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Pop into Ocean Prime Popcorn lovers, rejoice! National Popcorn Day is Friday, Jan. 19 and Ocean Prime’s Truffle Popcorn is sure to satisfy your craving. Celebrate this tasty holiday in style with this perfect happy hour snack from 4 to 7 p.m. in the lounge area. Pair it OCEAN PRIME with a cocktail and one of the $5 small plates or sushi rolls for an ideal afternoon! Ocean Prime’s Truffle Popcorn is always complimentary in the lounge area. Ocean Prime is located at 2101 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 150. — Lana Baugh
SMU has the right stroke SMU Mustang swimmers Andrea Podmanikova (below) and Jonathan Gomez were named American Athletic Conference Swimmers of the Week, league officials announced this week. It is the third weekly award this season for Gomez, and the first for Podmanikova, after competing in her first two events as a Mustang. — SMU Lindsey Olsen
Hippos on hiatus With winter in full swing, Dallas Zoo officials are taking advantage of the cold weather to perform maintenance on the $14 million, 2.1 acre Simmons Hippo Outpost — the zoo’s newest habitat that opened in April 2017. The DALLAS ZOO maintenance project will take about six to eight weeks to complete, which means the hippo pair, male Adhama and female Boipelo, will remain behind-the-scenes during this time. — Lydia Jennings
Musumé opens on Wednesday Musumé, a new restaurant specializing in contemporary Asian fusion cuisine, will open in Dallas’ Arts District at 2330 Flora St., #170 on Wednesday, Jan. 24, featuring world-class sushi and a definitive selection of sake. Named for the Japanese word for “daughter,” Musumé comes from creator Josh Babb and partner Sean Clavir, whose Rock Libations restaurant group owns Shooters in Victory Park. Executive chef is Ken BEN GIBSON Lumpkin. — Lindsey Miller
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Dallas Chamber Symphony features free community concert
By Susan Feidman
for flute and clarinet, and an art installation of homeless signs by artist and professor Willie Baronet, nationally-renowned for his “We Are All Homeless” project and “Signs of Humanity” documentary. “Our mission at Dallas Chamber Symphony is to engage and enrich people’s lives by sharing in the discovery, creation and exploration of great music through innovative and imaginative concerts,” Dr. McKay said. “The ‘Crossroads’ concert will let us engage communities that do not ordinarily participate in or have access to the fine arts, including
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A thought-provoking, sensory-stimulating evening awaits on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. at Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St. with the free community concert, “Crossroads: Exploring the Sounds Between,” made possible by The Arts Community Alliance (TACA) Bowdon and Embrey Family WE ARE ALL HOMELESS Foundations Artist Residency Fund, Willie Baronet installs his public art exhibit. City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and National Endowment for the Arts. those most underserved.” The world premiere of “Crossroads” by composer-in-resiThe Dallas Street Choir offers a musical outlet for the city’s dence Dr. Douglas Buchanan unites the musical talent of the Dallas homeless and severely disadvantaged. The organization has reChamber Symphony (DCS), led by artistic director and conductor ceived national recognition, including a performance at Carnegie Dr. Richard McKay, and the Dallas Street Choir led by founder and Hall. director Dr. Jonathan Palant. Dr. Barbara Vance (DCS communications director) forged a The concert, whose thrust is to explore the “interface between collaboration with Baronet to install “We Are All Homeless,” a pubmusic composition, performance, community participation and lic art exhibition of homeless signs at the event. Baronet has bought consumption” through a composer residency, will also incorpoand collected over 1,400 signs from people on the streets and uses rate three musical films from the orchestra’s annual Sight of Sound them to create art installations to raise awareness and compassion. International Film Fest, a varied musical program including solos Free tickets may be reserved by calling 214-449-1294 or online by Ebonee Thomas and Danny Goldman on Saint-Saens’ Tarantella at dcsymphony.org. Walk-up tickets will be available in the lobby.
THEATER
Love intersects with life in the house that Jac built By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
We know that many women, along with some gentlemen, go through a thought process at some point in their relationships with the opposite sex. It goes something like this: “I love you, you’re perfect, now change.” Theatre Too (T2), downstairs at Theatre Three (T3), is currently having a transparent look at “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” through Sunday, March 4. Performances of the most attended Off-Broadway show were first staged in Dallas, on Sept. 14, 2000, on the Norma Young Stage at T3. As the show gained momentum, the word was out: “a must see.”
In 2000, the late Jac Alder, co-founder of T3, had one of his visions. He had the basement cleared and finished out for a smaller venue. T2 was the house that Jac built. Before BJ Cleveland took over as director last year, Kat Edwards directed the show in the style of the late Terry Dobson’s original direction. This is regrettably the show’s final production. Jeffrey Schmidt, artistic director, had this to say: “It’s time. I’m not saying it will never come back. As in love, distance makes the heart grow fonder.” Schmidt added, “[The show is] universal. Just when you think you understand what love is, you’re thrown another curveball. Going to the theatre to laugh and cry
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The cast of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” about this ‘thing’ that none of us will ever fully have a grasp of is just a great shared experience.” As of the late-2000s, according to D Magazine, 57 men had’ pulled out a ring and successfully took her or him to the fairly land of, “I Love You…” In the current
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Penning and pining about pothole problem popular
By Naïma Jeannette I lost count of how many stories I wrote for this paper. It was more than 100 a long time ago so we’re probably between 150-200? That’s a lot of environmental focused stories and most tie-in to our local area. Most of these stories I also post on my personal website (EnviroAdventures.com, if you’re interested) so I can track data on how each article does. I think you’ll be shocked at what the most PINTEREST popular article is by far. Potholes are rampant in Dallas. There have been stories about the dog crisis, bike shares, sustainability, special fondness for the craters in our green politics, home improvement, travel ways. wildlife and so many more. But the In April 2016, I wrote a story number one all time article with the about the environmental effects of most views consistently over the last potholes. I explained how not all few years is … about potholes! I’m pavement is created equal. Asphalt, sure Dave Mullen, our editor, will concrete and other conglomerates are get a kick out of that since he has a chemically mixed to meet the needs
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of the climate and the road use (fast travel, side street, etc). Based on what is used, it also effects the environment through leaching toxins into runoff. Potholes have a negative effect on the environment, damaging vehicles and increasing fuel consumption. Here’s an interesting kicker. Most of my pothole readers are googling “environmental effects of potholes” and are from South Africa! So I googled them back — maybe there is an overwhelming number of road deterioration or potholes in South Africa? Nope, nothing that I could find — except there is a stunning park featuring “potholes” formed in a river. Way more nice to look at than our traffic holes. To give you guys more of what you want, I’ve been thinking about roads again. This time, I’m focused on POTHOLE cont'd on page 6
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
I’ll have a Bireley's orange soda, please
By David Mullen
new restaurants suffers from uneven service. What restaurant runs out of Bloody Mary mix at 12:30 p.m. on a weekWhile watching a rerun day? But I enjoyed maybe the of the old “Match Game best steak tartare ($15) I have ‘74” with Gene Rayburn, ever had in my life. And I ran I realized that no one is named Fannie (as in Fannie David Mullen into the great Becky Frey who, unlike Tab or Panera Bread, Flagg) anymore … Isn’t does advertise with us … Fat Rabbit at there a toll way up north named after 2533 McKinney Ave. is closing, to be Gene Rayburn? … Remember the old rebranded with a new concept soon soda vending machines that served … Bikes, bikes, everywhere are bikes. you when you pulled the glass bottles I loved the idea of the rent-a-bike proout of a tight sleeve. You had to be a gram initially, but the random parking weightlifter to get the bottles out, but of the $1 an hour bikes is becoming an it added to the satisfaction of a nice, eyesore. They park them on Central ice-cold bottle of Bireley’s orange soda Expressway. They even park them in or Mug old fashioned root beer. No front of my garage in my gated apartdiet drinks back then, except for Tab. ment community. It seems that supply Yuck. I take it all back if Tab wants to advertise with us … I want to throw my has outnumbered demand … Aaron Rodgers, University of California, shoe through the TV every time I hear Berkeley alum, soon to be Hall of those Panera Bread commercials with Fame quarterback from the Green Bay the most annoying female voiceover in Packers and star of numerous televithe history of television. I will take it all sion commercials, is dating Danica back if Panera Bread wants to adverPatrick. Wow. Hasn’t he had enough tise with us. Of course, luckily, we are success in his life? Can’t an ex-Cal guy in print … Food editor Dotty Griffith and I dined at the new Up on Knox last catch a break, Aaron? Does she have a sister? … My column last week apweek in honor of the 20th anniversary of my 39th birthday. The restaurant has parently had quite an impact. Douglas Avenue between Cedar Springs Road a beautiful dining room, but like most david@katytrailweekly.com
and Lemmon Avenue has been repaved and is now as smooth as an ice-cold bottle of Bireley’s orange soda … I lay down on my bed fully clothed on Tuesday and when I woke up, I found 60 cents on the bed sheets. Last time I did that, I had the keys to my apartment in my pants pocket and I set off the emergency button of my burglar alarm … Big weekend for my good friend Kent Kramer, a sports marketing specialist in WILLIAM "BUBBA" FLINT — SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR McKinnney. During his 10-year career in the NFL, he played for both movie “The Post” recently. Starts out a the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota bit slowly, but finishes up with a flourVikings. Those two teams play each ish. Hard to beat a movie featuring Tom other in the NFC Championship on Hanks and Meryl Streep and directed Sunday for the right to play in Super by Steven Spielberg … Among the preBowl LII … Poor Robert Iger. As CEO views was a trailer for summer movie of Walt Disney Co., he has to take a pay “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.” cut, primarily based on the underperReally? Another opportunity to suffer forming sports property ESPN. Iger through Pierce Brosnan singing … will make $36.3 million this year, down Weird statistic if you give a flip. Texan from $43.9 million last year … Saw the pedestrians are more likely to throw an
OPINION
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A short, semi-cold winter inside By Ryann Gordon
ryannbgordon@yahoo.com Winter has come for Dallas. Temperatures have fallen to around or below freezing; the roads are nearly iced over; schools have even Ryann Gordon almost closed down. The only living souls to walk the streets are masked by layers of dust-covered fabric that hasn’t seen the light in months … at least a year. Okay, so we can be a little dramatic about the cold sometimes. But no one can deny the fact that these few cold months out of the year that we have in Texas are like life beyond the wall for us Southerners. It’s not easy out here in these streets. Luckily, we have found a way to adapt. Although it may seem like a hail storm out there, it’s actually brimming with fun to take advantage of, while you’re still begging to be inside. Some of the best activities to take advantage of in Dallas are less well-known because, well, we have a will for the outdoors. Don’t strike our city out yet on the winter fun though. We’ve got a hell of a lot of culture. Sometimes in our nook of the south we forget how massive Texas is; and in our cloud-level, high-rise lofts, it’s hard to see the little things that make DFW the major hotspot of the South that it actually is. The people of Dallas represent a diverse group of people, making it a focal point for hot topics. Protests have rolled through these streets; social and political movements have taken hold of our people; historical figures have spoken and a president has fallen in the heart of downtown. Texans are well known for living life by their own rules, and our city holds the records of its history and proof of its prevailing existence all inside its doors. Get artsy. The holiday season had a lot to offer, as far as indoor displays go. Don’t give up now though. Dallas has a number of exhibits you might not know about — because you were too busy hiding from the semi-cold winter we’ve had thus far. In the very heart of downtown, at
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CRIME WATCH Jan. 12 – 8:42 a.m. 1900 Block, Market Center Blvd. (75207) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.
object and strike a car on the road than the U.S. state average. According to a report, Texas drivers reported they've experienced a pedestrian throw something at their vehicle eight percent more than the U.S. average … Despite bad weather, the Dallas Institute had a nice turnout for Monday’s MLK Symposium ... Happy Birthday to a true American treasure, Betty White, who turned 96 on Wednesday.
the Dallas Museum of Art, you can find works of art from some of history’s most renowned artists, such as Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Thomas Cole and even one of the ever-known “Water Lilies” paintings from Claude Monet. Right now, the DMA has a wonderful mirror room exhibit from Yayoi Kusama, “All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins,” as well as a new exhibit opening this week. “Hopi Visions: Journey of the Human Spirit” opens this weekend, featuring a mural painting created by several Hopi artists that extends nearly five feet tall and 48-feet wide. More art museums to check out include the Crow Collection of Asian Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Meadows Museum, Museum of Geometric and MADI Art, Bivins Gallery, the Museum of Biblical Art and the Jen Mauldin Gallery in Bishop Arts, where you can visit the “At the Circus” exhibit from Hobbes Vincent. Learn something. Dallas is brimming with history of a diverse and wildly rich culture. Right in the heart of downtown was the assassination of one of our most famous presidents, John F. Kennedy. Check out the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza for a mustsee temporary exhibit this weekend. “Mourning a President — A Special Exhibit on the Funeral of John F. Kennedy, Ref lecting the Day the World Stood Still” is here all weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. While exploring your city’s history and culture, make sure to check out the Old Red Museum of Dallas County, which is not only known for the historical building in which is stands, the old county courthouse, but also for their diverse collection of fossils and famous historical articles like the handcuffs that held Lee Harvey Oswald. More museums to check out before the spring rolls in with weather that beckons you outdoors include The Perot, Frontiers of Flight Museum, The Dallas Holocaust Museum, Bath House Cultural Center, Firefighters Museum, George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, African American Museum and the Dallas Museum of Natural History.
suspect stole the complainant’s property.
unknown suspect kicked in a wall and entered the building.
Jan. 13 – 2:13 a.m. 4000 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Aggravated Assault w/a Deadly Weapon: The suspect pointed a gun at the complainant from his/ her vehicle.
Jan. 14 – 12:35 p.m. 5200 Block, Belmont Ave. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.
Jan. 12 – 12:24 p.m. 4000 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Theft of Property: The suspect stole $134 worth of liquor from the location.
Jan. 13 – 11:06 a.m. 6100 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75209) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect entered the property and stole money from a safe.
Jan. 12 – 1:51 p.m. 4500 Block, W. Mockingbird Ln. (75209) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s purse from her vehicle.
Jan. 13 – 11:19 p.m. 2800 Block, Reagan St. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s vehicle window and stole property.
Jan. 12 – 3:11 p.m. 4600 Block, McKinney Ave. (75205) Theft of Property: An unknown
Jan. 14 – 8:39 a.m. 2600 Block, Commerce St. (75226) Burglary of a Building: An
Jan. 15 – 12:41 a.m. 2500 Block, Carlisle St. (75201) Burglary of Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s apartment by drilling a hole in the door lock. Jan. 15 – 8:37 a.m. 5300 Block, N. Central Expy. (75205) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect broke a lock to the glass door of the business. Jan. 15 – 4:20 p.m. 3000 Block, Maple Ave. (75201) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.
Campaign season upon us By Joe Ruzicka
place we wanted to be. For me it was home and a place I knew we could raise our two children. Which leads me to the most often asked It is campaign season question I get on the campaign trail. Why again. Primaries for both are you running? the Republican and DemWell, it’s pretty simple. I am looking ocratic parties are Tuesday, to make Texas and District 107 better for March 6, with early voting beginning on Tuesday, Feb. Joe Ruzicka my two children and their generation. If we don’t have people running for political office 20 and running through with the best of intentions, our political system Friday, March 2. For those who haven’t suffers from sub-par candidates. Right now, noticed, campaign signs are popping up all you can probably think of several examples. over neighborhoods and candidates are block Therefore, I felt it was an opportunity for me walking trying to get their name out to the to step up and put forth my time and commitgeneral public. ment in another form of service, as a represenYours truly made the commitment to tative to my home District 107. run for political office this election cycle. I am While walking the neighborhoods of my running for Texas House District 107, which district, I run into all types of people and get is one of 150 State Districts that make up the State House. District 107 covers Lakewood, the all types of reactions. Some folks simply don’t want to be bothered or they think I am trying White Rock Lake area, Lochwood and parts to sell them something (which is partly true, of Garland and Mesquite that follow the I-635 corridor down to roughly the Mesquite Rodeo. as I am trying to sell myself). Others want to know your positions on issues, sometimes Making the decision to run for State things that don’t pertain to the State LegislaHouse wasn’t an easy decision and is certainly ture. But that’s fine and I try to answer them a major time commitment for what is billed as honestly and to the best of my ability. Finally, a part-time job. But that is OK, because there some just want me to listen about the current should be some barrier level to enter public political landscape and give their opinion — office. positive or negative — about it. Now that 2018 is upon us, I am deep Sadly, very few Texans of voting age into the campaign season, performing all of and eligibility vote, particularly in off-cycle the standard candidate duties. Those include elections. My ask, if you have made it this far speaking engagements, candidate forums, and ensuring that I don’t miss a moment on Twitter in the article is to be informed, read up on the issues, and most of all go vote. It is a privilege or Facebook to tell the world about what we and an honor to be able to do so and we should have done for the past couple of days. The exercise that privilege at every opportunity. If exposure of running a campaign brings out you want to know more about my campaign, some interesting observations about political visit joe4texas.com or follow me on Twitter life and what people’s thoughts are about my @joe4TX. And as the two old guys from the candidacy. 1980s Bartles and Jaymes commercials used to For the most part, people have been say, “We thank you for your support.” receptive. I am a veteran and spent 20 years in the Navy before retiring in 2016. When I Joe Ruzicka is a retired Naval Aviator and retired, my family could have moved anyF-14 Tomcat RIO. He lives in Lakewood and where in the world. But my wife and I decided yearns for the days of Nolan Ryan fastballs. that Texas, and specifically Dallas, was the @smokinjoe96
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UPTOWN GUY
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I started at the University of California, Berkeley in 1976. I had always wanted to be a sportscaster. But I couldn’t afford to go to Syracuse or Arizona State University (ASU) that were most noted for their sports broadcasting programs. Think Bob Costas and Marv Albert (Syracuse) and Al Michaels (ASU). Cal didn’t really have much of a broadcasting program. However, I did get a scholarship to Cal which was 10 miles from my home in Oakland. I was fortunate to get a little practice. In the 1970s, the ABC affiliate in San Francisco — KGOTV Channel 7 — had the most popular newscast in the country. Their news had more than a 50 share rating in a top five media market. Everyone watched them. Despite a weak lineup of network programming, they invented the “Happy News” format and everyone flipped at 11 p.m. to watch the KGO news. The staff started what was called “cross-talk,” which to that point had not existed on the news except for “Goodnight Chet. Goodnight David.” on “NBC News” in the '60s. Van Amburg and Jerry Jensen were the anchormen. John O’Reilly was the sportscaster and Pete Giddings was the weatherman. I knew of Jerry Jensen because my uncle Barry — an Oakland policeman — had held him back at the Oakland induction riots regarding Vietnam in 1967 and the picture made the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle. The news department at KGO made so much money that they would give antiquated broadcasting equipment to the cash-strapped Oakland Public School District. When I was in high school at 16, I was asked to be the announcer of the “Oakland Athletic League Football Game of the Week” using the old equipment. We would tape the game at 2:30 p.m. (ending around 5 p.m.), go back to the studio to edit and broadcast to the approximately 4,000 subscribers on Focus Cable in Oakland at 7 p.m. I did a game where baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson ran two kickoffs back for touchdowns as his Oakland Tech Bulldogs upset the Oakland High Wildcats. His mother had cable and the team packed into the house to watch the broadcast. That moment is noted in Henderson’s autobiography. I went to KALX-FM, the campus radio station at Cal and got a job as their sportscaster because of my cable experience in Oakland. I worked with Larry Baer, now the CEO of the San Francisco Giants. I did a weekly newscast with anchor Bill Van Amburg, who was ironically KGO’s Van Amburg’s son and had a career as a newscaster in Los Angeles. Lisa Stark, the other news anchor, later went to work
Everybody thinks that being a young single guy is the best thing in the world. All those women and possibilities look rather tempting, no doubt about that, but being without a proper partner for too long can be tough sometimes. Also, some men are not able to stay single for very long, so they tend to create profiles on free singles dating sites in order to easily find their significant others. However, jumping from one relationship to another is bad because it gives you false peace and comfort. Instead, you should accept the fact that you're single and use that time to grow and improve your emotional intelligence. Best way to achieve that is by reading, so check out these top five dating books for single guys! No More Mr. Nice Guy by Robert Glover. This is one of those books every single guy absolutely needs to read as soon as possible. The title might be a little bit misleading, but as you already know, you should never judge a book by its cover. Robert Glover doesn't want you to be a douchebag, quite the contrary. He wrote this brilliant book to teach you how to stand up for yourself and not be a “doormat.” This neat guide will show you how to restore that much-needed confidence and be emotionally independent. The Power of Imagination by Neville Goddard. A truly powerful read that will help you accomplish all of your romantic goals and dreams. This one is all about building confidence and finding inner
Jackson was the voice of college football
FOOTBALL MATTERS
Veteran announcer Keith Jackson died on Jan. 12. for ABC News. I did a sports report on the news broadcast and then got a chance to do Cal football play-by-play on the campus radio station. On Oct. 21, 1978, I broadcast the Cal vs. UCLA game on the campus station. The game was part of the ABC Sports college football doubleheader that day. Keith Jackson, my hero, was coming to Berkeley. I was in awe meeting the voice of college football in the press box. Like everyone, I could do a great “Oh, Nelly” imitation of the most imitated sports broadcaster in history. He was bigger than life. But unfortunately, he turned out to break my heart. Always into ratings, when 5-1 Cal went down to 5-1 UCLA 45-0, Keith Jackson, in his Keith Jackson voice, said at a break, “I am never coming back to Memorial Stadium in Berkeley again. I can hear them turning off the TVs across America.” I saw him again with broadcasting partner Dan Fouts at the National Championship game in Phoenix before Ohio State beat Miami in overtime in 2003. Again, he seemed agitated and unhappy. Keith Jackson was the greatest college football announcer of all-time. The Georgia native, although his roots were entrenched in Spokane and his alma mater was Washington State, set the standard for the college football genre. If he introduced a broadcast with “Hello everybody, this is Keith Jackson,” you knew it was a big game. He coined the stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. “The Big House,” and called the Rose Bowl as “The Granddaddy of Them All.” He was legendary. You always want your heroes to be everything you thought they would be. I just wish my memories, off the air, were better. Keith Jackson died on Jan. 12 at 89. There will be imitators, but no one will replace his on-air persona broadcasting college football games.
AUTOMOBILITY
Hyundai’s new Elantra GT is a warm hatch By David Boldt
appropriate to the Elantra GT’s mid-$20s price point, you get no more — no less. Seating is easy to get into and out of, while Who’d have thought when – some 20 years the rear proves more generous than you might ago – Hyundai was on its corporate tail here expect. A good friend with an interest in the in the U.S., we’d be singing (albeit slightly offsporty hatch segment wishes they’d offer a key) the praises of Hyundai’s new Elantra GT? ‘sport’ spec with something approaching a luxAnd while I was guardedly ury palette — you know, saddle and wood optimistic toward Hyundai’s rather than black with red accents — but planned rebound (made posyou won’t find it here. Perhaps that’s somesible, in large part, by the thing Hyundai could do for the next model then-new Elantra), I could not year, and others (I’m thinking Subaru) have imagined that — withcould follow. in a generation — Hyundai PERFORMANCE: In the Elantra GT would be offering to U.S. conSport Hyundai supplies a 1.6 liter turbo desumers what is on today’s U.S. livering 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque; the David Boldt package delivers all the performance and showrooms. Hyundai’s all-new Elantra flexibility you could ask for. Without going GT Sport is a four-door hatch that comes closboy racer Hyundai’s team could add a touch of er to approximating Audi’s previous A3 (when ‘visceral’ to this package, with more exhaust the A3 was still available with a conventional note and — perhaps — a Sport+ mode to go drivetrain and hatch) than to the then-new ’98 with the Normal and Sport modes currently Elantra wagon. Developed for the European available. market, this new Elantra is perfect for those VALUE: At a base price of under $20K, wishing Audi was still building that convention- the standard Elantra GT hits a sweet spot. Our al hatch — or wishing they had the $40K that GT Sport, equipped with the optional DCT hatch would now cost. and almost $4K of ‘Sport Tech,’ topped out at EXTERIOR: In differentiating the A3 from $29,210 — and that is too d*mn close to what VW’s Golf, Audi’s designers took a platform Volkswagen will charge for a similarly equipped shared with Volkswagen and supplied it with GTI. If Hyundai’s product team included the architecture that was both lower and more, well, Sport Tech and DCT for around $25K the horizontal. The resulting footprint offered adeElantra GT hatch would be a no-brainer. At quate utility without having the visual onus of almost $30K I’ll have to think about it, and if ‘utility.’ With its Elantra GT, Hyundai delivers a shopping for a hatch in the near future, you clean, seamless shape that has far more in comshould think about it. mon visually with Audi or VW than it has with recent Civics or Corollas. David Boldt brings years of experience in Adding to the upmarket impression is a automotive retail sales and public relations to stance that is adequately aggressive without his automotive reporting. More can be found at veering into ‘boy racer.’ This is a mature presentxGarage.com. tation, impressing as more like the Golf R than Ford’s Focus RS, and eschews any and all aero adds. Also of note are the 18-inch wheels underpinning our ‘performance-spec’ GT Sport. The wheel/tire combo looks good and handles crisply, but on most of America’s streets the higher profile rubber of the base GT will work better over our street’s many imperfections. Just sayin’… INTERIOR: Here, any confusion with an Audi product is minimized. The design is clean, and the infotainment screen appears to be a valid compromise between those on the team not liking screens at all, and the folks wishing they worked for Tesla. While sitting apart from the dash the screen is nicely integrated, and HYUNDAI — as these things go — fairly intuitive. Given The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Sport. that the dash is all plastic, and the plastics are djboldt@sbcglobal.net
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strength. Being single is anything but simple and the author of this wonderful book understands that completely. So, if you wish to finally find a way to move on and date successfully, The Power of Imagination should definitely be on your nightstand by tonight. Art of Seduction by Robert Greene. First of all, we have to state that this lovely book doesn't contain blatant instructions on how to pick up women. It's much deeper than that! This non-fiction book will show you the essence of a male-female relationship. It will help you understand the real connection between a man and a woman. Therefore, if you're willing to dig deeper and truly understand the nature of this romantic bond, this wonderful book is the perfect choice for you. Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus by John Gray. A legendary classic from the 1990s you simply need to read! Written by experienced relationship counselor John Gray, this book offers a rather interesting and critical insight into most common relationship problems. Even though you're not involved with anyone right now, this book will prepare you for your next romantic adventure. How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships by Leil Lowndes. You don't know how to start a conversation or flirt with someone you like? Well, this book will teach you to overcome your fears and it will help you to develop better communication skills. After reading this amazing guide, you'll be able to leave a good and lasting first impression.
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Bath House Cultural Center — The inaugural production for Imprint Theatreworks, “Glengarry Glen Ross,” is a reimagining of the American classic focusing on a group of men caught in the cut-throat chase for their piece of the American Dream. Runs through Jan. 27. 8 p.m. $25.
Jan. 20
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Dallas Farmers Market — The Farmers Market’s Chefs Cooking Class Series returns with chef Taylor Kearney of Dish, who will demonstrate favorite dishes inspired by fresh produce. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25-$30.
Jan. 20-21
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Angelika Film Center — The USA Film Festival presents the 34th Annual KidFilm, the oldest and largest children’s film festival in the United States. This year’s festival salutes favorite children's book authors and illustrators, celebrates diversity and tolerance and the importance of friends and family. 12:15-4:30 p.m. FREE!
Jan. 21
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Stampede 66 — Join chef Stephan Pyles’ weekly Sunday Supper, which includes live Texas swing music by the Dave Alexander Band. Call for reservations. 5-9 p.m.
Jan. 21
1309 Canton St. Dallas, 75201 214-743-2440
Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre — Enjoy a professional stage reading of “Morning, Noon and Night” coordinated by actor and director Akin Babatunde. A bizarre grandmother named Gussie Black whose determination to secure a home for herself and her grandson includes a willingness to poison anyone who stands in her way. 5 p.m. Pay what you can.
Jan. 23
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Music Hall at Fair Park — With a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, “The Color Purple” gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prize-winning story. Don’t miss this stunning reimagining of an epic story about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South. Runs through Feb. 4. 7:30 p.m. $20-$68.
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Texas Theatre — The Amazing Acro-cats featuring Tuna and the Rock Cats are a troupe of real performing house cats. There’s cats riding skateboards, jumping through hoops, and Alley, the rising star, has even leapt into the Guinness Book of World Records, holding the record for the longest cat jump! 7 p.m. $15-$45.
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1/21 SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY
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Charity
Sp tlight UNLIKELY HEROES
Vulnerable young girls are rescued from slavery and sheltered in safe family-type homes, one here in Dallas.
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.
QW hat is your mission or highest
purpose? Unlikely Heroes rescues, restores and rehabilitates child victims out of slavery. There are five restoration homes for rescued children all over the world — one in the Philippines, one in Thailand, two in Mexico and one in Dallas, Texas, called Goldie's House. All needs are provided, including safe housing, medical care, legal assistance, life skills, job training, education and counseling. Since 2011, our teams have rescued more than 300 children from slavery, educated more than 40,000 people on the issue of human trafficking and how to respond. In 2014, our CEO and founder, Erica Greve, and team were invited to Nigeria after 276 girls were kidnapped by the Boko Haram in Northern Nigeria. Our teams were on the ground helping these traumatized young victims.
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Q H ow many children are served each year?
A Currently, we have more than 85 chil-
dren living in one of the five restoration homes.
QW hat percentage amount actually reaches those in need?
A We are proud of the fact that 100 per-
cent of our funding comes from private sources. Ninety-two percent of our funding goes directly to support our programs.
QW hat is your goal in the homes?
A To bring back the sense of “family” and
stability that has been lost in the lives of the children we rescue. Our experience has proven that a house parent home model is vital to success and wholeness.
QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are
available? The opportunities are endless. Please contact info@unlikelyheroes.com to become involved.
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Q P lease relate how a particular child was
saved. In 2011 “Princess” was one the first girls brought to our new home in the Philippines. At age 12, vulnerable and alone, she was sold into sex slavery. Princess was forced to live in a pigpen, with only a wooden board and straw for a bed, where she was brutally violated every night. Owning only one set of clothes, she was forced to sell her body to provide for every small meal. The young girl described this traumatic time in her life as “being forced to live like a stray animal.” In March of 2014, just three years after being rescued, Princess devoted herself to her studies, and not only did she graduate early, but she delivered the commencement speech at her high school graduation!
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QW hat does the future hold for your
nonprofit? In 2018, we will be opening the first licensed home for boys rescued from a life of slavery in Mexico. We currently have 11 boys on the waiting list for this new home. We will also be launching the expansion of our Dallas Initiative, where we will work within the community to provide outreach and prevention programs for at-risk youth in juvenile halls and schools, as well as education and training seminars for first responders.
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Erica Greve, CEO/founder, answered this week’s questions.
1/21 NATIONAL HUGGING DAY
1/23 NATIONAL PIE DAY
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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Asian Mint makes the big time
By Dotty Griffith
the foundation and nationally dotty.griffith@yahoo.com known awards program named for him. It is also the place where chefs and restaurants, especially from For a chef, cooking outlying cities and regions, go to at the Beard House is like get noticed in the Big Apple and by performing at Carnegie cognoscenti around the country. Hall. It’s a really big deal. Here’s the process. First, an Nikky Phinyawatana of Asian Mint debuted Dotty Griffith aspiring chef submits a proposal for a spectacular dinner. The menu on the Beard stage last must be special enough to warrant November. Getting there an invitation to cook at the Beard House. wasn’t easy. Once you’re invited, you must prepare. Was the honor and the epic effort In Phinyawatana’s case, 18 months of worth it? “It’s not just about the dinner,” testing and fine-tuning recipes, selecting Phinyawatana said, still basking in the the right wines, rehearsing dish preparaglow. “It’s the people you meet. The peotion and meal service. Then you must go ple that come to your dinner because and execute. they want to see what you have and can With three locations, Asian Mint do.” restaurant likely is familiar if you’re a For Phinyawatana and others in the fan of Thai food. Phinyawatana opened food community, cooking at the Beard House contributes to the culinary arts in her first location on Forest Lane at North Central Expressway in 2005. Her America. brand of “New Bangkok style” dishes The Beard House is a shrine to plus Asian fusion took off. Since then, the memory of the father of American she’s opened locations in Oak Lawn and cuisine, James Beard. His renovated Inwood Village. Greenwich Village brownstone houses My personal menu favorite is fried soft shell crab on sesame salad. Asian Mint also is known for pad Thai, the noodle dish that for many people defines Thai cuisine, as well as magnificent sea bass dishes. Besides the food, Asian Mint’s modern, hip décor, relaxed atmosphere and lively bar make it a frequent go-to in the neighborhoods it calls home. To make it in New York, however, Phinyawatana had to come up with dishes that aren’t on the menu at Asian Mint. She had to go outside her comfort zone and dream up recipes that take her style of cooking to new levels. “We served a sold-out house of 80” guests, Phinyawatana said. Most of the dishes on her menu were prepped ASIAN MINT in Dallas and flown to New York in six Nikky interacting with guest at Beard House. suitcases for finishing and serving on the
big night She didn’t go it alone in the Big Apple. Phinyawatana assembled a team of seven, including several experienced Dallas chefs and Glazer’s wine pro, Anita Cook-Motard, to help her. The first call was to mentoring chef Janice Provost of Parigi. Provost is a Beard House veteran and helped Phinyawatana develop what she calls her “Beard book,” a planning document that kept her on track and served as a personal journal of her Beard House quest. Steve de Shazo, director of El Centro College Food and Hospitality Institute, and Michael Scott, corporate chef for Rosewood Beef, were part of the supporting cast, as well. They teamed to produce dishes like Texas-raised Wagyu Beef with Panang Curry Sauce and Crab Fried Rice. The magic touch was the sprinkling of Wagyu Powder, an example of molecular gastronomy, i.e. cooking meets chemistry. Phinyawatana created this garnish to give “an extra layer of mouth melt,” i.e. beef flavor, to the main course. To achieve it, she rendered Wagyu fat and blended it with tapioca flour. The result was an intensely beefy, white fluffy dust, used as a garnish, about 1 teaspoon per serving. Besides serving an amazing dinner, Phinyawatana’s goal was to “savor every moment” of the experience. “I drove that into the team during meetings.” Her 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. November day at the James Beard House was intense, gratifying and unforgettable. “We could feel all the energy of other chefs who’ve been through that kitchen. That’s why it was worth it.” ASIAN MINT-OAK LAWN 4246 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, 75219 214-219-6468 asianmint.com
MOVIE TRAILER
Christian Bale gives fine performance in ‘Hostiles’ By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood
If there is one thing to take away from the gritty and unflinching “Hostiles,” human beings did not treat each other very nicely in 1892. This aggressively violent western pulls no punches even though it’s look at post-Civil War racism isn’t exactly subtle. It’s also a bit episodic with plot advancement going in fits and starts, but overall, “Hostiles” is one of the finer westerns in the last decade. With movies like “Crazy Heart,” “Out of the Furnace” and “Black Mass” on his resume, director/screenwriter Scott Cooper is no stranger to dark and dreary drama. “Hostiles” is a massive step in Cooper’s career as a director that looks and sounds like a Terrence Malick movie, but with a competent editor and cohesive theme. That ugly theme is racism and the horrible life conditions for Native Americans. In a role that seemingly only he could play, Christian Bale is retirement-approaching US Army Captain Joe
Blocker. Blocker was a Civil War hero and he is revered for his bravery while fighting the native “savages.” His final order comes directly from President Harrison and he’s asked to escort the terminally ill prisoner of war Yellow Hawk (Wes Studi) and his family from New Mexico back to their Cheyenne homeland in Montana. Blocker’s company (which includes characters played by Rory Cochrane, Jesse Plemons, Timothée Chalamet and Jonathan Majors) leave Fort Berringer with Yellow Hawk’s family in chains and they come across a burned out cabin with only Rosalie Quaid (Rosamund Pike) left alive. Without giving away too much, the company learns from Yellow Hawk that this was done by Comanches, who do not discriminate when they find people to rob and murder. “Hostiles” does switch gears about halfway though the movie and an excellent character actor shows up for a brief, but highly effective performance. The overall point of the
movie is that everyone has blood on their hands and how the past haunts these characters, but the screenplay does hammer that message home a few too many times in very basic ways with nary a moment of brevity. It becomes very insisting and almost too morbid for its own good. If screenwriter Cooper needed some restraint, director Cooper’s career has hit its peak. He and cinematographer Masanobu Takayanagi immerse you in a beautiful world without strip malls and coffee chains in a way that makes you want to live in it. Almost, if not for the constant threat of being murdered. All of the actors put in fantastic work with Rory Cochrane’s guilt-laden Sergeant as a highlight. This is the actor that played Slater in “Dazed and Confused” and to hear him deliver a masterful stretch of dialogue about the atrocities done to Native Americans is a complete surprise. Bale, Pike and Studi get the bulk of the screen time and each of their
Thai this one on
characters undergoes plenty of change. Studi is as stoic as ever and his mere presence is powerful. Pike starts out as a stereotypical damsel in distress and successfully makes her change into something more believable. Christian Bale has reached a point in his career where every single role is expected to be award worthy. He does not disappoint in “Hostiles” and this tortured, introverted soul is perfect for Bale’s slow burn intensity. Unfortunately, his high bar means that even his finest performances are overlooked and that could potentially be the case with “Hostiles.” The late January release date probably means that “Hostiles” will go unseen, disappear from the theaters rather quickly, and potentially only gain traction once it pops up on home streaming sites. That’s unfortunate as a movie with this much to say (albeit relentlessly at times) along with fantastic acting and highly skilled direction deserves as many eyes on it that it can get.
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Wes Studi as Chief Yellow Hawk and Christian Bale as Capt. Joseph J. Blocker in Scott Cooper's "Hostiles."
By Dotty Griffith
dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Asian Mint chefowner Nikky Phinyawatana shares her recipe for the iconic Thai noodle dish. For convenience, she sells bottles of Asian Mint Pad Thai Sauce at her Oak Lawn Avenue, Inwood Road and North Central Expressway locations or use your favorite bottled sauce. ASIAN MINT PAD THAI NOODLES 4 ounces rice noodles 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup thinly sliced chicken, shrimp, pork or beef 4 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch strips 1/2 cup pad thai sauce 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon paprika 2 cups bean sprouts, divided use 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, crushed or finely chopped Optional garnish: sprigs of fresh cilantro, lime wedges and dried chile flakes Soak the noodles in lukewarm water for about 2 hours. When noodles are soft, drain and reserve. Place a wok or large
sauté pan over high heat for about 3 minutes or until hot. Add oil and swirl to coat bottom and sides. Stir in garlic but do not brown. Add egg and stir-fry until eggs are set. Add sliced chicken, shrimp, pork or beef and tofu. Stir-fry until protein is completely cooked, 2 to 3 minutes. Add noodles, sauce, water and paprika. Stirfry on high heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until all ingredients are heated through. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup of bean sprouts and green onions; toss to combine. Serve immediately with remaining fresh bean sprouts on top. Place a heaping tablespoon of ground peanuts, sprigs of cilantro, lime wedges and dried chile flakes on the side to add as desired. Makes 2 servings.
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HAMMER AND NAILS
Use the time on your hands
By Stephan Sardone
in your closet. It works for all occasions. But I like to accent the front door by painting it Don’t freeze. Belize. Or, beta bold, bright color. “Hey, my ter yet, believe. house is the one with the red By the time you read this, door.” the weather could be below This also applies to the freezing or 70 degrees outside. back door, which is often made Welcome to Dallas. of thinner material and is more Stephan Sardone susceptible to wear and tear. A Don’t escape to an island paradise. Tackle those in-home new back door can also save projects that you will enjoy the you a lot on utility bills. benefits of during spring, summer and fall. Repaint those dingy rooms. I don’t This is a good time to pay attention think orange is the new black anymore. to the needs inside of your home or conBut bright colors are hot. And white paint, dominium. We are going to stay out of the accented by artwork, is always a winner. kitchen in this column and concentrate on During these variable winter days outside, other areas that may need now is a perfect time to improvement. paint inside. Call all of your Fresh paint can ex-girlfriends or boychange the perception of friends. Just kidding, I any room, while enlightwas seeing if you were still ening your outlook overwith me. all as well. Look upstairs Organize your tax at the loft or forgotten information. Just kidding, rooms that may need again. This column is desome attention. Super signed to be inspirational, Bowl is around the cornot depressing. But losing ner, so you may want to the clutter in your house is consider repainting the always recommended, no den or entertainment matter what time of year. room. Valentine’s Day is Examine the flooralso around the corner, ing in your house. Look so maybe the bedroom at the entryways or high traffic areas in needs some enlightenment as well. your home. Are the carpets losing lusInsulate, don’t procrastinate. No one ter? Are the hardwood floors looking like looks at their insulation. Talk about a rally the basketball court in an old gymnasikiller. But insulation wears out over time, um? Replacing the carpet or wood floors and a simple job of upgrading your insuin your house is something you can do. lation will keep your house warmer and Obviously, you can hire a trained profeslower your heating and air conditioning sional. But replacing flooring, especially costs. hardwoods, has never been easier. And Better the bathroom. Again, not laying carpet squares is also an easy way to a sexy project, but a retile, shower door spruce up a spare room. redo, commode change or faucet replaceReplace your front door. I can’t think ment can do wonders to the look of your of a lower cost, easier home improvement bathroom. to enhance the look of your house. A nice, No need to tackle all projects at once. thick and perfectly fitted door will reduce You will have plenty of downtime this winyour home heating costs during the winter. But if done economically, not to menter. Maybe it was the famous poster of the tion potential cost savings on utility bills, doors of Dublin, Ireland that influenced that trip to Belize may be in sight. me, but I like a bright, vibrant door. Measure precisely and then acquire a Sardone Design-Build-Remodel is door to fit from your local hardware, home locally owned and operated. Sardone, his improvement or door store. Brown with wife and two daughters are Lake Highlands brass trimmings is like having a blue suit residents.
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By Candy Evans
candace@candysdirt.com Just minutes from the Bishop Arts District, find a cozy cottage in Hampton Candace Evans Hills with custom updates and a sweet, modern vibe. Speaking of minutes, I have none: just READ CANDYS DIRT! The home at 1618 Hollywood Ave. is our Tuesday Two Hundred (more just like it every Tuesday) and it makes the most of a modest footprint, featuring original refinished hardwood floors and tons of windows for plenty of natural light. It has two bedrooms, one bathroom and 1,260 square feet on one story, built in 1950. Hampton Hills is a storied neighborhood in North Oak Cliff, established in 1924 and bounded by Clarendon Drive on the north, Wright Street on the south, Oak Cliff Boulevard on the east and Hampton Road on the west. The area is comprised of about 300 bungalows, brick and stone Tudors, and postwar cottages, like our Tuesday Two Hundred. Hampton Hills is one of the most undisturbed stands of original architecture in Dallas, according to Heritage Oak Cliff. First, let’s talk about the adorable curb appeal on this house. Austin stone and red front door look great. Inside just past the entryway is a large, open room that comprises the living and dining rooms. Fresh interior paint in a neutral palette, hardwoods, a fireplace, and fancy chandelier make it feel comfortable and cozy. Walking through the dining room, find the completely upgraded kitchen with custom cabinets, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, including a gas range. The washer-dryer are located here, common in homes of this era that didn’t have a dedicated indoor space for the appliances. There’s also a door to the backyard. The master bedroom features two large closets and both bedrooms have those beautiful hardwoods. They share the one bathroom, a gorgeous upgraded room with quartz vanity tops, custom dual sinks, frameless shower, bathtub and floor-to-ceiling white subway tile
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This home at 1618 Hollywood Ave. is listed by Nick Good for $280,000. in the wet area. The small baroque chandelier adds a sparkly touch to the room. In the backyard, find lots of grassy green space, a privacy fence, arbor-covered patio and storage shed. This home was listed on Jan. 4 by Nick Good with Keller Williams Realty Dallas Preston Road for $280,000. CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly real estate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country.
UNCLE BARKY’S BITES
POTHOLES cont'd from page 1
‘It’s a bird. It’s a plane …’ It’s a franchise
By Ed Bark
unclebarky@verizon.net At times it seems as though Marvel is the all-powerful, all-encompassing ruler of the superhero universe. And it’s true that the Marvel feature film “Black Panther,” scheduled to hit theaters on Friday, Feb. 16, is generating Ed Bark both a big buzz and a lot of social commentary about being the first feature film to star a costumed comic book conqueror of color. But here’s the real deal. The TV universe in particular has been a DC Comics wheelhouse and workhorse for decades. With one notable exception, which we’ll note later, DC has far outpaced Marvel when it comes to successful series with long-lasting afterlives in the pop culture firmament. Even “Black Panther” has to take a back seat to DC’s “Black Lightning,” which The CW launched on Tuesday of this week. The network already has a quartet of DC superheroes in “Arrow,” “The Flash,” “Supergirl” and “Legends of Tomorrow.” But “Black Lightning” marks the first film adaptation of a comic book series in which an African-American man with otherworldly powers stands for truth, justice and all that stuff. So take that, “Black Panther.” Readers of a certain age, your friendly correspondent included, grew up watching George Reeves star in DC’s “The Adventures of Superman.” For six seasons and 104 episodes, he prevailed over mostly cartoonish bad guys while otherwise hanging out with wide-eyed Jimmy Olsen and inquisitive Lois Lane in his undercover guise of Clark Kent. The Supie franchise has been TV (and movie) gold ever since, with each and every small-screen adaptation a success. The syndicated “Superboy” lasted for 100 episodes from 198892. ABC’s “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” (1993-97) stayed airborne for 87 episodes. “Smallville,” which
began on The WB network before it was folded into The CW, lasted for an astonishing 218 episodes from 2001-’11. And the current “Supergirl” is now in its third season after spending its first on CBS. DC’s “Batman,” also a huge success in the feature film universe, made a major pop culture imprint when it premiered on ABC in 1966. Unknowns Adam West and Burt Ward, as Batman and Robin, became super-campy sensations battling villains played by seasoned pros such as Burgess Meredith, Eartha Kitt, Cesar Romero, Vincent Price, Frank Gorshin, Eli Wallach and even Milton Berle as Louie the Lilac. At the height of its powers, ABC ran “Batman” twice a week while a host of big-name stars lined up for cameos. They included Sammy Davis Jr., Jerry Lewis, Dick Clark, Bruce Lee, Edward G. Robinson, Art Linkletter and Don Ho. It all flamed out in just three seasons, but ABC milked “Batman” for 120 episodes. In the half-century since its cancellation, interest has never died down. ABC and later CBS also were home to DC’s “Wonder Woman,” which made a mega-sex symbol of Lynda Carter in the 1970s. Anyone remember Debra Winger as Wonder Girl/ Drusilla, kid sister of Wonder Woman? Yes, that actually happened. Before CW’s “The Flash,” CBS took a shot with a samenamed series that lasted for just 22 episodes in the 1990-’91 season. This rare DC flop starred John Wesley Shipp in the title role. He later went on to play Dawson Leery’s dad in The WB’s long-lasting “Dawson’s Creek.” OK, so where does Marvel fit in — in terms of enduring TV success? It’s really happened just once, when Bill Bixby “Hulked out” from 1977-82 as the star of CBS’ “The Incredible Hulk.” It ran for 83 episodes and also led to three made-for-TV movies. In recent years, both Netflix and ABC have bulked up on Marvel-based TV series. But ABC’s “Agent Carter” and “Inhumans” were both flops while the network’s “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” has loitered in primetime for four seasons now without making a significant ratings or cultural impact. Do you know anyone who religiously watches it? Netflix may or may not have long distance runners in “Daredevil, Jessica Jones” and “The Punisher,” all of which are slated to return for second seasons. But none set the universe on fire in their first go-arounds. FX and Fox respectively have renewed Marvel’s “Legion” and “The Gifted” for sophomore years. “Legion” certainly is a challenging, mind-bending, visual marvel. Still, will it be part of more than a handful of memory banks? Since the dawn of television, dating back to 1952, DC hasn’t had to worry about that. “Look, up in the sky . . .” And the rest is history. ARCHIVE PHOTO
George Reeves as Superman.
Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a past member of the national Peabody awards board.
the salt and sand we throw down in heaps when we have ice or snow. It’s uncommon in this area for such strange weather but it’s not unheard of. The road salt increases chloride levels in the surrounding water supply harming the ecosystem. The sand adds sediment to waterways and fills lake bottoms, putting more Naïma Jeannette weight on dams. Large environmental costs to keep us safe on the roadways. There are other alternatives to salt such as alfalfa meal, sugar beet juice, pickle brine and white vinegar. But using these in large quantities on our roadways are bound to have ecological effects as well. We need something with a short half life that does the job well. Or a road designed to not freeze or slip, or transportation that’s designed for bad weather — ie: stay off the roads with your little sports car when there is bad weather. Or maybe the transportation of the future, for example the bulletlink, is designed to accommodate icy conditions. If it’s not, we should factor this in to the equation. The future of our climate is changing rapidly. I can’t leave you without sharing some of the other articles that rank high on my website. If you don’t submit your story ideas, I’ll be forced to follow the data and keep talking about these high ranking ones. My first ever article for this paper still ranks high and it was about dog poop’s effect on the environment. Thank you to Mullen for accepting and publishing this poop! Also within the top 10 are articles on nuclear energy, palm oil, sunscreen, candles and one of my favorites the big missed conservation opportunity by our Dallas Zoo with the gorilla video. Send me story ideas you need me to research and investigate. And if you want to know more about potholes … I will oblige. Naïma Jeannette is a freelance writer, teacher and conservationist. Email her at naimajeannette@gmail.com or Tweet her @naimajeannette.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
1 Sort socks 6 Zeppo’s brother 11 Little blue toon 16 Lab weights 21 Old cattle town
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22 Lead Chipmunk 23 Supply a banquet 24 Wrack and ruin 25 Attends a banquet 26 Music with a beat 27 OPEC delegate 28 A Peron
29 Quiche base 30 Caviar source 32 Strong brown paper 34 Like fruit on the tree 36 Romantic, perhaps
38 Diameter halves 39 Chevalier musical 40 Bonny miss 41 Up till now 42 Miffed 43 Siren heard on the Rhine?
97 Video companion 98 T-bone source 99 Like a raft 100 Mental acuity 101 Spree 102 Check endorser 103 Londoners 105 Sacher — 106 Cornfield sound 107 Workout facilities 110 Playing card 111 Supports 112 Bright annuals 116 Tissue-paper art 118 Tennis great Ivan — 119 Zen riddle 120 Jacques’ Mrs. 121 Exasperates 122 Dishonest person 124 Far from indifferent 126 Asimov or Hayes 128 Whisper on stage 129 Rectify 130 Nasty laugh 131 When to see stars 132 Brainy club 133 Shoulder muscles 134 Musician’s speed 135 Lipstick type DOWN
1 Web user’s “must” 2 Friend in Madrid 3 Steamy dance 4 Ernesto Guevara 5 Gave a hard time 6 Attacked (2 wds.) 7 Put — — on it! 8 KOA visitors 9 Forty-niners’ tools 10 Not in stock (2 wds.)
wald.world@yahoo.com Travelling in Cuba is different. Americans need hard cash to buy everything there because U.S. embargo rules prevent U.S. banks from setting up credit card networks. American credit or debit cards are useless there. Once in Cuba the fun of exchanging U.S. cash for Cuban currency begins. It’s a chore. The currency exchanges have irregular posted hours (which they rarely honor) and have such long lines that a policeman or doorman regulates traffic, allowing only one person at a time to approach the counter. Cuba has two currencies. One is the “convertible” currency, or CUC (Cuban convertible currency) meant for foreigners to use. The other is the Cuban peso. It’s hard to tell them apart, making it easy to get scammed if you’re not careful. Cubans operate and get paid in pesos. Americans can only change dollars into CUCs. If you want pesos to buy street food, for example, you must convert twice, once to CUCs, then from CUCs into pesos. In retaliation for the U.S. embargo on Cuba, currency exchanges from U.S. dollars have a 10 percent surcharge that is in addition to the standard exchange cost of three percent. So every U.S. dollar converts to just 87 cents in CUCs. A most unfortunate friend on a recent trip to Cuba was required to check his luggage with Jet Blue in Fort Lauderdale but in the last-minute confusion forgot to remove his U.S. dollars first. Arriving in Cuba, he retrieved his baggage and immediately realized it had been opened. We cannot say if it occurred at Jet Blue, by a dishonest TSA agent or on the Cuban side, but someone got an additional month’s salary in cash. My friend's money needed for the entire trip was gone! He called the U.S. Embassy which suggested he have money sent by Western Union. Simple enough, he thought, as the currency exchanges also operate as Western Union offices.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) There are changes in the offing, but you may have trouble committing in a way that promotes swift decisions. What is holding you back? (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) — Arrangements you make this week must not be unchangeable, as you may find that minor alterations to your schedule are required each day.
76 Lion, in Africa 77 Turn — — ear 78 Diver’s find 79 Tooth’s partner 80 Stratford’s river 81 Musical London 82 Composer Anderson 83 Singer — Gorme 84 1776 patriot Silas — 86 Dropping feathers 87 Itches 88 Barely move 90 Loaded for — 91 Ancient tale 92 Gridiron kicks 95 Snow vehicles 96 Discerning 97 It makes touchdowns 98 Grassy expanse 100 Charming 101 Most daring 102 Going for the gold? 104 Built like bleachers 105 “— pipers piping ...” 106 U.S. spy org. 107 Buzz off 108 Sangfroid 109 Bushed (2 wds.) 111 Takes advice 112 Don Diego masked 113 Onetime pupa 114 Bombay nannies 115 Splinter groups 117 Disoriented 118 Fontanne’s husband 119 Castle stronghold 123 Hair goop 125 Sparkler 127 RSVP word
Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com. Follow him @Adventourist and see where he is off to next.
by Stella Wilder
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You know what is going on, but you don't think you're ready to immerse yourself in it just yet. This may be a costly error of perception. (March 6-March 20) — You'll be pulled in more than one direction this week by those eager to have you working for them exclusively — but that may not be possible. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You are ready and willing to do almost anything that is required of you this week, provided you are working on a favorite project. (April 5-April 19) — You may discover that you are far more capable of succeeding at a certain endeavor than you ever expected — and this can be the start of something big for you! TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You must be careful that you don't let your energy exceed your capacity for putting it to good use. Keep things well in control this week. (May 6-May 20) — You can reach an important agreement with someone who can help you take the next step toward a major personal success. You know what must be done to excel. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You may find yourself being dragged into a situation that you would otherwise try to avoid at all costs. Your involvement saves the day! (June 7-June 20) — You can
My friend struggled to make a call to a friend in the U.S. to send him money. American cell phones are not compatible with the Cuban system. WiFi is hard to find. Eventually, he succeeded in finding a way to make a call. He spent a day convincing his American friend, call her Ana, to advance him money. She was suspicious it was the popular “I'm stuck and my wallet’s been stolen” scam. Then my friend learned that Western Union places a hold on money coming into Cuba — too long to survive without. Besides my friend learned that only a Cuban can receive the money and must present his ID at Western Union to get it. I would have thought the clueless U.S. Embassy would have known about this wrinkle when it made the Western Union recommendation! Not to be deterred, my friend found a Cuban to accept his Western Union, but this heightened Ana’s suspicions about sending money to a name she did not know. She abandoned her efforts. My friend began to head to the airport to fly home when a local tour company proposed the solution that saved the day. Its Costa Rican branch would run the credit card charge in Costa Rica and give him the money in CUCs, for a small fee. My friend wondered whether to alert Wells Fargo at home to accept the charge from Costa Rica … or would that just raise the bank’s suspicions even more? And would the credit card number be safe or was this another scam? With no good options, he took a gamble. The credit card charge solution worked. My friend was able to continue his trip. Remember this simple tip: wherever you venture have your ducks in a row in advance for money, especially in Cuba! And always have a Plan B. Also, never assume the U.S. Embassy can or will be interested in helping you. In this case they got a grade of D or F.
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK The coming week is likely to give many cause to pick up the pace in professional endeavors, as the need to deliver the goods on time becomes paramount. Those who have slacked off in some way over recent days or weeks will find that they must redouble their efforts to meet deadlines; one cannot simply go on in a routine fashion and expect efficiency and effectiveness to just increase! Those who have been keeping up with their leaders will find that there is little to do this week but maintain energy and momentum. The difference between winners and losers this week may prove to be minute indeed, as seconds count more than minutes or hours. But in all cases readiness will matter most: He or she who is ready to excel can and, in most cases, will. Personal issues must not be neglected this week, nor must they be allowed to eclipse those professional concerns that have come to the fore. Still, one who has something personal looming isn't likely to perform up to par, as concentration will be affected by a situation that he or she knows must be addressed. Domestic affairs will have to be handled in some way.
11 UFO movie (hyph.) 12 Shopping plaza 13 Ms. Hagen of films 14 Insist on 15 Kind of benefit 16 Clarified butter 17 Fraying 18 St. Teresa’s town 19 Dust particles 20 Umpteen 31 Collide with 33 Band follower 35 Multicar accidents 37 “Da” opposite 38 Happen again 39 Auctioneer’s cry 42 Bad habits 43 Sole 44 Blows it 45 Vermicelli 46 Repeatedly 47 Egyptian Nobelist 48 Cameos, maybe 49 Offended 51 Barkin or Burstyn 52 “Cosmos” host 53 Long lock 55 Chinese pooches, slangily 56 Mr. Canseco 57 Drill attachments 59 Far back in time 60 Sherpa’s sighting 61 Gigantic 64 — diem 65 Big Board 66 Mighty trees 67 Exclamation of dismay 69 Asteroid zone 70 Shades 71 Ducks, e.g. 73 Kind of pickle 74 Selected a card 75 Parrot’s word
OFF THE MARK
Hapless tourist needs money in Cuba
By Michael Wald
take control and make important changes this week — but you may encounter at least one obstacle that requires some personal reflection. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You're trying to do something "under the table" that will actually be much more effective if done out in the open. Don't try to hide it! (July 8-July 22) — You have much to occupy your time and your mind this week. A family member has a problem that he or she thinks only you are able to solve. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You may have to endure something as you wait your turn to do what you've long been wanting to do. Be patient! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) — That which others find compelling leaves you cold, and vice versa. This actually gives you the advantage as you attempt something under the radar. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You cannot expect to make instant progress this week; you must build momentum slowly. Once you reach a steady rhythm, you'll make your mark. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) — There are many choices for you to make this week, but you're not about to make any unless you clear your head of a nagging personal problem. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You can connect almost everything
Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. you do this week with a former desire — one that isn't likely to disappear, no matter what you do. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) — Someone may be calling you away from your comfort zone, and you're likely to find that you are unable to resist. He or she knows what you respond to most. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You can expect changes made this week to last for some time — though none must be permanent. You're ready to do what has to be done. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) — Once you finish with a pet project this week, you can devote more time to a domestic issue that seems to be affecting every member of your family. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You may have many decisions to make this week that are not centered around your primary goal — but they aren't likely to wait. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) — You may realize that an error made long ago has been affecting you directly or indirectly all this time. This week you can erase it altogether — at last! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) Uniformity and predictability are important to your work this week; you don't want to be too surprising or too unconventional. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) — You can be stronger and more decisive this week than you've been all year. You realize that you have more at stake than you might have thought.
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45 Did a centerfold 48 Kitchen gadget 49 Grind, maybe 50 One of the Gallos 54 “... to buy — — pig” 55 Hocus- — 56 Kind of wedding 57 Second-story man 58 Norm, briefly 59 Conger catcher 60 Knights of — 61 Elvis swiveled them 62 More than med. 63 Four o’clock fare 65 Bird’s abode 66 Excuses 67 Enthusiastic shouts 68 Giant red star 69 Computer mouthful 70 “Macbeth” trio 71 Helsinki natives 72 “Kidnapped” monogram 73 TV’s Ricky 74 Durham school 75 Short flight 76 Sentimental 79 Place to barge in? 80 Mars, to Plato 81 Like a tiara 85 — fixe 86 Fountain fare 87 Jacques — Cousteau 88 Target (hyph.) 89 Call — — cab 90 Give off steam 91 Kitty’s comment 92 Tugs 93 Vitamin amt. 94 Weightlifter’s gear 96 Keenan or Ed
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SCENE AROUND TOWN
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Society Editor
Salvation Army Luncheon/Fashion Show Kick-Off Eiseman Jewels
Chair Lisa Singleton, Major Barbara Rich, Sponsor Anne Davidson
Richard and Betsy Eiseman
Golf Classic National Kidney Foundation Dallas Athletic Club
Nikki Webb, Candace Winslow, Joanna Clarke Brian Motsenbocker, Alan Motsenbocker
Mercury One Gala “American Cowboy” Eddie Deen’s Ranch
D’Andra Simmons, Michael Grishman, Director Suzanne Grishman
Honorary Chair Gina Betts, David Bland
Mercury One Founders/Chairs Glenn and Tania Beck
Dallas Women’s Foundation $30,000 Raised for Jonathan’s Place Times Ten Cellars
Kimberly Bader, Wendy Messmann, Roslyn Dawson Thompson, Melanie Carroll
Shawn Wills, Katrina Watland
Ed Oleksiak, Mike Hessong, Chair Brandon Rowland
Holiday Bash Long Cove Realty Old Parkland
Lisa Robinson, Olivia Thomas, Jenna Fredle
Joanie McNamara, Santa, Long Cove Founder Don McNamara
SHOP THE TRAIL
COMMUNITY COUNTS. KEEP IT LOCAL.
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SERGIO’S JEWELRY
Sergio’s is a full service neighborhood jewelry store. Garnet is the birthstone for January. “By her who in this month is born No gem save garnets should be worn; They will ensure her constancy, True friendship and fidelity.” We appraise jewelry and coins. Custom designing is our specialty. We use CAD software and 3-D wax printing. We replace batteries and repair watches. All jewelry repair is done on site. While-you-wait repair service is available. We also re-string pearls and beads. Tue-Fri: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 170 Casa Linda Plaza SW corner of Buckner Blvd. at Garland Rd. 75218 info@sergiosjewelry.com Call ... 214-320-2007, Text ... 469-999-3338
JOE O’S DRY CLEAN SUPER CENTER
Family Owned and Operated. Great services and great prices! The true environmentally friendly dry cleaners. Tailoring services available. Serving Dallas since 1986. 3220 N. Fitzhugh Ave. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday Same day service and drive-thru service everyday.
EMERALDS TO COCONUTS
COBBLESTONE SHOE HOSPITAL
Serving Dallas and the White Rock area for more than 25 years! Across from Mockingbird Station near SMU SHOE AND BOOT REPAIR! We repair belts, purses and luggage, too! Hours Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 5340 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206 214-824-7463
Clothing, jewelry, gifts and home decor. Women’s boutique providing unique, timeless fashions in comfortable fabrics for women of all ages and sizes. Plus sizes available in most styles. All jewelry 20% off. 2730 N. Henderson Ave. Dallas, TX 75206 Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed on Mondays 214-823-3620
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Our Favorite Restaur ants INDIAN Masala Wok 6106 Luther Ln. 469-232-9390 IRISH PUB
Black Friar 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
St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin 2730 Commerce St. 214-698-1511
Vertskebap 7949 Walnut Hill Ln. 469-726-2855
NATURAL–GLUTEN-FREE –ORGANIC Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. 214-468-8721 Kozy 4483 McKinney Ave. 214-219-5044 Southpaw’s Organic Cafe 3227 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0100 6009 Berkshire Ln. 214-987-0351
SPANISH Café Madrid 4501 Travis St. 214-528-1731
VEGETARIAN Cosmic Cafe 2912 Oak Lawn 214-521-6157
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
VIETNAMESE Miss Chi 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
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
HISTORY ON THE TRAIL
Happy New Year. The year 2017 was going along OK, then in September the wheels really started coming off. The Lee Park statue removal, which I will write about in another issue, really caused me to question our city leadership. Then in November, we lost two members of our family and we learned again, we are not in charge. So, for Christmas, our younger daughter in California (Irvine) sent two tickets for (wife) Barb and me to go spend a week with Shannon and the three grandkids. That was the medicine we needed. While in California, I must have watched at least 25 college football games. I am included in the 16 percent drop in ratings for NFL games due to the anti-American protests of the “unhappy” players. Those overpaid, undereducated professional athletes have never been my heroes. Eliminating the NFL from my schedule has allowed me to gain over 160 hours of productive time. Speaking of productive time, one of my current assignments is to represent a long time office tenant looking for space to settle in for the next 10 years. Our search parameters include
Class A from Uptown to Beltline. It never ceases to amaze me how ill-prepared and untrained some of the young leasing agents are today. Most have had no cross-training in management which we required when I had a large project leasing and management company. This is not a reflection on the “smarts” of the younger generations; they are much smarter than my age group. It is the result of institutionalization of our industry and dividing responsibilities into little specialties, such as asset management, property management, leasing, research, marketing, etc. In the '60s, '70s, and '80s, we did it all. And, we had nobody to train us. I may add Project Marketing back as the fourth prong of my business model. After Tenant Representation and Project Marketing, since 1990, Barclay Commercial has been refining Buyer Representation, which is the opposite of seller representation, or “Capital Markets brokerage.” Within this discipline, my job is to know the investors and developers, know what they look for, find it for them and then represent them throughout the purchase process. This is where my experience pays off. Sometimes, my competition is the young employees
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
of the buyer company, who may see me as a threat. Most investors will say they want to buy “off market” or they don’t want to buy a property that has been “shopped.” Then they end up buying a listed property. Could that be where the old adage “All Buyers Are Liars” came from? The fourth prong of my business model is pure consulting, for which I maintain my credentials as a Counselor of Real Estate (CRE). In 1996, I was the 12th person in Dallas to receive the prestigious designation and since that time I have been called upon as expert witness to render opinions regarding numerous legal disputes. As an expert, I will review the case along with the fact summary, and then understand the issues of all involved parties. The CRE, as opposed to an Appraiser, may not render a valuation, but may specify a “Broker Price Opinion or Comparative Market Analysis” to be rendered and considered in a case.
Boot kicks off book discussion
Wayne Swearingen, CRE, is a principal at Barclay Commercial Group and lives adjacent to the Katy Trail. Contact him at wswearingen@barclaycom.com.
Eve’s Garden: Marathon’s delightful B&B joannholt@gmail.com The tiny town of Marathon in Brewster County has a population of only 400 people. A surprising number of artists and other creative people are included in that small number, including the owners and proprietors of Eve’s Garden. Houston native Kate Thayer, artist/cook/gardener/accountant/ maid/florist/former steelworker, is now the welcoming hostess for Eve’s Garden. Her innovative B&B and Ecology Resource Center is a showcase for art, starting with the lush indoor and outdoor organic gardens surrounding the buildings. The gardens boast blooming roses, bougainvillea and many other species year round. And then there are the buildings. They are made from recycled content like paper adobe/fiber-cement called Papercrete, which has a concrete-like strength, but without the heavy weight of concrete. With the help of local builder Clyde Curry, Thayer added seven rooms made from the mixture of recycled paper, sand, clay and Portland cement. Curry trained the Thayers to be papercrete experts, but still serves as an off-site consultant. They have since added additional buildings, including a high deck where the spectacular West Texas sunsets can be viewed along with the dark night skies filled with stars. The buildings are covered in what Kate calls “high Mexican contemporary color treatments” painted in various shades of turquoise,
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
Monty” with Uptown Players (UP), “Chicago” at Irving’s MainStage,” other shows at T3, T2 and many other venues. It’s been proven that there’s just about no one to whom Janelle Lutz, Woman 2, can’t morph. From Judy Garland to Nellie Forbush to Sally Bowles, she can only be described as, although petite, the epitome of a Jewish Mother. Aaron Green as Man 1 can best be described as surprising and can’t wait to see again. Because of his small frame, hearing his voice in this first song makes you a believer. It’s powerful and soft at the same time. Although this is his first time to do this show, locally he has performed in “As we Lie Still,” “Las Cage aux Folles,” “The Full Monty” and many other shows. Man 2 is played by the incarcerated lifer Greg Hullett, who is brought onto the stage by a formidable church lady to coach a room full of single guests from the outside about how to meet someone special. The felon has been seen on many area stages including WaterTower, Contemporary Theatre of Dallas, UP and others. He brings his fluid comedy to every vignette. Under BJ Cleveland’s capable direction, every cast member, musician and crew extol his virtues as a talented good guy. There’s pretty much nothing he can’t do, and prepare for it to be funny — most of the time. There’s a special treat on Valentine’s Day. More information can be found at theatre3dallas.com.
WINDING ROADS By Jo Ann Holt
WINE BAR Dream Cafe 2800 Routh St., #170. 214-954-0486 Two Corks & a Bottle – Quadrangle 2800 Routh St., #140 214-871-9463
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After bad finish, ready to get new year started By Wayne Swearingen
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pink, orange, purple and green. to the thick insulating papercrete This private oasis offers a soothing construction, is very private. The respite to travelers on their way to rooms have their own heating and or from nearby Big Bend National cooling system plus a mini-fridge, Park. private bath and fresh flowers from Assisting Kate in running Eve’s Kate’s organic greenhouse. Most Garden are her son Noble and his also have a faux fire place to add a wife, Alaine. Noble is the all-around touch of romance to the room, and handyman and computer guy, while three have private patio areas. Room Alaine focuses on preparing the rates range from $185 to $215 per locally produced food served by the night for two people. Email info@ B&B. Although the younger couple evesgarden.org for reservations. live part of the year in Costa Rica, While my husband and I as Eve’s Garden has grown increastoured Eve’s Garden and enjoyed ingly busy they spend more time in meeting Kate, Noble and Alaine, Marathon. (also enjoying a delicious homeEve’s Garden hosts numerous made organic breakfast and several art exhibits, music concerts, or just cups of coffee), we haven’t stayed neighborhood potluck dinners or there. We stopped by there on our happy hours on the lovely, spacious way to Big Bend National Park, on patio. Along with providing a comthe recommendation of Brewster fortable environment for overnight County’s tourism director, and were or longer stays, Eve’s Garden proglad we did. Next time we’re out vides a forum for community conthat way we will spend at least a day versations about issues regarding or two at this unique B&B. ecology and the world we live in. Kate Thayer also provides orJo Ann Holt is a longtime ganic flower arrangements for wedjournalist, now writing about cars, dings and other special occasions, entertainment and travel. many of which are held on her property. The seven handbuilt rooms at Eve’s Garden B&B are: The Boquilla Room, The Garden Room, The Lotus Suite, The Ocotillo Room, The Orchard Room, The Sapphire Room and The Turquoise Room Each room has arches, bright colors JO ANN HOLT and other special The patio at Eve's Garden. touches, and thanks
Known for his insightful writing in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post regarding armed conflict, the World Affairs Council presents Max Boot (left) at the Crescent Club at 200 Crescent Court at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25 to discuss his newest book The Road Not Taken: Edward Lansdale and the American Tragedy in Vietnam. Ticket can be purchased at dfwworld.org. — Betty Houser
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