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Communit y News

Women’s movement discussed

Two iconic Dallas restaurants celebrate anniversaries

Bishop Arts: Bolsa reunites past chefs, bartenders

By Lindsey Miller lindseymiller@lindseymillerpr.com

DALLAS INSTITUTE

Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt (above) and others will speak at the event, “Women’s Rights: From Early Stirrings to ThirdWave Feminism” on Monday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture at 2719 Routh St. Dr. LaKelly Hunt will discuss her latest book, And the Spirit Moved Them: The Lost Radical History of America’s First Feminists.

– Rachel Savant

New exhibition at DMA The Dallas Museum of Art is presenting the first large-scale traveling exhibition in over 20 years to look at early 20th-century American culture’s love affair with technology and mechanization. On view from now through Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, “Cult of the Machine: Precisionism and American Art” captures that other era when DMA Americans were obsessed with new technology.

Tickets are $16 and DMA Members are free. – Jill Bernstein

Bolsa at 614 West Davis St., a pioneer of the city’s farm-to-table food and craft cocktail movement, marks the occasion of its 10th anniversary with a party welcoming back former chefs and bartenders on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m.

To commemorate the milestone, current executive chef Matt Balke will be joined in the kitchen by former chefs Graham Dodds, Jeffrey Harris, Andrew Bell, Eric Wolf, Joel Harrington and “Chuy” (long-time line cook who worked with every Bolsa exec chef) to create the evening’s food. Behind the bar, previous head bartenders Jason Kosmos, Eddy “Lucky” Campbell, “Dub” Davis, Kyle Hill, Joni Long and Spencer Shelton will craft a collection of special cocktails.

“Bolsa was at the forefront of the farm-to-table movement in our city when the regular consumer didn’t quite know what those words meant yet. It’s been an important restaurant for our city’s dining culture, and everybody who’s worked here has gone on to have stellar careers,” said co-owner Chris Zielke.

Matt Balke has had two different experiences at Bolsa over the years, starting as sous chef under Jeff Harris and now as executive chef.

“Bolsa has been a cornerstone of the Dallas dining scene for 10 years now and

BOLSA

Bolsa will host its 10th anniversary party on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. has turned out some of the city’s best chefs and bartenders. I’ve had the pleasure of working here twice,” Balke said.

“I love the neighborhood, and the regulars are the best in the city.”

Bolsa’s first chef, Graham Dodds, echoes many of those sentiments. “Bolsa was really the restaurant where I made

my name in Dallas. I became synonymous with the farm-to-table movement, developed my reputation for responsible sourcing and honed my style of cooking.”

Tickets, available at prekindle.com, are $10 for complimentary food, and there will be $5 cocktails. Kids are free.

Lower Greenville: Truck Yard keeps on truckin'

Plan ahead to see ‘This is Us’ star New Friends New Life, a nonprofit organization that restores and empowers formerly trafficked and sexually exploited women, teens and children, announced Mandy Moore, star of “This is Us,” as the speaker at the organization’s 20th anniversary luncheon. “Stand for Her” is the luncheon theme, scheduled on Friday, Nov. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Omni Dallas Hotel, 555 S. Lamar St. To purchase tables or seats, visit newfriendsnewlife.org/luncheon. – Elizabeth Lenart

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TRUCK YARD

The Truck Yard will commemorate it's five year anniversary with a food truck competition, live music and dog adoption.

By Ariana Hajibashi ariana@adastrapr.com

Saturday, Sept. 29 marks five years since Truck Yard at 5624 Sears St. first graced Lower Greenville with rusted out pickups, a tree house bar, draft cocktails and delicious cheesesteaks. Since then, the beer garden has been serving up good food and drinks to thousands of neighborhood residents and visitors alike. And now, it’s time to

celebrate.

To commemorate those five years, Truck Yard is hosting a party that will include a food truck competition, live music, a dog adoption, an exotic petting zoo and local beers from favorites like Deep Ellum and Community.

Best of all, the competition requires your expertise, as attendees will be tasked with tasting all the delicious fare and choosing the winner.

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will serve from noon to 5 p.m., and include Easy Slider, Not Just Q, Chez Flo, Chito's on Wheels, Nomadic Grille, Chef G & Sparkle Creations and Azucar.

The first 200 people to purchase a ticket online for $25 will receive a tasting from each truck and get to vote for their favorite. But you don’t need a ticket to come and enjoy the day, so all are welcome to join in the festivities.

After the winner is crowned, Truck Yard’s regular trucks will continue serving food from 5 to 9 p.m.

Other happenings include the Monkey See Monkey Do Exotic Petting Zoo from noon to 4 p.m., which features a camel, spider monkey, tortoise and more. Draft beers will be just $5 until 5 p.m. Live bands will take the stage at noon and play until 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available at prekindle.com.

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Guy upset about his flight

By David Mullen

me; I try not to put bias in my columns.

That does not The Katy Trail Weekly preclude me is meant to inform and from telling entertain the readers in our a joke or two, circulation area. And yes, I will occasionally take a David Mullen sighting personal experistand. Yes, I want everyone ences or having an opinion. to vote, but I am not going to That written ... According to tell you who to vote for. Yes, their website, the mission of I do not agree with many of the Transportation Security Donald Trump’s policies. Yes, Administration (TSA) is to I care greatly about Dallas, “protect the nation's transporsupport small businesses and yes, I am a proponent of wom- tation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people en’s and minority rights. But and commerce.” The vision is after watching the Emmy’s on “an agile security agency, emNBC Sept. 17, I must defend bodied by a professional workmen. We are not all Harvey force that engages its partners Weinstein, Les Moonves or and the American people to Kevin Spacey. I am far from outmatch a dynamic threat.” perfect — after all, I am an The core values are “Integrity.

Oakland Raiders fan — but Respect. Commitment.” And I ask Hollywood and others the workforce expectations are to cut those of us who have “Hard work. Professionalism. run companies or departIntegrity.” On Sept. 13, at ments but never been charged Dallas Love Field, I saw an of improprieties some slack. octogenarian in a wheelchair Don’t bundle us all together. being so thoroughly searched We are not all ogres. Some for more than 10 minutes that of us have made a conscious he was genuinely concerned effort to remain aboveboard he would miss his flight. ... By the way, cancer survivor “Hard work. Professionalism. and Emmy presenter Michael Integrity.” On my return flight Douglas looked fantastic on from Sacramento International the show … I often get emails Airport on Sept. 16, in front with liberal accusations. Trust david@katytrailweekly.com

of me at the security gate, a man was forced to give up his bottle of Pepto Bismol. The agent said, “If it was 4 oz., I might let it slide. You can go back to the gate and check it if you want.” “Integrity.

Respect. Commitment.” The guy had an upset stomach or worse. Luckily, he was not on my flight. In my recent experiences, the unprofessionalism of the TSA is at an all-time high … Because of a chaotic Sunday evening at Love Field, I had to take a taxi home. I took Lyft to the airport and it cost $10.50 with tip. I live exactly two and one half miles from the ground transportation at the airport.

The taxi company, which will remain nameless, charged me a fixed rate of $25, plus tip.

That says everything about the ever-changing industry …

According to TopCashback. com, a rebate and coupon site, tipping overseas is a puzzling experience for Americans.

We are notorious for over tipping in foreign countries.

The company found 75 percent of Americans tip in other countries, yet two in three Americans don’t feel pressured to tip abroad. I have been told by golf caddies in

NEWS FROM DISTRICT 8

Dallas ISD Trustee Miguel Solis Classes in Dallas ISD resumed last month, and already the good news resulting from last year’s hard work has started to pour in.

As a district, Dallas ISD earned the grade of “B” under the Texas Education Agency’s new accountability ratings.

That means there is still work to be done, but we are solidly in positive territory.

Individually, 66 percent of Dallas ISD scored 80 percent or higher with the new system.

Three District 8 schools are among 13 Dallas ISD campuses that improved so much that they are no longer on the state’s Improvement Required list.

Onesimo Hernandez (a Montessori campus starting this year); J.W. Ray (now combined with César Chávez Learning Center); and Thomas J. Rusk Middle School all Met Standard from the TEA. Hernandez earned one distinction, Ray earned five distinctions and Rusk earned three. Thanks to the students, teachers and district leadership who made it all happen!

In other district news: • The annual Dallas ISD Districtwide College Fair for all district high school juniors, seniors and their parents was Sept. 19 at Ellis Davis Field House, 9191 S. Polk St. The free event featured essential information about preparing for college and workforce opportunities after graduation.

Schools provided no-cost bus transportation for those who signed up with their school counselors.

• Tom Field Elementary School was selected to receive a share of the donated school uniforms from the Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities and JCPenney. During a recent pep rally-style event, Field students watched as two of their classmates modeled examples of the uniforms

K ATY TR AIL WEEKLY'S

CRIME WATCH Sept. 14 – 10:15 a.m.

1900 Block, Bennett Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Building: Two unknown suspects entered the building and stole computers.

Sept. 14 – 5:05 p.m.

4200 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75219) Robbery of a Business: An unknown suspect entered the location and demanded money.

Sept. 14 – 8:26 p.m.

5500 Block, E. Mockingbird Ln. (75206) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s apartment by force and stole property.

Sept. 14 – 11:44 p.m.

1600 Block, Oak Lawn Ave.

on the “fashion show” runway. A total of 3,000 uniforms valued at $150,000 were distributed to seven Dallas ISD schools this year.

• Two District 8 campuses are among the Top 10 safest schools in Dallas ISD. Eladio Martinez Elementary School and Multiple Careers Magnet Center/Maya Angelou High School earned the ranking based on the quality and quantity of their campus safety programs. The Risk Management departMiguel Solis ment recognized the top schools during a recent Campus Safety Coordinator training session.

• September is Attendance Awareness Month, and the Attendance Improvement and Truancy Reduction department is challenging students to “Show UP” and have perfect attendance this month. Those who do have the chance to enter a prize drawing conducted per each Trustee district. Schools also have a chance to win prizes. In addition, Dallas ISD schools and departments that help promote great student attendance on social media have the chance to win prizes. Post creative messages and use the hashtag #showupdallasisd to enter.

• Important upcoming dates include Parent Conferences: Monday, Oct. 8 for high schools; Tuesday, Oct. 9 for middle schools; and Thursday, Oct. 11 for elementary schools. State Fair Days are Friday, Oct. 12 (secondary student holiday/staff development day) and Friday, Oct. 19 (elementary student holiday/staff development day).

(75207) Aggravated Assault w/a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect hit the complainant with a vehicle.

Sept. 15 – 12:56 p.m.

1500 Block, Inspiration Dr. (75207) Burglary of a Habitation: The suspect pushed open the door, entered and assaulted the complainant.

Sept. 15 – 3:42 p.m.

3700 Block, Almazan Dr. (75220) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect slashed the complainant’s tires.

Sept. 16 – 2:49 a.m.

3200 Block, Maple Ave. (75201) Theft from Person: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s phone and purse.

Sept. 16 – 10:52 a.m.

3600 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219)

Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s vehicle window and stole property.

Sept. 16 – 11:34 a.m.

11600 Block, Preston Rd. (75230) Theft of Property: The suspect placed perfume in a bag and fled location.

Sept. 17 – 10:31 a.m.

3000 Block, Carlisle St. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect pried open the lock, entered and stole property.

Sept. 17 – 1:04 p.m.

4700 Block, Fairmount St. (75219) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Sept. 17 – 3:03 p.m.

2900 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) Assault: The suspect struck the complainant in the head, causing pain.

William "Bubba" Flint — Special Contributor

Scotland and Ireland not to tip at the pub, because they don’t. I just felt it would be insulting not to tip, as 36 percent of other Americans believe. Seventy-three percent of Americans typically tip restaurant service or at sit-down meals, 58 percent tip taxi drivers or other drivers, 56 percent of Americans tip hotel staff and 44 percent tip tour guides … At Baby Grand at 161 Lafayette St. in New

York City, the karaoke bar is only 240 square feet. Can you imagine what it is like if someone hits the wrong note singing “Tiny Dancer?”… Rice University is “dramatically expanding” its financial aid offerings, promising full scholarships to undergrads whose families have income under $130,000. The school says it wants to reduce student debt and make it easier for students from low-income families to

attend. If that policy was in place when I was enrolling, I would have gone to Rice in a minute … A survey says that the best place in America to retire may be Deerfield Beach, Fla., where the median home price is $124,900. The beach area is perfect for me. There is a steak house, a fish place, an Irish bar, a sports bar and a 7-Eleven. What more do I need? The only downfall is that there is sand.

ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL

Combating climate change not dead

By Naïma Jeannette

endeavor that is launching in his homeland of Ireland. Evocco has plans to start local, build to Europe, and then worldwide. Even if this When the news is particular app doesn’t make it to the U.S., this overcome with negwill hopefully inspire others to. GoodGuide ativity, find the posis the app I currently use to shop smartitive. In our current er, but their focus is not specifically on the times with the U.S. environment. government rolling The other interesting app to improve back several environour relationship with food is called Olio, the Naïma Jeannette mental initiatives, it Food Sharing Revolution. This app is based seems we are taking in the U.K. but has listings in the U.S. and steps backwards in an urgent period. Carbon allows you to post unwanted food you can dioxide levels continue to increase, the avershare with neighbors. At first I was hesitant age global temperatures are inching up, and because of food tampering, but if we don’t we see the consequences in recent violent give these out-of-box ideas an opportunity, storms, floods and extreme weather events. we won’t change for the better. The social But, there are new initiatives every day workaspect of the app keeps regular Olios honest ing to bring back hope to combat climate and their guidelines are made for food safety. change.

You can browse their listings to see the kinds The young generation has been leading of food at olioex.com. the charge in my eyes. With midterm elecAnd the last bit of positive movement tions coming up, the power of the young is forward I have for you this week is the city starting to shape up. of Dallas approved a Now, everyone needs Climate Action Plan As the rest of the world to show up. It’s into be developed in moves leaps and bounds credible that Beto their latest budget forward on the Paris O’Rourke, candidate hearing. To be honAgreement and sustainable est, there’s been a lot for U.S. Senator, has initiatives, we as a local created a successful of green planning and campaign with no community need to step up. proposals, but in my PAC money, powered opinion, not enough by the people. When I actual movement forlived in El Paso, I was event coordinator for a ward here in Dallas. This is another step in yearly event attended by thousands to protect the right direction that I hope is followed up Castner Range, a wild space at the foothills of with climate action. As the rest of the world the Franklin Mountains. O’Rourke secured moves leaps and bounds forward on the Paris protection of this land and has been a propoAgreement and sustainable initiatives, we as a nent for conservation and sustainability inilocal community need to step up. The money tiatives. He opposed the Keystone XL pipeline for this Climate Action Plan comes from the and has supported numerous clean water pro- leftover money from the short-lived plastic bag tections. Don’t forget to register to vote before fee. By the way, remember the biggest local Tuesday, Oct. 9. lobbyist against the plastic bag fee was grocery The technology sector keeps pumping giant Kroger. Well, their headquarters anout new and innovative projects, linking clinounced just a few weeks ago that Kroger will mate change with social impact. Two new be phasing out plastic bags by 2025. Funny. apps brought to my attention target a major Keep your heads up everyone, we are not climate change contributor, food waste and going down without a creative fight. There agriculture. This is also an issue everyone at might be negativity flying at us and our enevery level can connect to. We waste too much vironment daily, but we the people are also food. Food accounts for 30 percent of global fighting to combat climate change and preemissions. Evocco is an ecofriendly shopping serve our world for future generations. assistant that helps you find the most nutriNaïma Jeannette is a freelance writtious foods while also having the lowest ener, teacher and conservationist. Email her at vironmental impact. Founder Hugh Weldon naimajeannette@gmail.com or Tweet her @ won climate change challenges to fund his naimajeannette. @naimajeannette

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MULL IT OVER

Automobility

By David Mullen

By David Boldt

Alabama head football coach Nick Saban makes $11.1 million per year, with an opportunity to make another $700,000 in bonus money.

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney makes $8.5 million per season, with a potential bonus of $1 million. Michigan coach and alumni Jim Harbaugh can make up to $8.3 million this year, slightly more than the $7.1 million Ohio State coach Urban Meyer could have made if he had not covered up a coaching staffer’s impropriety which gained him a three game suspension without pay.

The NCAA will make an estimated $8 billion on college football this year alone. They will gain greatly from 40 post-season bowl games.

And top players like Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa, West Virginia’s Will Grier, Houston’s Ed Oliver and Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins will see none of it.

NCAA football players receive no compensation, except in most cases a scholarship which is certainly of value. But much like John “Bluto” Blutarsky’s GPA at fictional Faber College in “Animal House,” college football players receive “0.0” in non scholarship compensation. This is just not fair.

Scholar athletes put in endless hours on the practice field, and must make up the lost time learning with late night studies. While the scholarship may include on campus dining facilities, they are often closed when athletes need them most. There is no extra money for eating off campus, not to mention money for textbooks, school supplies and clothing. Athletes are asked to wear a suit to football banquets or alumni functions. What if the player doesn’t have money for a suit?

The locker room is full of jerseys, helmets, shoes, etc. provided to the university by a third party through a contract agreement. But laundry money or a clothing allowance for a player is prohibited.

Although some rules are being loosened, a player often must sit out one year of play if they transfer schools. Coaches are free to move from school to school as often as they want. Players not only don’t get paid, but they watch fellow students working on campus in the library, the cafeteria, the administration office, etc. and getting compensated. Football players are not allowed to have jobs. They already have one, on the football field and it is pro bono.

A player like Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray found a loophole. Murray, a leading

In 43 years — and counting — of marriage, my wife and I aren’t defined by what we drive, but in most of those years we’ve driven Jeeps. Admittedly, we haven’t boulder-hopped in Moab, Utah, or done the Jeep trails around Boulder, Colorado; we’ve simply done the errand running and daily commutes with, in order of acquisition, an ’87 Jeep Cherokee, a ’98 Grand Cherokee and — most recently — a Hemi-equipped ’06 Grand Cherokee Limited.

The Jeeps have been parked on my wife’s side of the garage, while my side has more typically been occupied with imports, motorcycles or press cars. And when all is said and done, I would have rather had a minivan.

Fast-forward (if you’re still reading) to the end of 2018, and Tina’s considering a replacement for her ’06 Grand Cherokee. The list of finalists is a short one; it begins with ‘J’ and ends with ‘p.’ And while the positive attributes of Chrysler’s Pacifica are many, given its lack of recognizable off-road machismo it won’t appear in this household’s garage.

On several levels that’s regrettable. This new(ish) Chrysler Pacifica, which replaced Chrysler’s evergreen Town & Country, is one very useful platform. And while it won’t climb boulders (or reliably haul boulders), it will facilitate your outward-bound activities in a way most SUV off-roaders won’t. By virtue of its expansive two-box design and hu-u-u-ge capacity, bikes or camping equipment can fit inside; place your stuff outside, and you and your companion can use that space

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Chrysler’s Pacifica checks all the boxes

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OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY

Oklahoma Sooner quarterback Kyler Murray.

Heisman Trophy award candidate, signed a $5 million contract with the Oakland Athletics to play baseball in spring 2019. NCAA rules allow professionals in one sport to receive compensation while retaining college eligibility in another.

He is playing football this year at a high level, and Murray, Oklahoma and Oakland just pray that he doesn’t get hurt this season.

Football is the NCAA’s roughest sport.

While many top players eye a huge NFL payday when their college careers are over, they risk injury every day. And a majority of the players simply never make it to the pros. While staying in school and earning a four-year degree can be a road to riches outside of football, players face a greater risk of injury or, if good enough to go pro, may lose a year of earning potential in the NFL by not coming out early.

Title IX may be a roadblock to paying NCAA football players. It is a federal civil rights law, signed by President Richard Nixon, passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. It reads: “No person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” While more focused on participation than pay, it appears that it would require that NCAA athletes at all levels be eligible for the same compensation.

But frankly, there should be a double standard. You can’t put the multi-billion dollar revenue generating college football on the same level as field hockey. A brain surgeon makes more money that a welder. They may both be at the top of their craft, but there is clearly a pay difference based on need, performance and experience.

Here is a more plausible solution. Since paying NCAA players would become a courtroom nightmare, consider at least letting players — in any sport — gain income while in school with endorsement deals or signing autographs at sports shows and conventions. Universities do it.

NCAA coaches do it. NCAA players should be allowed to “Just Do It.”

for sleeping or of the ever-shrinkjust, you know, ing iceberg. bonding.

The more sigTo be sure, nificant savings on this isn’t a small a Pacifica Hybrid vehicle, stretchare at the point of ing 200+ inches purchase, courtesy on a 121-inch David Boldt of your benevolent wheelbase. While federal and state entirely subjective, I think the governments. In an attempt Pacifica sheet metal is the class to encourage efficiency in of this class, striking a nice our motoring, Congress conbalance between the organic tinues to provide incentives futurism of Honda’s Odyssey for the purchase of plug-in and Toyota’s box-like Sienna. hybrids and all-electric vehiAnd while we like the vibe cles. For the Pacifica plug-in given by Kia’s Sedona, Kia that amounts to $7,500 on the doesn’t supply its minivan federal side and — at present with a hybrid powertrain, and — a $2,500 benefit for resi‘hybrid’ is — I think — the dents of Texas. That’s a total of best argument for wandering $10K from the $48,000 wininto a Chrysler showroom. dow sticker of our test Hybrid With power supplied by Limited, the one with all of both a 3.6 liter V6 engine and the options. And if you factor a FCA-designed eFlite electriin typical negotiability, know cally-variable transmission, that you can probably buy it responsiveness is good in gas for a transaction of around mode and — as you’d guess $35K, a figure well below what — ‘electrifying’ in hybrid it takes to buy a mid-level mode. Featuring two electric Grand Cherokee. motors (and both capable of I, of course, think that’s driving the vehicle’s wheels), quite the deal. But you know, the end numerical result is this marriage is a partner33 miles of all-electric range ship… I have a Subaru (or (good for most commutes or press car) on my side of the carpools) and an EPA estimate garage. And Tina will have a of 84 miles per gallon when new Grand Cherokee. It’ll be a both gas and electric usage are Limited, with a Hemi. combined. Savings on fuel — David Boldt brings years when compared to the average of experience in automotive renew vehicle — are $2,250 over tail sales and public relations to five years of ownership. But his automotive reporting. More that, friends, is merely the tip can be found at txGarage.com.

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the shape of things

Partner up to increase performance

By Stefanie Tapke

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There are car shows, and then there are super car shows. That’s what you’ll find at the Luxury & Supercar Showcase—North Texas’s high-performance event of the year, with a full day of the fastest cars, the finest food and fashions and the most lavish lifestyle experiences. An ultra-luxury car show and concours that could only come from one place: Park Place.

Working out with a partner is an important step in upping your physical fitness training. Whether it’s a running buddy or a personal Stefanie Tapke trainer, a partner helps to hold you accountable, keep you motivated and increase your performance all while making workouts more fun!

Once you find a dependable partner, your first step is to schedule your workouts.

Doing so in advance ensures you hold yourselves accountable for showing up. In addition to adding accountability, having a partner changes the dynamic of your workout.

You are more likely to push yourself past physical pain and mental limits when you see your partner doing the same. So, on the days your legs feel like lead and your arms feel like toothpicks, lean on your partner for strength to get through.

If you’ve found yourself at a plateau in your fitness journey, or you’re having trouble staying committed to your routine, finding a partner is the push you need.

Together, you and your partner can tackle a common goal, like training for a marathon, or push each other as you pursue separate goals, like new personal bests in the weight room. Your options

are endless for partner workouts! To keep your routine fresh, you can dive into something new together like acro-yoga, or keep it simple and try a new group fitness class at a local studio.

Your partner doesn’t have to be in town, either. Some people find virtual accountability partners to be a highly effective tool.

If you take the virtual route, just be confident in your commitment level. It’s much easier to turn away from a virtual commitment than a person standing next to you!

Find a partner who understands how to motivate you and give you positive feedback. Together, you can hold each other accountable for showing up, giving 100 percent effort and progressing toward your goals. This is how champions are made — together, step by step!

Stefanie Tapke is a fitness crazed millennial exercising and eating her way through Dallas. You can find her enjoying a good sweat or indulging in a bowl of queso somewhere around town.

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Sept. 21

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Frontiers of Flight Museum – Whiskies of the World - Dallas is a luxury spirits festival featuring more than 250 whiskies for a celebration of everything whisky. Local chefs will be on hand. Must be 21. 6 to 10 p.m. General admission is $120. VIP admission is $140.

Sept. 22 to Sept. 24

8525 Garland Road Dallas, 75218 214-515-6511

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden – Themed "The Adventures in Neverland," the Pumpkin Village takes guests on a journey through Neverland in the Pecan Grove for Autumn at the Arboretum, a national fall festival. More than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds, squash, cornstalks and a hay bale maze are featured. 9 a.m. FREE! with garden admission.

Sept. 22

2908 McKinney Ave. Dallas, 75204 214-953-6240

Playground Bar Uptown – Pet lovers and their dogs will be treated to a complimentary brunch while learning about the ingredients and nutritional benefits of ORIJEN branded products. Plus, the first 50 guests who arrive to the event will be gifted a “doggie bag” of items valued at nearly $100. Noon to 2 p.m. FREE!

Sept. 22

2713 Canton St. Dallas, 75226 214-932-6501

The Bomb Factory – The Ultimate Cocktail Experience, one of the world’s largest charity cocktail events, is popping up once more. Some of the best bartenders in DFW and around the world will showcase their talents by creating original bar concepts and themed menus. The event raises funds for Trigger’s Toys, a nonprofit organization that provides aid to hospitalized children and their families. 7 to 10 p.m. $68 -$128.

Sept. 26

1954 Commerce St. Dallas, 75201 214-871-2440

The Dallas Morning News Auditorium – The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture presents “On the History of Censorship, Its Development in the West, and the Phenomenon of Banned Books.” Panelists are Sharon Grigsby, Dale Carpenter, David Upham and Jo Giudice. 7 to 8:30 p.m. FREE!

Sept. 27

8301 Harry Hines Blvd.

Dallas, 75235 214-891-0896

Brook Hollow Golf Club – Kidney Texas Inc. presents “The Runway Report: 2018 Luncheon and Fashion Show,” presented

by Tootsies and produced by Jan Strimple Productions. For more information, go to kidneytexas.org. Reception begins at 10:30 a.m. and the fashion show begins at 11 a.m. $250.

Sept. 27

2810 White Rock Blvd.

Dallas, 75214 214-821-2950

The Filter Building – The ninth annual FOODIEPALOOZA, a fun and unique culinary experience, benefits the East Dallas Boys & Girls Club. Many vendors will be on-hand inciting you to sip, sample and savor. 6 to 10 p.m. $65.

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

recipe of the week

Pray for the taste of ‘al pastor’

‘Won’t you be my neighbor?’

By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com

Playground Neighborhood Bar

The Playground al pastor taco.

By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Flavors that distinguish Mexican “al pastor” dishes represent a fusion of central Mexico culinary traditions with Lebanese immigrants’ schawarma. In Mexico, the mash-up became a pre-grilling marinade for pork instead of the Middle Eastern meat of choice for kebabs, lamb or mutton sliced thin or chopped for stuffing a pita. Therein lies the link to tacos.

This recipe from the Playground in Uptown is in restaurant proportions, starting with five pounds of pork shoulder, aka butt.

Halve the measurements for a version with fewer servings that will be more manageable for home use. Or cook it all for a party or big family. Freeze any leftovers.

Pork al pastor can be used many ways, from tacos to chalupas, burritos to nachos.

Often tacos al pastor include chopped pineapple as a garnish.

THE PLAYGROUND PORK AL PASTOR 5 pounds boneless pork butt (may also be sold as pork shoulder) 7 guajillo chiles, stems removed 4 tablespoons garlic, chopped 1 quart (each) chilled pineapple and orange juices 6 tablespoons cayenne pepper 6 tablespoons kosher salt Vegetable oil spray as needed Cut pork into small cubes, about 1-inch square, trimming excess fat.

In small saucepan over medium heat, combine guajillo chiles with 2 cups water.

Bring to a boil. Turn off heat. Let cool for 10 minutes then drain chiles.

In work bowl of blender or food processor, combine drained chiles with garlic and process until smooth.

Dotty Griffith In a large container with tight-fitting lid, combine pureed chile-garlic mixture, pineapple and orange juices, cayenne pepper and salt. Stir in cubed pork.

Cover tightly and refrigerate or place container in cooler with plenty of ice.

Marinate over ice or in refrigerator for 24 hours.

When ready to cook, drain pork and pat dry. Spray a grill pan or sheet pan with vegetable oil spray.

To grill: Place pork in single layer in grill pan. Grill over hot coals until brown, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

To roast: Place pork in a single layer in sheet pan. Roast in oven heated to 375 F until brown, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Repeat as needed until all pork is cooked through and edges are crispy.

Chop finely and use as filling for tacos, enchiladas or topping for nachos and chalupas or as preferred.

Garnish as desired.

Makes 8 cups.

There’s a fashion thing going on, grown-ups dressing like children.

Adults wear kid clothes such as high tops or ratty sneakers with jeans full of holes.

Women dress like toddlers with lots of plastic hair clips, flowery prints with ruffles and toy jewelry. Men look like little boys wearing faded, baggy T-shirts, sagging cargo shorts and wornout ball caps.

Playground Neighborhood Bar If you like playing kid, there’s a The outdoor bar swings at the Playground. place for you to realare finely chopped meats. Just as kids like it. ly let go: Playground Also reassuring, the taco bar stays open Neighborhood Bar in Uptown. Like the fashion until 3 a.m. Chips with salsa and queso are also trend, Playground manifests the adult wish to on the bill of fare as are styro cups of elotes, return to carefree childhood. And act out.

Mexican-style corn with crema, lime and hot You don’t have to dress like a kid to sauce. play on the seesaw or stack the giant Jenga That’s it. Sober up. blocks but be ready to drink like a grown-up Though the menu isn’t extensive, the dishgrade-schooler. Mostly bar with a casual food es reflect a healthy measure of TLC, particularmenu, the Playground schtick mingles “gas ly the housemade fillings. There’s no lunch lady station tacos,” toys, TVs, arcade games and a cocktail menu that includes “kid drinks” called in charge here. Street tacos come with minced onions and cilantro, limes, red and green salsas, Tang, Sunny Delight, Capri Sun and Yoo-Hoo. like they’re supposed to. And food here, like Get it, now? drinks, is cheap compared to many of the pricI mean what could be more fun than sites along McKinney Avenue. ting on a swing at the outside bar drinking a Nachos at $5.54 are the most expensive cocktail made with orange vodka mixed with dish on the menu. Cocktails are in the $5 to $7 “orange flavored citrus punch” out of a Sunny range.

D plastic bottle? Or coffee tequila liqueur and Play yard options include seesaw, vintage vanilla vodka mixed in an aseptic package of spring rider, hopscotch, swings, 4-hole corn Yoo-Hoo fake chocolate milk? toss, putt putt skeeball, hook and ring toss.

Sophisticates may prefer The Gummy, a There’s an array of arcade games, including Big mixed drink served in a real glass tumbler and Buck Hunter, my personal favorite. garnished with gummy bears. Or the Mambo Adults acting like children while drinking Uber, a swirl of frozen margarita and sangria like adults isn’t new, but the Playground prowith a “secret ingredient.” Limit two per pervides the ultimate venue for blurring the lines son. Sounds like a couple of those might make between being grown up and turning back the even a big kid fall off the seesaw. clock to a more unfettered time.

Thank goodness there’s plenty to snack PLAYGROUND NEIGHBORHOOD BAR on to absorb some of that alcohol. Select from 2908 McKinney Ave. tacos, quesadillas and nachos filled or topped Dallas, 75204 with beef or chicken fajita, barbacoa beef, pork 214-953-6240 al pastor or picadillo ground beef. It’s all good playgrounduptown.com and filling. And easy to eat because the fillings xLE

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Hammer and Nails

Project is close to home

By Stephan Sardone

stephan@sardoneconstruction.com

By Candy Evans

candace@candysdirt.com It’s no secret our market has simmered down from the overheated, boiling point frenzy of a year or so ago. And it’s not that the market isn’t healthy — according to multiple sources, the North Texas real estate market is among the healthiest in the nation.

But to be honest, as we always are, the homes going quickest are the sleek, modern new construction showpieces. This mod craze is something I hope buyers don’t regret in 10 years, though the warm transitional moderns of 2018 are a huge improvement over the stucco mesas of yesteryear. My concerns are centered on some of the wilder variations on a theme to be found across our landscape: you know the stuff I mean. Will those corrugated metal parts rust out? Will the stucco stain? Will the owners be screaming for brick or Texas limestone sheathing come 2028?

So when a traditional-appearing home at 3608 Lexington Ave., on a street as coveted as Lexington Avenue in the primo high-price dirt vicinity of Highland Park, hits the market, I pay attention. I toured this home this summer, just before a smattering of travel, and decided to show it off when I was assured everyone was back in town. Because this is one you want to pay attention to.

I know what you are saying: it’s a Georgian, meh, give me a break. I will, until you turn the knob on that beautiful double front door, walk in and meet me in the bathtub…

The home was built in 2002 by home builder extraordinaire Nicky Oates, but then completely remodeled in 2016 and 2017.

Some of the interiors reflect the Georgianplus accoutrements of this era, when you could not live without a grand circular staircase, custom iron work balustrades, marble flooring in the foyer and up the stairs — extremely expensive, the best of the best. You wanted those perfect rich hardwoods laid at distinctive angles and a beautiful shot from the third floor down. Columns? Of course, this is the South after all.

But what Allie Beth’s Kevin Tally and Allie Beth herself, ever the genius, have done with this home is completely neutralize the formal decor to a streamlined sensibility, even with the oriental carpets. The home is listed at $8,499,000, almost a full million off where it began in April, at $9,295,000.

I guarantee you it cannot be replicated at that price.

First of all, the home is one of the largest on the block at 10,939 square feet on .52 of an acre. The lot is absolutely delicious. There are pines, Bradford Pear trees, bamboo and a side yard grotto surrounded by grapevines — your own little vineyard! Unlike most Highland Park homes, the site is large enough to hold the pool, patio, back and side gardens, grotto and a terrific guest house over the three-car garage, which is like a spa for your autos. It’s even air conditioned. The home is spotless. It seems as if it has never been lived in because current owners are OCD property fanatics who take more than good care of this home. It has been loved, nurtured, coddled, cleaned and tended as sweetly as a newborn.

And there is so much more than what you see in the photos.

Walk in to a huge, grand foyer with a sweeping circular staircase clear up to the third floor. Straight ahead is the elevator, which resembles a wine cellar, to the right a huge dining room, to the left the large formal living room with a massive cut marble

Candace Evans fireplace of custom metamorphic stone.

There are real bookshelves in every room, because the owner thinks a room without books is, well, not worth being in.

Walk back to the richly paneled and trimmed family room, and then the breakfast room and kitchen, completely redone with clean white counters, a blue and white theme, and high-end appliances. There is a formal breakfast room and a cozy morning room with table in front of the fireplace.

The kitchen is quite large, boasts a silver closet, as well as a pantry, copper-hammered sinks with custom copper faucets (and light plate switches) to match. The faucets were hand cast to be little pine trees, since the property holds some of Highland Park’s few and oldest pines. Do you not love the Dutch door to the side yard, designed to let fresh air in without opening the whole door? There is an exterior serving window to the pool and patio area, which is knocked out with an outdoor pizza and/ or bread oven, a sink and barbecue grill, and plenty of shaded space in front of the large pool. The pool is adjacent to the three-car garage. I know I told you it was air conditioned, but did I tell you there is custom aggregate flooring, storage on every wall, work counters and a sink for car washes?

Dream Garage, eat your heart out.

Attached to the rear-entry garage (the gate is electric) is a large exercise/massage room with a sauna bath. Upstairs is a very pleasant guest cottage with living, dining, kitchen and two bedrooms/baths, 1,118 square feet total.

Treetop views from the guest house veranda are amazing.

The main house is 9,821 square feet and basically three stories. All major bedrooms are upstairs, including the master, which is a story in itself. Walk in and it’s like the gift that keeps on giving. The room primarily views the oasis backyard with those pine trees.

There is even an exterior porch above the downstairs patio that is one of the most relaxing areas of the home.

Then there is the master bath, ooh la la. The master bath is the size of most apartments. The freestanding vessel tub commands center stage attention, with good reason — you could stay in it all day. The light blue quartzite counters, which took my breath away, is definitely a runner up for house showpiece. Actually, no need to ever venture out with the mini kitchen consisting of a built-in Jura Expresso coffee maker, two refrigerator drawers, a sink and a microwave: cappuccino or prosecco, your choice.

And lest I forget with all these added features

ALLIE BETH ALLMAN

This house, located at 3608 Lexington Ave., is listed at $8,499,000.

— you realize you basically have a kitchen in the master bath — there is an oversize steam shower, dual vanities and, of course, a commode.

The home has seven bedrooms, including the two in the guest house. That leaves four regular bedrooms on this floor, after the master suite, all with newly remodeled and quite roomy en suite baths.

And just when you think this house cannot get any larger, surprise! Venture up to the third floor for 2,536 additional finished square feet that can be used for storage, closets, a ballroom, home office or anything, anything at all.

So there you have it. Did you ever think you would find a Beverly Hills style master bathroom behind those oh-so-proper Southern belle columns? Southern homes, like its women, love the element of wait and see. Surprise, surprise. If you are in the market for a terrific large family house, desire Highland Park living and schools, I’d give 3608 Lexington Ave. a serious look. This house is nothing but perfection!

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This week will begin an occasional column where I will discuss in detail a very important project for me. Every job is important, and I apply my experience and rely on the expertise of others to make sure every venture is of the highest Stephan Sardone quality. But this specific endeavor is very near and dear to my heart.

I have been contracted by my parents to redo their 27-year-old house in suburban Flower Mound. It is also the house that I grew up in.

I moved into the 3,500-square-foot home when I was in sixth grade. My father is a retired Plano police officer who now owns a “green” chemical company and my mother runs a successful maid service. My grandfather was an inspiration for all — a serial entrepreneur, I call him — becoming a ServiceMaster franchisee in Corpus Christi many years ago.

I was the only one in the family to go into contracting and construction. But that doesn’t mean that my family won’t be looking over my shoulder on my every move.

As Flower Mound has experienced explosive growth over the last few decades, it makes sense to improve the house. It will increase the value of an already valuable home. I go back to the days of Farm to Market roads and a town of few conveniences. Today, location and amenities have made Flower Mound a hot area to live in the metroplex.

Everyone wants to do everything at once, but budget parameters mean that the remodel will take place in phases. First will be the outdoor area, which already has a swimming pool. Later will be the kitchen, dining room and living areas. We will begin in October with the timetable calling for a December completion, in time for the holidays.

I have worked with a lot of friends and family, and have learned that the only way to work with them is to treat them like every other client. Or maybe even tougher. More by the book.

Early in my career, in working with ones close to me, I would give deals and not tell them about it. But then I felt, because of our relationship, that I could cut some corners. “Oh,” I said, “they will be OK if I don’t check in today.” What I learned was that they were not OK with that. It was extra annoying than if I had done that with a regular client. And all of the discounts or freebies that I was providing were never fully appreciated.

On my parent’s project, I did do the design for free.

That saves them about $10,000. It was a matter of something that I could do for my family that provides a lot of value. Also, I could tell from the beginning that their budget expectations were way too low. So part of my thought process was that I give them something of value so that they can see the value of the overall project.

But it is a fine line to walk in giving away services.

If you charge a lot, people’s perception is that it is worth a lot. Give it away for free and people don’t think it is worth as much.

Despite my familiarity of the house, I treated my parents the same as everyone else. Though I had some ideas, I listened to my parents. I asked them to bring me pictures. I asked them to tell me why they liked particular elements. Would you pay $20,000 for this thing you like in this picture? “No,” they said. “Well, then let’s look at some other options,” I said.

While I felt that I could speak more freely to my parents, this basic principle remained the same as with all of my clients. Ask why? Why do you like this? Sometimes you will find that the thing that they want won’t accomplish what they are actually looking for. It is important to have options.

When the initial numbers came in, they were higher than what my parents expected. But we “value engineered” with them, which is something we do with all clients. “Now,” I said, “let’s start cutting back on what you don’t really care about.”

When completed, my parents will have a very nice outdoor living space with a full fireplace and something I would be proud to have at my home. Construction begins October 2. Subsequent columns will chart the progress of this very important project that truly is, close to home.

Sardone Design-Build-Remodel is locally owned and operated. Sardone, his wife and two daughters are Lake Highlands residents.

Jordan Dickie is not just a realtor. She’s a neighbor, friend, and trusted advisor.

Jordan Dickie REALTOR® jordan.dickie@compass.com 214.444.4813

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POSITIVE OPTIONS

Botox or no Botox?

By Stephanie Beidler Teotia, MD drteotia@drstephanieteotia.com

The difference between Botox and facial fillers can be confusing, especially since they are somewhat similar. The good news is that they are both longterm options for wrinkle treatment, and who doesn’t want to get rid of those stubborn aging lines? Before choosing one or the other, there are various factors to consider.

Botox, or botulinum toxin, is a purified, natural protein that is used to temporarily relax the facial muscles that cause wrinkles and crow’s feet. These lines occur naturally with age, especially around the mouth, eyes and in between eyebrows (glabellar lines). Botox will relax these muscles, causing the wrinkles to be less pronounced. This protein can also be used to treat migraines, pain and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Since Botox has been on the market for over two decades, it is the most well-known brand name and most-tested product.

Within a week, most people will experience results with Botox injections.

If you have other conditions that would prevent the Botox injections from being successful, it is necessary to talk to your physician before having the procedure done. Typically, side effects are minimal and will go away within about a week.

Patients can resume normal activities right away.

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Facial or dermal fillers can also be used for wrinkle treatment, but usually focus on decreasing smile lines and plumping up the cheeks or lips. They can also be used to lessen the presence of scars and decrease hand lines. This type of wrinkle treatment cannot be used to increase the size of other parts of the body, such as the breasts.

by Stella Wilder

Separations of all kinds are likely to be unavoidable this week, and many will fear that weakness and a lack of confidence may result. Surprises are in store, however, for more than a few individuals will discover hitherto untapped sources of resolve deep within.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) A reunion brings you closer to your “true self” this week. A friend or loved one gives you the freedom you need to explore all possibilities. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You may have to work much harder than usual to keep your behavior within acceptable limits.

Temptations abound, and you are a susceptible target.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You can afford to be much more

expressive, especially when the rules are being set as the week opens. You can establish expectations. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – A matter of probability has you considering some very unusual options this week. You must communicate openly about what it is you most want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You’ll feel very comfortable this week doing the kinds of things that you are known for; anything else may make you quite fearful.

(Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – Someone close to you acknowledges a good idea, and once you have permission you can use it to make things happen in a most surprising and satisfying way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You don’t need anyone’s permission to do the things that you know need to be done this week – but encouragement is another story altogether! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – Good friends give you what you need this week – though you may not recognize it as such until you are enjoying the benefits of it and making firm plans.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) The closer you are to someone this week, the more you will object to the very things that attracted you to him or her in the first place. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You may be asked to do things in a manner that challenges your belief system. Now is no time to keep

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a few options for fillers. Like Botox, these are injectable, but some are temporary and used for soft tissue lines. The following options have been FDA approved, including Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapatite), a temporary gel solution that lasts for 18 months; Collagen, a temporary solution that can last for up to four months; Hyaluronic acid, a temporary solution that will last between six and 124 months; Sculptra Aesthetic (poly-L-lactic acid), a solution that will last two years or longer and Polymethylmethacrylate beads that is a permanent dermal filler.

Normally, facial fillers will last longer than Botox treatments. Since they are different types of procedures, they do produce unique results and facial fillers will require maintenance once the initial injections wear off. Potential side effects of facial fillers can include bruising, infection, allergic reaction, itching, redness, numbness, swelling, scarring or sores.

Long-term swelling of the face can occur in rare cases. Ice packs are beneficial to decrease numbness and swelling. As with Botox, you will typically experience fewer and less severe side effects if you are in good overall health. Often, individuals who live an active lifestyle (such as intense athletes) and have lost volume in their face can benefit from the use of facial fillers to restore the loss. Anyone who desires more volume in the face would be

Your Stars this Week The coming week is likely to see a great many individuals breaking through barriers of all kinds, as events transpire that encourage people from all walks of life to step out of their comfort zones and do things that might not even have been imagined only last week. There are two natural reactions to what will transpire: One can either charge ahead with confidence and explore what’s possible, or one can hold back, fearful that the direction in which he or she is about to go will be fraught with danger.

The knowledge that comes from forward motion, or from no motion at all, will prove valuable in itself.

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objections to yourself; speak up right away!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You are likely to discover that the plans you’ve made for the week don’t really hold up to scrutiny.

You must be prepared to improvise. (March 6-March 20) – You may feel as if you don’t have a “home base,” but a friend makes it clear that you will want for nothing as long as he or she is in the picture.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You are eager to be reunited with someone who figured prominently in your private affairs in the past. He or she has changed some. (April 5-April 19) – You’re eager to put the finishing touches on a project that you’ve been working on for some time. This week, things may suddenly seem unsettled.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You’re ready for something big to happen, but you don’t quite know what it will be. By week’s end, however, you’ll have received several clues. (May 6-May 20) – The longer you wait to swing into action this week, the further you will be from the best possible starting point. Don’t miss your only chance!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) A loved one is concerned for you for reasons you don’t quite

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CANCER (June 21-July 7) You may discover that what you’ve been counting on is only a fantasy. A friend helps you get your feet back on the ground before it’s too late. (July 8-July 22) – You can afford to be a little more realistic this week, especially when it comes to making a certain dream come true. You’re closer than you think!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) There’s no excuse for being bored this week; so much is going on that you should be engaged every moment. A friend tags along.

(Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You’ll be dealing with a great many “shoulds” and “shouldn’ts” all week long. In the end, you’ll want to make clear what it is you want and need.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) Someone may present a problem to you that seems to be insoluble – but with a shift in thinking you’ll realize you have the answer.

(Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – Your answer to any kind of criticism this week is likely to rub others the wrong way. Think about how you can be a better example to those around you.

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movie trailer

‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls’ is scary time for all ages

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood

Any scary movie designed for kids walks a fine line between jump scares that last for two seconds and horrific moments that cause endless nightmares. If it’s cheesy and not frightening enough, it won’t even phase an 8-year-old kid. If it’s traumatizing, parents aren’t going to be happy about that same kid awake all night while paralyzed with fear.

Who would have thought that director Eli Roth would hit the sweet spot with “The House with a Clock in Its Walls”? It turns out that the guy responsible for splatter-filled horror like “Cabin Fever” and “Hostel” was perfect for this fantasy movie based on a 1973 John Bellairs novel. “The House” is plenty fun, well acted by its stars and just creepy enough to entertain all ages.

The movie begins in 1955 after 10-year-old Lewis (Owen Vaccaro) moves to New Zebedee, Mich. after his parents are killed in a car accident. His estranged uncle, Jonathan (Jack Black), is his only remaining family and becomes his legal

guardian. Lewis quickly meets Jonathan’s neighbor, Florence (Cate Blanchett), who specializes in side eyeing Jonathan while insulting his clothes, jet black beard, etc.

Lewis quickly discovers that his new home is not only a weird haunted house, but Jonathan is a warlock and Florence is a witch. The two of them have been tasked with finding a non-stop ticking clock hidden in the house by Isaac Izard (Kyle MacLachlan), a now dead evil warlock. This leads to a mix of funny moments, mostly with an armchair that acts like a dog, and some creepy scenes featuring animatronic mannequins with disturbing heads.

Eric Kripke’s script is predictable and, at times, entirely too focused on the spooky clock MacGuffin. The plot overstays its welcome and the movie declines as storylines are wrapped up. “The House” does much better when focusing on Jonathan’s awkward encounters with the public (particularly his neighbor, played by the great Colleen Camp) and Florence’s playful banter.

Anyone familiar with Jack Black knows how he can

Universal Pictures

Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro and Jack Black star in “The House with a Clock in Its Walls.” quickly devolve into an annoying version of the same role he’s played multiple times. This is not that version of Black and he’s actually quite good in a role that suits him perfectly. He’s clever and doesn’t rely too heavily on slapstick for laughs. There’s even a fairly dramatic scene that Black carries on his own that doesn’t fall flat.

As with most of her

roles, Cate Blanchett simply crushes it. This is not a typical role for her and the weirdness of it is usually reserved for someone like Helena Bonham Carter. She’s quirky, sharp tongued, and becomes the action hero by the end of the movie.

It’s harsh to report that the young actor Owen Vaccaro is not very good.

He’s decent at times, but his

crocodile tears are not only phony, they are quite annoying. He’s at his best when simply staring with wide eyes at Black or Blanchett while they put on an acting clinic.

It’s hard to believe, but Eli Roth has directed an appealing movie for both adults and preteens. “The House with a Clock in Its Walls” is a “horror” movie for kiddos that begged to see “It” but

were denied so they wouldn’t be mentally scarred for the next decade. There’s not one naughty word or a drop of blood, which is a rarity in itself. At a time when the movie biz is all about franchise building, it wouldn’t be the worst thing ever for “The House” to be successful enough to bring Black, Blanchett and Roth back for more.

Uncle barky's bites

Sean Penn looks into the future

By Ed Bark

entire series available for review.

Hagerty is a widower whose self-destructive and artistic wife, Diane (Melissa George), Sean Penn’s still gnaws at his psyche while his young adult handful of smalldaughter, Denise (Anna Jacoby-Heron), rescreen credits have peatedly goes off the rails. Penn and Jacobybeen inconsequential Heron have some affecting scenes together. at best, save for perIt’s an impressive first big splash for her and haps a two-episode a chance for Penn to fully convey his anguish guest actor stint on Ed Bark while still clinging to his first love, which is “Friends” back in 2001. outer space.

But now here he comes in a big way, first Another major player is Laz Ingram as the head astronaut in Hulu’s “The First” (Natascha McElhone), founder and CEO of series (which launched on Sept. 14) and next what’s supposed to be the forward-thinking year in the lead role of Andrew Jackson for Vista. Undaunted by a major setback, she HBO’s “American Lion” miniseries. continues to push hard for another mission to The two-time Oscar-winner (“Mystic Mars in the interests of giving a growingly diRiver,” “Milk”) isn’t half-stepping in the lapidated Earth a futuristic safe harbor, if the eight-episode Season One saga of a “near fabled Red Planet indeed can be colonized. future” (specifically 2031-33) endeavor to But the president and some senators are balkput the first humans on Mars. After recently ing at another mega-expenditure. turning 58, he’s notably buffed for the role of At the start of Episode 2, the next launch shakily resolute Captain Tom Hagerty. On window is 23 months away. Each succeedthe day of what turns out to be a launch gone ing hour shortens the time frame, but it’s very wrong, Penn’s Hagerty is first seen jogstill a long way to go if you’re an itchy viewer ging bare-chested through his neighborhood. wondering if the big blastoff indeed will ever “The First” seems mighty proud of his pecs, happen. Let’s just say that Episode 8 finally with recurrent shots throughout of Hagerty rewards one’s patience and that Hulu for now either on the run or navigating the bottom is planning on a Season 2 rather than leaving of a training pool with arm weights that fureverything up in the air. ther tone his already ripped physique. Clearly, Hagerty, who’s brought back into the fold Penn came to play, both physically and after the Mars mission’s darkest hour, heads emotionally. a team of four other astronauts. Principal From departure to return home, the misamong them is veteran flyer Kayla Price sion is supposed to last two-and-a-half years.

(LisaGay Hamilton), an Army colonel who And despite a thoroughly involving Episode greatly respects Hagerty but also is getting a 1, “The First” sometimes seems to take that little chapped about again being the sidekick. long gearing up after an initial disaster stuns In her personal life, she has a supportive feeveryone involved. In short, there’s too much male partner who’s built most of the house in wasted space and not enough outer space. which they live.

But the soapier elements and flashbacks to “The First” takes some wholly predictable Hagerty’s past also have some pulling power, turns, and also a number of sometimes extraparticularly in Episode 5. Hulu made the neous side trips, during its long buildup to the unclebarky@verizon.net

HULU

Sean Penn from “The First.” ultimate crunch time. Episodes 3 and 4 dawdle the most before things start to get back on track in large part.

Production values are stellar throughout, with Hulu spending a reported $50-plus million on “The First.” Hulu and its two major streaming competitors, Netflix and Amazon Prime, seem to have money to burn these days. Perhaps even enough to fund their own space programs.

The performances also are uniformly impressive. Penn brings his star power and flexes it while McElhone has a standout scene in Episode 1 and then keeps delivering throughout. Jacoby-Heron strongly portrays a character who’s both heartbreaking and infuriating; Hamilton resonates as a selfless team member who increasingly wonders if she’s given too much of herself to the ironclad chain of command.

Still, “The First” could be made of stronger stuff than it is. Its use of imagery and a drawling, unidentified voice-over philosophizer (who sounds a lot like Matthew McConaughey) are both recurrent and generally intrusive. The theme music can be a bit of a grind as well. And some of the personal stories lapse into melodrama, even though the core Hagerty triangle for the most part is not guilty of this.

A Season 2, assuming there is one, has the potential to be appreciably more eventful.

For now, you’re advised to ride out “The First,” sluggishness and all. There are enough bright spots to bring it all home with Mars very gradually getting closer to becoming more than just a talking point.

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

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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

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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

Steaks Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar 2626 Howell St. 214-754-4949 Dunston’s Steak House 5423 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-8320

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

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

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

UPTOWN GIRL

Groceries done the right way

By Ryann Gordon

ryannbgordon@yahoo.com If there’s one type of shopping that all of us enjoy, it’s shopping for food. I’m talkin’ all the snacks that your heart could desire; samples galore; delicious smells Ryann Gordon that’ll have your mouth watering and bank account cringing. A trip to the supermarket doesn’t have to take hours or deplete your bank account.

Studies have found that paying with cash, following a specific store route and shopping with a basket over a cart can minimize the number of items you purchase; reading into labels, bulking up, eating before and subtracting snacks and sweets will save money and calories; and planning your store trip for specific times and days during the week will keep your trip short and sweet … but, not high in fructose.

Navigate the store. While most of the prepackaged, sodium rich, processed foods lie on the shelves in the middle, the majority of fresh foods like fruits, vegetables and organics are lined around the exterior of the store. Make the perimeter your first line of action; then, stroll only down the isles where specifics you need are hidden.

Ditch the cart. When you use a cart, you tend to stroll (no pun intended) slowly through the store, tossing in every alluring food item you pass along the way. Using a basket will help you keep down the overall number of products you snatch up and get you on a fast track toward the exit the second your basket starts becoming heavy.

Eat beforehand. The cardinal rule of grocery shopping — never go hungry! We’ve all made that “short” trip to the store before cooking dinner, only to be stopped at every corner by a growling stomach and the occasional food sample. Going to the store on an empty stomach is a sure way to an empty bank account and beyond-broken diet.

Go bulk. Buying items in bulk is one of the best ways to save money on food in the long run.

Off the mark

Don’t overdo your bulk shopping skills though, because this is one way that you can spiral yourself into late-night overeating. Bulk up on pricier items that you will need eventually, like meat and bread, and freeze the rest so that you don’t inhale it the moment that nighttime hunger kicks in.

Save the date. Saturday and Sunday tends to be the most popular time that people plan their grocery shopping … aka the busiest, most crowded, longest grocery store trip you’ve ever had to endure. Opposite from this, only 11 percent of Americans shop on Wednesday and only 4 percent reserve it for Wednesday evening after 9 p.m.

Go generic. Although we all love our name brands deeply, immediately reaching for the Vlassic pickles and overpriced Velveeta macaroni, this is an easy way to waste money at the store.

Scan the entire shelf and compare prices — grocery store and generic brands tend to be dollars less in price yet surprisingly impossible to taste the difference.

Pay cash. Being the abstract form of payment that they are, debit and credit card users on average spend 50-80 percent more on groceries. When using cash, you see before your eyes the money used and tend to use it on more beneficial products, also unconsciously seeking to spend less.

(No one likes to see their cash disappear!)

Look up. Don’t be basic and grab the first of any item you see. Scan from the top to bottom on all shelves to find brands with healthier ingredients. Looking past your monopoly brands that tend to be placed at eye level, you’ll find snacks with less additives, sodium, sugar and added sweeteners, and more fiber, protein and natural ingredients.

Cut coupons. Get out of here with that pretentiousness! Channel your inner Fiona Gallagher and cut those coupons throughout the week.

You can go further than that nowadays though, as there are a number of apps that offer deals on groceries, like Grocery Pal, Checkout 51, Coupons. com, Krazy Coupon Lady and more. Or, toss the coupons and get the Ibotta Cash Back App to earn rewards and pick up easy savings without the hassle of a million ripped up, paper coupons.

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POSITIVE cont'd from page 7 a suitable candidate, but be sure to communicate with your physician about any preexisting medical conditions.

A few questions to ask your plastic surgeon (or injector) before having Botox or facial fillers include: • What are your qualifications?

• How satisfied are your patients with their results? Do you have examples of before and after pictures that I could see?

• Do you prefer a certain brand of product? Why? Botox treatments will not last as long as facial fillers, but do not have as many side effects. Remember that Botox and facial fillers treat different parts of the face for slightly different issues. Before deciding on a certain treatment, be sure that your injector gives you all of the necessary information so that you can make an informed decision.

Stephanie Beidler Teotia, MD, is a board certified plastic surgeon who practices in the Oak Lawn/Uptown area of Dallas. Dr. Teotia can be reached at 214-823-9652 or drteotia@ drstephanieteotia.com.

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SCENE AROUND TOWN

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Society Editor

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Anne and Steve Stodghill

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Back To School Experience Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities Ellis David Field House

Co-chairs Hunter and Victoria McGrath

Pat and Emmitt Smith with students

It’s A Jungle Out There Cheer 4 Your Life Deep Ellum Art Company

Abby Laros, Angelo Laros, Baylor Wilson

Wendell Holland, Ashton Theiss, Uchenna Agu

Eric Brittingham, Carolyn “Mama C” Rivera

Torii and Katrina Hunter

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Dawn Holley, CFT President and CEO Dave Scullin, Kameila Berry, Julie Vordenbaum and Calvin Curry

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Sergio’s is a full service neighborhood jewelry store.

Birthstone for September is the sapphire.

“A maiden born when autumn leaves Are rustling in September’s breeze, A sapphire on her brow should bind To bring her joy and peace of mind.”

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.

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THEATER

Senior Follies celebrate 10th anniversary with Fosse theme

By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com

When you’re a senior in high school, performing in musicals and plays is a very big deal. As a senior in college, acting in theater department productions can be life-changing. When you’re a senior citizen, appearing in the “Spectacular Senior Follies” is a spectacular opportunity for seniors, if they can handle it.

This talented cast of 55 years young and better is up to the challenge and looks forward to donning the beautiful costumes now through Sunday, Sept. 23. For its 10th anniversary, the Spectacular Senior Follies cast reunion will strut their stuff for audiences, including family members, friends and neighbors who will hear the beat of dancing feet at the Charles W. Eisemann Center at 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson.

Touted as the largest and longest-running senior musical theater event in the U.S., this year’s theme is, as Bob Fosse might dance to, “Everything Old Is New Again.”

Flo Ziegfeld would be so proud of these 150 glamour girls. Watch out for the men as they show off their stage presence with specialty numbers.

In 2008, the spectacular Rose-Mary Rumbley put her head together with Mark Carroll and the late Ned Startzel along

Spectacular Senior Follies 2017

"Everything old is new again" at the 2018 Spectacular Senior Follies.

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with a Rotary Club representative and asked, “Shall we dance?” and then the bunch dreamed up the Senior Follies.

According to Rumbley, Startzel did a comedy routine in every show over the years in which he reenacted an old college performance.

As one of the Follies’ most senior entertainers at 86 years young, Rumbley, respected actor, speaker, teacher and book club guest speaker, demonstrates she’s well-seasoned. A few of her former speech and drama alumni from Bishop Lynch and Dallas Baptist College, now in their 60s, perform by her side in Senior Follies. Rumbley also writes new material for the Follies every year. The most senior member is 94 years old.

Rumbley and her daughter, Jill Beam, gave the same answer when asked what it means most to perform with the Follies. Rumbley replied, “Well, being with my daughter of course.” Jill said, “I

look forward to performing with my mother and to stand by the ‘infamous’ Rose-Mary Rumbley.”

A few other performers have been with the Follies since the onset 10 years ago. They are Rodney Pirtle and his wife, Beth, Stacy Dominguez, and Trilla Hart.

Tony Award-winning Michael Serrecchia is directing and choreographing the Follies’ seniors and high school seniors simultaneously. He brings his talent to Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts’ production of “A Chorus Line” to great reviews.

Michael Robinson, owner of legendary The Costume Shoppe has again designed the silky-satiny-sparkly costumes with his associate, Suzanne Cranford, while channeling Flo Ziegfeld. Show times are Friday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m.

Please don’t take this literally, girls, but “break a leg!”

Praia do Forte (Fort Beach) near Salvador de Bahia, Brazil.

By Michael Wald

wald.world@yahoo.com Looking for a unique, undiscovered beach destination for your next vacation or to buy a vacation home before demand drives prices up?

Here’s a find for you: check out Praia do Forte (Fort Beach), near Salvador de Bahia, Brazil.

Situated about one and onehalf hours north of Salvador de Bahia, this fantastic beach is closer to the international airport than the city. And since Brazil is in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s summer there during our winter.

The resort is like many beach resorts with funky stores, but in addition, there are high-end boutiques, art galleries and jewelry stores catering to an upscale market. It’s a cross between Venice Beach, Calif. and Bal Harbor, Fla. The beach is named for a fort situated on a high point on the road overlooking the coastline. It is said to be the only castle in South America (a fort and home combination).

Now in ruins, but undergoing repairs, the guide to the castle tells how the occupant owned 10 percent of the land in Brazil, basically from this point northward, when he built the castle about 500 years ago using Portuguese slave laborers, who had been given the Hobson’s choice of coming to South America as a slave or languishing in a jail in Portugal.

The palm trees that now dominate the area were originally brought by the castle owner from Goa, India, and today heavily infiltrate Brazilian cooking with coconuts and palm oil.

At the resort you can find homes of Brazil’s wealthy alongside rental accommodations from one of many “pousadas” that dot the beach.

Roads and services here are up to American standards.

The area has grown

significantly due to a turtle rescue project, known as the Tamar project, headquartered on the beach. The project led to tourism, which in turn brought a multitude of shopkeepers.

Today a significant permanent population supports public schools and all the municipal services you find in any small city.

You can almost count on good weather year-round.

The restaurants are delicious and reasonably priced, as are the accommodations. I found accommodations from between $30 to $75 a night. Some all-inclusive options exist as well. Some of the best-located hotels are Hotel Eco Atlantico, Porto, Pousada Tatuapara, and Pousada Mares do Forte. A Google search yielded many other options.

One disadvantage of this beach is that you cannot fly directly to the nearest airport from the U.S. This disadvantage also can be considered an advantage as it keeps hordes from coming. You need to connect through Sao Paulo, South America’s largest airport, which adds transportation time. The international flights arrive at a different terminal than domestic flights onward to Salvador de Bahia.

A 15-minute free bus shuttle between terminals is required.

It’s not hard to navigate; good signage is in English. Because it is a bit challenging to get to, you won’t find many foreigners at this beach, allowing yourself to immerse in Brazilian culture and language. Unless you speak Portugese, consider a taxi service to the beach from the airport for about $40. Arrange it through your hotel in advance. Itacimirim Turismo was one taxi company that seemed to have many cars.

I think that a week at this beach is not too long if you enjoy beach activities, shopping and eating well. There were many families here, and

I observed children’s activities, assuming your children aren’t intimidated by children speaking another language. Nightlife brings out the crowds; the pedestrian-only boulevards get crowded with folks from all around the area that come here for entertainment.

The beach appears to be very safe, the water is warm, the sand is fine brown, the climate is nearly perfect, and depending on your accommodations, you can be as secluded or as social as you want to be … what else can you ask for!

You may even end up buying your own dream home on the beach in this undiscovered paradise.

Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at www.

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