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EVENTS THURSDAY 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Holiday Camp for children in grades K-6, with dropoff and pickup at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Each day has a themed field trip. Cost is $28 per day. For more information or to register, call 940-349-7275 or visit www.dentonparks.com. 9:30 a.m. — Crafters’ Corner at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Work on projects and learn new techniques. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 7 p.m. — Death and Dessert Mystery Book Club at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Explore new mysteries each month and eat a themed dessert. Free. E-mail terri.gibbs@cityofdenton.com. 7 to 8 p.m. — Conversation Club, for those wishing to practice their English language skills with others, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. No registration required. Call 940-349-8752.
FRIDAY 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Holiday Camp for children in grades K-6, with dropoff and pickup at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Each day has a themed field trip. Cost is $28 per day. For more information or to register, call 940-349-7275 or visit www.dentonparks.com. 1 p.m. — “Getting Started With iOS,” a free class for new iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch users at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Bring your iOS device to learn the basics, such as changing settings and getting apps . Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 3 to 4 p.m. — “Getting Started With Android,” a free class for new Android users at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Bring your Android device to learn the basics, such as changing settings and getting apps. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 4 p.m. — Lego Builders Club for ages 6 and older at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8718 or e-mail stacey. irish-keffer@cityofdenton.com. 5 p.m. — “Skate for NF” at Lone Star Indoor Sports Center, 1800 Shady Oaks Drive. Family-friendly skate night and auctions will benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation and the Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation. Admission is $10 (includes skate rental). E-mail nfedallasrnr@gmail. com.
SATURDAY 1 p.m. — Half-mile hike along the Lost Pines Nature Trail at the Isle du Bois Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park, on FM455, 10 miles east of I-35. Free with regular park entrance fee of $7 for ages 12 and older. Call 940686-2148. 10 a.m. — Journal writing class in Pavilion 1 at the Johnson Branch
Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park, on FM3002, 7 miles east of I-35. Learn about different types of nature journals and get some practice writing. Bring journals and art supplies if possible, although there will be a limited supply of items available. Free with regular park entrance fee of $7 for ages 12 and older. Call 940637-2294.
MONDAY 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Holiday Camp for children in grades K-6, with dropoff and pickup at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Children will go on a themed field trip. Cost is $28 per day. For more information or to register, call 940349-7275 or visit www.denton parks.com. 6 p.m. — Chess Night at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 6 to 9 p.m. — 10th annual Epiphany Party for the poor and homeless at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2255 N. Bonnie Brae St. The non-denominational event includes clothing and food, flowers, gifts and entertainment. Sponsors are still welcome; contact Lico Reyes at 817-454-4716 or e-mail lico@eaze.net.
TUESDAY 7 to 8 p.m. — Amazing YA Book Club, for adult fans of young adult books, meets at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. This month, discuss Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson. Free. Call 940-349-8718 or e-mail stacey.irish-keffer@cityof denton.com. 7 to 8:45 p.m. — North Branch Writers’ Critique Group, for those interested in writing novels, short stories, poetry or journals, meets at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free.
WEDNESDAY 2 to 3 p.m. — “How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits,” a free seminar taught by Jerry Brooks at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. — Read to Rover at the Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Children ages 6-11 struggling with reading can read one-on-one with a trained therapy dog from Therapy Pals of Golden Triangle. Parents or guardians must register their children in person and sign a permission slip. Call 940349-8752. 7 to 8:30 p.m. — “Octavia Butler’s Science Fiction,” presented by TWU professor AnaLouise Keating, at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Part of Professor’s Corner, a literary discussion group. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 7 to 8:30 p.m. — Exploring Philosophy at North Branch Library, 3020 Locust St. Join the ongoing discussions of time-honored philosophical issues with Dr. Eva H. Cadwallader, professor of philosophy.
Free and open to the public. Call 940-349-8752.
MUSIC The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Each Wed, County Rexford, 7-9pm, free. 101 W. Hickory St. 940-5665483. The Abbey Underground Thurs: The Holophonics, 9pm. Weekly events: Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s RetroActive Dance Party”; each Sun, open mic hosted by Bone Doggie, signup at 7:30pm; each Mon, karaoke. 100 W. Walnut St. www.facebook. com/TheAbbeyUnderground. American Legion Post 550 Each Fri, free karaoke at 9pm; each Tues, free pool. Live band on the last Sat of the month, free. 905 Foundation St., Pilot Point. 940-686-9901. Andy’s Bar Fri: The Holophonics (CD release), 9pm. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400. Banter Bistro Thurs: Alex Blair, 6pm. Fri: Claire Hebert, 6pm; “Songwriters in the Round” with Ginny Mac, Kristy Kruger, Sydney Wright, 8pm. Sat: Ryan Bradetich and Inbar Horowitz, 8pm. Tues: Mister Joe & Friends, 8pm; Le Not So Hot Klub du Denton, 9pm. Each Thurs, open mic at 8pm; each Sat, live local jazz at 6pm. 219 W. Oak St. 940-565-1638. www.dentonbanter.com. Crossroads Bar 1803 Elm St. 940808-1177. http://crossroadsbar denton.com. Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: Chris Watson, 9pm, $8. Fri: Spiderweb Salon’s “Winter Formal” with Catastica, Cozy Hawks, Forever & Everest, spoken word performances and more, 9pm, $5. Sat: DentonRadio.com Night with Babalou, Criminal Birds, the BoomBachs, 8pm, $10. Sun: Hares on the Mountain, 5pm, free. Tues: A Taste of Herb, 5pm, free. No smoking indoors. 103 Industrial St. 940-3202000. www.danssilverleaf.com. Fry Street Public House Each Tues, karaoke, 9pm, free. 125 Ave. A. 940-323-9800. www.publichouse denton.com. Fry Street Tavern 940-383-2337. www.thefrystreettavern.com. The Garage 113 Ave. A. 940-3830045. www.thedentongarage.com. The Greenhouse Live jazz each Mon at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Hailey’s Club Sat: The Red Death, Chase Ryan and the Grave, Vestibule, Strange Robotic, 9pm, $5-$10. Each Tues, ’90s music, 10pm, free-$5. 122 W. Mulberry St. 940-323-1160. www.haileysclub.com. Hoochie’s Oyster House Live local music each Mon at 6pm. 207 S. Bell Ave. 940-383-0104. http://hoochies oysterhouse.com. J&J’s Pizza 118 W. Oak St. 940-3827769. www.jandjpizzadenton.com. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Each Fri, Mariachi Quetzal, 7:309:30pm. 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-382-8470. Lone Star Attitude Burger Co. 113 W. Hickory St. 940-383-1022. www.lsaburger.com. Lowbrows Beer and Wine Garden 200 S. Washington St., Pilot Point. 940-686-3801. www.low brows.us.
Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair Each Tues, open mic, 9pm. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940-566-9910. Rockin’ Rodeo Thurs: “Acoustic Slam Jam” with Mike Ryan, Mark McKinney, Brandon Jenkins, Joey Green, Rodney Parker, Brant Croucher, free-$10. 1009 Ave. C. 940-5656611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: Moonbather, Growl, Goldeen, Nite, 9pm, $5-$7. Fri: Born and Raised, the Raven Charter, Daylight Industries, Preston Cole Band, Oh! Hello, 8pm, $5-$7. Sat: Brutal Juice, Bad Design, It Hurts to Be Dead, Cornhole, 9pm, $10-$12. No smoking indoors. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-3877781. www.rubberglovesdentontx. com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888. www.sweet watergrillandtavern.com. Trail Dust Steak House 26501 E. U.S. 380 in Aubrey. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net. Treehouse Bar & Grill Each Wed, karaoke, 9:30pm. 1512 W. Hickory St. 940-484-7900. www.thetreehouse denton.com. VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St. The Whitehouse Espresso Bar and Beer Garden Each Thurs, open mic hosted by Kelbe Schrank, 7:30pm, signup at 7pm. 424 Bryan St. 940-484-2786. www.twobzandav coffeehouse.com.
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TELL US ONLINE: Through Sunday — The Gift of Lights & Snow, a drive-through display of 2 million LED lights at Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth. Includes a Snow Village with a tubing hill, snow castles, a snowball gallery, a play area and visits with Santa. Lights-only admission is $15-$20 per car. Admission to only the evening Snow Village is $12 per person. Combo packages are available. For pricing and hours, visit www.giftoflightstms.com.
IN THE REGION Through Saturday — Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, features what’s billed as America’s tallest indoor Christmas tree, with daily Illumination Celebration light shows, Slappy’s Holiday Circus shows on weekends, and more. Free. Call 972-392-3363 or visit www.galleria dallas.com. Through Saturday — The Gaylord Texan, 1501 Gaylord Trail in Grapevine, features the ICE! sculpture exhibit, photos with Santa, indoor “snow” tubing, gingerbread decorating and a scavenger hunt. Ticket prices vary. “Lone Star Christmas” decorations can be viewed for free (after paying to park). Call 817-7782000 or visit www.gaylordtexan.com. Through Saturday — Christmas in the Square at Frisco Square includes a parachuting Santa, a snow slide, carriage rides, a trackless train, ice rink and other family fun. Free, but
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EVENTS Continued from Page 2 fees charged for carriage and train rides. Visit www.friscosquare.com. Through Saturday — The Hilton Anatole’s holiday spectacular “Sparkle!” and Christmas at the Anatole, at 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. For schedule and more information, visit www.christmasat theanatole.com Through Sunday — Dallas Cityscape at Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, an exhibit of toy brick buildings with a kids’ construction zone, benefiting East Dallas Community Schools. Located on on Level 1. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for ages 2 and older. Visit www.dallascityscape. com. Through Sunday — Light Show Spectacular at the Town Square Gazebo in downtown Grapevine. Holiday events include Christmas on Main with seasonal characters and tractor-drawn wagon rides, Friday through Sunday. The light show continues nightly from 6 to 11 p.m. at 325 S. Main St., Grapevine. Free. Visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com/christ mas. Through Sunday — Christmas at the Bush Center includes lights, trimmed trees and a special exhibit, “Home for the Holidays: Christmas at the White House 2001.” Admission costs $10-$16. At the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, 2943 SMU Blvd., Dallas. Call 214-2004300 or visit www.bushcenter.org. Through Sunday — WaterTower Theatre presents The Game’s Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays by Ken Ludwig at 15650 Addison Road, Addison. Tickets cost $30-$40. Call 972-450-6232 or visit www.water towertheatre.org. Through Sunday — The Trains at NorthPark, 4,000-square-foot toy train exhibit benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. On Level 2 of NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway in Dallas. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 2-12 and seniors 65 and older. Visit www.rmhdallas.org/trains. Through Monday — Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington. Includes Frosty Snow Hill, SantaLand Express, rides, light shows, crafts and more. Tickets cost $50-$65. Call 817-640-8900 or visit www.sixflags. com/overtexas.
FUTURE BOOKINGS 2 p.m. Jan. 12 — District 13 American Legion Oratorical Competition on the U.S. Constitution at American Legion Post 71, 2501 Spencer Road. For more information, call Lynn Vowell at 940-727-8067. 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 13 — “Design for Your Yard” landscaping class series, offered by the Denton County Master Gardener Association, begins at the Global Spheres Center, 7801 S. I-35E in Corinth. The class will be offered on
DENTON PARKS & RECREATION Holiday Camp continues Thursday, Friday and Monday (Jan. 2, 3, 6) at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Students in grades K-6 can have fun at a day camp filled with field trips and activities during the winter break from school. Each day runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $28 per day. Register in advance, or the day of, at the Civic Center. Visit www. dentonparks.com, or call 940-3497275. ■ Kids ages 5-12 can enjoy the Lego Winter Wonderland MiniCamp from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday and Friday at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Kids will build snowmobiles out of Legos and take part in small challenges. The mini-camp costs $70 per child. To register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275. ■ Kindergarten Prep begins next week at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. This half-day preschool for ages 3 1/2 to 5 meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. It follows the Mother Goose Time curriculum, is licensed by the state, and teaches colors, shapes and more. Cost is $125 per session. Call 940-3497275 to register. ■ Ages 6-13 can learn to cook in King Kids in the Kitchen at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center,
four consecutive Monday evenings concluding Feb. 3. The series will cover design considerations and preparation, hardscape and plant selection. Cost is $15. Sign up online at www.dcmga.com and pay for the class using PayPal or by mailing a check. 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 14 — Community forum on recreation and quality of life in Denton, at the Joseph A. Carroll Building, 401 W. Hickory St. Denton residents of all ages are invited to participate. To register, contact Julia Wolfe at 940-784-3780 or julia1wolfe@gmail.com. 10:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 16 — Denton Christian Women’s Connection presents “Starting Anew in the New Year” at Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Road in Argyle. Featured speakers are Tonya Harless, owner of Time to Kiln, and author Grace LaJoy Henderson. Cost is $15. Reservations are due by Jan. 13. Complimentary child care for youngsters 6 months to 5 years old is available by reservation. For more information, e-mail cwcdenton@ yahoo.com. For reservations, call Cathy at 940-765-3054 or Mary Ann at 940-382-6977.
VISUAL ARTS Banter Bistro 219 W. Oak St. 940-
1300 Wilson St., every Thursday in January. From 6 to 7 p.m., kids will learn to make exciting lunches for school that are also healthy. Cost is $10 per class. Register by the Friday before each class at www.denton parks.com, or by calling 940-3497275. ■ Ages 6-13 can learn to stand up to bullying in an anti-bullying program at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. The eight-week class meets from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturdays beginning Jan. 4. The class teaches ways to empower yourself and the harm of bullying. The class is divided up into smaller age groups. Cost is $40. Register at www. dentonparks.com, or by calling 940-349-7275. ■ Martial arts class sessions are starting now, for children as young as 5 up through adults, at all three recreation centers. Prices vary. Find out more information and register at www.dentonparks.com, or call 940-349-7275. ■ Dance classes for kids are offered at all three recreation centers. Choose from hip-hop, ballet, tap and jazz, and learn coordination and rhythm. Prices vary. For more information, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275. ■ Adults can take dance classes at Denia Recreation Center, 1001
565-1638. Center for the Visual Arts Greater Denton Arts Council’s galleries, meeting space and offices. 400 E. Hickory St. Free. Tues-Sun 1-5pm. Galleries closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. 940-382-2787. www.dentonarts.com. ● “Dancing by the Light of the Moon: The Art of Fred Marcellino,” through Jan. 17 in the Meadows Gallery. The Chestnut Tree 107 W. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 9am-2:30pm; dinner Thurs-Sat 5:30-9pm. 940-591-9475. www.chestnuttearoom.com. A Creative Art Studio Gallery, classes and workshops. 227 W. Oak St., Suite 101. Mon-Sat 12-6pm, Sun by appointment only. 940-442-1251. www.acreativeartstudio.com. Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe 200 W. Congress St. 940-3875386. The DIME Store Denton Independent Maker Exchange’s store carrying local art, crafts and vintage items, plus workshop/gallery space. TuesSat 10-6. 510 S. Locust St. 940-3812324. www.dimehandmade.com. Farmer’s & Merchant’s Gallery Early and contemporary Texas art. 100 N. Washington St., Pilot Point. Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Appointments encouraged. 940-6862396. www.farmersandmerchants
Parvin St. Progressive county starts Tuesday and salsa lessons begin Friday. A partner is required for progressive country, but not salsa. For more information or to register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275. ■ Dogs and their owners, ages 12 to adult, can take basic obedience at North Lake Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive, starting Jan. 9. The focus will be on basic commands. Dogs must be 9 weeks or older and must have had their shots (bring shot records to the first class). Cost is $80 per dog. Register by today at www. dentonparks.com, or by calling 940-349-7275. ■ Swim lessons begin next week for all ages, as young as 6 months up to adults, at the Denton Natatorium, 2700 Long Road. Tuition is $36 to $60 per session. Call 940349-8800 for more information or to register. ■ Children ages 3 1/2 to 4 can learn basic skills in the Pee Wee Sports classes starting next week at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. They can play T-ball or take the Sports Sampler and learn about soccer, T-ball and basketball. Parents are encouraged to stay and participate. Class costs $35 per child. Register by Friday at www.dentonparks.com or by calling 940-349-7275.
gallery.com. Gallery 010 in the TWU student union, at the corner of Bell Avenue and Administration Drive. Mon-Thurs 8-9; Fri 8-5; Sun 1-9. Free. Green Space Arts Collective Studio/gallery available for rental. 529 Malone St. 940-595-9219. www.greenspacearts.com. Imagine Gallery at Denton Square Donuts, 208 W. Oak St. www.face book.com/imaginegallerydenton. Impressions by DSSLC Store selling ceramics by residents of Denton State Supported Living Center. 105 1/2 W. Hickory St. 940-3823399. Jupiter House 114 N. Locust St. 940-387-7100. ● Spiderweb Salon and Koan School collaborative gallery exhibit, through early February. Oxide Fine Art & Floral Gallery 115 W. Eagle Drive. 940-483-8900. www.oxidegallery.com. PointBank Black Box Theatre Denton Community Theatre’s black box performance space. Mon-Wed 1-4pm, Fri 10:30am-1pm, and during performances. 318 E. Hickory St. ● Visual Arts Society of Texas holiday exhibition, through Jan. 10. Artists include Darla Bostick, Gail Cope, Lynne Cox, Jackie Haugen, James J. Johnson Jr., Lori MacLean, Carol Rowley, Olivia Walker and
Sharon Warwick. SCRAP Denton Nonprofit store selling reused materials for arts and crafts, with the Re:Vision Gallery featuring art made of reused and repurposed items. Classes and workshops. 215 W. Oak St. 940-391-7499. www.scrapdenton.org. ● “Crafternoon,” open workshop each Thursday, 3-6pm. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888. www.sweet watergrillandtavern.com. tAd The Art Den, a small, artist-run space inside the Bowllery, 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Tues-Sun 11am-9pm. www.tadgallery.org. 940-383-2695. TWU Blagg-Huey Library MonThurs 7:30am-midnight, Fri 7:30am-10pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 2pm-midnight. 1322 Oakland St. 940-898-3701. www.twu.edu/library. TWU East and West galleries in the TWU Fine Arts Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Free. Mon-Fri 9-4, weekends by appointment. 940-898-2530. www.twu.edu/ visual-arts. UNT Art Gallery in the UNT Art Building, 1201 W. Mulberry St. at Welch. Tues noon-5pm, Wed-Thurs 9:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat noon-5pm. Free. 940-565-4316. http://gallery.unt.edu. UNT Cora Stafford Gallery In UNT’s Oak Street Hall, 1120 W. Oak St. Tues-Fri 10am-2pm or by appointment. 940-565-4005. UNT on the Square 109 N. Elm St. Free. Mon-Fri 9am-noon & 1-5pm, with extended hours Thurs until 8pm; Sat 11am-3pm. 940-369-8257. http:// untonthesquare.unt.edu. ● Annual CVAD Faculty and Staff Exhibition, works by artists in the College of Visual Arts and Design, through Jan. 9. Visual Arts Society of Texas Member organization of the Greater Denton Arts Council offers community and continuing education for local visual artists, professional and amateur. Meetings are at the Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Monthly meetings include mini-shows and demonstrations by visiting artists. Two annual juried exhibits. Critique groups and workshops. Visit www.vastarts.org or call Executive Director Lynne Cagle Cox at 972VAST-ORG.
SENIORS American Legion Hall Senior Center 629 Lakey Drive in Fred Moore Park. 10am-3pm Mon-Fri, 6-9pm Thurs. 940-349-8298. Denton Senior Center Offers daily lunches, classes, travel, health services and numerous drop-in activities. 8am-9pm Mon-Fri. 509 N. Bell Ave. 940-349-8280. www.dentonsenior center.com. ● Dancing and potluck, live big band and country music every second and fourth Friday, 7-9:30pm, $5. ● Movies 6pm each Wed. Free for Denton seniors. $1 for popcorn and soda. ● SPAN noon meal each Mon-Fri. $1.50 for seniors age 60 and older, $3.50 for those younger than 60. ● Bingo 12:45pm first and third Fri RSVP Referral and placement service for volunteers age 55 and older. 1400 Crescent St. 940-383-1508.
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DINING RESTAURANTS AMERICAN CUISINE Central Grill 1005 Ave. C. 940-3239464. Dusty’s Bar and Grill Laid-back bar just off the Square serves a beltbusting burger and fries, a kitchen homily for meat and cheese lovers. Seven plasma TVs for fans to track the game, or patrons can take part in interactive trivia and poker. Kitchen open throughout business hours. 119 S. Elm St. Daily noon-2am. $-$$. 940-243-7300. www.dustysbar.com. Hooligans 104 N. Locust St. 940442-6950. www.hooligansonline.com. The LABB 218 W. Oak St. 940-2934240. www.thelabbdenton.com. The Loophole Square staple has charming menu with cleverly named items, like Misdemeanor and Felony nachos. Decent range of burgers. 119 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am; food served until midnight. Full bar. $-$$. 940-565-0770. www.loopholepub. com. Pourhouse Sports Grill Classy sports bar and restaurant boasts large TVs and a theater-style media room and serves burgers, pizza, salads and generous main courses. Full bar. 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-12. $-$$. 940-484-7455. Rocky’s Sports Bar Big games on big screens plus some pretty big tastes, too. Now open for lunch. For finger food, roll chicken chipotle and battered jalapeno and onion strips are standouts. Homestyle burgers; savory Caesar salad with chicken. Full bar. 2000 W. University Drive. Daily 11am-2am. $. 940-382-6090. Rooster’s Roadhouse “We Ain’t Chicken” is what the eatery claims, though the menu kindly includes it on a sandwich and in a wing basket — plus barbecue, burgers and hangout appetizers (cheese fries, tamales, and queso and chips). Beer. 113 Industrial St. Sun-Wed 11-10; Thurs-Sat 11midnight. $. 940-382-4227. www.roosters-roadhouse.com. RT’s Neighborhood Bar 1100 Dallas Drive, Suite 124. 940-381-2277. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern It may claim a place among the world’s other memorable pubs, rathskellers, hangouts and haunts where the food satisfies as much as the libations that wash them down. 115 S. Elm St. Tues-Sat 11-2am, Sun-Mon 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-484-2888. www.sweetwatergrillandtavern.com. Treehouse Bar & Grill 1512 W. Hickory St. Mon-Sat 11am-2am, Sun noon-midnight. 940-484-7900. www.thetreehousedenton.com. II Charlies Bar & Grill 809 Sunset St. 940-891-1100.
ASIAN Gobi Mongolian Grill and Asian Diner 717 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940387-6666. Mr. Chopsticks This pan-Asian eatery does a little Chinese, Japanese, Thai and even Indian food. Offers a plethora of tasty appetizers and entrees. Many vegetarian dishes (some with egg). Beer and wine. 1633
Scripture St. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-382-5437.
BARBECUE Clint’s BBQ Barbecue spot serves up brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage, chicken and breakfast too. 921 S. U.S. Highway 377, Aubrey. Tues-Thurs 6am-8pm; Fri-Sat 6am-9pm; Sun 6am-3pm. 940-365-9338. www.clintsbbq.com. Gold Mine BBQ 222 W. Hickory St., Suite 102. 940-387-4999. www. texasgoldminebbq.com. Metzler’s Bar-B-Q Much more than a barbecue joint, with wine and beer shop, deli with German foods and more. Smoked turkey is lean yet juicy; generous doses of delightful barbecue sauce. Tender, well-priced chicken-fried steak. Beer and wine. 628 Londonderry Lane. Daily 10:30am-10pm. $. 940-591-1652. Old House BBQ 1007 Ave. C. 940383-3536. The Smokehouse Denton barbecue joint serves up surprisingly tender and juicy beef, pork, chicken and catfish. Good sauces, bulky sandwiches and mashed potatoes near perfection. Good pies and cobblers. Beer and wine. 1123 Fort Worth Drive. SunThurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$. 940566-3073.
BISTROS AND CAFES Banter Bistro Gourmet sandwiches and salads, breakfast items, coffee and espresso. Beer and wine. 219 W. Oak St. Daily 10am-midnight. $. 940-565-1638. www.dentonbanter. com. Bochy’s Bistro Fusion menu grabs elements of European cuisines with many salad and sandwich selections. Artful desserts: tuxedo cake, cream cheese brownie. 2430 I-35E, Suite 136. Mon-Thurs 8-3, Fri-Sat 8-9, Sun brunch 8-3. $$. 940-387-3354. www.bochys.com. Cachette Bistro 144 N. Old Town Blvd., Suite 1, Argyle. Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm. 940464-3041. www.cachettebistro.com. The Chestnut Tree Salads, sandwiches, soups and other lunch and brunch options served in back of small shop on the Square. Chicken pot pie is stellar. Tasty quiche. Decadent fudge lava cake and rich carrot cake. Revolving dinner menu. 107 W. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 9am-2:30pm; dinner Thurs-Sat 5:30-9pm. $-$$. 940-591-9475. www.chestnuttearoom.com. Sidewalk Bistro 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 132. Sun-Mon 7am-3pm, Tues-Sat 7am-9pm. 940-591-1999. www.sidewalk-bistro.com.
BRITISH The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Full bar. 101 W. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11-10, Thurs-Sat 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-566-5483.
BRUNCH Cups and Crepes Eatery serves up both traditional American and European breakfasts and lunch. Get biscuits and gravy or test a crepe filled with rich hazelnut spread. Specialty coffees. 309 Fry St. Tues-Sun 8am-3pm.
$. 940-387-1696. Loco Cafe Casual breakfast/lunch cafe that’s a sister restaurant to the Greenhouse Restaurant across the street. Signature plate is the Loco Moco: stacked hash browns topped with eggs, cheese, salsa or gravy with a fresh biscuit. 603 N. Locust St. Mon-Fri 6am-2pm; Sat-Sun 7am-3pm. $-$$. 940-387-1413. Royal’s Bagels & Deli 503 W. University Drive. Daily 6:30am-2pm. $. 940-808-1009. www.facebook. com/RoyalsBagels. Seven Mile Cafe Breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, including vegan options. 311 W. Congress St. Daily 7am-3pm. 940-808-0200. www. sevenmilecafe.com.
ECLECTIC Bears Den Food Safari Dine with two rescued bears at Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch’s restaurant, specializing in brick oven pizza. Full bar. 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point. Tues-Fri 5-9pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-4pm. $-$$. 940-489-3064. www.bears dentexas.com. Denton Square Donuts 208 W. Oak St. Daily 7:30am-5:30pm. 940220-9447. www.dsdonuts.com. All About Mac This “macaroni and cheese emporium” near UNT offers more than two dozen flavors. 1206 W. Hickory St. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11am-3am. 940-808-1003. www.all aboutmacrestaurants.com.
FINE DINING The Great American Grill at Hilton Garden Inn, 3110 Colorado Blvd. Dinner: Daily 5-10pm. 940-891-4700. The Greenhouse Restaurant Casual dining atmosphere complements fresh seafood, beef and chicken from the grill. Even vegetarian selections get a flavor boost from the woodpile. Starters are rich: spinachartichoke dip, asiago olives. Refined cocktails and rich desserts. Patio dining available. 600 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri 11-11, Sat 12-11, Sun noon-9 (bar stays open later). $-$$. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Hannah’s Off the Square Executive chef Sheena Croft’s “upscale comfort food” puts the focus on local, seasonal ingredients. Steaks get A-plus. Tempting desserts. Full bar. No checks. 111 W. Mulberry St. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11-3. Brunch: Sun 10:30am-3pm. Dinner: Sun-Mon 4:30-9; Tues-Thurs 4:30-10; Fri-Sat 4:30-11. $$-$$$. 940-566-1110. www.hannahsoffthesquare.com. Queenie’s Steakhouse Chef Tim Love’s steakhouse just off the downtown Square. Live jazz nightly. Full bar. 115 E. Hickory St. Lunch: Fri 11:30-2:30. Dinner: Wed-Thurs 4:3010pm, Fri-Sat 4:30-11pm. $$-$$$. 940-442-6834. www.queeniessteak house.com. The Wildwood Inn Elegant dining room tucked away in a bed and breakfast. Excellent food like hearty soups, Angus rib-eye, meal-size salads and daily specials. Beer and wine. 2602 Lillian Miller Parkway. Thurs-Sat 6-10pm. $$$. 940-2434919. www.denton-wildwoodinn.com.
GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN Caesar Island Mediterranean Food 7650 S. I-35E, Suite 112, Corinth. 940-269-4370. Jasmine’s Mediterranean Grill and Hookah Lounge 801 Sunset St. Sun-Thurs 11am-1am, Fri-Sat 11am-2am. 940-898-1800. http:// jasminemedcafe.com. Michael’s Kitchen Family-owned restaurant offers a Greek/Lebanese menu — hummus, gyros, dolmas and kafta — plus American food, for all three meals. Breakfast buffet weekdays. BYOB. 706 Fort Worth Drive. Daily 5:30am-10pm. $. 940-382-3663. www.michaelskitchengreek.com. Yummy’s Greek Restaurant Small eatery with wonderful food. Tasty salads, hummus, falafel, dolmas and kebabs. Good veggie plate and gyros. Yummy cheesecake and baklava. BYOB. 210 W. University Drive. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 940-383-2441.
HAMBURGERS Burger Time Machine 301 W. University Drive. 940-384-1133. Cool Beans Funky atmosphere in old building. Menu offers foodstuffs that go well with a cold beer — fried things, nachos, hamburgers, etc. Veggie burger too dependent on salt, but good fries are crispy with skin still attached. Full bar. 1210 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am. $. 940-382-7025. Denton County Independent Hamburger Co. Custom-built burgers with a juicy, generous patty, fresh fixings on a worthy bun. Also available: chicken sandwich and limited salad bar. Beer. 715 Sunset St. Mon-Sat 11-8. $. 940-382-3037. Lone Star Attitude Burger Co. Gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads and more in a joint that doubles as a shrine to Texas music and has a rooftop view of the Square. Full bar.
113 W. Hickory St. Mon-Wed 11ammidnight, Thurs-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-midnight. $-$$. 940-383-1022. www.lsaburger.com. Mr. Frosty Old-timey joint has all your fast-food faves but with homemade quality, including its own root beer. Atmosphere and jukebox take you back to the ’50s. 1002 Fort Worth Drive. Tues-Sun 11am-11pm. $. 940387-5449. RG Burgers & Grill 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 172. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. 940-383-2431. www.bochys.com/ rgs.html.
HOME COOKING Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 204 N. Fourth St., Sanger. Tues-Fri 4:30-9pm, Sat 11-9 and Sun 11-3. $-$$. 940-458-0000. Bonnie’s Kitchen 6420 N. I-35. 940-383-1455. Cartwright’s Ranch House Restaurant on the Square serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring chicken-fried steak, hamburgers and steaks. Family-style service available. 111 N. Elm St. 940-387-7706. www.cartwrightsranchhouse.com. Jay’s Cafe 110 W. Main St., Pilot Point. 940-686-0158. OldWest Cafe As winner of the Best Breakfast and Best Homestyle Cooking titles in Best of Denton 2009 through 2013, this eatery offers a wide selection of homemade meals. Denton location: 1020 Dallas Drive. Mon-Sat 6am-2pm, Sun 7am-2pm. $. 940-382-8220. Sanger location: 711 N. Fifth St. Daily 7am-2pm. 940-4587358. 817-442-9378. Prairie House Restaurant Open since 1989, this Texas eatery serves up mesquite-grilled steaks, baby-back ribs, buffalo burgers, chicken-fried rib-eyes and other assorted dishes.
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DINING Continued from Page 4 10001 U.S. Highway 380, Cross Roads. Daily 7:30am-10pm. $-$$. 940-4409760. www.phtexas.com.
INDIAN Bawarchi Biryani Point 909 Ave. C. 940-898-8889. www.bawarchi biryanipoint.com. Rasoi, The Indian Kitchen Housed in a converted gas station, this Indian dining spot offers a small but carefully prepared buffet menu of curries, beans, basmati rice and samosas. 1002 Ave. C. Daily 11am-9:30pm. $. 940-566-6125.
ITALIAN Aviano Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian fare, including lasagna, pastas with meat and marinara sauces. Lunch specials till 2 p.m. on weekdays. BYOB. 5246 S. U.S. Highway 377, Aubrey. Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm. $. 940-365-2322. Bagheri’s 1125 E. University Drive, Suite A. 940-382-4442. Don Camillo Garlic gets served straight up at family-owned restaurant that freely adapts rustic Italian dishes with plenty of American imagination. Lasagna, chicken and eggplant parmigiana bake in woodfired oven with thin-crusted pizzas. 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 103, Corinth. Mon-Wed 11-2:30, 5-9; Thurs-Sat 11-2:30, 5-10. 940-321-1100. Fera’s Excellent entrees served bubbling hot. Rich sauces, firm pastas and billowing garlic rolls. Dishes served very fresh. Desserts don’t disappoint. Beer and wine. No credit cards. 1407 W. Oak St. 940-382-9577. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. Genti’s Pizza and Pasta 4451 FM2181, Suite 125, Corinth. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 940-4975400. Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant Romantic spot in bed and breakfast serves Northern Italian and Southern French cuisine. Beer and wine. 821 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs, 11-2, 5-9, Fri 11-2 & 5-10, Sat 5-10. Sun 10:30-2. $-$$. 940-381-2712. Luigi’s Pizza Italian Restaurant Family-run spot does much more than pizza, and how. Great New York-style pies plus delicious southern Italian dishes, from lunch specials to pricier meals. Beer and wine. 2317 W. University Drive. Sun & Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. 940-591-1988.
JAPANESE Avocado Sushi Restaurant 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 126. 940-383-9812. I Love Sushi 917 Sunset St. MonThurs 11am-3pm & 5-10pm, Fri 11am-3pm & 5-10:30pm; Sat noon-10:30pm; Sun 12:30-9pm. $$. 940-891-6060. J Sushi 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 100. 940-387-8833. jsushibar.com. Keiichi Sushi chef Keiichi Nagano turns eel, fluke, squid, salmon, yellowtail and tuna into sashimi. Daily fish specials and pasta dishes served with an Asian flair. Homemade tiramisu and fruit sorbets. Reservations recommended. Wine and beer. 500 N.
Elm St. Tues-Sat 5-11. $$-$$$. 940382-7505. Shogun Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 3606 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940-3827800. Sushi Cafe 1401 W. Oak St. 940380-1030.
KOREAN Czen 408 North Texas Blvd. 940383-2387.
MEXICAN/TEX-MEX Casa Galaviz Comfortable, homey atmosphere at small, diner-style restaurant that caters to the morning and noon crowd. Known for homemade flour tortillas and authentic Mexican dishes from barbacoa to menudo. BYOB. 508 S. Elm St. MonFri 7-7; Sat-Sun 7-5. $. 940-387-2675. Chilitos Delicious guacamole; albondigas soup rich with chunky vegetables and big, tender meatballs. Standout: savory pork carnitas. Attentive, friendly staff. Menudo on weekends, breakfast anytime. Daily lunch specials. Full bar. 621 S. Lake Dallas Drive, Lake Dallas. Mon-Fri 11-9, Sat 10-9. $-$$. 940-321-5522. El Chaparral Grille Restaurant serves a duo of American and Mexican-style dishes for breakfast, lunch and catering events. Daily specials, and breakfast buffet on Sundays. 324 E. McKinney St., Suite 102. Mon-Fri 7am-2pm; Sun 8am-2pm. $. 940-2431313. El Guapo’s Huge menu encompasses Tex-Mex and Mexican standards as well as ribs, brisket and twists like Santana’s Supernatural Quesadillas (fajita chicken and bacon) and jalapeno-stuffed shrimp. Full bar. 419 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 11-10, Sat-Sun 11-11. $$. 940-566-5575. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Eatery stakes claim of wide variety in local taco territory. Beer, wine and margaritas. $. Multiple locations. Downtown Denton: 115 Industrial St. 940-3808226. I-35E location: 2412 S. I-35E, 940-488-4779. La Estrella Mini Market 602 E. McKinney St. 940-566-3405. La Mexicana Strictly authentic Mexican with enough Tex-Mex to keep locals happy. Chili relleno is a winner, with earthy beans and rice. Chicken enchiladas are complex, savory. Also available: more than a dozen seafood dishes, and menudo served daily. Beer. 619 S. Locust St. Daily 9-10. $. 940-483-8019. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-3828470. Los Toreros 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 134. Sun-Thurs 11am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-midnight. 940-390-7693. Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican dining includes worthy chicken enchiladas and flautas. Fine standard combo choices and breakfast items with reasonable prices. Quick service. Beer and wine. 1928 N. Ruddell St. Tues-Fri 11-9:30, Sat 8am-9:30pm, Sun 8-4. $. 940566-1718. Mi Casita Mexican Food Fresh, tasty, no-frills Tex-Mex at good prices. Tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, chalupas and more plus daily specials and breakfast offerings. Fast and friendly service. Beer and wine. 110 N. Carroll Blvd. Mon-Sat 7am-9pm. $.
DINING PROFILE AND LISTINGS POLICY Restaurant profiles and listings are compiled by the Denton Record-Chronicle and The Dallas Morning News. A comprehensive list of Dallas-Fort Worth area restaurants is available at www.guidelive.com Denton Time publishes restaurant profiles and a guide of restaurants that have been featured in the weekly dining section and online at DentonRC.com. Profiles and listings are not related to advertising and are published as space is available. Denton Time does not publish reviews. Incorrect information can be reported by e-mail to drc@dentonrc.com, by phone to 940-566-
6860 or by fax to 940-566-6888. To be considered for a profile, send the restaurant name,address, phone nuber, days and hours of operation and a copy of the menu to: Denton Time Editor, P.O. Box 369, Denton, TX 76202. Please indicate whether the restaurant is new or has changed ownership, chefs or menus.
PRICE KEY Average complete inner per person, including appetizer, entree and dessert. $ Less than $10 $$ $10-$25 $$$ $25-$50 $$$$ More than $50
S. Loop 288, Suites 102-2, in Denton Crossing; Mon-Sun 10:30-10; 940383-3233. 4271 FM2181, No. 308, in Corinth; Mon-Sat 10:30-9, Sun 11-7; 940-497-2530. Weinberger’s Deli Chicago-style sandwiches including the Italian beef bistro, sausages, gyros, soups and more. 311 E. Hickory St., Suite 110. Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 940-566-5900. www.weinbergers denton.com.
SEAFOOD Dani Rae’s Gulf Coast Kitchen 2303 S. I-35E. Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. 940-898-1404. Frilly’s Seafood Bayou Kitchen Plenty of Cajun standards and Texas fusion plates. Everything gets plenty of spice — sometimes too much. Sides like jalapeno cornbread, red beans and rice are extra. Beer and wine. 1925 Denison St. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-9:30. $$. 940-243-2126. Hoochie’s Oyster House 207 S. Bell Ave. Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. 940-383-0104. http:// hoochiesoysterhouse.com.
STEAK 940-891-1932. Mi Casita Express: 905 W. University Drive, 940-891-1938. Mi Casita: 2221 S. I-35E, 940-891-1500. Miguelito’s Mexican Restaurant The basics: brisk service, family atmosphere and essential selections at a reasonable price. Sopapillas and flan are winners. Beer and margaritas. 1412 N. Stemmons St., Sanger. 940458-0073. Mi Ranchito Small, family-operated, authentic Tex-Mex spot with $5.50 lunch specials Tues-Fri. Beer. 122 Fort Worth Drive. Tues-Thurs 11am-3pm, 5-9:30pm; Fri-Sun 11-10. $. 940-3811167. Raphael’s Restaurante Mexicano Not your standard Tex-Mex — worth the drive. Pechuga (grilled chicken breast) in creme good to the last bite, and beef fajitas are juicy and flavorful. Full bar. 26615 U.S. 380 East, Aubrey. Tues-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. $-$$. 940-440-9483. Rusty Taco 210 E. Hickory St. 940483-8226. www.therustytaco.com. Taco Lady 1101 E. McKinney St. 940-380-8188. Taqueria El Picante 1305 Knight St., Suite A. Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat-Sun 8-5. 940-382-2100. Tortilleria Tierra Caliente 1607 E. McKinney St., Suite 800. 940-5916807. Tortilleria La Sabrocita 201 Dallas Drive. 940-382-0720. Veronica’s Cafe 803 E. McKinney St. 940-565-9809. Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant 12000 U.S. 380 East, Cross Roads. 940-365-1700. Denton location: 2530 W. University Drive, 940382-6416.
Bosses Pizza 420 E. McKinney St. Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. 940-382-8537. Crooked Crust 101 Ave. A. 940-5655999. J&J’s Pizza Pizza lovers can stay in touch with their inner-collegiate selves through cold mugs of premium draft. Bountiful, homemade pizza pies, in N.Y. style or deep-dish Chicago style. Beer. 118 W. Oak St. 940382-7769. Mon-Sat 11-midnight. $-$$. Mellow Mushroom 217 E. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11am-10pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-midnight. 940-323-1100. Palio’s Pizza Cafe 1716 S. Loop 288. 940-387-1900. Si’z Pizzeria 1776 Teasley Lane, Suite 103. 940-808-1670. http:// sizpizzeria.com. TJ’s Pizza Wings & Things 420 S. Carroll Blvd., Suite 102. 940-3833333.
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Green Zatar Family-owned restaurant/market does it all from scratch, and with speed. Meats like gyros and succulent Sultani Kebab, plus veggie combo and crunchy falafel. Superb saffron rice and sauteed vegetables; impressive baklava. BYOB. 609 Sunset St. Daily 11-10. $-$$. 940-3832051. www.greenzatar.com.
New York Sub-Way 305 W. University Drive. 940-566-1823. New York Sub Hub Bread baked daily and fresh ingredients, even avocado. Broccoli and cheese soup is impressive; “All Stops” features almost every cold-cut imaginable. $. 906 Ave. C. Mon-Sat 10-10, Sun 11-10. 940-383-3213. Other locations: 1400
NATURAL/VEGETARIAN The Bowllery Rice, noodle and veggie bowls featuring sauces and dressings made from scratch, with teriyaki and other meats as well as vegan and gluten-free options. Fresh juices and smoothies. 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Tues-Sun 11am-9pm. $-$$. 940-383-2695. http://thebowllery. com. Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe Cozy cafe inside food store serves things the natural way. Winning salads; also good soups, smoothies and sandwiches, both with and without meat. Wonderful breakfast. 200 W. Congress St. Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-7. $. 940-387-5386.
PIZZA
Ranchman’s Cafe Legendary cafe sticks to old-fashioned steaks and tradition. Oversized steaks and delicious chicken-fried steak. Homey meringue pies; order baked potato ahead. BYOB. 110 W. Bailey St., Ponder. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$$. 940-479-2221. www.ranch man.com. Trail Dust Steak House 26501 U.S. 380 East, Aubrey. $$. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net.
THAI Andaman Thai Restaurant Extensive menu continues trend of good Asian food in Denton. Fried tofu is a home run. Pad Thai noodles have perfect amount of sweetness. Homemade coconut ice cream, sweet rice with mango. Beer and wine. 221 E. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm & 4-9:30pm; Sat-Sun noon-9:30pm. $$. 940-591-8790. www.andamanthai restaurant.com. Oriental Garden Restaurant Thai stir-fried dishes, with some Japanese and Chinese specialties. Homemade ice cream: coconut, green tea, Thai tea & lychee. 114 Ave. B. Mon-Sat 11-9. $-$$. 940-387-3317. Siam Off the Square Fresh flavors set curries apart at comfortable dining spot. Winning starters: shrimp satay, Tum Yum Gai and Tom Kah soups. BYOB. 209 W. Hickory St., Suite 104. Lunch, Mon-Fri 11-2; dinner, Mon-Sat 5-9. $-$$. 940-382-5118. Sweet Basil Thai Bistro 1800 S. Loop 288, Suite 224. 940-484-6080. Sukhothai II Restaurant 1502 W. Hickory St. 940-382-2888. Thai Ocha Dishes that are as tasty as they are pretty. Hot and spicy sauce makes even veggie haters go after fresh veggies with zeal. Quiet setting. BYOB. 1509 Malone St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5-10pm; Sat 11:30-10; Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-5666018. www.thaiochadenton.com.
VIETNAMESE Viet Bites 702 S. Elm St. 940-8081717. Mon-Thurs 11-8:30; Fri-Sun 11-9. www.vietbites.com.
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MOVIES THEATERS Cinemark Denton 2825 Wind River Lane off I-35E. 940-535-2654. www. cinemark.com. Movie Tavern 916 W. University Drive. 940-566-FILM (3456). www.movietavern.com. Carmike Hickory Creek 16 8380 S. I-35E, Hickory Creek. 940-3212788. www.carmike.com. Silver Cinemas Inside Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E. 940-3871957. www.silvercinemasinc.com.
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OPENING FRIDAY Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones The hit found-footage horror franchise returns, this time focusing on a young man (Andrew Jacobs) who relies on his family to protect him from supernatural forces. Rated R, 90 minutes. — The Miami Herald
NOW PLAYING American Hustle (★★★1⁄2) David O. Russell co-wrote and directed the story of Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale), who in 1978, began running scams with his partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams). Busted by an FBI agent (Bradley Cooper), the two then help trap politicians. High-energy scenes combine with bad hair and worse costumes for a wild ride. Jennifer Lawrence burns up the screen as Irving’s unstable wife. Rated R, 138 minutes. — Boo Allen Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (★★★1⁄2) Everything about 2004’s Anchorman, a cult classic of the Will Ferrell oeuvre, and its lead character, Ron Burgundy, was puffed up and absurd and ridiculous. And so, why wouldn’t the sequel be even more puffed up, more absurd and more ridiculous? Burgundy gets fired from his job hosting a morning show, but opportunity comes in the form of a new 24-hour news channel. Burgundy heads for New York, stopping to gather the old news team from San Diego (David Koechner, Paul Rudd and Steve Carell). With Christina Applegate, James Marsden and Kristen Wiig. Directed by Adam McKay. Rated PG-13, 119 minutes. — The Associated Press 47 Ronin (★★1⁄2) Keanu Reeves stars in an Americanized, or perhaps internationalized version, of one of Japan’s most treasured tales. It’s the story of Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada), leader of a group of samurai living in peace under their master, Lord Asano (Min Tanaka). But when Asano is killed, the samurai must regain their honor and avenge their master. Reeves plays an add-on to the story, a half-breed named Kai who was raised by demons. 47 Ronin can be a hoot, but it also feels like a somewhat botched attempt by Hollywood to bridge the cultural gap between North American and overseas box offices. Rated PG-13, 119 minutes. — Newsday Frozen (★★★1⁄2) Disney’s new
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acMillan (Robert Loggia, left) and Josh (Tom Hanks) go for a spin on the keys in Big. While Tom Hanks is still getting raves for his turn as Walt Disney in Saving Mr. Banks, Cinemark theaters will screen his 1988 hit Big. In the film, a boy named Josh wishes to be “big” at a magical fortune-telling machine. The next morning, Josh is indeed a grown-up — but on the inside, he’s still a 12-year-old boy. What happens when a boy has to navigate the world of grown-ups in disguise? Big is the first in the new Cinemark Iconic Film Series, which features movies of the 1980s and ’90s. The comedy screens at 2 p.m. Sunday and at 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Denton Cinemark 14, 2825 Wind River Lane. For tickets, visit www.cinemark. com. Coming up on Jan. 12 and 15: The Princess Bride.
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movie, very roughly based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen,” follows two princesses: rambunctious young Anna (voiced by Kristen Bell as an adult) and older sister Elsa (Idina Menzel), who has the secret, magical ability to chill whatever she touches. Traumatized by a near-miss, Elsa turns her back on the outside world, and her confused, disheartened little sis. When Elsa’s coronation day approaches, a squabble between the sisters sets off a freak cold snap throughout the land. Rated PG, 85 minutes. — Minneapolis Star Tribune Grudge Match (★★1⁄2) Grudge Match is a sort of “Punchy Old Men,” a slow-footed, high-concept comedy that pairs up the screen’s greatest pugilists, circa 1981, for a few slaps and a few laughs. Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone square off as aged boxers brought back by desperation and a desperate fight promoter (Kevin
Hart). It’s all very much in the style of director Peter Segal (Get Smart) — slow, sentimental, slick and sadly recycled. With Kim Basinger and Alan Arkin. Rated PG-13, 113 minutes. — McClatchy-Tribune News Service The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (★★★1⁄2) The first film of Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy, last year’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, took way too long to get going and then dragged for much of its 169 minutes. The Desolation of Smaug is not much shorter — 8 minutes, to be exact — but it feels brisker, lighter, funnier. Instead of a drawn-out intro, we get right to the action — the quest of Bilbo (Martin Freeman, himself livelier and funnier) and the band of dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) to reclaim the kingdom of Erebor from the frightening dragon Smaug. With Ian McKellen, Stephen Fry, Ryan Gage, Orlando Bloom and Evangeline
Lilly. Rated PG-13, 161 minutes. — AP The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (★★★) The action roars along in this second film edition of Suzanne Collins’ popular novels. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) again face off against a team of rivals, but this time heavy intrigue at the capital looms large, particularly with President Snow (Donald Sutherland) and Plutarch Heavensbee (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Much looks familiar, but impressive special effects and outlandish costumes serve as visual distractions. With an excellent supporting cast: Jeffrey Wright, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson and Lenny Kravitz. Rated PG-13, 146 minutes. — B.A. Justin Bieber’s Believe If Justin Bieber is retiring, as he tweeted rather dubiously on Christmas Eve, does that make Believe his version of The Last Waltz? A brisk 90 minutes
of arena-concert footage intercut with slow-pitch interviews and behind-the-scenes fluff, Believe works to present Bieber as a respectable musician, no less serious or dedicated than those other Canadians in Martin Scorsese’s late-’70s documentary about the Band. Directed by Jon M. Chu (reprising his role from 2011’s Justin Bieber: Never Say Never), the movie promises an intimate look at the singer who’s spent much of this year experimenting — sometimes fascinatingly, sometimes disturbingly — with sex, drugs and other such tokens of pop-star (im)maturity. Yet Believe refers only glancingly to these disruptions of Bieber’s polished image. Rated PG, 92 minutes. — Los Angeles Times A Madea Christmas Coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a
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Winter reading By Lucinda Breeding Features Editor cbreeding@dentonrc.com
his year, make a date for yourself and a good book. For suggestions, consult this list of sleepers and blockbusters that can illuminate and entertain.
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Heads in Beds A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality By Jacob Tomsky. Nonfiction. Anchor, paperback, 320 pages.
All that works that gets done while you’re settling in at Hotel ZaZa — or Motel 6 — is meant to seem magical to you, the guest. But for the chambermaid, room service worker, concierge and restaurant employee, that magic is real and intense labor that often defies logic and some-
times pushes them to the edge of their comfort zones. Readers will learn some things they might rather not know in this book — which first hit shelves in 2012 — but more than anything, one-time luxury hotel worker Jacob Tomsky sketches real, in-the-flesh portraits of the men and women who keep bathroom counters gleaming, comforters tucked neatly and cars parked safely in our nation’s fine hotels. Tomsky’s personal experiences are eye-opening (there exists a special being who deliberately orders room service and then answers the hotel room door au naturel). The people who make your stay in major urban centers as serene as possible are often working-class folk who can’t always recommend the best plays and restaurants from anything other than word-of-mouth because they often can’t afford the trendiest and most fashionable nights out. Some of Tomsky’s ideas won’t surprise, and certainly won’t move intransigent guests to be more aware of the help. For instance, if you can’t leave a nice tip, be kind. If you like to lace your complaints with abusive taunts at the front desk,
Page-turners draw worlds both real and fantastical
Young adult author Libba Bray, a Denton native, set her latest book, “The Diviners,” in 1920s New York City. Courtesy photo/ Little, Brown & Co.
maybe drop by the nearest drugstore to get your own toothbrush (revenge can be bacterial). If nothing else, Heads in Beds is a look at the labor and the workers you’re not supposed to notice when you’re living it up. Tomsky writes what he knows. He’s been a valet, a desk clerk and a housekeeping manager.
The Diviners By Libba Bray. Young adult fiction. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, paperback, 608 pages.
Denton High School alumna Libba Bray just released her eighth young adult fantasy novel, The Diviners. Bray, a New Yorker, still loves to think about the past and she still loves to
imagine a universe where young heroines are not only smart and resourceful, but fashionable and flawed. The Diviners takes the reader back to 1926 New York. Evie O’Neill has been sent to live with her uncle Will, a man obsessed with the occult but unaware that his young niece has a secret and supernatural power. In a city bustling with speakeasies, pickpockets and famechasing exhibitionists, Evie can get into plenty of trouble. But when police find a girl murdered with a mysterious symbol branded on her, Uncle Will is recruited to help decode it. And Evie? She realizes her power might help find answers. Bray uses visual language to whisk her readers to a glamorous era and a stylish city. She uses her talent for drama and comedy to pick apart an intricate plot that mingles murder, deceit and magic. The novel is just right for teens who love fantasy and grown-ups who like prose that propels the reader effortlessly through the action. It doesn’t hurt that Bray has been able to continue to create See BOOKS on 8
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Creative Confidence Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All By Tom Kelley and David Kelley. Nonfiction. Crown Business, hardcover, 304 pages.
Warren Henry, a member of the music faculty at the University of North Texas, has explained that all humans are born with an aptitude for music. Not every person’s aptitude is the same, but we all relate to music. David and Tom Kelley, brothers and designers, write that we all have some capacity for creativity. David Kelley is the founder of the international design consulting firm IDEO and the founder of the d. school at Stanford University. Tom Kelley is a partner at IDEO and author of The Art of Innovation. The Kelleys insist creativity is like a muscle. We can condition that muscle to respond to the stresses that are already crowding the busy 21st-century stage: novelty, need for innovation, fickle appetites of consumers and an endless stream of newness. The brothers Kelley offer tools to condition our creative muscles so that when change comes at us in the workplace, in our communities and in our lives, we can solve problems or at least tease out the riddles that make resolutions the property of geniuses and savants. It doesn’t hurt to note that the writers insist that creativity isn’t a big gun we pull out as a last resort. Instead, creativity is something we can rely on for the small and the mundane.
Lean In Women, Work, and the Will to Lead By Sheryl Sandberg. Nonfiction. Knopf, hardcover, 240 pages.
It seems like the question of
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Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg — known for her book “Lean In” — speaks during the 2013 Dreamforce conference in November in San Francisco. women and work is ultimately sabotaged by the myth that women are trying to have it all: a soft-focus fantasy that poses young women at the center of a happy and healthy home and economy. Sandberg’s book sort of shatters that fantasy and settles on the question of how women can have the life’s work that they want — whether it’s behind the counter piloting their own business or in the boardroom among those who cast visions or call shots. After her wildly popular TED Talk “Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders” in 2010, Sandberg set about writing this book to help workers — male and female — look more deeply into the riddle of why more women are earning college degrees than their male peers, but why so few of them are in leadership roles in the workforce. Lean In also takes a hard look at why women are working hard in larger numbers to get a shot at the corner office, and then later on opting to stop trying once life gets fuller. Sandberg ascended to the corner office at Facebook last August, and while she doesn’t do platitudes or hunt for boogeymen among the men, she urges women to sit at the table where the decisions are made. She urges women to speak up and give their best to their job, up to the very moment they leave the
workforce to raise a child — a choice she champions, by the way. What does it mean to “lean in”? Sandberg says it means staying engaged, staying involved and staying in the work you’re doing.
The Cold Dish A Walt Longmire Mystery By Craig Johnson. Fiction. Penguin, paperback, 400 pages.
Craig Johnson published this first novel in his series of mysteries about a graying sheriff of Absaroka County in Wyoming. Walt Longmire is adrift after the death of his wife and the departure of his adult daughter, Cady. While life in the shadows of the Big Horn Mountains might seem quiet and idyllic, Sheriff Longmire has a problem on his hands. Young Cody Pritchard has been found dead near the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. The teenager was implicated in the gang rape of a young Cheyenne girl — and given a
suspended sentence. Longmire is worried that a vigilante is meting out justice not taken in the Wyoming courts, and that he might be the only thing standing between the three other accused men and death. A good mystery isn’t just about the crime, the suspects and the law. It’s about the people who have lost, the people who grieve and the persistent conflicts that drive people to connect — or to kill. Johnson deftly creates the micro-unit that patrols the Absaroka County roads. Victoria Moretti began her law enforcement career in a bigger city, but lands on her feet in the new job. Dispatcher Ruby is a salty woman who knows when the deputies need a firm hand or a quiet shoulder. Johnson’s book — which is the basis for the prime-time drama Longmire on A&E — is at its best when it dares to bring the reader into the intimate friendship of Longmire and best friend Henry Standing Bear. The men represent the two cultures among the Big Horns, with the sheriff’s logic and investigative skills sharpening against Standing Bear’s more mystical wisdom and esoteric talents. Johnson never stoops to caricature, choosing instead to draw Longmire and Standing Bear as real people who respect each other’s ways and love in spite of considerable unknowns.
surprise holiday visit, the stern, sassy matriarch Madea (Tyler Perry) shakes up a small rural town preparing for its annual Christmas Jubilee. With Kathy Najimy, Chad Michael Murray and Anna Maria Horsford. Rated PG-13, 100 minutes. — LAT Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (★★★1⁄2) The pitfalls of making biopics are manifold, but Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom does a worthy job of honoring both its subject and its audience. It can feel, at times, both overlong and oversimplified, but the story propels itself while awakening in viewers some profound emotions — thanks largely to star Idris Elba (The Wire, Luther). A persistent melancholy pervades the film, especially toward the end as Mandela achieves more than he hoped to, not just ending apartheid but becoming the leader of South Africa. Directed by Justin Chadwick. Rated PG-13, 139 minutes. — The Washington Post Saving Mr. Banks (★★★) Tom Hanks stars as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson turns in a spirited performance as Mrs. P.L. Travers, the author of Mary Poppins. He brings her to Hollywood from England in hopes of landing the movie rights to her book. But he finds her cantankerous and obstructionist at every turn. Amusingly entertaining with two fine lead performances. Rated PG-13, 125 minutes. — B.A. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Adapted from James Thurber’s short story of the same name, the outlandish scenes in Mitty bring the most memorable element of the original tale — reality bending — to the forefront. Luckily, the CGI-marred moments flood only the first 30 minutes of the film. Walter (a poised and sincere Ben Stiller, who also directed) works at Life magazine, which is transitioning from print to digital. A top executive (Adam Scott) takes to bullying Walter, who must pin down the negative image for the final issue’s cover. With Sean Penn, Shirley MacLaine, Kristen Wiig and Patton Oswalt. Rated PG. — AP Walking With Dinosaurs (★1⁄2) Like an elaborately decorated wedding cake, the kid-friendly Walking With Dinosaurs may leave you wondering how something so stunning could end up being so bland. Aesthetic attention to detail goes only so far when the content is mediocre. The movie follows a young pachyrhinosaurus, Patchi (voiced by Justin Long), and his best friend, a bird named Alex (John Leguizamo). Based on the television series of the same name. Rated PG, 80 minutes. — WP The Wolf of Wall Street (★★1⁄2) Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this inconsistently high-energy film from Martin Scorsese that skewers Wall Street and those who bend the rules to work there. A blazing first half filled with excess slows to a second-half grind. Fine supporting cast includes Matthew McConaughey, Margot Robbie, Shea Whigham, Jonah Hill and Jon Bernthal. Rated R, 180 minutes. — B.A.
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