Pure Magazine March-April 2010

art • beauty • health • fashion • entertainment • lifestyle • sports Dallas March-April 10 Issue

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Ashley Berges is a contemporary philosophical and spiritual writer and teacher.

Ashley worked for many years as a director and screenwriter.

Realizing her true calling, she redirected her energies into her passion for helping others. With the valuable understanding of the human condition, why we do what we do, and how to make valuable changes in our lives, Ashley decided to dedicate her life and career to helping others understand their lives and enable them to create a healthier and happier life for themselves.

Sybil Huntington‘s experience as a restaurant owner and manager, food and beverage consultant, and corporate trainer has gained her industry-wide recognition. Writer, broadcaster, restaurateur and raconteuse, That Wining Woman’s freelance work appears regularly in various print, electronic and broadcast media including nationally syndicated radio. A past president of the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (SW), Sybil travels the globe on the “Eats Beat” in search of her next great meal.

LeeAnne Locken, born in Texas, she moved to Chicago to pursue modeling.

Later she lived in Los Angeles where she developed her passion for acting. She currently resides in Dallas where she continues to host television programs, make films and serve on the board of Women in Film - Dallas.

LeeAnne recently competed on the reality TV show "She's Got The Look" a modeling competition for women over 35 and made it to the top 3!

Brandy Nunes, a Dallas native, spent six years in Southern California "discovering herself" before returning to the "Big D." She holds a Journalism degree from Long Beach State and is passionate about music, concerts, food, wine, and charity work. As an openminded, free-spirit she loves discussing her passions, as well as sexuality, romance and relationships.

Andrea Reich, writer, photographer and artist, came to Dallas by way of Los Angeles. She holds two degrees from Pepperdine University in Art and Advertising and is the great-grand niece of Oscar winner and silent film actress Mary Pickford.

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Editor's note

Letter from the Editor I would like to start by thanking everyone who came out to our big launch party at the Deux Lounge — there was a tremendous turnout, and a good time was had by all!

With all there is to see and do in Dallas, it's always a creative challenge to fit everything into a pocketsized magazine. As you will see while flipping through this issue, we have covered many spectacular events and snapped some very entertaining photos. Make sure and check out our new social column "On the Loose" with LeeAnne Locken. As many of you already know, LeeAnne is the queen of the social scene and we are very

excited to have her on board to help keep you abreast of what's going on in the Dallas area.

We at Pure Magazine are very interested in your feedback and response to our publication. Any thoughts you may have on content or features that you would like to see in future issues or any information you may want to contribute about upcoming events are most welcome, so feel free to drop us an email at: input@puremagdallas.com.

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A trilogy of groundbreaking comedies

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Contents fashion & beauty Make Over ...................................12 Fashion ........................................16 Arts, travel & Entertainment Rolando Diaz ................................30 NYLO Hotel - Las Colinas ............36 On the Loose ..............................40 Muse / Silversun Pickups ............46 Thrive Nightclub .........................58 LIVING Naga Thai Kitchen .......................68 Ocean Prime .........................72 The Alexan ................................86 Spyker C8 Aileron ......................92 Living Your True Life ....................96 Relationships ..............................100 calendars Sports Calendar ..........................38 Social/Cultural Calendar .............40 Concert Calendar .........................48 DALLAS LISTINGS Salons .........................................15 Fashion Boutiques .........................24 Art Galleries .................................32 Comedy/Theatre ...........................44 Bars & Clubs ..................................62 Restaurants ..................................78 Dallas Listings ...............................94 Maps ..........................................102

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Pure Magazine Publisher / Artistic Director Gregory Martin

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Director of Marketing Steve Green Contributing Writers Ashley Berges LeeAnne Locken Sybil Huntington David Curd Kyle Curd Andrea Reich Fender Brandy Nunes Photography Gregory Martin Pure Magazine $2.50 Published by Pure Magazine LLC Dallas, TX

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Back to the Future — Take a leap back in time in this retro tunic dress done up in modern printed jersey. Add a green crystal charm bracelet and close your eyes as you travel in your virtual time machine. Dress from at Frocks Boutique; necklace from www.phyrestudio.com.

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Photography: Gregory Martin

DIFFA SOIREE at UNION STATION

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ARTS, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT

artist Review

Rolando Diaz art — an expression of life While discovering life, we find ourselves looking for the things which we can relate to. It is this thought that becomes the basis for the work of Rolando Diaz, a native CubanAmerican artist.

Born in Havana, Cuba, to a Cuban immigrant businessman who fled an oppressive Communist regime, Diaz learned early that there are those who will go through life with little or nothing they can call their own.

This thought has touched the heartstrings of the artist, who has traveled

through cities in the U.S. and other countries, including Cap Haitian, Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the world, recalling and painting those images, and raising funds through his art for the poor.

Diaz believes that, "art is an expression of life." Everything we see, feel, touch, smell and hear‌in one way or another becomes part of the images expressed on the canvas. Much of the subject matter for his work comes from influences from God, his extensive travels and personal experiences.

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Diaz' work can be found in the hands of private collectors and clients including Liza Minelli, Rob Thomas (lead singer for Matchbox 20), Reggie Williams (Vice President of Disney World Attractions) and many others.

He has exhibited in museums, galleries and private residences. He has also been able to raise extensive money for special non-profit organizations.

Diaz' will create an original oil on canvas for this special event that will each be unique. By hearing the music played on piano, his emotions will execute a work of art starting from a complete white canvas to completion within one hour and fifteen minutes.

It is this thought that becomes the basis for the work of Rolando Diaz, a another, become part of the images expressed on the canvas. For more native Cuban-American artist.

Diaz believes that, "art is an expres- information see www.rodiaz.com. sion of life". Everything we see, feel, —G.B.Martin touch, smell and hear, in one way or pure 31

art galleries DESIGN DISTRICT Alan Barnes Fine Art, Inc. 1019 Slocum Street 214.749.7979 www.alanbarnesfineart.com Figurative and still-life paintings

by Robbie Wraith, Peter Kuhlfeld, and Edward Beale.

Noon – 6 p.m.

American Fine Art 1611 Dragon Street 214.749.7749 www.americanfineart.com Texas Landscapes, featuring artist Missy Lamb Sofey-Andrews.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Artizen Fine Arts 1215 Dragon Street 214.979.2140 www.ArtizenFineArts.com Group show of gallery artists.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Banks Fine Art 1231 Dragon Street 214.352.1811 www.banksfineart.com Thirty new works by Utah artist Marty Ricks.

Artist in attendance 2 – 8 p.m.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Beaux Arts 1505 Hi Line Drive 214.741.5555 www.BeauxArtsArt.com Featuring a permanent exhibition of 16th–19th century antiquarian prints & rare maps, 18th–19th century oil paintings & watercolors and 20th century contemporary works on paper.

2 – 8 p.m.

Cameron Gallery 1414 Dragon Street 214.747.1414 www.thecamerongallery.com Bent Out of Shape by Carl Ortman. Using Plexiglas for canvas, Ortman’s abstract creations are bold and vivid expressions of nature.

Artist reception 5 – 8 p.m.

11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Joel Cooner Gallery 1601 Dragon Street 214.747.3603 www.joelcooner.com New paintings by Jean Marc Louis of Belgium and ethnographic photographs by Dos and Bertie Winkel.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Craighead Green Gallery 1011 Dragon Street 214.855.0779 www.craigheadgreen.com Dallas-based ceramic sculptor Marla Ziegler, Miami-based contemporary painter Paucho Luna, and Dallas-based encaustic abstract painter Brad Ellis.

11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

HCG Gallery 1130 Dragon Street, Suite 190 214.760.9230 hcggallery.com Sculpture by San Antonio artist George Schroeder. Other featured artists are Shane Pennington, Michael Ledoux, Karen Garrett, Mark Nelson, and Luke Harnden.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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Jacques Lamy Art Gallery 1607 Dragon Street 214.747.7611 www.jacqueslamy.com Drawings by Dallas artist David Melton Burkhart and wood sculpture by Dallas artist Willie le Jeune.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

PDNB Gallery 1202 Dragon Street, Suite 103 214.969.1852 www.pdnbgallery.com Solo exhibition of photographs

by Jeffrey Silverthorne from his 1970s transvestite series, as well as images of Nan Golden before she was a known artist.

Noon – 8 p.m.

Samuel Lynne Galleries 1105 Dragon Street 214.965.9027 www.samuellynnegalleries.com Grand opening exhibition with works by Reflectionist artists J. D. Miller and Philip J. Romano. Other featured artists include Chris Panatier, Melanie Corradi, Cynthia Chartier, Ray Phillips, Juanluis Gonzalez and Gregory Beck.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Thornwood Gallery 1605 Dragon Street 214.658.9990 www.thornwoodgallery.com Group exhibition featuring contemporary paintings and sculpture.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

UPTOWN/Downtown Afterimage Gallery The Quadrangle #141 2800 Routh Street Dallas, Texas 75201 214.871.9140 www.afterimage.com images@afterimagegallery.com Photographs by Yousef Khanfar: The Landscape Poet.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Christopher Martin Galleries Victory Park Hours - 11AM to 7PM Tuesday through Saturday 2412 Victory Park Lane 214.880.1770 Gallery Five Hours - 11AM to 6PM Tuesday through Saturday 1933 Cedar Springs 214.880.9667 Crow Collection of Asian Art 2010 Flora Street 214.979.6430 www.crowcollection.org Asian Art contains more than 700 scrolls, paintings, objects of metal and stone, and large architectural pieces from China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia.

David Dike Fine Art 2613 Fairmount Street Dallas, Texas 75201 214.720.4044 www.daviddikefineart.com Paintings by German Richard Floetha, whose work is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Saint Louis Art Museum, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Galerie Kornye 2530 Fairmount Street 214.954.4475 www.kornye.com At Their Best!, landscape and figurative works by Stephan Rascoe, Laurie Kersey, Brian Blood, James Tennison.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

The Goss-Michael Foundation 2500 Cedar Springs Road 214.696.0555 www.gossmichaelfoundation.org Sculptors Tim Noble and Sue Webster, whose work celebrates nonconformist individuality through a variety of mediums, including neon lighting, scrap metal, and household rubbish.

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The McKinney Avenue Contemporary (The MAC) 3120 McKinney Avenue 214.953.1MAC www.the–mac.org Three exhibitions: Gaza Zoo, art

by Laray Polk; Words Without Voices, Forms Without Bodies, art

by Simeen Ishaque; and Natural Commodity, art by Sasha Dela.

11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Museum of Geometric and MADI Art 3109 Carlisle Street at Bowen 214.855.7802 www.geometricmadimuseum.org Geometrics by Roger Winter and sculpture by Morton Rachofsky.

11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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Nasher Sculpture Center 2001 Flora Street 214.242.5100 www.nashersculpturecenter.org One of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculptures in the world.

Tues. thru Sun., 11am - 5pm DEEP ELLUM Dallas Contemporary 2801 Swiss Avenue 214.821.2522 www.dallascontemporary.org info@thecontemporary.net Solo show of Legends artist: Joseph Havel. Mix!: Jesus Chuy Benitez. Hallworks: Terry Hays 3D on Swiss: TBA. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Gallery 2910 2910 Commerce 979.218.9898 www.gallery2910.com Nature . Beauty . Bold: Selected works by photographer Greg Cox and resident artists Rick Timmons, Heather Pollard, Treavor Holdman & Michael Stoddard.

Artist reception 6 – 9 p.m.

2 – 9 p.m.

Kettle Art 2714 Elm Street 214.573.7622 www.kettleart.com The Cartoon Apocalypse, art by Tyson Summers, Ryan Thies, Miguel Aguilar, and David DeGrande.

2 – 10 p.m.

Photography: Gregory Martin

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"Sister Barbara" is a contemporary humorous novel about a woman with a baby who divorces her debaucherous formerly wealthy—now bankrupt husband and attempts unsuccessfully to make a fresh start by selling her controversial artwork in a world of ruthless critics and dastardly men.

For your copy go to: www.SomeonePleasePublishMe.com

Hotel Review

the New NYLO Hotel in Las Colinas

Finally, a groundbreaking concept that adds style and attitude to the functionality of conventional business hotels. NYLO Hotels redefines innovation in hotel lodging.

Boutique loft-style accommodations, ultramodern facilities with an urban point of view, and affordability with quick access to major urban cities are just a few NYLO Hotels distinctions.

Eccentric, yet classic; progressive, yet refined; business, but never as usual NYLO Hotels was designed for a new generation of leaders.

The NYLO Hotel's groundbreaking design is the brainchild of Stephane Dupoux, designer of high-end restaurants and nightclubs. Recognized by Hospitality Design as one of America’s Top 20 architects-designers, Dupoux has created award-winning nightspots from London to Warsaw, New York to Miami’s South Beach.

His design for NYLO aims to make business travel much easier and more enjoyable. The NYLO Hotel is an eclectic mix of upscale hotel, state-of-the-art business center and 36 pure

premier gathering spot, bringing the life of the city directly to travelers.

Each hotel features a striking brickand-glass construction with concrete wings that create the appearance of a multi-building streetscape. Conveying the charm of a boutique lodging, the NYLO Hotel features floor-to-ceiling windows with recessed balconies on the top floor. At the entrance, visitors are greeted by soft lighting, discreet signage and a unique lobby with

island-shaped front desk to truly engage guests immediately upon arrival.

The Las Colinas Loft and Ballroom was designed by Bill Johnson Studios.

A hallmark of the NYLO is its loft accommodations. Providing approximately 300 square feet of bright, airy living space, the lofts have open floor plans; oversized, 6 x 5-foot windows, and high ceilings of more than 10 feet. The hotel's concrete structure and noise-insulating techniques contribute to a silent night’s

sleep. For added comfort, the décor includes exposed-brick-and-polished concrete walls, custom-made furniture and lighting, original artwork, plush drapes and luxury bedding.

For more info visit: www.nylohotels.com/LasColinas —G.B. Martin

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elcome to the first edition of "On the Loose with LeeAnne Locken," where I'll be keeping you in the loop with the hottest social events to attend and the coolest places to go in the Dallas scene. Let me start by telling you a little bit about myself. I'm pretty in to everything... I'm a Board Member of Women In Film Dallas, a Fashionista Member, an avid supporter of DIFFA and all animals!! I love to be out and about and most important, I love to mix things up so hold on to your hats and handbags.....

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dallas cultural & social Scene Locken' Load These Dates • Feb. 23 - May 23 - The Beauty Plays: A trilogy of groundbreaking comedies. By Neil LaBute - Studio Theatre - Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in the Dallas Theater Center - 214.880.0202 - DallasTheaterCenter.org.

• March 19 - Hooch & Pooch: Don't miss one of "Dallas' best fundraisers" with Italianinspired snacks & drinks, DJ & dancing, silent auction, raffle & the infamous "doggy bags at The Apartment, 1444 Oak Lawn Ave, # 206.

• Feb 25 - March 28 - Bedroom Farce: the ingenious, marriage disaster comedy by Alan Ayckbourn. On Stage at Theatre Three 2800 Routh St, #168 - 214.871.3300

• March 16-21 - Rain: A tribute to the Beatles: covers the Fab Four from their very first Ed Sullivan Show appearance through the Abbey Road album, through the psychedelic late 60s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days.

At Fair Park Music Hall.

• March 10 - Organic in the City Fashion Show & Auction: Enjoy the latest organic styles in Dallas led by WFAA’s Gloria Campos.

6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m - (Tickets are $40 through • March 25 - Chopin's 200th Anniversary March 5; $50 after March 5 or at door) at Party featuring Euphoria: Open bar of Texas Discovery Gardens - 3601 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Chopin cocktails from 8- 9:30pm and at 9:30pm Euforia Live performance will begin • March 10 - St. Patty's Day Happy Hour: where classical piano music and modern art Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day a lil early at are brought together. - at the Deux Lounge The Tower Athletic Club from 5 - 9pm - 2711 in Mockingbird Station.

N. Haskell Ave. Suite 300.

• March 13 - St. Paddy's party on the patio: at Central 214 in the Palomar Hotel 5300 East Mockingbird Ln. • March thru 14th - The Phantom of the Opera: Final Dallas engagement! With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special effects ever to have been created for the stage. At Fair Park Music Hall.

• March 15 - Frocks Boutique Happy Hour Fashion Show: Join Frocks Boutique at Capriccio's for a night of fun and fashion!

At 5301 Alpha Rd., Suite 66

• March 23- Apr 4 - Spring Awakening: 2007's Best Musical. AT&T Performing Arts Center - Winspear Opera House 2100 Ross Ave - 214.978.2835

• April 8 - Rock the Runway: Gather your friends and head down to the F.I.G. as we kick off our first annual Spring Fashion Show in STYLE! - 6:30 - 10pm - 1807 Ross Ave • April 8-18 - DALLAS International Film Festival: The 2010 DALLAS International Film Festival Schedule and event information will be announced the week of March 15 on the website: www.dallasfilm.org

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Pure magazine Launch Party at Deux Lounge

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comedy / theatre Listings

Dallas Hub Theater

Comedy Clubs Addison Comedy Club 4980 Belt Line Rd

Backdoor Comedy 2613 Ross Ave

Carsons Live

17727 Dallas Pkwy. #150

Comedysportz DFW 3515 Brown St

Hyena's Comedy Club 5321 E Mockingbird Ln

www.dallashubtheater.org 2809 Canton St 214.749.7010

972.404.8502

Dallas Summer Musicals

214.328.4444

Dallas Theater Center

972.931.9111 214.521.5233 214.823.5233

Improv Comedy Club (Addison) 4980 Belt Line Rd

972.404.8501

Improv Comedy Club (Arlington) 309 Curtis Mathes Way, # 147

817.635.5555

West End Comedy Theatre 603 Munger Ave

214.880.9990

8687 North Central Expy

Angelika Film Center

www.angelikafilmcenter.com 5321 E Mockingbird 972.943.1300

Cara Mia Theatre Co Inc 1000 W Page Ave

Echo Theatre 6827 Robin Rd

Granada Theater 3524 Greenville Ave

Inwood Theatre 5458 W Lovers Ln

214.946.9499

Contemporary Theatre Of Dallas

214.904.0500 214.824.9933 214.764.9106

Kitchen Dog Theater at the MAC 3120 McKinney Ave

Lakewood Theater 1825 Abrams Rd

The Magnolia

Majestic Theatre

972.724.8000

214.691.7200

www.dallastheatercenter.org 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd 214.526.8210

3699 McKinney Ave #100

Theaters AMC NorthPark 15

5934 Royal Ln #542

1925 Elm Street

North Town Theatre 3131 Forest Ln

214.953.1055 214.821.7469 214.764.9106 214.880.0137 972.247.4141

Pocket Sandwich Theatre

5400 E Mockingbird Ln #119 214.821.1860

Promethean Project 302 W Neely St

214.943.9940

5601 Sears St

214.828.0094

Stars & Moon Playhouse

2215 Cedar Springs Rd

214.978.0112

Undermain Theatre

Crescent Theater

2808 N St Augustine Dr #826 972.285.9308

3200 Main St 44 pure

214.747.1424

Band REview

Muse

Matthew Bellamy of Muse

and Silversun Pickups

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by enjoying the British – not the Irish. One of the UK’s most popular bands Muse is playing at the Ft. Worth Convention Center with Los Angeles’ own Silversun Pickups on March 17th. Having both of these bands tour together will be one of the best shows of 2010. This is a show not to be missed!!!

Muse just released their fifth album titled The Resistance. It debuted in September and has been a massive hit. Peaking on the Billboard Charts at No.3, the band has seen continued success with the album - following up the sensational Black Holes and

Revelations. With the same type of synth-pop rock that put them on the charts, The Resistance’s second single “The Uprising” has been at the top of the Billboard Alternative Songs Charts - sitting at No. 1 for over 20 weeks! The songs empowering lyrics and revoltinspired riffs have an innovative and inspirational quality for those looking for the “Damn the man” anthem.

Overall, the album brings together a combination of sounds encompassing everything from David Bowie to Queen and Depeche Mode. The glam rock, disco-inspired, synthetic sounds of the past and the future have finally 46 pure

united for a new and fresh take on today’s modern alternative rock. It’s a sound most of us have been looking. Influenced by a tour taken in the summer of 2008, the band traveled to several countries including South America, South Africa and the Middle East. The band started writing songs for The Resistance earlier that year but put recording on hold to tour. The music the band encountered while traveling helped them to hone their sounds and create the masterpiece that is now in the top 100 songs and albums on iTunes as well as the Billboard Charts.

It’s no wonder Muse will be headlining at one of the biggest concert festivals in the U.S in April - The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival held in Indio, California.

Opening for Muse is the Los Angelesbased rock group Silversun Pickups. This is one of my favorite bands. Touring in celebration of their newest album titled Swoon, the band has toured relentlessly for the past five years. Only now are they finally getting the recognition they deserve. Their first single off of Swoon “Panic Switch” was a huge success, selling over 200,000 copies, it landed them at No. 2 on USA Today’s alternative airplay charts for 11 weeks, and got them nominated for the “Best New Artist Grammy” (even though they’ve been together 11 years). They lost but are still proud to have accomplished as much as they have.

They first got radio play when the song “Lazy Eye” (off their album Carnavas) hit radio stations in 2006. The pure

song peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in 2007 and has since been downloaded over 500,000 times - giving the band a fan base that was eager for more. With the release of Swoon, the band tried to “step outside the box” and experiment with new sounds. Yet, they also kept the same romantic and grungy rock guitar distortion fans fell in love with originally. I believe that this is the reasoning Swoon debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard’s Pop charts and the first released single from the Album “Panic Switch” has stayed within the top 20 on the Alternative Rock charts since its release.

Brian Aubert of Silversun Pickups

Together with Muse, this concert is a no miss event. I have seen Muse perform in Vegas and SSPUs perform twice – once at Coachella and once at ACL. These bands are two of the best live acts in the market – both having a very unique sound. These bands deserve all they have earned and you’ve deserve a bad ass show…so go see them while you can!

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concert calendar Listings

The Black Eyed Peas American Airlines Center ‑ March 19th ‑

Date Thu 03/04

Fri 03/05

Sat 03/06

Sun 03/07

Mon 03/08

Tue 03/09

Wed 03/10

Thu 03/11

Artist Cory Chisel And The Wandering Sons, Dawes, Jason Boesel Two Tons Of Steel Vallejo, Mothers Anthem Bob Schneider Dennis Blair Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra / Wynton Marsalis Doyle Bramhall, Bugs Henderson Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra / Wynton Marsalis Brandi Carlile, Gill Landry Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra / Wynton Marsalis Loni Love Rogue Wave, Avi Buffalo John Mayer, Michael Franti Tim Barry Citizen Cope The Pointer Sisters Bob Schneider Cherry Poppin' Daddies The Dreaming 48 pure

Venue The Cavern Glass Cactus (Grapevine) Granada Theater Granada Theater Hyena's (Arlington) Morton H. Meyerson Granada Theater Morton H. Meyerson House Of Blues Morton H. Meyerson University Of Texas (Arlington) The Loft American Airlines Center The Prophet Bar House Of Blues Winspear Opera House Poor David's Pub Morton H. Meyerson Trees

Date Thu 03/11

Fri 03/12

Sat 03/13

Sun 03/14

Mon 03/15

Tue 03/16

Wed 03/17

Thu 03/18

Artist "NX35 Music Conferette" Taylor Swift, Gloriana, Kellie Pickler Tea Leaf Green, Rob Drabkin Bowfire David Allan Coe Guitar Shorty Jon Lajoie RX Bandits, The Builders & The Butchers, Zechs Marquise Aaron Lewis Dallas Blues Festival Bowfire David Garza The Forecast Jon Lajoie Lesley Gore "NX35 Music Conferette": Midlake, The Flaming Lips Salim Nourallah Tower Of Power Bowfire Jon Lajoie Neon Indian, French Horn Rebellion "NX35 Music Conferette": The Kissaway Trail Pigeon John Silent Civilian Surfer Blood, Turbo Fruits Tally Hall, Jukebox The Ghost, Skybox BT Israel Nash Gripka, The Fieros Melissa Ferrick, Bobby Long Miles Kurosky, Pancho-San Pierced Arrows, Lullabye Arkestra Titus Andronicus Vivian Girls, Abe Vigoda, Lovvers, Male Bonding Muse, Silversun Pickups Gringo Star The Low Anthem, Admiral Radley The Photo Atlas Ray Davies, The 88 Rogue Wave, Avi Buffalo Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (B.R.M.C.), Band Of Skulls pure 49

Venue Downtown Denton (Denton) American Airlines Center Granada Theater Morton H. Meyerson Trees Pearl Improv (Addison) Granada Theater Palladium Ballroom Dallas Conv. Ctr. Arena Morton H. Meyerson Granada Theater The Prophet Bar Improv (Addison) Wyly Theatre Downtown Denton (Denton) Cambridge Room House Of Blues Morton H. Meyerson Improv (Addison) Rubber Gloves Studios Downtown Denton (Denton) Hailey's (Denton) Skillman Street Granada Theater Cambridge Room House Of Blues AllGood Cafe Poor David's Pub The Cavern Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Good Records The Lounge On Elm Street Ft. Worth Convt. Ctr. Arena The Cavern Granada Theater City Tavern Palladium Ballroom The Loft House Of Blues

Date

Thu 03/18

Fri 03/19

Sat 03/20

Sun 03/21

Artist

Venue

Jennifer Knapp Cambridge Room John Witherspoon Improv (Arlington) Tumbledown, Andrew Anderson, Two Cow Garage Double Wide "Alternative Press Tour": Every Avenue, Hey Monday, House Of Blues Never Shout Never, The Cab, The Summer Set The Black Eyed Peas, LMFAO, Ludacris American Airlines Center Cas Haley Granada Theater Dokken, Skid Row Glass Cactus (Grapevine) John Witherspoon Improv (Arlington) L.A. Guns, Faster Pussycat The Loft Tony Rock Improv (Addison) Weedeater, Black Cobra, Black Tusk, The Gates of Slumber Skillman Street American Aquarium LaGrange Chrisette Michele, Laura Izibor, Cold Trees, House Of Blues Day Of Fire, Nonpoint Dillinger Escape Plan, Animals As Leaders, Darkest Hour, Granada Theater Iwrestledabearonce Envy On The Coast, The Fall Of Troy, Twin Atlantic The Door In Dallas Glint The Boiler Room (Denton) John Witherspoon Improv (Arlington) Michael Burks Pearl Tony Rock Improv (Addison) Apoptygma Berzerk, Aerodrone, Dismantled, The Anix The Church "Bro Fest": ASG, Dum Dum Girls, Frankie And The Outs, Double Wide Liturgy, Naam, Rwake, Slang Chickens, Sleepy Sun, Snake Sustaine, The Soft Pack, The White Mice, Those Darlins, Tinsel Teeth, US Christmas, Withered, Woven Bones

Israel Nash Gripka, The Fieros LaGrange John Witherspoon Improv (Arlington) Jonny Craig, Eye Alaska, Romance On A Rocketship, The Door In Dallas Tides Of Man Matthew Good, Automatic LoveLetter Granada Theater Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson, Hailey's (Denton) Shilpa Ray & Her Happy Hookers, Suckers Tony Rock Improv (Addison) "WK Fest": Breathe Electric, Chris Young, Crash Coordinates, Live@Mokah Disco Curtis, Five Years and Counting, Great Big Planes, Kelley James, My Genuine Find, Page 9, Shwayze, Skeet Skeet, Stephen Jerzak, Stereo Skyline, Winston Audio The Downtown Fiction, The Hit, The Narrative, We Should Whisper!

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Wed 03/24 Thu 03/25

Fri 03/26

Sat 03/27

Sun 03/28

Tue 03/30

Wed 03/31 Thu 04/01

Fri 04/02

Sat 04/03

Artist

Venue

I-Rival Six Flags Over Texas Killola, Sick Of Sarah The Cavern "Spring Awakening" Winspear Opera House "Spring Awakening" Winspear Opera House El Chapo de Sinaloa House Of Blues Mingo Fishtrap, Waking Norman Granada Theater Ralphie May Improv (Arlington) Shinyribs TBA "Spring Awakening" Winspear Opera House Billy Joe Shaver Granada Theater Gods Of Kansas O'Riley's At Forest Lane Guy Forsyth Pearl Max Stalling Dan's Silver Leaf (Denton) Ralphie May Improv (Arlington) Sevendust, Digital Summer, The Flood Trees "Spring Awakening" Winspear Opera House Alkaline Trio, Cursive, The Dear & Departed Palladium Ballroom Brave Combo Dan's Silver Leaf (Denton) Max Stalling Poor David's Pub Ralphie May Improv (Arlington) The Rocketboys, Hendrick, Shapes Stars Make Granada Theater "Spring Awakening" Winspear Opera House Texas Renegade Private Function Honor Society House Of Blues "Spring Awakening" Winspear Opera House "Spring Awakening" Winspear Opera House Ted Leo And The Pharmacists, Screaming Females Cambridge Room Sally Crew & The Sudden Moves "Spring Awakening" Winspear Opera House Brandon Rhyder Glass Cactus (Grapevine) Fallen Martyr, Acirema, Applaud the Impaler Skillman Street "Spring Awakening" Winspear Opera House Copeland, I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody's Business, The Door In Dallas Deas Vail, Person L Fallen Martyr, Acirema, Applaud the Impaler The Boiler Room (Denton) Slaid Cleaves Granada Theater "Spring Awakening" Winspear Opera House Brave Combo Sons Of Hermann Hall Edwin McCain House Of Blues Fallen Martyr, Acirema, Applaud the Impaler Bill's Records & Tapes pure 51

Date Sat 04/03

Sun 04/04 Mon 04/05

Tue 04/06

Thu 04/08

Fri 04/09

Sat 04

Sun 04/11

Mon 04/12 Tue 04/13 Wed 04/14

Artist

Venue

Hockey, The Constellations, The Postelles The Loft Matthew West Six Flags Over Texas Robben Ford, Clay McClinton Granada Theater "Spring Awakening" Winspear Opera House "Spring Awakening" Winspear Opera House Cowboy Mouth Rangers Ballpark In Arlington Radio Moscow, Naam Rubber Gloves Studios Story Of The Year, Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster, The Prophet Bar After Midnight Project, Monty Are I, Terrible Things Caspian, Arms And Sleepers The Lounge On Elm Street Hammerfall, Echoes Of Eternity, Havok Trees King Khan & The Shrines, The Fresh And Onlys Sons Of Hermann Hall Assemblage 23, Angel Theory TBA Bruce Robison, Charlie Shafter & The Gnomes Dan's Silver Leaf (Denton) Richard Lewis Improv (Addison) Yeasayer, Javelin Granada Theater The Big Pink, A Place To Bury Strangers Granada Theater Dennis Blair Hyena's (Arlington) "Musink Tattoo & Music Festival": Old 97's Fair Park Richard Lewis Improv (Addison) Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Pearl Trace Bundy Palace Theatre (Grapevine) The Waymores Uncle Calvin's Bon Jovi American Airlines Center Camera Obscura Hailey's (Denton) Clint Black Rangers Ballpark In Arlington Dennis Blair Hyena's (Arlington) "Musink Tattoo & Music Festival": Lucero, Shooter Jennings Fair Park Richard Lewis Improv (Addison) Shearwater, Wye Oak The Loft Ani DiFranco Granada Theater Bon Jovi American Airlines Center "Musink Tattoo & Music Festival": The Used Fair Park Richard Lewis Improv (Addison) Vampire Weekend, Abe Vigoda House Of Blues The Temper Trap, The Kissaway Trail Cambridge Room Julian Casablancas, Funeral Party House Of Blues Australia's Thunder From Down Under House Of Blues Drop Dead Gorgeous, Sky Eats Airplane, Attila, The Door In Dallas Motionless In White, Sleeping With Sirens 52 pure

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Thu 04/15

Fri 04/16

Sat 04/17

Sun 04/18

Mon 04/19

Tue 04/20

Wed 04/21

Thu 04/22

Artist

Venue

"Aqua Teen Hunger Force Live" House Of Blues Junior Brown Granada Theater Max Stalling Glass Cactus (Grapevine) Acid Mother's Temple, OGOD The Loft Jamie Kennedy Improv (Addison) King's X Market Hall Langston Hughes' Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods Carpenter Performance Hall Mike McClure, Micky & The Motorcars Granada Theater Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller House Of Blues Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group Uncle Calvin's "Rock And Worship Roadshow": David Crowder Band, American Airlines Center Family Force 5, Fee, Francesca Battistelli, MercyMe, Remedy Drive, Sidewalk Prophets Tinsley Ellis Pearl Bleu Edmondson Gilley's Dallas Jamie Kennedy Improv (Addison) Loverboy Glass Cactus (Grapevine) Marshall Ford Swing Band Dan's Silver Leaf (Denton) Murder By Death, Ha Ha Tonka, Linfinity Rubber Gloves Studios Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars Granada Theater High On Fire, Bison b.c., Black Cobra, Priestess The Loft Julieta Venegas TBA Kathy Griffin Morton H. Meyerson Center Jamie Kennedy Improv (Addison) Kathy Griffin Morton H. Meyerson Center Puddle Of Mudd, Saliva House Of Blues Porcupine Tree House Of Blues Todd Rundgren Trees Beach House, Washed Out Granada Theater Bone Thugs-N-Harmony House Of Blues Les Claypool, Beats Antique Lakewood Theater Lotus, Woodhands Cambridge Room Sebastian Maniscalco Improv (Addison) Dennis Blair Hyena's (Arlington) Frightened Rabbit Palladium Ballroom George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic House Of Blues Local Natives The Cavern

*Events and shows are subject to change, please call the venue to confirm the lineup and times.

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calendar notes

Thurs March 25 - "Euforia" at The Deux Lounge 8pm - close (in Mockingbird Station)

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Total Parking Management

Lone Star Valet is ready to take care of all of your valet parking needs anywhere in the DFW metroplex.

972.406.8400

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club review

Thrive Nightclub Dallas’ downtown Crowne Plaza Hotel is doing all it can to draw attention to itself after its transformation from the West End Hotel. Owners Patricia and Terry Tognazzini know as well as anyone else that you can’t have a “destination” hotel without a “destination” nightclub. Hence the debut of Thrive, a brand new club in the former space of a 10,000 square foot theater space.

Club promoters and PR agents have been quick to compare Thrive to Las Vegas nightclubs (a comparison that has

never been as favorable as club promoters would like to think), and crown it THE place for Dallas’ elite, but it kind of strikes us as, well, a nightclub. Sure it’s nice – we’re as impressed by a stretched reflective vinyl ceiling as much as the next haughty travel guide – but, I mean, there’s not much here we haven’t seen before.

The multimillion-dollar design reins were handed to Charles Doell of Mister Important Design (who, to his credit, has designed some clubs in Vegas), and he responded with all the hallmarks of 58 pure

punchy one syllable nightclubs: VIP areas, expensive lighting displays and a large, custom designed dance floor.

The aforementioned stretched vinyl ceiling (a concept stolen from France) works in concert with metallic wall coverings to reflect and deflect colored lights, surely disorienting more than a few well-dressed club hotties.

Naturally there are some private bottle-service booths, but if that’s not VIP enough for you (we know you need the validation), then you can check out the private lounge complete with black one-way glass so you can surreptitiously (and kind of creepily) peer on other clubgoers. Nothing says “important” like voyeurism.

Located at: 1015 Elm Street Info line: 214-742-5678

Photography: Gregory Martin

Photography: James Edward

Fashion night at the samuel lynne galleries

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Sun - Wed from 4:30 pm - 12 am Thur - Sat from 4:30 pm - 2 am Happy Hour: 4:30 - 7 pm every day 2600 Cedar Springs

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469.248.0640

nightlife listings

Bars, Clubs, Lounges & Venues

Absinthe Lounge 1409 S Lamar St #8 214.941.9338 Across The Street Bar 5625 Yale Blvd 214.363.0660 All Good Cafe 2934 Main St 214.742.5362 American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Ave 214.222.3687 AM/PM Lounge 300 N. Akard St 214.969.5550 Aura Lounge 2912 McKinney 214.220.2872 The Balcony Club 1825 Abrams Rd 214.826.8104 The Bank 1313 Main St 214.244.9236 Barcadia 1917 N. Henderson Ave. 214.821.7300 The Barley House 5612 Yale Blvd 214.824.0306 Billy Bob's 2520 Rodeo Plz, Ft.Worth 817.624.7117 Bliss 1911 N Griffin St 214.468.8840 Blue Collar Bar 1924 N Henderson 214.826.2164 The Boardroom 2990 Olive St 214.740.0555 Candleroom 5039 Willis 214.370.4155 Carpe Diem Lounge 1301 Main St, LL1 214.653.1301 Carson's Live 17727 Dallas Pkwy 972.931.9111 The Cavern 1914 Greenville Ave 214.841.9091 Champps 4951 Belt Line Rd 972.991.3335 Chill 814 S. Main St., Grapevine 817.310.6330 62

Christie’s Sports Bar 2811 McKinney Ave #22 214.954.1511 Cirque 1930 Pacific Ave 214.880.0888 City Tavern 1402 Main St 214.745.1402 Club Dada 2720 Elm St 214.744.DADA Cool River 1045 Hidden RDG, Irving 972.871.8881 The Corner Bar 4830 McKinney Ave 214.219.8002 Cru A Wine Bar 3699 McKinney Ave 214.526.9463 Cru Wine Bar 7201 Bishop Rd 972.312.9463 Cuba Libre 2822 N.Henderson Ave 214.827.2820 The Cuckoo’s Nest 4814 Greenville Ave 214.691.4399 Curtain Club 2800 Main St 214.742.2336 Dali Wine Bar 1722 Routh St #102 469.385.9360 Deux Lounge 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln 214.502.1982 The Door in Dallas 2513 Main St 214.742.DOOR Double Wide 3510 Commerce St 214.887.6510 Dragonfly (at Hotel ZaZa) 2332 Leonard St 214.550.9500 The Elbow Room 3010 Gaston Ave 214.828.9488 Excuses 3025 Main St 214.741.1111 Filling Station 19009 Preston Rd 972.818.6224 FireWater Bar and Grill 10261 Technology Blvd 214.352.5700

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FOX Sports Grill 5741 Legacy Drive 972.312.1369 Frankie’s Sports Bar 3727 McKinney 214.999.8932 ghostbar 2440 Victory Park Ln #3300 214.720.9909 Gilley’s 1135 S Lamar St 214.445.5397 The Gingerman 2718 Boll St 214.754.8771 The Glass Cactus at Gaylord Texan 1501 Gaylord Trail 817.778.2800 Glo 2323 N Henderson Ave 214.824.2251 The Granada Theater 3524 Greenville Ave 214.824.9933 Grapevine Bar 3902 Maple Ave 214.522.8466 Greenville Bar & Grill 2821 Greenville Ave 469.334.0001 Havana Cigar & Rum Bar 3030 Olive St 214.303.0544 Hole in the Wall 11654 Harry Hines Blvd 972.247.2253 The Hotel Capri 2020 Greenville Ave 214.370.9944 House of Blues 2200 N Lamar St 214.978.BLUE Iniquity 10821 Composite Dr 972.323.1100 Iron Cactus 1520 Main St 214.749.4766 J Pepe’s 3619 Greenville Ave 214.821.6431 Jack's Pub 5550 Yale Blvd 214.360.0999 Jaguars 2151 Manana 972.869.4653 Kinki Lounge 3606 B Greenville Ave 214.874.0400 Kismet Lounge 3707 Greenville Ave 214.823.8883 Lakewood Bar & Grill 6340 Gaston Ave 214.826.3888

Lakewood Theater 1825 Abrams Prkwy 214.827.LAKE Lee Harvey’s 1807 Gould St 214.428.1555 The Library at the Melrose 3015 Oak Lawn Ave 214.224.3144 Lift 2404 Cedar Springs Rd 214.468. 0050 Lizard Lounge 2424 Swiss Ave 214.826.4768 The Loft 1135 S. Lamar 214.928.9844 The Loft at the NYLO 8201 Preston Rd 972.624.6990 The Loon 3531 McKinney Ave 214.521.9598 Lotus 2900 Mckinney Ave 214.468.0300 Louie’s 1839 N. Henderson Ave 214.826.0505 The Lounge On Elm Street 2810 Elm St 214.741.3393 Loure Lounge and Sushi Bar 1520 Greenville Ave 214.826.2888 M Street Bar 3520 Greenville Ave 214.370.5500 Madison Avenue Bar 2710 McKinney Ave Majestic Theatre 1925 Elm St 214.880.0137 Margarita Ranch 5321 E Mockingbird Ln # 110 214.824.3573 The Max 13300 Branch View Ln 972.488.8814 The Men's Club 2340 W. Northwest Hwy 214.956.8800 Mercy Wine Bar 5100 Belt Line Rd 972.702.9463 New Amsterdam 831 Exposition Ave 214.827.3433 Nick & Sam's 3008 Maple Ave 214.871.7444 Nick & Sam's Grill 2816 Fairmount St 214.303.1880 pure 63

nightlife listings NOKIA Theatre 1001 NextStage Drive 972.854.5111 OK Sports Bar 7315 Gaston Ave. 214.367.8800 The Old Crow 1911 Greenville Ave 214.828.2769 The Old Monk 2847 N Henderson Ave 214.821.1880 Opening Bell 300 N. Akard #300 214.665.2355 Ozona Bar & Grill 4615 Greenville Ave 214.265.9105 Palladium Ballroom 1135 S Lamar St 972.343.2444 Pearl 2038 Commerce St 214.655.8824 PLUSH 1400 Main St 888.65.PLUSH PM Lounge 1530 Main St 214.261.4501 Pontiac Garage 2200 N. Lamar St 214.978.2583 Poor David’s Pub 1313 S Lamar St 214.565.1295 Primo’s 3309 McKinney Ave 214.220.0510 The Prophet Bar 2548 Elm St 214.939.4321 Quarter Bar 3301 McKinney Ave 214.754.4940 The Red Room 4950 Belt Line Rd. 972.661.8111 S4 3911 Cedar Springs 214.526.71741 Sambuca 2120 McKinney 214.744.0820 7200 Bishop Rd. #270, Plano 469.467.3393 Shade 17453 Preston Rd 972.713.0201 Sharky’s Bar & Grill 2114 Greenville Ave 214.828.9889 Sherlock’s Pub 5100 Beltline Dr 972.726.6100

The Slip Inn 1806 McMillan Ave 214.370.5988 Sneaky Pete's 2 Eagle Point Dr, Lewisville 972.434.2500 Snookie’s 3604 Oak Lawn Ave 214.521.1068 Sons Of Hermann Hall 3414 Elm St 214.747.4422 St. Martin’s Wine Bistro 3020 Greenville Ave 214.826.0940 The Sugar Shack 1909 Greenville Ave 214.826.4500 Sunset Lounge 3030 Ross Ave 214.823.8193 Superpages.com Center www.livenation.com 1818 First Ave 214.421.1111 Swirl 1344 Main St 214.573.6603 Trece 4513 Travis St 214.780.1900 Thrive 1015 Elm St 214.742.5678 Tryst 1135 S Lamar St 214.428.1500 Vampire Lounge 11311 Harry Hines Blvd 972.247.0174 Vickery Park Bar 2810 N Henderson Ave 214.827.1432 1011 E. 15th, Plano 972.423.6205 Whisky Bar 1930 Greenville Ave 214.828.0188 The Windmill 5320 Maple Ave 214.443.7818 Wine’tastic!

4140 Lemmon Ave #130 214.252.9494 Wish Ultra Lounge 3001 Knox St #210 214.389.5723 Zubar 2012 Greenville Ave 214.887.0071

Get listed by emailing us at: hotspots@PureMagDallas.com

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Gloria's is a unique Latin dining experience in the Metroplex for our attention to authenticity.

Our food reflects our "Tex-Mex" locale and the rich, rustic flavor of El Salvador.

www. gloriasrestaurants.com

3715 Greenville Ave (214) 874-0088

4140 Lemmon Ave (214) 521-7576

5100 Belt Line Rd Suite 852 (972) 387-8442

2079 Summer Lee Dr Rockwall (972) 772-4088

Photography: Gregory Martin

thrive Nightclub Grand opening

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LIVING

restaurant Review

Poised For Victory

Naga Thai Kitchen and Bar Scores at Victory Park Club and café wunderkind Jeffrey Yarbrough’s latest splash on the Dallas entertainment scene is the sleek and stunning Naga. This self effacing “kitchen and bar” is worlds away from the mundane suburban, strip centered, bamboo-ed and Buddha-ed take-out joints though similarly priced.

Instead, Naga (named for a spirited, wise dragon) fits the steely industrial post-Perot Victory Park neighborhood with the casual comfort and luxurious fit of your favorite Armani cashmere jacket.

Located just west of the American Airlines Center and the stylish W Hotel, Naga is beautifully tailored to suit. Hip locals and visitors alike will be at ease enjoying the affordably elegant Thai delicacies from native Texan Yarbrough and his Thai partners: concept creator Kitti Lirtpanaruk of NYC and locals Tom Chawana (Nandina), and Lam Promwanrat (Jasmine). Their urban oasis opened February 18 to a standing room only crowd of area cognoscenti.

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Whether for your next business lunch, pre/ post event cocktail, Thai tapas, elegant dinner or carry out, this dragon breathes fire weekdays for lunch and every night for dinner. Two hour free parking, ample street parking and the short stroll to Dart Rail assure easy access to this sophisticated, accessible and surprisingly affordable new urban destination.

Photography: Randy Yarbrough

intimate, wood- toned and serenely contemporary dining room. Others among the fashionable, diverse crowd savored sips from the concisely crafted and invitingly priced global wine list with selections from $28.

Those who recall Yarbrough’s stellar Liberty Noodles reign with Thai cuisine queen Annie Wong will welcome warmly the return of classic dishes like spicy Coconut Chicken Soup and Spicy Noodle which she perfected and live on in her honor. Talk about good karma.

Numerous other selections abound on Unlike its mythic dragon namesake, a plain spoken menu easily navigated by chic Naga Thai Kitchen and Bar seems those of us whose taste for savory, sweet- realistically poised to bring long awaited ly subtle Thai delights greatly exceeds spice and spark to Victory Park much to our ability to pronounce many of them. the dining delight of discerning Dallas Lunch specials with appetizer are priced insiders and fortunate visitors. In a comat $9 and entrees from $11. The King petitive city known for food and fashion, Rama is a colorful spicy delight not to be this maverick stars. missed. Regardless of your selection, you 665 High Market St. at Houston will be graciously greeted and attentively 214-953-0023 served by manager Tom Trisophon and —Sybil Huntington his young, energetic team.

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4005 Preston Rd #512 Plano, Texas 75093 469-229-0098 www.redspatiogrill.com

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Ocean Prime Renowned restaurateur Cameron Mitchell will bring Dallas a sophisticated new dining experience as Ocean Prime, the Modern American Supper Club, will make its debut on the corner of Cedar Springs Drive and Pearl Street cross from the Rosewood Crescent Hotel.

“We are thrilled to enter the Dallas market and know Ocean Prime will thrive in its Uptown location,” Ocean Prime general manager Brandon Davis said. “Back in the day, a sup-

per club was the place to be. The vibe was hip, the food was amazing and everyone had the time of their lives. At Ocean Prime, we’ve revived and redefined this electric, sexy and sophisticated dining tradition.”

“Prime” says it all. From the world class wine list to the extensive menu with a great selection of seafood and steaks, everything at Ocean Prime is of the highest quality.

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the finest fresh seafood, prime steaks and handcrafted cocktails.

The chef-driven menu was designed to bring modern twists to retro “supper club” favorites. Diners can enjoy classics such as Aged Wisconsin Cheddar Fondue, Truffle Deviled Eggs, and Classic Oysters Rockefeller, as well as modern dishes like the Salt N’ Pepper Tuna with Wild Mushrooms and Ginger Salmon with Snap Peas and Soy Butter Sauce. On the dessert menu, the supper club staple Baked Alaska takes its place alongside a classic Crème Brulee and a rich Peanut Butter Pie dipped in a decadent bittersweet chocolate ganache.

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“Ocean Prime’s menu offers a balance between traditional and inventive new classics from both a great seafood restaurant and a conventional steakhouse,” Davis said. “Our goal is to create a place where our guests will be welcomed into a classy and modern atmosphere and provided with an exceptionally valued dining experience.”

Ocean Prime embraces the retro elements of a supper club, including warm finished and rich woods, combined with contemporary styled drapery, state-of-the-art lighting and granite bar tops. Ocean Prime will feature a 900-bottle wine tower,

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an interior water wall, an energetic cocktail lounge with live piano music nightly, a stunning fireplace, four private rooms and a covered patio terrace with outdoor dining and a bar.

Ocean Prime serves lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and dinner nightly: Monday through Thursday from 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 4p.m. to 11p.m.; and Sunday from 4p.m. to 9p.m. Please visit www.ocean-prime.com for more info.

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featured restaurants Agave Azul Located in the historic Downtown Carrollton district, Agave Azul brings you traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine and carries over 150 pure. Agave Azul invites you to try their homemade corn and flour tortillas, scrumptious sapodillas drizzled in agave nectar, and come back often to try their authentic, made from scratch Mexican dishes. Come out on Saturdays for salsa lessons and dancing! www.theagaveazul.com

1114 S. Elm St., Carrollton

214.390.5338

AM/PM Restaurant~Lounge Famed chef Tommy Simpson has created a trendy and upscale American menu that is an extraordinary combination of his expertise and passions. Lunch and dinner menu items include: mango mint spring rolls, avocado, ginger or mojito granite tuna tartar, watermelon salad with watercress, ginger pork tenderloin, BBQ brisket, Kobe meatloaf, filet and potato enchiladas.

300 N. Akard St

www.ampmdallas.com

214.969.5550

Fish City Grill Brick walls, maritime art on the walls and booths and seats all add to the laid-back ambiance. The seafood-dominated menu does have non-seafood options. Oysters in the half shell are among the popular for appetizers. Cajun-influenced entrees include the crab leg platter.

Salads, sandwiches and po'boys are also available.

2323 N. Henderson

www.fishcitygrill.com

214.826.3474

five-sixty Wolfgang Puck has assuredly brought new life to an old Dallas spot in FIVE-SIXTY. Enjoy the expansive view of Dallas, unusual and global food with smashingly good drinks. Maine Lobster with a Thai basil-yuzu kosho chili pesto, Kobe Beef with fresh wasabi, Miso Black Cod and Spanish Mackeral with a pickled sansho pepper dengaku.

300 Reunion Blvd East www.wolfgangpuck.com

214.741.5560

Geisha House Japanese restaurant, sushi bar and sake lounge that embraces the flavor of traditional Japan while catering to the hip, sophisticated clientele of Dallas. Taking a cue from Japan’s popular sake bars and traditional geisha houses of entertainment, Geisha House serves Japanese cuisine as well as fresh sushi and sashimi.

2600 Cedar Springs

www.geishadallas.net

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469.248.0640

Gloria's The menu features dishes from Mexico and El Salvador, combined with a Texas twist. Of special note is the handmade corn tamal dish packed with potatoes, sweet peppers, tomatoes and chicken, all wrapped and steamed in a banana leaf. The generously portioned plate also includes a corn tortilla with semi-spicy pork and cheese.

5100 Belt Line Rd Ste 852 www.gloriasrestaruants.com 972.387.8847

Granada Market A fresh approach to the New York corner market. A unique combination of greek deli, specialty shop and fresh green grocer, Granada offers the convience of a neighborhood market with the ambience of a sidewalk cafe. Specialty and convience items abroad, including gourmet coffees, delectable sandwiches, salads and pastries. Also, free wi-fi internet access!

387 E. Las Colinas Blvd. # 106 www.granadamarket.com

972.830.8445

Naga Thai Kitchen & Bar Traditional Thai cuisine with rich, exotic and distinctive flavors that appeal to both the Thai food connoisseur and those new to the cuisine. Naga's interior is modern and upscale featuring abstract light features, marble tables, and cozy booths. The menu boasts a variety of well executed Thai dishes with a focus on value.

665 High Market St.

214.953.0023

Smoke A slow burn thick with Southern style has arrived in Dallas with SMOKE. Fresh from a renovation and concept overhaul, the Belmont Hotel's restaurant reemerges as a homage to an old fashioned smokehouse, with hardwood cooking from scratch and authentic Southern flavors. Led by chef/co-owner Tim Byres, inspired by his recent travels to America's smokehouse roots. Down-home cooking done right.

901 Fort Worth Ave

www.smokerestaurant.com

214.393.4141

Sushi Axiom Sushi Axiom has quickly made a name for itself by offering fantastic sushi. Sushi Axiom’s extensive menu of award winning sushi and sashimi is all skillfully crafted with the freshest ingredients and offers some of the more rare species like the Japanese red snapper or Aji, a salt-licked Japanese horse mackerel, is served whole and deep-fried.

2323 N. Henderson

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www.sushiaxiom.net

214.828.2288

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Palomino Euro Bistro 500 Crescent Court #165 214.999.1222 American Sambuca Angry Dog 2120 McKinney Ave 214.744.0820 2726 Commerce St 214.741.4406 7200 Bishop Rd. #270, Plano 469.467.3393 Blue Canyon Wolfgang Puck's - five-sixty 2101 Summer Lee Dr, #109 214.771.3512 300 Reunion Blvd 214.741.5560 Bread Winners 3301 McKinney Ave 214.754.4940 Barbecue Bubba’s Baker’s Ribs 6617 Hillcrest 214.373.6527 4844 Greenville Ave 214.373.0082 2724 Commerce St 214.748.5433 Cafe Express 5600 Lovers Ln 214.352.2211 Genghis Grill Mongolian Barbecue 3230 McKinney Ave 214.999.9444 1915 Greenville Ave 214.841.9990 Dali Wine Bar & Resaurant Holy Smokes 2800 Routh St 214.954.0486 8611 Hillcrest Rd 214.691.7427 Dream Café Porkie’s BBQ 2800 Routh St 214.954.0486 6530 E. Northwest Hwy 214.987.0424 Fearing's Red Hot & Blue 2121 McKinney Ave 214.922.4848 9810 N. Central Expwy 214.368.7427 The Filling Station Sammys Bar.B.Q www.fillingstationrestaurant.com 6100 Luther Ln 214.360.9064 19009 Preston Rd 972.818.6224 2126 Leonard St 214.880.9064 FireWater Bar and Grill Smoke 10261 Technology Blvd 214.352.5700 901 Fort Worth Ave 214.393.4141 FOX Sports Grill Brazilian 5741 Legacy Rd 972.312.1369 Fogo De Chao Greenville Bar & Grill 4300 Belt Line Rd 972.503.7300 2821 Greenville Ave 469.334.0001 Rafains Houston’s Restaurant 18010 N Dallas Pkwy 972.733.1110 5318 Belt Line Rd 972.960.1752 8300 Preston Rd 214.691.8991 Texas de Brazil 2727 Cedar Springs Rd 214.720.1414 Hully & Mo Restaurant Tap Room 15101 Addison Rd 972.385.1000 2800 Routh St #115 214.954.0203 Jaxx Café Cajun 14925 Midway Rd 972.458.7888 Margaux's Keller's Drive-In 150 Turtle Creek Blvd 214.740.1985 6537 E Northwest Hwy 214.368.1209 Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Lakewood Landing 725 S Central Expwy 972.235.1181 5818 Live Oak St 214.823.2410 10428 Lombardy Ln 214.358.1912 Lucky’s 18349 Dallas Pkwy 972.447.9616 3531 Oak Lawn Ave 214.522.3500 3520 Oak Lawn Ave 214.521.4700 Ozona Grill & Bar Shuck N Jive 4615 Greenville Ave 214.265.9105 3940 Rosemeade Pkwy # 170 972.307.8064 80 pure

Chinese/Asian Abacus 4511 McKinney Ave 214.559.3111 Bengal Coast 3102 Oak Lawn Ave 214.521.8600 Cathys Wok 4520 Frankford Rd 972.818.7667 Chef Wok 5940 Royal Ln 214.361.8720 Howard Wangs 4343 W. Northwest Hwy 214.366.1606 Pei Wei 2222 McKinney Ave 214.965.0007 3001 Knox Street 214.219.0000 8305 Westchester Dr 214.765.9911 11700 Preston Road 214.765.0030 4801 Beltline Road 972.764.0844 P F Chang’s China Bistro 225 Northpark Ctr 214.265.8669 Royal China 201 Preston 214.361.1771 Samurai Sam's 3601 Regent Blvd., Ste 105 972.915.0257 Tong’s House 1910 Promenade Cntr

972.231.8858

Treasure Chinese BBQ 4140 Legacy Drve 972.618.8888 Uncle Tai’s Hunan Yuan 13350 Dallas Pkwy #3370 972.934.9998

Coffee Houses~Cafés Black Forest Coffee 5801 E Northwest Hwy

214.361.2483

Blue Bird Tea USA Inc 401 E Wheatland Rd 972.228.4433 Bridges Gourmet Coffee 2639 Hartman St 214.740.1616 Cafe Brazil 6420 N. Central Expwy 2815 Elm St 3847 Cedar Springs Rd 2510 N. Josey Ln #106 2071 N. Central Expwy

214.691.7791 214.747.2730 214.461.8762 972.242.8228 972.783.9011

Cafe City 7777 Forest Ln

972.385.7185

Coffee Co 6038 La Vista Dr

214.887.8688

Coffee Shop 1917 E Ann Arbor Ave

214.371.3155

Community Coffee 1140 Inwood Rd

214.747.2177

Crossroads Market Bookstore 3930 Cedar Springs Rd 214.521.8919 Cultured Cup 8312 Preston Center Plza 972.960.1521 Daily Java 4234 Spring Valley Rd

214.821.8818

Divine Coffee Shop 10233 E. Northwest Hwy #434 214.221.4659 Granada Market 387 E Las Colinas Blvd #106 972.830.8445 New Amsterdam Coffee House 831 Exposition Ave #C 214.827.3433 Noddings Dog Coffee Co 500 N. Bishop Ave 214.941.1166 White Rock Coffee 10105 E. Northwest Hwy

214.341.4774

French Addison Café 972.991.8824 5290 Belt Line Rd #108 Cafe de Paris 972.985.0003 2969 W. 15th St Escargot 817.336.3090 3426 W. Seventh St French Room 214.742.8200 1321 Commerce St Lavendou 972.248.1911 19009 Preston Rd #200 Le Rendezvous 214.739.6206 5934 Royal Ln Mignon 972.943.3372 4005 Preston Rd #518

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restaurants Listings Pierre’s by the Lake 3430 Shorecrest Dr The Old Warsaw 2610 Maple Ave Watel’s 2719 McKinney Ave

214.358.2379 214.528.0032 214.720.0323

Indian Chaat Cafe 18101 Preston Rd #202 972.713.0003 Clay Pit Grill & Curry House 4460 Belt Line Rd 972.233.0111 India Palace 12817 Preston Rd #105 972.392.0190 Kebab.n.Kurry 401 N. Central Expwy #300 972.231.5556 Mayuri 397 E. Las Colinas Blvd # 180 972.910.8788 Pasand 2600 N. Belt Line Rd 972.594.0693 Roti Grill 4438 McKinney, #100 214.521.3655 Saffron House 5100 Belt Line Rd #728 972.239.1800 Sitar 8612 Preston Rd #102 214.618.0050 Italian Adelmo's 4537 Cole Ave 214.559.0325 Antonio Ristorante 4985 Addison Circle Dr 972.458.1010 Arcodoro & Pomodoro 100 Crescent Court Ste. 140 214.871.1924 Avanti 1445 Ross Ave, Ste 150 214.965.0055 2720 Mckinney Ave 214.871.4955 Bella 2626 Howell #100 214.855.5001 Bella Luna Ristorante 12835 Preston Rd #306 972.239.0600 Bellinis 3810 Congress Ave #109 214.528.2844

Bugatti Ristorante 3802 W. Northwest Hwy 214.350.2470 Cafe Italia 5809 Preston Rd 469.467.0444 Campisi’s 1520 Elm St #111 214.752.0141 Capriccio Ristorante 5301 Alpha Rd #66 972.991.3939 Cibus Caffe Ristorante 8687 N. Central (NorthPark) 214.692.0001 Coal Vines 2404 Cedar Springs Rd #500 214.855.4999 Cremona Bistro 3136 Routh St 214.871.1115 Daniele Osteria 3300 Oak Lawn Ave #110 214.443.9420 Ferraris Italian Villa 14831 Midway Rd 972.980.9898 Il Sole Restaurant and Wine Bar 4514 Travis St #201 214.559.3888 Italian Cafe 387 E. Las Colinas Blvd 972.401.0000 1200 Main Street 214.651.7000 Maggianos Little Italy 205 NorthPark Center 214.360.0707 Mi Piaci 14854 Montfort Dr 972.934.8424 Momo's 3312 Knox St 214.521.3009 Nicola's Ristorante Italliano 5800 Legacy Dr 972.608.4455 Olivella's 3406 McFarlin Ave 214.528.7070 Prego Pasta House 4460 Trinity Mills Rd 972.447.0336 4930 Greenville Ave 214.363.9204 Taverna Pizzeria and Risotteria 3210 Armstrong Ave 214.520.9933 Urbano Restaurant & Paninoteca 2533 McKinney Ave 214.969.6911 Vapiano Pasta & Pizza 5319 E. Mockingbird Ln 214.887.1557

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Japanese~Sushi Blue Fish 3519 Greenville Ave 214.824.3474 18149 Dallas Pkwy 972.250.3474 925 W John Carpenter Fwy 972.385.3474 East Wind 2800 Routh St #155 214.745.5554 Fuse 1512 Commerce St #100 214.742.3873 Geisha House 2600 Cedar Springs 469.248.0640 Jinbeh 301 E. Las Colinas Blvd. 972.859.4011 2693 Preston Rd. #1040, Frisco 214.214.1200 Kenichi 2400 Victory Park Ln 214.871.8883 Kobe Steaks 5000 Belt Line Rd 972.934.8150 Kona Grill 8687 N. Central (NorthPark) 214.369.7600 Little Katana 4527 Travis St #B 214.443.9600 Mint 11617 N. Central Expwy 214.363.6655 Nobu 400 Crescent Ct 214.252.7000 Sapporo 3211 Oak Lawn Ave 214.528.2700 Shin Sei 7713 Inwood Rd 214.352.0005 Steel 3102 Oak Lawn Ave #100 214.219.9908 Sushi Axiom 2323 N. Henderson 214.828.2288 Sushi Zushi 3858 Oak Lawn Ave #145 214.522.7253 Tei-An 1722 Routh St 214.220.2828 Tei Tei Robata Bar 2906 N. Henderson Ave 214.828.2400 Teppo Yakitori and Sushi Bar 2014 Greenville Ave 214.826.8989

Mexican~Spanish Agave Azul 1114 S Elm St, Carrollton 972.242.4466 Blue Mesa Grill 5100 Beltline 972.934.0165 7700 W NW Highway 214.378.8686 Ciudad 3888 Oak Lawn Ave #135 214.219.3141 Cafe San Miguel 1907 N. Henderson Ave 214.370.9815 Cantina Laredo 165 Inwood Village 214.350.5227 Cuba Libre 2822 N. Henderson Ave 214.827.2820 Cyclone Anaya's 3211 Oak Lawn Ave 214.420.0030 Fedora 1722 Routh St 214.999.0009 Gloria's 5100 Beltline Rd #852 972.387.8442 3715 Greenville Ave 214.874.0088 600 W. Davis St. 214.948.3672 4140 Lemmon Ave. 214.521.7576 2079 Summer Lee Dr, Rockwall 972.772.4088 The Hacienda on Henderson www.HaciendaOnHenderson.com 2326 N Henderson 214.515.9990 Herrera’s TexMex 4001 Maple Ave 214.528.9644 Iron Cactus 1520 Main St 214.749.4766 Javiers Gourmet Mexicano 4912 Cole Ave 214.521.4211 Jorge's Tex-Mex Cafe 1722 Routh St #122 214.720.2211 Luna de Noche 7602 N. Jupiter 972-414-3616 7927 Forest Lane 972-233-1880 1401 Preston Rd. 972-818-2727 2300 Victory Park Lane 214-420-3050 Margarita Ranch 5312 E. Mockingbird #110 214.824.3573

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restaurants Listings Maximo Cocina Mexicana & Margarita Lounge 5301 Alpha Rd, STE 80 972.233.5656 Mi Cocina 11661 Preston Rd #138 214.265.7704 3699 Mckinney Ave # 200 469.533.5663 77 Highland Park Vlg 214.521.6426 13350 Dallas Pkwy # 100 972.239.6426 7215 Skillman 214.503.6426 4514 Cole Ave,Ste 77 214.521.6426 18352 Dallas Pkwy 972.250.6426 7750 N Macarthur Blvd # 150 469.621.0451 4001 Preston Rd 469.467.8655 5760 Legacy Dr # 7 972.473.8777 Monica’s Aca y Alla 2914 Main St 214.748.7140 Primo’s 3309 McKinney Ave 214.220.0510 4861 Bass Pro Dr 972.226.8100 RJ Mexican Cuisine 1701 N. Market St 214.744.1420 Taco Diner 4011 Villanova Dr 214.696.4944 3699 Mckinney Ave # 302 214.521.3669 7201 Bishop Rd., Ste E4 469.241.9945 5904 N. MacArthur Blvd., #150 972.401.2691 Sangria Tapas Y Bar 4524 Cole Ave 214.520.4863 Trece 4513 Travis St 214.780.1900 Seafood Cafe Pacific 24 Highland Park Village 214.526.1170 Daddy Jack's Wood Grill 2723 Elm St 214.653.3949 Dallas Fish Market 1509 Main St 214.744.3474 Fish City Grill 10720 Preston Rd #1012 214.891.9979 2323 N. Henderson 214.826.3474 18149 N. Dallas Parkway 972.733.F I S H 5800 Legacy Dr, Plano 469.241.1300 Flying Fish 5100 Belt Line Rd 972.851.3474

Go Fish 4950 Beltline Rd 972.980.1919 McCormick & Schmick's 307 NorthPark Center 214.891.0100 Newport’s 703 McKinney Ave 214.954.0220 Remington’s Seafood Grill 4580 Belt Line Rd 972.386.0122 Sage 3109 Inwood Rd 214.357.7243 St Pete's Dancing Marlin 2730 Commerce St 214.698.1511 Vincent’s 2432 Preston Rd 972.612.6208 Steakhouses Bailey's Prime Plus 8160 Park Ln, #130 214.750.8100 Bob's Steak & Chop House 4300 Lemmon Ave 214.528.9446 Capital Grille 500 Crescent Ct #135 214.303.0500 Chamberlain's 5330 Belt Line Rd 972.934.2467 Cool River Cafe 1045 Hidden Ridge Rd 972.871.8881 Del Frisco's 5251 Spring Valley Rd 972.490.9000 Kirby’s 3525 Greenville Ave 214.821.2122 Morton’s 501 Elm St 214.741.2277 Nick & Sam's 3008 Maple Ave 214.871.7444 Nick & Sam's Grill 2816 Fairmount St 214.303.1880 Pappas Bros. Steakhouse 10477 Lombardy Ln 214.366.2000 Perry's 2911 Routh St 214.871.9991 Ruth’s Chris 17840 Dallas Pkwy 972.250.2244

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Rarely, if ever, do you get the chance to be part of the next “It” thing, right from the start. Living at Alexan Design District places you front and center inside the city’s most exciting new urban redevelopment. Here, world-class dining, diverse shopping, cultural events, and sophisticated nightlife are just outside your door. And the creative spirit is woven into the very fabric of your new neighborhood. Skyline views. Exquisite amenities. Full athletic club and pool. Urban living at it’s best, adjacent to the Decorative Center, Dallas Design Center and Victory Park.

The beat of the city meets the refined rhythm of your new design district home. When you live in the city’s hottest area, you expect your living space to be equally sensational. And Alexan Design District delivers. From cool granite countertops to warm plank flooring, there’s a style here that’s all you. And with twenty floor plans to choose from, you’ve got twenty different ways to feel right at home. Luxuriate in an ultra-spacious master suite. Relax on a moonlit private balcony.

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Spyker C8 Aileron "What is it? Where's it from?" If I had a dollar for every time I was asked those questions during my time with the Spyker C8 Aileron in and around Dallas, my bank manager would be my new very best friend. The Spyker C8 Aileron is a handbuilt sports car powered by a mid-mounted Audi 4.2-liter V-8. And it's made in ...Holland.

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Holland is famous for many things, but automaking is not one of them. But Holland does have an automotive history. Truckmaker DAF once built cars, and company founder Hubert van Doorne invented the continuously variable transmission. Spyker predates DAF — coachbuilders Jacobus and Hendrik-Jan Spijker built their first car in 1898, and the 60/80-hp model of 1903 featured a six cylinder engine, all-wheel drive, and four wheel disc brakes. Spyker also built fighter planes and aero engines during World War I. Spyker cars enjoyed a reputation for quality engineering, but the company went out of business in 1925.

Fast forward 75 years. Victor Muller, a Dutch lawyer with a talent for buying and selling companies, and a passion for cars — his personal collection has included Ferraris, Rolls-Royces, Lancias, Maseratis, Alfa Romeos -- unveils the Spyker C8 at the 2000 Birmingham Motor Show.

The name might be old, but the extravagantly detailed roadster it's bolted to is all new.

It would be easy to dismiss Victor Muller as a wealthy dilettante with an Enzo Ferrari complex. In the nine years since launching the C8, his tiny company has made just 257 cars and has yet to turn a profit. But spend a few minutes with Muller, and his passion, his enthusiasm, his sheer determination to succeed are obvious.

The Spyker C8 Aileron looks an evolution of the original Spyker C8, but is pretty much all new. It has a 5.9 -in. longer wheelbase, a 6.1-in. wider front track, and the aluminum space frame now features cast nodes instead of riveted joints for improved rigidity. It shares its forged aluminum control-arm suspension with the new Lotus Evora, and the big disc brakes are AP Racing items. The mid-mounted Audi V-8 develops 400 hp, and drives the rear wheels through either a six speed Getrag manual transmission or a six speed ZF automatic from the Audi A8 sedan modified for two wheel drive.

If you want to test drive this car yourself, you can actually rent this exquisite automobile at AutoExoticRental.com. I highly recommend it!

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Local listings Apartments/Condos AMLI at Bryan Place 910 Texas St 214.515.0322 Cirque www.CirqueVictoryPark.com 2500 N. Houston St 214.331.8439 Gables Republic Tower 350 North Ervay St 214.397.0500 The Heights 8066 Park Ln 214.265.8880 Mockingbird Station Lofts 5331 E. Mockingbird Ln 214.421.5638 Post Properties 3000 McKinney Ave 866.253.5204 Power Properties www.powerproperties.com 5923 Gaston Avenue 214.550.0000 South Side on Lamar Lofts 1409 South Lamar 214.428.4848 Attorneys Cantey Hanger LLP www.CanteyHanger.com 214.978.4100 Danny Campbell 10925 Estate Ln #210 214.342.0538 Eric Hill 580 Denton Tap Rd #280 972.393.1500 Jay W. Lucas www.texasflatfeelawyer.com 6116 N Central #522 214.428.5342 Kenneth G. Wincorn 100 N Central 214.630.1221 Automotive Classic BMW 300 N Central 972.918.1100 DFW Elite Auto Rental www.dfweliteautorental.com 5940 Eden, Ft Worth 214.247.4700

Lamborghini Dallas 2405 Crown Rd 972.241.0808 Park Place Motors www.parkplacetexas.com 6113 Lemmon Ave 214.526.8701 Churches Fellowship Church Services: 10am and 11:30am www.fellowshipchurch.com Downtown I-75 at Woodall Rogers Grapevine 2450 Highway 121 North Fort Worth 508 Carroll Street Plano 6400 Avenue K New Beginnings‎ www.newbeginnings.org 3000 W Airport Fwy 972.313.7134 Golf Brookhaven Country Club‎ 3333 Golfing Green Dr 972.243.6151 Brook Hollow Golf Course‎ 8301 Harry Hines Blvd 214.637.5312 Cedar Crest Golf Course‎ 1800 Southerland Ave 214.670.7615 Grover C Keeton Golf Course‎ 2323 N Jim Miller Rd 214.670.8784 LB Houston Golf Course‎ 11223 Luna Rd 214.670.6322 Lakewood Country Club‎ 6430 Gaston Ave 214.821.7690 Stevens Park Golf Course‎ 1005 N Montclair Ave 214.670.7506‎ Tenison Golf Course‎ 3501 Samuell Blvd 214.670.1402 Health Clubs 24 Hour Fitness 700 N Harwood 214.220.2423 24 Hour Fitness 5706 East Mockingbird Ln 214.827.8700

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Personal Growth

Living Your True Life With Ashley Berges

Be Yourself — And by the Way, Who Are You? When you know who you are, you act accordingly. When you don’t understand yourself you can’t begin to understand yourself or others. Who are you and why do you categorize yourself as so? What makes you laugh and smile, what makes you cry, and what makes you, you? When evaluating these questions, we must allow internal insight to play a large part in putting the puzzle pieces together.

What makes you a unique individual?

1. Present. Living our life in the present tense is so important. Our past and past experiences can cloud our actions and judgments. Sometimes, it is necessary to use past events to shed light on present situations, but we can’t act out of fear when dealing with the present.

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and to better ourselves daily. All we have is the present moment, we can’t go back and change the past, we must focus on the moment we have and create what we need for ourselves. Lets not confuse the present with the future. The present moment is truly a present, a gift, which we can do what we choose. We can choose to appreciate it and open it and go with the flow and not against it. Or we can choose to look back and concentrate on the past or look beyond it and conjure up a possible future. In order to live truly, we must live in the moment, have our past for the memories and the learning curve, and focus on the present and make the best out of this moment that we’ve been given.

2. Environment. Our Environment can definitely impact our thoughts and emotions. When our environment is peaceful, we are able to feel safe and not threatened. We can focus on other pursuits and not worry or be controlled by fear.

However, sometimes we can’t change our environment, we must learn to live within it and thrive. In order to do that, we must see the positive in our environment and not dwell upon fear. The way we see our environment is the way we see the world.

In order to have a good life outlook, we must have a good environmental outlook and if things need to be done to better our environment, then we need to do them. Because our environment shapes us so much personally, we must strive to better our environment anyway we can.

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children or animals, give a sandwich to a homeless person, recycle our waste, demonstrate kindness, be an active participant in community programs, etc. We can all find several ways to make our environment better for everyone. Living in a peaceful and clean environment is necessary for quality human growth, and we can all do our part to supply that.

3. Friends. The friends we select have a huge impact on our lives, theories, beliefs, experiences, and the present moment. A good friend helps us become wiser, gives us constructive criticism, and provides sound and unbiased advice. We need friends who care about the things we care about and care about us. Friends must also share our commitment to truth, growth, and love. A friend must have your best interests at heart and you for them.

Our friends really help to color and vitalize our lives. When our friends are mindful and living truly, we are able to thrive in a positive and growth driven environment.

Personal Reflection What are the changes you are making to create a more loving environment for yourself and others? What do you look for in a true friend? What do you offer a true friend? Are you surrounded by people that love, care, and value your friendship?

If not, what changes and personal choices do you feel you need to make in order to have and embrace a quality friend base?

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Relationships

Better Yourself…

Better Your Romance!

It's always difficult for those trying to read their partners mind on what gifts to give to show affection — flowers, candy, perfume, lingerie, jewelry—this list is endless. I’d like to offer this little tidbit of advice — flowers will die, candy will get eaten, perfume will get used, lingerie will wear out and jewelry can be expensive. This year I recommend giving your partner something more — a new and improved you!

One of the best ways you can give back to your relationship is to develop your techniques, expand your bedroom knowledge and open yourself up to new ways of pleasing your special someone. I know it is always hard to take love advice from others, but I believe these books can teach you how to better yourself if you’re in a relationship…and if you’re not? Well, I have a book that may help you figure out why.

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Siobhan Kelly’s The Wild Guide to Sex and Loving can help you improve your love life tremendously. This book provides and array of educational advice for those wishing to become better lovers. There are many topics discussed in this book including erogenous zones so you can learn how to please each other. Kelly walks you through all the basics. He then explains how to evolve your techniques, offers a variety of positions to try, teaches increased sensuality by way of erotic massage and Tantric loving, and just shows you how to have fun in the bedroom.

If you think you know it all and just want to try something new, pick up Kelly’s The Little Bit Naughty book of Sex Positions. It’s a pocket-size book that includes 50 different positions to try with your partner. Each position is detailed out, variations for each position are given and descriptions provided on why different it stimulates both of you differently. Pictures offer insight on the limb-bending positions for the visual learner.

Sexual experimentation with you partner increases trust and intimacy. These are all things that can make your love stronger. Trust me…it’s fun and she’ll thank you for it!

Now for those who seem to struggle with relationships this time of year – The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene can help you identify why love is not working in your favor. Ever wonder why you date the people you do? Of course you have, we all have. This book focuses on the different types of seducers and victims involved in relationships. He defines the traits of both seducers and victims for men and women, examines each seducer and victim role, provides examples of each and identifies why they are so enticing to us. He also describes how you can conduct yourself when playing each role and what the risks could be when doing so.

This book helped me identify why throughout my years of dating I had been attracted to past loves that just didn’t work. The Art of Seduction is a wonderful book to learn why you’re attracted to the certain people, why certain people are attracted to you and what roles you play as a seducer and as a victim. Read it, you’ll be surprised what you learn. I was!

The fact is that single or taken - Valentine’s is hard for everyone. Most of us overanalyze this commercialized holiday anyway. My suggestion…the best gift you can give is yourself, your heart, your soul and your desire to do whatever it takes to please your lover. So pick up one of these books, do a little reading, educate yourself and go knock someone’s socks off!

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