidates trying to secall: 214-821-5406, Live Oak Street, Dallas, TX 75214, cure the Democratic ticket have condemned Trump. www.som.org/dallas Historically speaking, maybe what Trump has done is no different from THIS WEEK’S SUDOKU SOLUTION past presidents. Maybe it’s we who are different and Advertise in more cynical.

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