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ON THE COVER THE JUICY PIG Kevin Wickersham closes the smoker after adding wood to the fire at the Juicy Pig, Denton’s newest barbecue joint. Wednesday was opening day at the restaurant on Locust Street. (Photo by Kristen Watson) Story on Page 9
Actress Irma P. Hall, shown in 2012 in Dallas, will receive the Denton Black Film Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The film festival returns to the Campus Theatre for its second year on Jan. 29-31.
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Film fest to honor Irma P. Hall with lifetime award uring its second year, the Denton Black Film Festival plans to honor a longtime actress who calls Dallas home. Irma P. Hall, who has more than 80 film and television credits, will pick up a Lifetime Achievement Award on Jan. 29. She’s best known for her sup-
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EVENTS THURSDAY 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. 2 to 4 p.m. — Homeschool Coding Club for ages 8-17 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Learn how to code and collaborate on projects at this primarily self-directed,
porting roles in the television series Soul Food, and in the films Collateral and The Ladykillers. She appeared in the 2015 Spike Lee film Chi-Raq, an adaptation of the Greek play Lysistrata. Hall visited Denton last year, when she appeared in two films in the inaugural festival (Wolf, Steps of Faith). She took questions from the audience and posed for photos with attendees. Festival officials will give her an award at an 8 p.m. ceremony and reception. Hall appears in the short film
Red, set to screen during this year’s festival at 4:20 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Hall was a teacher in Dallas for almost 30 years before she was discovered at a poetry reading. At age 80, Hall is still acting on the stage and screen. Advance tickets for the award ceremony are $20 for adults, $16 for students with valid ID and seniors, and $12 for children ages 2 to 12. For tickets, visit http://bit.ly/1PLaMDz.
weekly gathering. All skill levels and coding languages welcome. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 5:30 to 6:55 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents a four-session class on how to audition, scene study and how to market yourself as a performer, for ages 25 and older. At PointBank Black Box Theatre, 318 E. Hickory St. Cost is $125 for four classes on Thursdays in January (Tuesday classes also available). To enroll, call Mildred Peveto at 940-383-1356 or email dctblackbox@verizon.net. 6:30 to 8 p.m. — Christopher
Blay, artist and the curator of the Art Corridor Gallery at Tarrant County College Southeast, in conversation with Annette Lawrence, at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Free. Call 940-369-8257 or visit http://unton thesquare.unt.edu. 7 p.m. — Visual Arts Society of Texas meeting featuring fiber artist Deborah Boschert at the PattersonAppleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Admission is $3 for visitors, free for members. Visit www.vastarts.org. 7 p.m. — Death and Dessert Mystery Book Club at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Explore new mysteries each month
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When: Jan. 29-31 Where: The Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. How much: VIP all-festival passes cost $140 for adults, $112 for seniors 65 and older and students with valid ID, and $97 for children ages 2 to 12. Day passes cost $29 to $44 for Friday, $34 to $49 for Saturday, and $22 to $32 for Sunday. On the Web: For a schedule, tickets and more, visit http:// dentonbff.com
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and eat a themed dessert. This month’s theme is “Death by Toaster.” Free. Email 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. Call 940-349-8752.
FRIDAY 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Finish It Fridays at North Branch Library,
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EVENTS Continued from Page 2 3020 N. Locust St. Bring a craft project for this come-and-go program and visit with other crafters. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. — Lego Builders Club for ages 6 and older at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8718 or email stacey.irish-keffer@cityof denton.com. 6 to 9 p.m. — “First Friday on Second Friday” at the DIME Store, 510 S. Locust St. Mini weaving workshop with Savvie Design ($4 for kit), refreshments and more. Visit www. dimehandmade.com or call 940-3612324.
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MONDAY 6 to 8:45 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 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.
TUESDAY 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Turning 65 Workshop at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Decoding Medicare’s workshop will address common Medicare issues, such as when and how to enroll, types of supplements, drug plans, and types of Advantage Plans. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 2 p.m. — Play Lab Hour of Code for ages 8 and older at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Learn the basics of computer coding by creating your own video game with Play Lab. This is a self-paced lesson, but staff will be present for one-on-one assistance. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Twilight Toddler Time at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Bring your toddler, ages 12-24 months, for an evening that promotes literacy and
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SATURDAY 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Open house at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Tour the center and take part in free class demonstrations. Call 940-349-8720. 10 to 11 a.m. — Mystery Morning at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Join Oklahoma mystery author Marion Moore Hill for a discussion of her books and the writing process while enjoying coffee and pastries. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 2:30 p.m. — STEAM Ahead for ages 8-11 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Explore, create, experiment and discover with science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.
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he family of Jim and Judy Smith is raising money to name Serve Denton’s future kitchen Jim’s Diner. The gesture commemorates Jim Smith’s longtime diner on Fry Street in the 1980s. The family is raising $50,000 for the kitchen by selling T-shirts inspired by the old Jim’s Diner sign — including the apple-cheeked chef. T-shirts cost $20 and are available in sizes small to XXXL. To buy one, visit http://servedenton.org/jims-diner. ■ The 2016 race for Place 6 on the Denton City Council is getting full. Local climate-change activist Will Wooten announced on Facebook after the holidays that he’ll be running. That puts him in a race with Sara Bagheri, who announced last year. During Tuesday night’s council meeting, incumbent Greg Johnson signaled his intentions to run again. ■ Music Theatre of Denton reported that a whopping 140 people auditioned for Into the Woods, which opens March 4. ■ We’re scratching our heads and looking puzzled about the lack of Denton residents on the TWU and UNT boards of regents. Gayle Strange (UNT) and Sue Bancroft (TWU) were the last two regents with Denton credentials. Now there are none. Research reveals that the UT System includes a regent from Austin; Stephen F. Austin University has a regent from Nacogdoches; Texas A&M System has a regent from College Station; and Texas Tech has a regent from Lubbock. Let’s recruit a couple of candidates to recommend to Gov. Greg Abbott, who appoints these regents to help govern state universities. ■ Well, well, well. UNT grad Sunny Purdin, a Rowlett librarian, got high praise on Twitter from comedian Michael Ian Black. After she was the first to review his book Navel Gazing on Amazon, the funnyman noticed she also gave a five-star rating to a pack of pantry moth traps, which she called “totally gross in the best way.” ■ It’s no secret that council member Kevin Roden is intrigued by data. In a post on his blog Tuesday, Roden pointed out that of the 89 eligible voters who signed District 4 council member Joey Hawkins’ recall petition, “59 have never voted in a Denton City Council election.” What’s surprising about a predictably small group of voters — and a larger
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Readers, is this the work of smart crows, determined vermin or Hypnotic Donuts staffers trying to improve their 3-point shot into the dumpster behind the shop? We don’t think it’s squirrels, because Denton squirrels wouldn’t leave a crumb if they’d hurled discarded doughnuts from the trash bin. Crows, on the other hand, are spiteful and could have littered. Notice the chalked message on the ground, though. It says “UNACCEPTABLE!” Hypnotic, please mount cameras. We need to know who is responsible for this breakfast pastry massacre. group of nonvoting peers — using the democratic process to oust an official? Not much. Not here in Texas, anyway, where voter turnout is actually abysmal. Roden, who himself has been the target of recall-petition talk, seems to be lending credence to the well-worn idea that you ought not to complain if you don’t vote. Here’s the thing: The right to criticize your local government — or participate in its policymaking — isn’t contingent on your attendance at the polls. And when someone gets elected, he serves voter and nonvoter alike. So buck up, council members. Governing a city chosen by a sliver of voters is literally your job. ■ Well, we asked him this before Star Wars: The Force Awakens opened, but local musician Wally Campbell gave Star Wars: A New Hope a thumbs-up. After an online petition, he finally saw it last year at Dan’s Silverleaf with like 100 of his closest friends. It was a viewing especially for him. “I think I had the best original viewing experience since I got to see it at Dan’s sitting on a comfortable couch with my wife and cold beer,” Campbell said. ■ Joelle “JoJo” Fletcher is on Season 20 of The Bachelor, and the blogosphere reports that her family lives in Argyle. Her Instagram account includes photos of underlined Bible verses.
Parting shot “A jazz orchestra is no place to find a husband, but if you must take a chance, a man who plays the saxophone is better than a man who plays the flute. Personally, we wouldn’t even trust the drummer.” Source: Found on Facebook, this quote is labeled as advice published in a 1933 magazine to an 18-year-old woman whose parents objected to her marrying her boyfriend because he was in a jazz orchestra. Denton Dammit is an old-fashioned gossip column about people, places and things in and around Denton. Send your submissions to Lucinda Breeding at cbreeding@dentonrc.com.
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The five-year tease
Burlesque company to celebrate milestone
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emme Addams — the burlesque persona of Whiskey Tongue Burlesque founder Gayla Jackson — has been performing since she was teenager. “Ever since I was 14, I’ve been performing on some stage or another,” she said. “Whether it was church choir, theater arts or being in a band, I was always doing something.” Still, it’s a bit of a leap to go from singing with a band to stripping off your clothes. And it’s a bigger leap to form a burlesque company and stage regular shows with a band of feisty dancers who prance, bump and shimmy while stripping down to twinkling pasties and a pair of peekaboo panties. But Addams did it. “I had only been to one burlesque show at the Abbey Underground,” she said. “And I remember [local burlesque dancer] Crystal Pistols was there.” On the drive home, Addams had dreamed up her stage name and a company name and was seeing costumes in her head. Addams runs several shops on Etsy, selling handmade pillows, reusable feminine hygiene products and burlesque costume pieces — namely bras and pasties, the decorative patches dancers use to cover their nipples. It didn’t take long to make Whiskey Tongue Burlesque a busy Denton troupe. Addams said she got the name through simple word association. “I was like, ‘Whiskey. That sounds dangerous,’ and then I thought of ‘tongue’ and it made me think of Guns N’ Roses and the Rolling Stones. It was strong,” she said. Addams said she bluffed her way onto her first show, and had just a twinge of stage fright.
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Whiskey Tongue Burlesque’s Gitsie St. James, Clint Liquor, Lemme Adams, Poison Ivy and Savannah “The Onion” vamp it up at Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair, where they’ll be performing a five-year anniversary show. She’d borrowed her daughter’s high school drill team uniform. “I took off my bra and was about to put the cowboy hat over my chest and thought, ‘Am I really going to do this?’ And then I did it.’” There’s persistent confusion about the difference between stripping and burlesque. Stripping is generally about leaving nothing to the imagination. Burlesque is about the tease, and burlesque dancers don’t always strip. And when they do, it’s usually not a full monty proposition. “I can tell you the difference
between stripping and burlesque,” Addams said. “An exotic dancer at a gentlemen’s club makes rent in one night. With burlesque, one of our costumes costs more than what we make in a night.” The troupe will celebrate its fifth anniversary on Saturday with a show titled “The Little Burlesque Troupe That Could” at Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor & Chainsaw Repair. Whiskey Tongue Burlesque has had an exclusive agreement with Mable’s for the last year. The troupe is the only one to perform at the local bar, which it
does on the second Saturday of each month. And the troupe doesn’t perform at any other venue, although the dancers can do shows elsewhere. Since founding Whiskey Tongue, Addams said she’s discovered the key ingredients to good burlesque — the right music, a good costume, and understanding if the music is there to help you tell a story or just provide rhythm. Whiskey Tongue is an 11member company, including Beth A Licious, Willa Wisp, Ginger Rockafella, Ruby Manhattan, Carmel Sutra, Clint Liquor,
Gitsie St. James. Kitty Layne, Chordella Smash, Elena Lewis. The troupe also includes “kittens,” sultry stagehands Poison Ivy and Savannah “The Onion.” The anniversary show starts at 10 p.m. Saturday at Mable Peabody’s, 1125 E. University Drive. The show features Beth A Licious, Velvet Mystique, Ginger Rockafella, Ruby Manhattan, Chordella Smash, Kitty Layne, Gitsie St. James, Clint Liquor, Tristan Von and Lemme Addams. Cover is $7. For advance tickets and VIP table reservations, visit bit.ly/1ZOSyG0.
6:30 to 8 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board for teens in grades 6-12 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 p.m. — Anime Club for high school and college students at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St.
Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 to 8:45 p.m. — North Branch Writer’s Critique Group at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. For writers of fiction or creative nonfiction, ages 17 and older. Free. Visit http://dentoncritique.wordpress.com.
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www.dentonlibrary.com. 1 to 3 p.m. — Homeschool Teen Gaming Club for ages 11-17 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — “Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring,” a free seminar at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit
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Royal schemes Family lunges for crown in DCT’s ‘Lion in Winter’ t is Christmas in 1183 and King Henry II and his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, want control over the empire. They aren’t alone in Denton Community Theatre’s The Lion in Winter, James Goldman’s dramatic comedy. Their three surviving sons, Richard, Geoffrey and John — and a guest, King Philip of France — want to be in charge. But, as in any geopolitical struggle, things are complicated. Eleanor has been Henry’s prisoner for 10 years.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 4 2 to 3:30 p.m. — “Identifying and Resolving Anger, Conflict and Stress” at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Learn to make changes that will lead to healthier relationships and a more peaceful mind with a free workshop presented by Linda Leal and Carrie Breedlove with Denton Community Health Clinic. Free workbooks provided. Sessions presented each Wednesday in January; attend any session. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 4 p.m. — Open Art Lab for ages 11-17 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 p.m. — Introduction to Business Resources at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Learn about the library’s free business resources. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 to 8:30 p.m. — Professor’s Corner, a discussion group dedicated to literary texts, meets at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. TWU professor Gray Scott presents “Hamlet: He’s Not Suicidal and He Doesn’t Want His Mother!” 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.
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She’s only released for Christmas Court. Their sons range from rube to rogue, and Philip is cunning. Actress Connie Lane plays Eleanor and Greg Scott Phillips portrays King Henry. Mildred A. Peveto directs. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15-16 and Jan. 21-23 and 2 p.m. Jan. 17 and 24 at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $22 for adults, $18 for seniors 62 and older, $15 for students and $10 for children 12 and younger. For tickets, call 940-3827014 or visit www.dentoncom munitytheatre.com.
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The Abbey Underground Thurs: Generous Juice, the Wit and the Whimsy, Earthchild Imperius. Fri: “Play Fast, Hit Hard,” a benefit show for North Texas Roller Derby, with How’s My Driving, Pink Smoke, the Lash-Outs, $5. Weekly events: Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s Retro Dance Party”; each Sun, open mic hosted by Bone Doggie, sign-up at 7:30pm; each Mon, karaoke. 100 W. Walnut St. www.facebook.com/TheAbbey Underground. 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.
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ecording artist and entertainer Bill Brooks leads a host of guest artists in the Tumbleweed Roundup, a revue of classic country and Western and gospel music at the Artisan Theatre Center in Hurst. Tumbleweed Roundup opened on New Year’s Eve and runs through the end of the month. The all-ages revue pulls old favorites from the country and Western songbook and gems from the hymnal. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays and 8 p.m. on Fridays through Jan. 30 at the Artisan Center Theatre’s second stage, 444 E. Pipeline Road. Tickets cost $18 for adults, $16 for students and seniors and $9 for ages 12 and younger. For reservations, visit http://bit.ly/1PKEclh or call 817-284-1200.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 5 Andy’s Bar Each Thurs, “The Rotation” (jazz, blues, funk, fusion); each Mon, open mic, sign-up at 9 pm; each Wed, karaoke. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400. http://andys.bar. Audacity Brew House Sat: Zach Pohl, 4pm; Puddin’ Taine, 7pm. Each Thurs, open mic with host Caleb Coonrod, 7-10pm, sign-up at 6:45pm. Each Sat, live music. Each Sat & Sun, yoga at 10am, $5. 1012 Shady Oaks Drive. 940-218-1987. www.audacity brewhouse.com. Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: Will Johnson, Salim Nourallah, 9pm, $12-$15. Fri: Orcanaut, MOS, Duell, Summit, 9pm, $10. Sat: Superkings, 5pm, free; Lincoln Durham, 9pm, $10-$12. Mon: Paul Slavens and Friends, 9pm, free. Wed: Matthew Logan Vasquez, Telegraph Canyon, Daniel Markham, 9pm, $10. 103 Industrial St. 940-3202000. www.danssilverleaf.com. The Garage 113 Ave. A. 940-3830045. www.thedentongarage.com. The Greenhouse Each Mon, live jazz at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Harvest House 331 E. Hickory St. 214-578-7499. www.dentonharvest house.com. Jack’s Tavern Fri: Kody West, 8:30pm. Sat: Bubba Harper, 8:30pm. 508 S. Elm St. 940-808-0502. www.jacksdenton.com. J&J’s Pizza 118 W. Oak St. 940-3827769. www.jandjpizzadenton.com. The LABB 218 W. Oak St. 940-2934240. www.thelabbdenton.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. Shows on the upstairs patio, 7-10pm, no cover. 113 W. Hickory St. 940-3831022. www.lsaburger.com. Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair Sat: Whiskey Tongue Burlesque fifth anniversary show, 10pm, $7. Each Thurs, Glitterbomb variety show, 9pm, $5. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940-566-9910.
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ustin native Matthew Logan Vasquez drops by Dan's Silverleaf on Wednesday on a tour of Texas. Vasquez, best known for his work fronting Delta Spirit, will release his first solo LP, Solicitor Returns, on Feb. 9. A listen to the first single, “Everything I Do Is Out,” reveals that Vasquez makes hard rock that recalls punk forebear Iggy Pop and grunge gods Nirvana. Doors open at 8 p.m., music starts at 9 p.m. Fort Worth's Telegraph Canyon and Denton's Daniel Markham open up the show. Vasquez, who recorded almost all the instruments himself on Solicitor Returns, plays with a full band. Tickets cost $10. For advance tickets, visit www.danssilverleaf.com.
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Mulberry Street Cantina Each Mon, Boxcar Bandits, 11pm. 110 W. Mulberry St. 940-808-1568. http:// mulberrystcantina.com. Rockin’ Rodeo Thurs: Cowboy Bill Martin (comedy), with guest host Chad Prather and music by King George (George Strait tribute), 9pm, $20-$35. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: “Acoustics and Antics” open mic hosted by Joe Coffee, 9pm, free-$2. Fri: Austin Instrumental Music Festival presnts Halfsleep,
Biscuit Head, Mannequin Mishap, 9pm, $5-$7. Sat: Playlists, William Austin Clay, Chief Dad, 10pm, $1-$3. Wed: Obsidian Sword, Orcanaut, Mixed Mucosa, 9pm, $1-$3. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubberglovesdentontx.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern Shows on the patio, no cover. 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888. www.sweetwater grillandtavern.com. VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St. Zera Coffee Co. 420 E. McKinney
St., Suite 106. 940-239-8002. www.zeracoffeecompany.com.
FUTURE BOOKINGS 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 14 — Artist Vicki Meek, manager of the South Dallas Cultural Center, in conversation with Annette Lawrence, at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Free. Call 940-369-8257 or visit http://unton thesquare.unt.edu. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 21 — Author and playwright Shay Young-
blood (Black Girl in Paris, Soul Kiss) reads from new work at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Free. Call 940-369-8257 or visit http://unton thesquare.unt.edu. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 23 — “Building Bridges: A Community Celebration,” a pre-festival event presented by the Denton Black Film Festival and the Greater Denton Arts Council at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Children’s programming from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. includes art, comic books, crafts, performances, films and more. From 1 to 9 p.m., there will be free films, exhibitors’ art, a photo booth, a panel discussion and more. At 5 p.m., adult happy hour includes spoken word and music performances. Admission is $10; discounts for advance purchase, students and seniors; free for children 12 and younger. Visit www.dentonbff. com. Jan. 29-31 — Denton Black Film Festival at the Campus Theatre, 214 E. Hickory St. The African American Scholarship Foundation presents a three-day festival of engaging and entertaining films and events. For passes and more information, visit www.dentonbff.com.
VISUAL ARTS Brick Haus Collective Artist organization and incubator space for emerging artists. 215 S. Woodrow Lane. www.brickhauscollective.com. The Chestnut Tree 107 W. Hickory St. 940-591-9475. www.chestnuttea room.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. 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. First Friday Denton on the first Friday evening of the month at art venues and businesses around the downtown Square. Free gallery
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DENTON PARKS & RECREATION The Denton Senior Center’s open house is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 509 N. Bell Ave. Residents 50 or older can tour the center for free class demonstrations, and a 10 percent discount on all classes and trip registrations (not including the center’s trip to Washington, D.C.). A fitness promotion will also be available during the open house. For a schedule of activities and demonstrations, visit www.dentonparks.com. ■ Get in shape with unlimited access to Denton Parks & Recreation gyms. Cost is $40 for four months. Gyms are at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive; Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St.; and Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation
Center, 1300 Wilson St. The promotion includes group exercise classes at North Lakes: Les Mills BodyPump, BodyCombat and more. Register at any rec center by Feb. 29. For more information, call 940-349-7275. ■ Twisted Bodies Essential Yoga meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 7 through Feb. 18, at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. Cost is $30 per person. For more information, call 940-349-7275. Register online at www.denton parks.com. ■ The parks department’s lacrosse league is a coed league for children with two age divisions: kindergarten through second grade, and third and
fourth grades. Practice begins Feb. 15 and spring games begin March 7. The league includes eight games, jerseys and more. The noncontact league teaches the fundamentals of the sport. Through Jan. 26, register for $85. Fee goes up to $95 during late registration, Jan. 27-29. Visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940349-8545. ■ Indoor soccer league registration ends Wednesday. The coed league is for ages 4-11, with games played on Saturdays. Practices begin the week of Jan. 25, and games begins Jan. 30. Leagues are broken into age groups. ■ Preschool Naturalists for ages 3-6 and their caregivers will meet from 10
a.m. to noon Friday at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Area, 3310 Collins Road. Kids will learn about worms and their roles in the environment through crafts and a hike. Cost is $8. To register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-8545. ■ Young Rembrandts art classes are for ages 4-13 at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Classes are on Mondays, from Jan. 11 to Feb. 1. Ages 4 to 6 meet from 4 to 4:45 p.m., while ages 6 1/2 to 13 meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Cost is $52 per child. Register online or call 940-3498545. ■ Teach your dog family manners in obedience training. A class for
dogs 9 weeks old and older (and handlers ages 12 and older) meets weekly from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursdays, today through Feb. 11, at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. The class is taught by a trainer with more than 35 years of experience, and uses force-free training. Dog handlers must bring shot records to the first class. Cost is $100. Register online at www.denton parks.com or call 940-349-8545. ■ Swim lessons start this month for all ages beginning at 6 months old. There are multiple times available, including Saturday classes. Cost ranges from $30 to $60. For more information, visit www.denton parks.com or call 940-349-8545.
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op 40 hip-hop stars Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are bypassing Dallas to play WinStar World Casino at 9 p.m. Jan. 15. The duo earned radio play galore and a collection of Grammy Awards for their 2012 album The Heist and have been burning holes in adolescent pockets ever since with a hook-heavy brand of hip-pop. Last summer, the duo merged elements of musical theater and hiphop with the goofy hit “Downtown,” which is a winking love letter to the bastard child of the motorcycle — the moped. Tickets cost $65 to $125. For reservations, visit http:// bit.ly/1Ob0HwZ. WinStar World Casino’s Global Events Center is at 777 Casino Ave. in Thackerville, Oklahoma.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 6 viewings, live music, art projects and demonstrations. For more information, visit www.firstfridaydenton.com. Green Space Arts Collective Studio/gallery available for rental. 529 Malone St. 940-595-9219. www.greenspacearts.com. 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. Patterson-Appleton Arts Center Greater Denton Arts Council’s galleries, meeting space and offices. 400 E. Hickory St. Tues-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-
Sun 1-5pm. 940-382-2787. www. dentonarts.com. ● 125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition, the Visual Arts Society of Texas’ 10th annual regional exhibition, runs Jan. 15 through Feb. 21 in the Gough Gallery. Free. ● “Materials: Hard & Soft,” the Greater Denton Arts Council’s 29th annual national contemporary craft competition, runs Feb. 5 through April 1 in the Meadows Gallery. $5 admission; free for GDAC members, children 11 and younger, and students with valid ID. 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. SCRAP Denton Nonprofit store selling reused materials for arts and crafts, with the Re:Vision Gallery
Local showcase previews instrumental music festival Instrumental music fans have their own festival. The Austin Instrumental Music Festival was launched last year, and organizers are gearing up for this year’s event on Feb. 27 at Empire Control Room in Austin. The Austin fest is marketing itself with a Denton showcase Friday night at Rubber Gloves. The showcase features Denton trio Halfsleep, and local instrumental acts Biscuit Head and
Mannequin Mishap. Halfsleep will play the festival this year. Halfsleep braids jazz fusion into math rock for soothing effect. Guitar is the main event with this band driven by musician Nathan Gass, but the drums get a turn or two for sophisticated work. It’s a called-for counter to the bass and beatsheavy quality that permeates pop music. The festival rests on math rock, but doesn’t edge out other
genres and blends. Organizers said they put the fest together after watching Austin’s instrumental music scene explode over the last decade. Advance tickets cost $15, and tickets at the door cost $20. For more information and advance tickets, visit http://aimfest.com. The Rubber Gloves show starts at 10 p.m. Cover is $5 for ages 21 and older, $7 for those younger than 20.
featuring art made of reused and repurposed items. Classes and workshops. 420 S. Bell Ave. Daily noon6pm 940-808-1611. www.scrap denton.org. 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. TWU Gallery 010 Student-run exhibition space in the lower level of the Student Union, on Bell Avenue at
Administration Drive. Mon-Thurs 8-9; Fri 8-5; Sun 1-9. www.twu.edu/ visual-arts. UNT Art Gallery in the UNT Art Building, 1201 W. Mulberry St. at Welch. Building also includes the North Gallery and the Lightwell Gallery. 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. ● “Annette Lawrence: Around Again,” work from 1990-1995 by the chairwoman of the UNT studio art program, opens Thursday and runs
through Jan. 30. 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 PattersonAppleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Monthly meetings include minishows and demonstrations by visiting artists. Annual juried exhibits, critique groups and workshops. Visit www.vastarts.org or call Executive Director Jo Williams at 940-383-1092. Voertman’s Gallery Art space inside bookstore near UNT. 1314 W. Hickory St. www.facebook.com/ voertmansgallery. ● “Displacement,” a group show, opens Saturday and runs through Feb. 4.
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ctress, comedian and writer Jessica Williams, best known as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, will visit the University of North Texas for a talk at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 in the University Union Ballroom. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, and are $10 for the general public; free for UNT students and $5 for student guests; and $8 for UNT staff, faculty and alumni. Williams appears as part of the UNT Distinguished Lecture Series. Coincidentally, she also appears in the short film “Tap Shoes and Violins,” which screens at the Denton Black Film Festival at 5:15 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Campus Theatre.
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LITERARY EVENTS Emily Fowler Central Library 502 Oakland St. 9am-6pm Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat; 9am-9pm Tues & Thurs; 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8712. North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust St. 9am-9pm Mon-Wed, 9am-6pm Thurs-Sat, 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8756. South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Lane. Noon-9pm Mon, 9am-6pm Tues & Thurs-Sat, 9am-9pm Wed, 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8251.
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; 9am-1pm Sat. 509 N. Bell Ave. 940-349-8720. Ongoing activities: ● Social dancing, live bands and refreshments every second and fourth Friday, 7-9:30pm, $6. ● Movies 6pm each Wed, free for Denton seniors. ● SPAN noon meal each Mon-Fri, $2 for seniors 60 and older, $5 for those younger than 60. ● Bridge Party bridge, 12:30pm Thurs; duplicate bridge, 12:30pm Wed ● Ed Bonk Workshop woodshop, $6 annual membership plus $1 per visit. RSVP Referral and placement service for volunteers age 55 and older. 1400 Crescent St. 940-383-1508.
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From left, the staff at the Juicy Pig includes Fredy Hernandez, Sam Currin, Pam Chittenden, Nicole Currin (owner) and Kevin Wickersham.
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Whole chickens cook in the smoker before the Juicy Pig opens for its first day of business Wednesday on Locust Street.
Juicy’s loose Longtime Denton foodie folks make for dynamic barbecue duo By Lucinda Breeding Features Editor cbreeding@dentonrc.com
wice in about 30 minutes on Tuesday, two customers came to the door of the Juicy Pig, Denton’s newest barbecue joint. One was a UPS driver with a hungry look in his eye. The other was a motorist who got his hopes up as he drove down Locust Street. “You want the good news or the bad news?” said owner Ken Currin, who has two other busy restaurants within walking distance of the Juicy Pig.
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“The bad news is that we’re out of barbecue. The good news is that we open 11 a.m. tomorrow.” The second visitor nodded, and looked past Currin into the modest but modern restaurant with its three indoor tables, wood panel walls, gleaming counter and ready-forbusiness menu board. He was likely looking for the source of a certain smoky scent back in the kitchen. There was a telltale tang in the air, too — maybe a concoction of oak chips, seasoned tomato sauce and traces of fruit. He probably couldn’t hear Willie Nelson singing the old hymn “Down by the Riverside” with Wynton Marsalis on trumpet piped through the speakers. “We’ll serve our full menu by Thursday and this weekend,” Currin told him. The drop-in thanked him, cast one more longing look toward the kitch-
en, and promised to be back soon. “One of things I hate to say to anyone is ‘we’re out,’” Currin said. “I know for some people it’s a badge of honor, but I want to be able to sell much as I can. I want to stop having that conversation, ‘I’m out’ or ‘I’m not open.’” The Juicy Pig is a walk-up barbecue restaurant. Currin calls it “a food truck without wheels.” “This entire place is 900 square feet,” he said. “It’s a delicate dance we do back there.” Customers can sample chopped or sliced beef or pulled pork, get their fill of ribs, sausage or chicken, and take their pick of traditional Texas barbecue sides — potato salad, sweet or spicy slaw, borracho beans or deviled eggs. And all that food? It’s the careful work of Denton culinary mainstay Pam Chittenden. She’s spent time in a
THE JUICY PIG Address: 708 Locust St. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. or until sellout daily Fare: Brisket, pulled pork, ribs, sausage and smoked chicken, sold by weight or on plates and sandwiches; side dishes, tea, bottled sodas and Topo Chico mineral water and beer; fried pies.
lot of local kitchens, but for the past couple years, Chittenden has planned and executed multi-course smorgasbords at Paschall Bar. She’s cooked and served there under the moniker of “Pam Food.” Pam Food is a simple concept — several courses of adventurous, gourmet fare served without a whiff of pretension. For the Juicy Pig, Chittenden said her menu is a balance between tradition and experimentation. “All of our sauces are fruit-based,” Chittenden said. “The house sauce is pretty traditional. It uses tamarind, which has that depth of flavor with a little tang to it. The chipotle peach has the peach of course, and the Carolina sauce is made with apples. I’m not a fan of the typical strong vinegars in the usual Carolina sauces. See PIG on 10
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Pig We’re looking to something that’s a step above your usual barbecue.” Chittenden said she feels confident about her skills in cooking Asian and Mexican dishes. Barbecue represents a challenge. She’s an accomplished eater of ’cue, but making it? Not totally in her wheelhouse. Since she and Currin shook on the project, she’s been sharpening her skills. She’s brining the chickens, whipping up pork rubs and trying to make nice with brisket. “Brisket is the prima donna of them,” she said. “She needs loving care and stroking, and if you’re looking, you ain’t cooking. If you open that lid too many times, it won’t come out right. You have to set the temperature and let her cook. I cried when I first tried it. Ken took me aside and told me, ‘There’s no crying in barbecue.’” It feels like a barbecue venture between Currin, Denton’s master of casual fine dining, and Chittenden might have been a touch of destiny. The two have known each other since their college days. Currin said he’d already decided he wanted to open a barbecue joint in the 700 block of Locust Street, not far from the Greenhouse Restaurant and Loco Cafe. He told the property owner that if the small space was ever available, Currin
The Juicy Pig has a covered patio for outdoor dining, near the back door and the to-go order window. Kristen Watson/ DRC
had an idea. The building became available over the summer, and Currin pounced. “I’m part of a book club that meets every month at the Greenhouse,” he said. “Pam came one month and she sat down right next to me. I took that as a sign from above. I asked her if she wanted to come take a look at my latest project, look at the building, and by the end of book club, she said, ‘I’m in.’” Currin knew he could yield the menu to Chittenden, he said, and that she’d honor the barbecue tradition and then some. “Pam takes everything she does on the culinary side of things seriously, whether it’s deviled eggs or whatever it is.
She’s gonna give 100 percent of herself,” he said. She’s making the barbecue sauces in house. The meat will be Texas barbecue, with St. Louis-style ribs, too. “Now the sides, that’s where Pam’s going to do some things,” Currin said. “It’s not going to be just potato salad. It’s going to be really good potato salad. And it won’t just be cole slaw out of a bag. It’s going to be really good cole slaw, something she whips up here.” Currin acknowledged that the restaurant business is hard. But he’s worked in restaurants for most of his adult life. He spent a short stint as a journalist for United Press International news wire before it closed its print outlets.
He doesn’t claim to be a self-made guy, either. Keeping a restaurant in business is a mix of luck, hard work and people, he said. “I’ve always been blessed with a lot of good people,” he said. “Most of the good things I attribute to my success are either somebody else’s idea or somebody else’s hard work.” The Juicy Pig will draw on Currin’s talent pool at the Greenhouse and Loco Cafe. Greenhouse staffers Fredy Hernandez and Nicole Probst are part of the new venture, and Greenhouse waiter and local playwright Kevin Wickersham will work at the Juicy Pig. Janita Peabody, the baker at Loco, will make fried pies for barbecue finishers. An offset pipe smoker, fabri-
cated in Denton by local machinist Mark Marshall, will be the landing spot for all the meat. The restaurant will serve just one beer — Lone Star, by the bottle or six-pack — and should have sangria by summer. The most expensive menu item, a plate called “The Whole Pig” that includes three meats, two sides and two deviled eggs, costs $15. “When I opened the Greenhouse, I could count the restaurants in Denton on one hand, almost,” Currin said. “Now, that many have opened in the last year. I’m looking forward to Denton’s exciting, growing culinary landscape.” LUCINDA BREEDING can be reached at 940-566-6877 and via Twitter at @LBreedingDRC.
performances and the story occasionally dances in the endzone, Landesman fumbles from an overthe-head, cliched script that detracts from Concussion’s ultimate implications. Rated PG-13, 123 minutes. — Preston Barta Hateful Eight (★★★1⁄2) Quentin Tarantino always swings for the fences, and even when he doesn’t hit it out of the park, he always puts the ball in play. This is the case with The Hateful Eight. This Western whodunit tale takes Tarantino back to his roots of minimal yet effective filmmaking. Set during a Wyoming blizzard at a frontier way station, a group of bounty hunters, ex-soldiers and mysteriosos shack up for a cold night of deception and betrayal. Bullets are fired, coffee is poisoned and blood is spilled — who will be the last one standing? Rated R, 168 minutes. — P.B.
Joy (★★1⁄2) The trailer for Joy is mysterious, much like all of David O. Russell’s films as of late. The actors (Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro) may be the same, but you never know what he’ll cook up and serve. Like American Hustle, Joy is hard to nail down. It follows the story of its titular character (Lawrence) and her family as they navigate the business world and invent the Miracle Mop. The film builds to a wonderfully spicy and satirical drama about Joy’s selfwringing mop and a behind-thescenes look at QVC. Eventually, Joy arrives at a finale as limp as the mops at the center of the plot. Rated PG-13, 124 minutes. — P.B. Point Break Inspired by the 1991 surfer crime movie about an FBI agent infiltrating a gang of extreme
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.
OPENING FRIDAY The Forest Despite dire warnings, a young American enters Japan’s Aokigahara Forest in search of her missing sister and encounters the malevolent souls of the dead. With Natalie Dormer, Taylor Kinney, Eoin
Macken and Yukiyoshi Ozawa. Written by Sarah Cornwell and Nick Antosca, based on an idea by David S. Goyer. Directed by Jason Zada. Rated PG-13, 93 minutes. — Los Angeles Times
NOW PLAYING Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip The high-pitched trio set off for New York City to stop Dave, who they believe is going to propose to his girlfriend and leave them behind. With Jason Lee, Tony Hale, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Anna Faris and Christina Applegate. Directed by Walt Becker. Rated PG, 86 minutes. — LAT The Big Short (★★★★) Comedy director Adam McKay (Anchorman) takes Michael Lewis’ best-selling
nonfiction book and turns it into a fast-paced, funny, informative, originally conceived delight. McKay dissects the 2007-08 financial meltdown, using rapid dialogue, hilarious interludes (Margot Robbie explaining diffuse terms while taking a bubble bath), improbable situations, and a cast of outrageous and colorful Dickensian characters, all filled by a star cast: Steve Carrell, Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale and others. Rated R, 130 minutes. — Boo Allen Concussion (★★★) When it comes to criticizing the NFL, director Peter Landesman (Kill the Messenger) pulls no punches. Through neuropathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu (played by Will Smith), Concussion explores the repercussions of going head-tohead in football. “God did not intend for us to play football,” says Omalu. While Smith turns in one of his best
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Tom Hardy plays fur trapper John Fitzgerald in “The Revenant,” a brutal tale of survival and revenge on the frontier.
Real American beauty Iñárritu, DiCaprio shape relentless tale of survival
By Preston Barta Film Critic
lot has been said and written about this film, especially regarding its troubled production. The travails of cast and crew serve as a fitting prelude to the experience that is The Revenant. Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s follow-up to last year’s best picture Oscar winner, Birdman, is as beautiful as it is brutal, offering audiences a rare and unforgettable chance to experience the horrors of losing someone you love while facing the dangers of the wilderness. Set in 1823 Montana and South Dakota, The Revenant opens with images from a dream. We see fractured memories showing the peaceful life of Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio), a frontiersman working with a quasi-military hunting party of trappers. The serene is soon followed by the coldness of reality. We awake to the soothing sounds of water as we follow a long tracking shot evoking nature’s splendor with a nearly meditative quality. Then a rifle comes into
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frame, plunging the narrative into a world of devastation and blood. The opening sequence sets the tone for The Revenant in a big way, impeccably capturing the harrowing circumstances Glass and these men endure on a daily basis. They live in constant fear of sickness, weather and attacks by natives out for their findings and supplies. As history has shown, exploring and settling the frontier was no picnic. It was a constant struggle to survive and at times blood flowed deep and wide. However, the film does not intimately delve into the moral aspects of the brutal injustice Glass suffers or the cruel exploitation of the Native Americans. Iñárritu plays The Revenant smart and keeps his distance as if he were documenting predatory wildlife. Just like the film’s soon-to-be infamous bear attack sequence, most of the film’s violence comes in the form of selfdefense. Be it protecting oneself, fighting for one’s child or defending territory and its resources, every drop of blood earns its
Sisters (★★★) Tiny Fey and Amy Poehler reunite on screen to portray middle-aged siblings who are forced to confront the realities of adulthood. Sisters, directed by Jason Moore (Pitch Perfect), starts off disjointed, but once it collects its footing it’s a mile-a-minute laugh storm that hits your funny bone where it hurts. Fey and Poehler’s timing, the offbeat
presence. Even the film’s antagonist is driven by fear, not hate. Without spoiling the details, this character’s defects were caused by a traumatizing experience in the past. Though brutal in presentation, there is simple logic to why the characters, man and beast alike, act the way they do. DiCaprio is a sure shot to win best actor come this year’s Academy Awards. He’s so consistently impressive that he’ll make you love the parts you hated, and there are many scenes that’ll leave your head buried in your hands. DiCaprio shows Glass’ desperation, hopelessness and endless pain exceedingly well, transporting you into the film like no other film he’s done before. As a fellow fur trapper named John Fitzgerald, Tom Hardy (Mad Max: Fury Road) is equally as powerful. Both DiCaprio and Hardy are two of Hollywood’s most intense actors, and it’s astonishing what they can accomplish without words. On a technical level, the film is com-
dialogue and gags make this film the perfect couple and sibling hangout alternative to Star Wars. Rated R, 118 minutes. — P.B. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (★★★★) For more than 40 years, parents and children have flocked to theaters to share the Star Wars experience and watch with delight. Thankfully, J.J. Abrams (Star Trek,
The Revenant Rated R, 157 minutes. Opens Friday.
pleted with breathtaking cinematography and a haunting musical score that strengthens the story’s intensity and emotional core. The imagery, framed by Emmanuel Lubezki (Birdman, Gravity), oozes with atmosphere and is striking enough to move the viewer deeply and keep you seated for its mesmerizing journey. While disguised as a tale of revenge, the heart of The Revenant is a tale of survival. It’s an ode to the visceral beauty of nature and the relentless and savage force that is life. PRESTON BARTA is a member of the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association. Read his work on Fresh Fiction.tv.
Super 8) revives that love and creates a Star Wars film to be excited about again.Abrams strikes a careful balance, tipping his hat to Star Wars creator George Lucas while also never overstepping his bounds. On top of the glorious action and practical effects, the performances brought by its stellar cast are top-notch. As a dauntless scavenger named Rey,
Daisy Ridley portrays a strapping and tough character worthy of our admiration. John Boyega (Attack the Block) also gives a breakthrough performance as Finn, a Stormtrooper whose conscience causes him to switch teams. With Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver and Andy Serkis. Rated PG-13, 135 minutes. — P.B.
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DINING RESTAURANTS AMERICAN CUISINE Central Grill 1005 Ave. C. 940-3239464. Dix Coney Island 24-hour diner on the Square serves chili dogs, chili fries, hamburgers and more, including breakfast around the clock. 123 N. Elm St. Open 24/7 daily. $. 940-218-1735. Drunken Donkey Craft bar and grill with plenty of sports viewing options. 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd. 940-3833700. www.thedrunkendonkey.com. 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. Darts, pool, video games and foosball. Kitchen open throughout business hours. 119 S. Elm St. Daily noon-2am. $-$$. 940-243-7300. www.dustys bar.com. The Great American Grill at Hilton Garden Inn, 3110 Colorado Blvd. Dinner: Daily 5-10pm. 940-891-4700. Hooligans 104 N. Locust St. 940442-6950. www.hooligansonline.com. The LABB 218 W. Oak St. 940-2934240. www.thelabbdenton.com. The Loophole Square staple has charming menu with cleverly named items, like Misdemeanor and Felony nachos. Decent range of burgers. 119 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am; food served until midnight. Full bar. $-$$. 940-565-0770. www.loopholepub. com. 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. II Charlies Bar & Grill 809 Sunset St. 940-891-1100. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern 115 S. Elm St. $-$$. 940-484-2888.
ASIAN Gobi Mongolian Grill and Asian Diner 717 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940387-6666. Mr. Chopsticks This pan-Asian eatery does a little Chinese, Japanese, Thai and even Indian food. Offers a plethora of tasty appetizers and entrees. Many vegetarian dishes (some with egg). Beer and wine. 1633 Scripture St. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-382-5437. www.mrchopsticks.com.
BAKERIES Candy Haven and Kolache Haven 301 N. I-35E. 940-565-1474, 940-5659700. Crickles & Co. Breakfast, pastries, desserts, coffee and tea. 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 136. Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 7am-3pm. 940-382-6500. www.cricklesandco.com. Davis Purity Bakery Denton’s
oldest bakery has sculpted but simple and flavorful cakes, soft egg bread, cookies and more. 520 S. Locust St. Mon-Sat 5am-5:30pm. 940-387-6712. NV Cupcakes Gourmet cupcakes and other sweets. 4251 FM2181, Suite 216, Corinth. Tues-Sat 11am-6pm or until sellout. 817-996-2852. www.nvcupcakes.com. Ravelin Bakery Gourmet bakery offers fresh-baked bread, mouthwatering sweets and a fine cup of coffee. 416 S. Elm St. Tues-Sat 6:30am-5:30pm, Sun 8am-5:30pm. 940-382-8561. Sugar Queen Cupcakes Denton location: 2320 W. University Drive. Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun noon-8pm. 940566-7900. Lake Dallas location: 211 Main St., Suite 100. Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 9-4. 940-497-3386. www.sugar queencupcakes.com.
BARBECUE Bet the House BBQ 508 S. Elm St., Suite 109. Wed-Sat 11am-8pm or until sellout; Sun 11am-3pm or until sellout. 940-808-0332. http://bthbbq.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. Hot sausage sampler has a secret weapon: spicy mustard. Beer and wine. Daily 10am-10pm. 628 Londonderry Lane. $. 940-591-1652. Second location: Metzler’s North, 1115 E. University Drive, 940-383-3663. www.metzlerscatering.com. Mudd’s Good Eatin’ Krum eatery serves up pecan-smoked meats nightly, and comfort foods like chicken fried steaks, fried pork chops and more on Friday and Saturday. 208 W. McCart St. in Krum. Thurs-Sat 5-9pm. Barbecue lunch on Mon, 11am-sellout. 940-482-3374. www.eatatmudds.com. 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. $-$$. 940566-3073.
BISTROS AND CAFES Cachette Bistro 144 N. Old Town Blvd., Suite 1, Argyle. Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm. 940464-3041. www.cachettebistro.com. The Chestnut Tree Salads, sandwiches, soups and other lunch and brunch options served in back of small shop on the Square. Chicken pot pie is stellar. Tasty quiche. Decadent fudge lava cake and rich carrot cake. Revolving dinner menu. 107 W. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 9am-2:30pm; dinner Thurs-Sat 5:30-9pm. $-$$. 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. $-$$. 940-566-5483.
BRUNCH Loco Cafe Casual breakfast/lunch cafe that’s a sister restaurant to the Greenhouse Restaurant across the street. Signature plate is the Loco Moco: stacked hash browns topped with eggs, cheese, salsa or gravy with a fresh biscuit. 603 N. Locust St. Mon-Fri 6am-2pm; Sat-Sun 7am-3pm. $-$$. 940-387-1413. Rising Sun Cafe 3101 Unicorn Lake Blvd. Tues-Fri 6am-2pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm. 940-381-1500. Royal’s Bagels & Deli 503 W. University Drive. Daily 6:30am-2pm. $. 940-808-1009. http://royalsbagels. com. Seven Mile Cafe Breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, including vegan options. 311 W. Congress St. Daily 7am-3pm. 940-808-0200. www. sevenmilecafe.com.
CHINESE Buffet King Dining spot serves more than 200 items of Chinese cuisine, Mongolian grill and sushi. 2251 S. Loop 288. Mon-Thurs 11-9:30, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. $-$$. 940-387-0888. Chinatown Cafe Bountiful buffet guarantees no visit need taste like another. Good selections include cucumber salad, spring rolls, orange chicken, crispy pan-fried noodles, beef with asparagus, steamed mussels. Beer and wine. 2317 W. University Drive. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri 11-10, Sat 11:30-10, Sun 11:30-10. $. 940-3828797.
COFFEE AND TEA Big Mike’s Coffee Shop Fair-trade coffee and smoothies near UNT. 1306 W. Hickory St. $. 940-383-7478. Jupiter House Coffeehouse on the Square offers espresso, coffee, smoothies, shakes, teas and other drinks, as well as pastries and snacks. 106 N. Locust St. Daily 6am-midnight. $. 940-387-7100. Kaleo Bubble Tea & Coffee 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 108. Daily 7am-10pm. 940-387-4848. www. cafekaleo.com. Naranja Cafe Famous for its bubble tea, this shop also serves teas, juices, smoothies and coffee. 906 Ave. C. Suite 100. $ 940-483-0800. Seven Mile Coffee 529 Bolivar St. Daily 7am-8pm. www.sevenmile coffee.com. West Oak Coffee Bar Coffee shop on the Square also offers beer and wine, breakfast and lunch, and gourmet pies. 114 W. Oak St. 940-2182666. www.westoakcoffeebar.com Zera Coffee Co. Features artisan coffee and specialty coffee drinks and light snacks. Free Wi-Fi. 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 106. Mon-Sat 6ammidnight. $. 940-239-8002.
ECLECTIC Austin St. Truck Stop Outdoor food truck park just off the Square. Check www.austinsttruckstop.com to find which food trucks are coming,
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and when. 208 N. Austin St. Bears Den Food Safari Dine with two rescued bears at Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch’s restaurant, specializing in brick oven pizza. Full bar. 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point. Tues-Fri 5-9pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-4pm. $-$$. 940-686-5600. www.bearsden texas.com.
FINE DINING Barley & Board Upscale brewpub on corner of the Square with shared plates, flatbreads, meat and cheese boards and more. Menu created by chef Chad Kelley designed to work well with the beers, with more than 30 on tap, including brews made in in-house nano-brewery. 100 W. Oak St. Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri 11ammidnight, Sat 10am-midnight, Sun 10am-11pm. Full bar. $$-$$$. http://barleyandboard.com. 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). $-$$. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Hannah’s Off the Square Executive chef Sheena Croft’s “upscale comfort food” puts the focus on local, seasonal ingredients. Steaks get A-plus. Tempting desserts. Full bar. No checks. 111 W. Mulberry St. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11-3. Brunch: Sun 10:30am-3pm. Dinner: Sun-Mon 4:30-9; Tues-Thurs 4:30-10; Fri-Sat
4:30-11. $$-$$$. 940-566-1110. www.hannahsoffthesquare.com. Horny Toad Cafe & Bar 5812 N. I-35. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11ammidnight. $-$$. 940-383-2150. http:// hornytoadcafe.com. 940’s Kitchen & Cocktails Full bar. 219 W. Oak St. $$. 940-218-6222. Queenie’s Steakhouse Chef Tim Love’s steakhouse just off the downtown Square. Live jazz nightly. Full bar. 115 E. Hickory St. Lunch: Fri 11:30-2:30. Dinner: Wed-Thurs 4:3010pm, Fri-Sat 4:30-11pm. Sun brunch, 10:30am-3pm. $$-$$$. 940-4426834. www.queeniessteakhouse.com.
GREEK Yummy’s Greek Restaurant Small eatery with wonderful food. Tasty salads, hummus, falafel, dolmas and kebabs. Good veggie plate and gyros. Yummy cheesecake and baklava. BYOB. 210 W. University Drive. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 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. Sun-Tues 10am-10pm, Wed-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight. $-$$. 940-3831022. www.lsaburger.com. Mr. Frosty Old-timey joint has all your fast-food faves but with homemade quality, including its own root beer. Atmosphere and jukebox take you back to the ’50s. 1002 Fort Worth Drive. Tues-Sun 11am-11pm. $. 940387-5449. RG Burgers & Grill 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 172. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. 940-383-2431.
HOME COOKING Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 204 N. Fourth St., Sanger. Tues-Fri 4:30-9pm, Sat 11-9 and Sun 11-3. $-$$. 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.
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DINING Continued from Page 12 OldWest Cafe As the perennial winner of the Best Breakfast and Best Homestyle Cooking titles in Best of Denton since 2009, 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. 10001 U.S. Highway 380, Cross Roads. Daily 7:30am-10pm. $-$$. 940-4409760. www.phtexas.com.
KOREAN Seoul Chicken Chicken wings, chicken strips and fries with a Korean twist, plus infused teas, Korean shaved ice and green tea ice cream. 1115 W. Hickory St., Suite 113. Mon-Fri 11:30am-9:30pm; Sat-Sun noon9:30pm. 940-566-6700. www. seoulchickendenton.com.
ICE CREAM Beth Marie’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream and Soda Fountain Parlor with lots of yummy treats, including more than 40 ice creams made on premises. Soups and sandwiches at lunch. 117 W. Hickory St. Mon-Wed 11-10pm; Thurs 11-10:30; Fri-Sat 11-11:15; Sun noon-10pm. 940-384-1818. Unicorn Lake location: 2900 Wind River Lane. Mon-Wed 11-9; Thurs 11-10; Fri-Sat 11-11; Sun noon-9pm. 940-5911010. www.bethmaries.com.
INDIAN Bawarchi Biryani Point 909 Ave. C. 940-898-8889. www.bawarchi biryanipoint.com. Rasoi, The Indian Kitchen Housed in a converted gas station, this Indian dining spot offers a small but carefully prepared buffet menu of curries (both meat and vegetarian), beans, basmati rice and samosas. 1002 Ave. C. Daily 11am-9:30pm. $. 940-5666125.
ITALIAN Aviano Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian fare, including lasagna, pastas with meat and marinara sauces. Lunch specials till 2 p.m. on weekdays. BYOB. 5246 S. U.S. Highway 377, Aubrey. Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm. $. 940-365-2322. Bagheri’s 1125 E. University Drive, Suite A. 940-382-4442. Don Camillo Garlic gets served straight up at family-owned restaurant that freely adapts rustic Italian dishes with plenty of American imagination. Lasagna, chicken and eggplant parmigiana bake in woodfired oven with thin-crusted pizzas. 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 103, Corinth. Mon-Wed 11-2:30, 5-9; Thurs-Sat 11-2:30, 5-10. 940-321-1100. Genti’s Pizza and Pasta 4451 FM2181, Suite 125, Corinth. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 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. $-$$. 940-381-2712. Luigi’s Pizza Italian Restaurant Family-run spot does much more than pizza, and how. Great New York-style pies plus delicious southern Italian dishes, from lunch specials to pricier meals. Nifty kids’ menu. Tiramisu is dynamite. Beer and wine. 2000 W. University Drive. Sun & Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. 940-591-1988.
JAPANESE I Love Sushi 917 Sunset St. MonThurs 11am-3pm & 5-10pm, Fri 11am-3pm & 5-10:30pm; Sat noon-10:30pm; Sun noon-9pm. $$. 940-891-6060. www.ilovesushidenton.com. J Sushi 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 100. 940-387-8833. jsushibar.com. Keiichi Sushi chef Keiichi Nagano turns eel, fluke, squid, salmon, yellowtail and tuna into sashimi. Daily fish specials and pasta dishes served with an Asian flair. Homemade tiramisu and fruit sorbets. Reservations recommended. Wine and beer. 500 N. Elm St. Tues-Sat 5-11. $$-$$$. 940382-7505. Shogun Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 3606 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940-3827800. Sushi Cafe 1115 W. Hickory St. 940-380-1030. www.facebook.com/ thesushicafedenton. Sushi Motto 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 126. 940-383-3288.
MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN Beirut Mediterranean Grill Lebanese cuisine. 1614 W. University Drive. 940-442-5361. www.beirut medgrill.com. Green Zatar Family-owned restaurant/market does it all from scratch, and with speed. Meats like gyros and succulent Sultani Kebab, plus veggie combo and crunchy falafel. Superb saffron rice and sauteed vegetables; impressive baklava. BYOB. 609 Sunset St. Daily 11-10. $-$$. 940-3832051. www.greenzatar.com. Jasmine’s Mediterranean Grill and Hookah Lounge 801 Sunset St. Sun-Thurs 11am-1am, Fri-Sat 11am-2am. 940-898-1800. http:// jasminemedcafe.com. Layalina Mediterranean Restaurant and Lounge Mediterranean cuisine and hookah lounge. 706 Fort Worth Drive. 940-382-3663.
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.
$-$$. 940-321-5522. El Chaparral Grille Restaurant serves a duo of American and Mexican-style dishes for breakfast, lunch and catering events. Daily specials, and breakfast buffet on Sundays. 324 E. McKinney St., Suite 102. Mon-Fri 7am-2pm; Sun 8am-2pm. $. 940-2431313. El Guapo’s Huge menu encompasses Tex-Mex and Mexican standards as well as ribs, brisket and twists like Santana’s Supernatural Quesadillas (fajita chicken and bacon) and jalapeno-stuffed shrimp. Ilada Parilla Asada steak with avocado was a little salty; enchiladas are very good. Full bar. 419 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 11-10, Sat-Sun 11-11. $$. 940-566-5575. Flatlanders Taco Co. Gourmet street taco truck launches a brickand-mortar location in downtown. 109 Oakland St. 940-999-4559. www. myflatlanders.com. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Eatery stakes claim of wide variety in local taco territory. Soft and crispy tacos available with shrimp, fish, chicken, garlic shredded beef and veggies. Breakfast burritos too. 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. Swift service with plenty of smiles. Beer. 619 S. Locust St. Daily 9-10. $. 940-483-8019. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-3828470. 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. $. 940-891-1932. Mi Casita Express: 905 W. University Drive, 940-891-1938. 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. Sampler appetizer comes with crunchy chicken flautas, fresh guacamole. Pechuga (grilled chicken breast) in creme good to the
last bite, and beef fajitas are juicy and flavorful. Full bar. 26615 E. U.S. 380, Aubrey. Tues-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. $-$$. 940-440-9483. Rusty Taco 210 E. Hickory St. 940483-8226. www.therustytaco.com. Taco Lady 1101 E. McKinney St. 940-380-8188. Tortilleria Tierra Caliente 1607 E. McKinney St., Suite 800. 940-5916807. Tortilleria La Sabrocita 201 Dallas Drive. 940-382-0720. Veronica’s Cafe 803 E. McKinney St. 940-565-9809. Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant 12000 E. U.S. 380, Cross Roads. 940-365-1700. Denton location: 2530 W. University Drive, 940-382-6416.
NATURAL/VEGETARIAN The Bowllery Rice, noodle and veggie bowls featuring sauces and dressings made from scratch, with teriyaki and other meats as well as vegan and gluten-free options. Fresh juices and smoothies. 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Tues-Sun 11am-9pm. $-$$. 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 including tacos, quiche, muffins and more. 200 W. Congress St. Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-7. $. 940-387-5386.
PIZZA 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. Salads, hot and cold subs, calzones, lasagna and spaghetti. Beer. 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-7769. MonSat 11am-midnight. $-$$. Mellow Mushroom 217 E. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11am-10pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-midnight. 940-323-1100. http:// mellowmushroom.com/denton. Palio’s Pizza Cafe 1716 S. Loop 288. 940-387-1900. TJ’s Pizza Wings & Things 420 S. Carroll Blvd., Suite 102. 940-3833333.
SANDWICHES O’Philly — A Cheesesteak Cafe Restaurant specializing in Philadelphia cheesesteaks, along with hot dogs, wraps, sandwiches and melts. 2430 I-35E, Suite 164. Sun-Thurs 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-9. 940-488-9219. http:// texasphilly.com. New York Sub-Way 305 W. University Drive. 940-566-1823. New York Sub Hub Bread baked daily and fresh ingredients, even avocado. Broccoli and cheese soup is impressive; “All Stops” features almost every cold-cut imaginable. $. 906 Ave. C. Mon-Sat 10-10, Sun 11-10. 940-383-3213. Other locations: 1400 S. Loop 288, Suites 102-2, in Denton Crossing; 940-383-3233. 4271 FM2181, No. 308, in Corinth; 940-4972530. Sub Shack 207 S. Bell Ave. Mon-Sat 11-9, Sun 11-6. $. 940-483-8100. Weinberger’s Deli Chicago-style
sandwiches including the Italian beef bistro, sausages, gyros, soups and more. 311 E. Hickory St., Suite 110. Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 940-566-5900. www.weinbergers deli.com.
SEAFOOD Dani Rae’s Gulf Coast Kitchen 2303 S. I-35E. Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. 940-898-1404. Frilly’s Seafood Bayou Kitchen Plenty of Cajun standards and Texas fusion plates. Everything gets plenty of spice — sometimes too much. Sides like jalapeno cornbread, red beans and rice are extra. Beer and wine. 1925 Denison St. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-9:30. $$. 940-243-2126. Hoochie’s Oyster House 214 E. Hickory St. 940-383-0104. www. hoochiesdenton.com
STEAK 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. $-$$$. 940-479-2221. www.ranch man.com. Parker Brothers Trail Dust Steakhouse 1200 S. Stemmons St., Sanger. $$. 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. $$. 940-591-8790. www.andamanthai restaurant.com. Khao San Thai Kitchen 403 W. University Drive, Suite 403. 940-3815188. www.khaosanthaikitchen.com. Oriental Garden Restaurant Thai stir-fried dishes, with some Japanese and Chinese specialties. Homemade ice cream: coconut, green tea, Thai tea & lychee. 114 Ave. B. Mon-Sat 11-9. $-$$. 940-387-3317. Thai Square Restaurant 209 W. Hickory St., Suite 104. Tues-Thurs 11am-3pm & 5-9:30pm; Fri 11am-3pm & 5-10pm, Sat 11:30am-10pm, Sun 11:30am-9pm. $$. 940-380-0671. www.thaisquaredenton.com. Sweet Basil Thai Bistro 1800 S. Loop 288, Suite 224. 940-484-6080. Thai Ocha Dishes that are as tasty as they are pretty. Lunch specials can be made with chicken, pork, vegetables or beef; Hot and spicy sauce makes even veggie haters go after fresh veggies with zeal. Quiet setting. BYOB. 1509 Malone St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5-10pm; Sat 11:30-10; Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-566-6018. www. thaiochadenton.com.
VIETNAMESE Viet Bites Banh mi sandwiches, vermicelli noodle bowls, rice plates and more. 702 S. Elm St. 940-8081717. Mon-Sat 11am-10pm. Second location: 1104 W. Hickory St., 940898-1717. Mon-Sat 11am-3am. www.vietbites.com.
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