TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 ............................................................ Stay fit this school year with Dallas’ healthful restaurants 4............................................................................................. Best grocery stores for SMU students 5............................................................................................................................................Caviar 6................................................................................. Sweetest Milkshakes in Dallas, Kalachandji’s 7..................................................................................................Dallas desserts that take the cake 8-9.................................................................................. PonyUp off campus, SMU Dining Services 10...................................................................................................Beginner’s Guide to Bishop Arts 11...........................................................................................................Spotlight on Trinity Groves 12.................................................................................................................Best Tex-Mex hot spots 13................................................Best restaurants to take parents, Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom 14..........................................................................................................Best fast food near campus 15...................................................................................................... Satisfy that late-night craving Back Cover...................................................................................................................Roly Poly
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Stay fit this school year with Dallas’ healthful restaurants by Christina Cox
In the land of deep-fried Oreos and barbecue-covered steak, healthful dining options can seem minimal
to non-existent. But, Dallas restaurateurs are slowly opening more and more healthful establishments in the area. Here are some of the best, health-food options near the state fair, where fried food dominates.
Start:
Spiral Diner:
4814 Greenville Ave
1101 N Beckley Ave
If you’re in a hurry, head on over to Start, whose motto is “Real Food Fast.” The slower, fast food joint offers everything from quinoa salads to egg white breakfast sandwiches. The sweet potato tots are a must try.
Spiral is 100 percent vegan, but it doesn’t taste like it. The diner offers everything from a Jamaican Jerk BBQ sandwich to a Cookies and Cream milkshake. Spiral uses organic ingredients whenever possible and, because it’s vegan, all items are naturally cholesterol-free.
LYFE Kitchen:
Company Café:
8315 Westchester Dr
2104 Greenville Ave
McDonald’s executives looking to create healthier options for customers started LYFE. Love Your Food Everyday (LYFE) has a menu marked with gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian dishes. There is nutritional information provided for each item and all are 600 calories or less.
Company Café is a newer restaurant in Dallas offering natural fresh food. There are options for everyone here as the menu offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items. The restaurant boasts of its farm-to-table mindset and offers breakfast all day long.
True Food Kitchen:
Salata:
8383 Preston Center Plaza #100
2104 Greenville Ave
The sit-down restaurant presents food as described in its namesake. This upscale chain for health-conscious eaters offers options like the Kale Crunch Salad, Butternut Squash Pizza and Grass-Fed Bison Burger.
This chain is more than the average salad bar. Salata is a salad-based restaurant offering customizable salad options for each customer. There are more than 50 toppings, 10 dressings and several lean proteins from which to choose. Make sure to order one of Salata’s signature teas or lemonades when you go.
Kalachandji’s:
Dream Café:
5430 Gurley Ave
2800 Routh St #170
For authentic, healthy Indian food, visit Kalachandji’s. The vegetarian and vegan restaurant has been around for more than 30 years and is located inside Dallas’ Hare Krishna Temple. The buffet-style restaurant offers a different menu each day.
Dream Café offers healthy menu items and gluten-free options for all ages. The most popular item on the menu is called the Square Meal and includes vegetables, Tahini miso, rice, beans and chicken or tofu. Visit Wednesday, Thursday or Friday nights to listen to live jazz while enjoying your meal.
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Best grocery stores for SMU students By Lauren Aguirre
Tom Thumb 7000 Snider Plaza
0.4 miles from campus Everything you could possibly need - just a short walk away. Tom Thumb has a nice selection of food, laundry, kitchen and even pet supplies. If you’re used to shopping at Target or Wal-Mart, you might want to give this store a try. It’s located in Snider Plaza, just north of campus.
Whole Foods 8190 Park Lane #351
2.2 miles from campus If you’re looking for an organic entree, Whole Foods is your best bet. It’s a pretty long walk, but by car, you can make it there in under 10 minutes. Whole Foods offers a variety of natural and organic prod4
ucts, with the environment in mind. Also, it’s pretty close to NorthPark Center - so you can treat yourself to a movie or some new clothes after you finish grocery shopping.
Central Market 5750 E. Lovers Lane
0.8 miles from campus Voted best grocery store in our Best Of 2014 contest, Central Market offers a wide selection of organic products. It also has a wide selection of gluten-free products. Selections can range from European chocolates to Texas-grown grapefruit. If you like samples, stop by on a Saturday for tasting all around the store.
Kroger
5665 E. Mockingbird Ln 0.5 miles from campus Located on Mockingbird Lane,
Kroger is an affordable option for students. It has a nice selection of products, including brand names like Lunchables and Cheez-Its. If you’re a mainstream kind of grocery shopper, this the place for you.
CVS
3012 Mockingbird Ln 203 feet or 0.2 miles from campus While this isn’t technically a grocery store, it’s perfect for a few quick snacks. There are two locations near campus - one on Mockingbird near the bookstore, the other in Snider Plaza. You can fill prescriptions, get some microwave meals and pick up a spare phone charger if you need it. If you’re living on-campus, it’s a great supplement to any meal plan. If you’re off-campus, it’s just a convenient place to grab a quick drink before class. SMU Dining Guide 2015-2016
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Sweetest milkshakes in Dallas By Noah Bartos
Does ordering a quad, half caff venti three-pump vanilla, soy, extra hot, no whip latte from Starbucks sound too pretentious? Prefer more classic options than basic ones? Then a simple, delicious milkshake is always a great choice for lifting your spirits. Here are a few places within walking distance of campus where you can get some prime milkshakes.
Chick-fil-A 6423 Hillcrest Ave Chick-fil-A is not only a great stop for chicken, but also for a mean shake. The Chick-fil-A on Hillcrest Avenue is always a great stop for rich, thick shakes in a variety of flavors. This is a solid choice for shakes — unless it’s Sunday, of course!
Burger House 6913 Hillcrest Ave Rich shakes and malts are the name of the game here, all served up in an old-timey atmosphere. Pictures of the proprietor, customers and Highland Park’s athletics teams plaster the walls giving this place its unique signature. And the milkshakes are top-notch as well. Burger House is located just north of campus off Hillcrest Avenue.
Grub Burger Bar 4925 Greenville Ave #150
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Grub Burger Bar is a little farther from campus compared to these other offerings, but their shakes are worth the trip. They have several varieties of flavored shakes ranging from the standard chocolate to gourmet “American Pie” and “Kitchen Sink.” They also offer “spiked” varieties of shakes so you can mix your dessert and after-dinner drinks all into one delicious combination!
Hughes-Trigg Student Center 3140 Dyer Street Restaurant • Banquet Hall • Catering • Gift Shop
"Despite its longevity, Kalachandji's has remained a remarkably consistent dining experience." - D Magazine's 100 Best Restaurants in Dallas 5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas TX 75223 (214) 821-1048 • www.kalachandjis.com
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What some students may not know is that the market in Hughes-Trigg Student Center has an automated milkshake machine. This machine allows you to customize the settings of your milkshake before it blends it up from preset flavors. The machine is good for a quick stop on campus, even if it isn’t as high quality as a handmade milkshake elsewhere. It is especially worth the stop if students are tight on time, have extra flex dollars, or are looking for a sweet treat between classes.
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Dallas desserts that take the cake
photos by Emily Ward
Five of the city’s finest sweet treats to eat, from pies to pops and cookies to cupcakes.
...calorie counters, look away now.
By Emily Ward
Carnival Barker’s Ice Creams 345 W. Jefferson Blvd. Aaron Barker’s quirky ice cream shop will have everyone screaming for ice cream all the time. At Carnival Barker’s Ice Creams, they are making homemade vanilla extract, churning out several unique flavors of ice cream a day and creating delicious dessert novelties. Try The Munchies, a sweet peanut butter ice cream speckled with chocolate-covered potato chips, or a Rice Crispy ice cream sandwich. Catch their ice cream cart on the sidewalks of lowest Greenville Avenue too.
Crème de la Cookie 6706 Snider Plaza If it isn’t already, Crème de la Cookie will soon be your sweet tooth’s new best friend. This treat boutique is baking up irresistible cookies, cake balls, cupcakes, bars and brownies. The OMG Chocolate Chip Cookie (offered with or without nuts) features a deep rich flavor thanks to high-quality ingredients like chocolate imported from Germany, and
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was even voted Best Chocolate Chip Cookie by Forbestraveler.com. Don’t miss special offerings such as whoopee pies with marshmallow buttercream and fudge brownie towers drenched in chocolate ganache either.
Emporium Pies 314 N. Bishop Ave. Fans of Emporium Pies never know which pie to pick, and reasonably so. Each pie pan filled with yummy goodness is made from scratch, in-house and uses primarily organic ingredients. The current line-up includes seven options: Cloud Nine (caramel, butterscotch custard and brown sugar meringue), The Drunken Nut (bourbon pecan with shortbread crust), Smooth Operator (French silk chocolate with pretzel crust), Lord of the Pies (deep dish apple with cinnamon streusel), The Nannerz (bananas, house-made vanilla and maple-caramel), Drop Dead Gourdgeous (spicy pumpkin custard with gingerbread crust) and Buttercream Gang (buttermilk pie).
Smallcakes 5331 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 140 According to Business Insider,
Smallcakes is one of the fastest growing restaurants in America. But don’t think its speedy growth has made this cupcakery lose any of its charm. Choose from an assortment of signature flavors that are baked and frosted every morning, fresh from scratch. Favorites include the Pink Vanilla or Chocolate, “Famous” Red Velvet and Birthday Cupcake. For Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” lovers, Smallcakes made appearances in seasons one, two and seven as well as on the daytime talk show “The View.”
Steel City Pops 2012 Greenville Ave. Originally from Alabama, Steel City Pops does only one thing, but does it well. Choose from Fruity or Creamy popsicle varieties such as Arnold Palmer, Plum with Rosemary and Maple Bacon with Bourbon. Or, fall into the fall mindset with seasonal flavors like Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Pecan. No matter the pop, there won’t be any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives found here, only natural and organic ingredients, locally sourced when possible. Buy one individually, or in bags of four, 10 or more to share with friends.
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WHAT IS PONY? Pony makes life on and off campus so easy! PONY is a stored-value account that can be activated on your SMU ID card. Use it in lieu of cash or a credit card to
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make purchases on campus and at select off-campus locations. Add money to your PONY account throughout the school year at smu.edu/parkingID. Click on the “My PONY Account” tab
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under the “ID Card Services” pull-down menu. PONY dollars carry over from semester to semester until you graduate. PONY is accepted at the following off-campus locations:
1. 7 Eleven 2. Bahn Shop 3. Buda Juice 4. Cafe Express 5. Chili’s Grill and Bar 6. Chipotle 7. Chuy’s 8. CVS Pharmacy 9. Digg’s Tacos 10. East Hampton Sandwich Co. 11. Elevation Burger 12. The Front Room 13. Goff’s Burgers 14. Greenville Ave. Pizza Co. 15. Grub Burger Bar 16. Jason’s Deli 17. Jersey Mike’s Subs 18. La Madeleine 19. Muscle Maker Grill 20. Nekter Juice Bar 21. Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom 22. Olivella’s 23. Pho is for Lovers 24. Pizza Hut 25. Potbelly (Two locations!) 26. Quesa-D-Yas 27. Rockfish 28. Roly Poly 29. Rusty Taco 30. Torchy’s Tacoss 1. Zoe’s Kitchen
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Meet the neighbors... Beginner’s Guide to
photos by Sue Han
Mustangs — you just may not have discovered them yet. Bishop Arts is one of these places. The charming Don’t believe the myth that there’s nothing to do in neighborhood, the small boutique shops, the history and Dallas. There are tons of things to do beyond the Hilltop, the beautiful murals are all waiting to be checked out.
By: Sue Han
Wild Detectives
Start off your journey by visiting Wild Detectives, a coffee shop that is a house in disguise. Once inside, it feels as if you are entering in someone’s library. The walls are covered with books available for purchase and there is plenty of seating inside. Take a seat by the window, on the long table or in the back on their patio. Over 21? They also serve alcohol. 10
Hunky’s
Visit Hunky’s for a good ole’ hamburger with a fun upbeat atmosphere that takes you back the old soda fountain days. The prices are hard to beat at $3.95 for a hamburger and $4.25 for a cheeseburger. The birthday cake is also to die for - soft, pillowy, airy cake covered with rich butter cream icing. Yum!
Emporium Pies
The last stop at Bishop Arts should be Emporium Pies. It has a homey feel inside with small tables fit for sharing a pie for two. Expert advice: get the pie to go because the portion is a lot larger. The apple pie was simply divine with crumble on top and big enough to share.
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In all the right places Kitchen LTO 3011 Gulden Ln #108
Spotlight:
Trinity Groves photo by CarleeAnn Allen
By CarleeAnn Allen
Welcome to Trinity Groves, Dallas’s restaurant concept incubator. Trinity Groves encourages restaurateurs and chefs to create original restaurants and menus to draw in crowds. If you haven’t made it down to Trinity Groves, you need to, and here are the best places to go.
Cake Bar
3011 Gulden Ln #117
Cake Bar is just what it sounds like; it is a specialty bakery that offers a wide selection of southern-style cakes. The line is always out the door, but it is more than worth the wait. The menu features traditional cakes like red velvet and wedding cake, along with flavors like hummingbird cake, carrot cake and German chocolate. SMU Dining Guide 2015-2016
Saint Rocco’s 3011 Gulden Ln #100
Saint Rocco’s New York Italian is a fun twist on Italian food. The restaurant celebrates family and tradition, while adding a unique flair to the menu’s items. Entrees like the tossed Sicilian Lasagna and Chicken Parmesan served with linguini and vodka sauce are just a few of the unique items Saint Rocco’s offers.
Kate Weiser Chocolate 3011 Gulden Ln #115
Chocolate meets art. The only thing more exquisite than the chocolate’s flavor are the hand-painted designs on each piece. The best part, you can watch the chocolatiers expertly craft each piece right in front of you.
Kitchen LTO is the most noteworthy restaurant in Trinity Groves. LTO stands for “Limited Time Only.” The restaurant is unique because it is a pop-up restaurant that features an everchanging menu and chefs. Chef Anastacia Quinones is currently cooking up modern Mexican cuisine until the end of 2015.
Resto Gastro Bistro 3011 Gulden Ln #104
Resto, winner of the Open Table Diners Choice 2015, is one of the most popular places to eat in Trinity Groves. The menu consists of American cuisine, influenced by cultures around the world. The must-try at Resto is definitely the lobster corn dog. No matter what you are craving, Trinity Groves has something for every palate. Whether you need a fun date spot, a night out with the girls or you have friends coming into town, head to Trinity Groves to shake it up. Trinity Groves is located just across the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in West Dallas. For more information about the area, check out trinitygroves.com.
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Highlighting Dallas’ best Tex-Mex hot spots By Katie Butler
In Texas, we take our Tex-Mex very, very seriously. In the heart of Dallas, SMU students - both native Texans and newcomers alike - have come to appreciate and sample some of the very best Tex-Mex in the country. Here are some of the highlights from our favorite Tex-Mex eateries from around the city.
Margaritas: Bandito’s
Walking distance from the SMU campus, Banditos is a favorite spot for SMU students grabbing dinner before celebrating the weekend. Located in Snider Plaza, sample one of their locally famous margaritas (or two.) Recommended: “Ethyl” Margarita
Queso: Torchy’s
Loaded with beef, cilantro, onions, Fun Fact: spices, cheese, and then some more They make their own tortillas, and cheese, go to Torchy’s for the tacos most of their tacos cost less than $4. and you’ll be going back for the queso. Porch: Pro Tip: Mr. Mesero Get extra chips With its modern décor and whitecurtain porch, Mr. Mesero will not Sit-Down/Date-Night: only serve some of the best handMi Cocina crafted Tex-Mex in Dallas, but it With food handcrafted daily and will also have its customers eating high-end décor, Mi Cocina is the in style. best choice for the birthday dinner, Tip: date or celebration. The best part? Non Tex-Mex enthusiasts will be Mi Cocina will make you feel super happy at Mr. Mesero with more classy, even though you might be American-cuisine choices available. stuffing your face with delicious These are only a few of the Dallas enchiladas. Tex-Mex highlights. Make sure to Fun Fact: visit the following restaurants, rated They have a gluten-friendly menu as the “best of the best” by fellow for our gluten-free Tex-Mex lovers SMU students.
Late-Night Taco Experience: Velvet Taco
Open until 4 a.m. Fridays and Located just about a mile away Saturdays and serving breakfast from the SMU campus, Torchy’s, tacos all day long, Velvet Taco is the while famous for their tacos and best bet after a night out or a long signature “taco of the month,” might night in the library. even be more famous for their queso. 12
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And now you get to feed them... Great restaurants to take visiting parents and includes TVs across the wall for sports fans. What makes The Rustic One of the biggest decisions stu- so special is the outdoor backyard. dents make when families visit cam- Complete with a stage that frequently pus is where to take them to eat. A plays live music, corn hole and fire steak house? Sushi? Both? The options pits for the colder nights, the backyard are endless, but if you’re struggling to is one of the most enjoyable dining figure out which restaurant is the best experiences. for your family, here is a small guide to ease those choices. Mi Cocina: By Riley Coven
The Rustic: One of the best restaurant atmospheres in Dallas, The Rustic boasts an open and inviting indoor-seating area with friendly wait staff frequently making sure your stay is a good one
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The quintessential SMU parents’ restaurant, Mi Cocina is a Mexican restaurant in Highland Park Village. With three floors of seating, each more intimate than the last, Mi Cocina is perfect for a large group or a small gathering. It can accommodate what-
ever experience guests are looking for and make it a good one. The food is delicious and the queso is a force to be reckoned with. Blue Fish: An outstanding sushi restaurant located on Greenville, Blue Fish is always a good choice. Their rolls are delicious and always fresh, as are their other entrée options for those that aren’t as fond of fish. The building is large enough to make room for a big group, but also not so big as to take away the intimacy of an evening. It is a great place to go for a good time or a small casual evening with the family.
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Chick-fil-A With arguably the best chicken sandwich and waffle Chipotle Mexican Grill fries in the business, you can’t go wrong with ChickIt’s so good that it doesn’t even feel like you’re eat- fil-A. They have every chicken-based meal you can ing fast food. You can build your own burrito, burrito think of and unlike other restaurants, you won’t feel bowl, crispy or soft tacos or salad and the chips are like you’re eating flavored rubber. On top of that, they always on point. It’s cheap, easy and good for lunch offer some of the best service in the fast food industry. The only setback is that you can’t have it seven days a or dinner. week because they are closed on Sundays. In-N-Out Burger The beauty of In-N-Out is its simplicity: burgers, Whataburger A Texas tradition like no other, Whataburger is the fries and milkshakes. Pretty much everything a fast food lover could desire. While most people agree the late-night staple for many SMU students. Nothing fills burgers and shakes are always a hit, the fries are a dif- an empty stomach at 2 a.m. quite like a Honey Butter ferent story — you either love them or you hate them. Chicken Biscuit and there’s a reason that everyone Be sure to do your research before you get there to find talks about it. To go along with that, there’s something unique about a time-sensitive menu and it only adds to out about the famous secret menu. the experience. Raising Cane’s Cane’s is the In-N-Out of chicken. With its simple Sonic If you’re looking for the most unique fast food expemenu, it’s not a question of what you want - the quesrience around, Sonic is the place to go. The food comes tion is how much you want. You can’t go wrong with some chicken tenders dipped in their famous sauce to you, making every parking spot its own drive in. and a side of Texas toast to go along with their thirst- While there are a variety of items on the menu, many people go for the ice cream — and for good reason. quenching sweet tea.
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Satisfy that late-night craving By Daniela Huebner
We all get those late-night food cravings, but when the sun goes down, most restaurants near campus close up shop by 11 p.m. However, Dallas is also home to dozens of restaurants that serve up tasty snacks and meals late into the evening. Here are a few student favorites: Café Brazil Café Brazil is conveniently located across from campus on North Central Expressway. The restaurant is open 24 hours a day, and its location has made it popular among SMU students for decades. The funky interior complements its diverse menu, with brightly colored walls, artwork and a menu serving everything from French toast to steak. Café Brazil is sure to cure any craving at any hour, and at a price for which your wallet will thank you. Whataburger Four words: Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit. Whataburger is the perfect destination for late-night munchies. Open 24 hours a day, the fast food joint serves up favorites like the Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich, as well as breakfast items from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m. every day. The Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, a favorite ‘breakfast’ item among customers, is a must have. With fresh biscuits, chicken and sweet honey butter – can it get any better? BuzzBrews BuzzBrews is a small, hip coffee shop that is open 24 hours a day and
boasts a variety of food options. With multiple locations near campus, a menu full of savory breakfast and lunch plates, such as its veggie breakfast tacos, and a fun, funky atmosphere, BuzzBrews is quite a popular late-night food destination. BuzzBrews on Lemmon Avenue also hosts Classical Music Night every Tuesday starting at 8 p.m. Plus, a bonus for all those 21 or older: BuzzBrews is BYOB. Zalat Of course, I had to include a restaurant devoted to the single greatest latenight snack out there: pizza. Zalat is now open seven days a week until 4 a.m. It’s carry-out or delivery only, so this joint won’t force you to step out into the public. Zalat’s menu features a variety of unique pizza creations, from the Reuben (a pie with a spicy coconut cream sauce) to the chicken teriyaki pizza, to a sweet and savory S’mores dessert pizza. At Zalat, there is a pizza for everyone, and it’s only a text away. Fuel City Tacos Although Fuel City Tacos is about 20 minutes away from SMU’s campus, it’s completely worth the trek. Fuel City Tacos is open 24 hours a day, and it serves up fresh, delicious tacos at a low price of $1.40 each. The catch – they’re served right behind a counter in a gas station. But don’t let that fool you. People often eagerly line up for Fuel City’s tasty ground beef, roast beef, beef fajita, chicken and pork tacos at all hours during the day and night. photo by Mark Asthoff via unsplash.com
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