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Roma’s Pizzeria and Restaurant
Tucked into an unassuming strip center on Greenville, just south of Walnut Hill, Roma’s is surrounded by trees that shade the spacious outdoor patio. Complimentary baskets of glistening garlic rolls and a side of marinara prime your palate for homemade pasta. Order the sampler with lasagna, manicotti, and ravioli ($7.99). Roma’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant is a casual neighborhood place offering pizza and Italian Specialties, which are made fresh from scratch with the finest ingredients imported from Italy.The Forest Lane location is BYOB – don’t forget that you can bring your favorite wine with no corkage fee. The Greenville Avenue location has a full bar with deck seating available and great happy hour specials.
By Amy Curry May. 6, 2010 | 12:09 pm | No Comments | Comments RSS -
Another Broken Egg
Another Broken Egg Café: the premier breakfast, brunch, and lunch destination in Dallas. A one-of-a-kind experience where you can enjoy our Maine lobster omelettes, crab cakes flown in from the gulf, or enjoy the sweet side of our homemade bananas foster pancakes. Our very large menu offers over 90 entrees to suit a wide range of tastes from across the world, including a new sashimi grade tuna sandwich and salad. We have a full bar, where you can enjoy a premier mimosa or house special Bloody Mary. Lunch is a quick trip, where you can treat yourself to prime beef burgers cooked any way you like, the best club sandwich you have ever tasted, and giant salads.Try the Hey Ricky omelette, a mix of sautéed onions, green chilies, avocado, and homemade chorizo, voted Best Omelette in Dallas by The Observer in our first year of operation. Kids can choose from our kid-friendly menu and play with Wikki Stiks. For the healthy person in all of us, you can choose from homemade oatmeal to our fresh fruit platters from the Dallas Farmers Market. Every Tuesday is Seniors Tuesday, where seniors can enjoy 50% off their order.
We offer catering services and sandwich platters for your special events. You can also rent our private banquet room on weekdays, which are great for private parties. For your special night event, such as wedding receptions or organizational banquets, you can rent the entire restaurant at a fixed per person price with no room charge, complete with a full bar and dedicated servers.
Locally owned by Chris Harwood and Michael O’Brien, come and try what East Dallas residents have been raving about for the past year. Located at the intersection of Garland and Buckner, in the Casa Linda shopping center, just down the street from the Dallas Arboretum.
By Amy Curry Mar. 23, 2010 | 10:35 am | No Comments | Comments RSS -
Dorothy Bowling Burbridge
Dorothy Bowling Burbridge, our precious “Meemaw,” passed away Feb. 25 in Dallas. She was born Dec. 1, 1919, in Chattanooga, Tenn., and was one of nine children. After moving to Little Rock, Ark., in 1949 she eloped with the love of her life, Anderson Burbridge, who was forever “Anderson” to her and “Andy” to everyone else who knew him.
She spent the next 35 years in Little Rock, making every day just a little more festive for her husband, their three daughters, and their wonderful circle of friends.
She was a delightfully creative hostess, a little bit of Martha before there ever was a Martha, and always dressed to the nines. An accomplished but self-taught cook, she spoiled her family and guests with her specialties, the most famous of which were her macaroni and cheese and her homemade bread.
All holidays were special to her, and her family grew to expect even the more arcane holidays like Arbor Day to be celebrated in some little way. Christmas was her favorite, and she leaves behind with her children and grandchildren too many wonderful traditions to count, from her annual Christmas party to the wearing of matching Christmas pajamas, a ritual every member of the family still observes.
She was a rabid Arkansas Razorbacks fan and called the hogs if she was given any encouragement at all. She also loved thoroughbred racing, keeping a handicapper’s journal for the closest racetrack, and working in her garden with her sidekick of many years, Leo Henderson.
Her friends in Little Rock and at her second home in Jupiter, Fla., and her children and grandchildren were her solace at the saddest time of her life, when she lost her husband and best friend in 1985. But, then, dividing her time between Florida and Arkansas, she gradually returned to entertaining, and became an investor in several Broadway productions, travelling the world to attend openings of their road productions. Over those years, her friend and housekeeper Lottie Gilmore was her companion most days, and her North Grandview neighbors, whom she adored, watched over her like she was their own mother or grandmother.
To the six grandchildren who survive her, Brooks and Allie Riggins and Mckenzie, Jack, Anderson, and Margaux Mourot, she was their “Meemaw” or “Mimi,” depending on which one you asked, and she was crazy about every one of them. She was able to play with them with reckless abandon without having to balance play with discipline, allowing her to become a child again herself.
In 2005, Highland Park became her home, where she was looked over with love and diligent care by her caregivers Orine Thompson, Diane Adams, and Mary Jones. She was truly blessed to have these women in her life. Dr. Charles Sledge and Dr. Randy Kirby did their best to make her final days easy, for which the family is so grateful.
She is survived by daughter Phyllis Burbridge Riggins and son-in-law Rod Riggins, daughter Ann Burbridge, all of Dallas; daughter Karen Burbridge Mourot and son-in-law Randy Mourot, of Little Rock; her six grandchildren; her sisters Verna Mae Mitchell of Roanoke, Va., and Joyce Wheeler of Doraville, Ga.; and numerous nephews and nieces. Meemaw’s style, humor, and ability to make absolutely everything more fun will be missed.
A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on March 5 at the Sanctuary at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Episcopal Collegiate School Foundation, 1701 Cantrell, Little Rock, AR, 72207, 501-978-4418, or the Highland Park Education Foundation, 4201 Grassmere Lane, Dallas, TX, 75205, 214-780-3062.
By Amy Curry Mar. 8, 2010 | 10:49 am | Comments Off | Comments RSS -
Kessler Park United Methodist Church
Kessler Park UMC is a caring and inclusive congregation, celebrating God’s love for all people. The congregation combines a tradition of vibrant worship with a relevant and progressive message as well as concern for the real issues, challenges and possibilities of today’s world.We seek to nurture and strengthen persons of all ages for spiritual growth expressed in love of neighbor and servant ministry.
Children’s programs include out exciting “Carpenter’s Corner” Sunday School, where children gather for songs and snacks before rotation each week into age-appropriate classes for lessons, storytelling and hands-on activities in our “Holy Word Theater,” “Solid Rock Cafe: and other creative settings. Annual events include Vacation Bible School, an innovative Religious Arts Academy each summer, a parade and egg hunt at Easter, a Christmas Pageant, and much more.
Our dynamic group enjoys weekly fellowship and teaching events while also emphasizing service projects and missions both locally and on extended mission trips. Youth-sponsored activities include seasonal retreats, a fall carnival, and a “living nativity” at Christmastime.
Adults find an open and accepting place to explore their spiritual journey in a cross-generational environment. Adult Sunday School classes, seasonal events, Bible studies, weekly church suppers and other fellowship activities allow ample opportunities for members to come together in the love of Christ.
Together we strive to live out our mission statement:
We are a community of hope, founded in faith, fostering spiritual growth and meeting human needs by reflecting God’s love in Christ’s name.
By Amy Curry Feb. 23, 2010 | 12:15 pm | No Comments | Comments RSS -
Re: Send us Your Snow Day Pictures
Hyer Elementary student Aubry Loewen, 7, with the snowman she made before going to school this morning.
By Amy Curry Feb. 11, 2010 | 2:58 pm | 1 Comment | Comments RSS -
GattiTown North Dallas
DALLAS, TX – GattiTown North Dallas is an entertainment eatery that implores patrons to “eat up the fun” in its 20,000-square-foot facility replete with every facet of fun to be found!
This new family destination is located in the Park Forest Shopping Center at the south east corner of Forest Lane and Marsh Lane. Included in the 20,000-square-feet-of-fun are an open kitchen and quiet Courtyard Cafe, four private rooms for parties, a cartoon theater and a sports room with giant flat screen TVs. But the complex’s crowning glory is a 6,000-square-foot game room like one you always begged your parents for, with multi-level video and interactive games, bumper cars, bowling, and The Frog Hopper ride. All areas are arranged in a “Main Street U.S.A.” style for easy access and that warm, friendly feeling of safe fun for kids and parents alike. A huge redemption center filled with the latest and greatest prizes entices pint-size players to get the most out of their gaming experience.
GattiTown North Dallas features an All-You-Care-To-Eat Buffet with unlimited delicious Gatti’s pizzas, pastas, salads, desserts and more. The buffet is priced according to the diner’s age, with kids and senior citizens getting a nice discount off the regular $8.69 adult buffet price.
GattiTown North Dallas is open to hosting that perfect party, magnificent meeting, bunco or bridge night, or anything in-between. With a mixture of fun, entertainment and technology, GattiTown can handle any get-together requirements. The entertainment eatery is equipped with select audio/visual capabilities, including TV screens, iPod docks, DVD players, laptop outputs on the TVs and more. From home movies to company presentations to sing-alongs, GattiTown North Dallas is a great choice for any get-together.
GattiTown North Dallas, an entertainment eatery, is located at 11722 Marsh Lane, Dallas, TX 75229. Hours are Monday through Friday from 11am to 9pm; Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 9pm. Phone is 972.677.7598.
By Amy Curry Feb. 2, 2010 | 5:07 pm | No Comments | Comments RSS -
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, SMOKE will offer patrons a culinary experience that satisfies both the palate and soul. Employing time honored cooking techniques and recipes with a commitment to local ingredients, SMOKE is down-home cooking done right.
With two dining areas, a bar and rustic casual patio complete with live music, SMOKE will lend itself to both the foodie and the come-as-you-are crowd. Chef Byres’ Southern Inspiration and appreciation for slow, hardwood cooking brings to Dallas a culinary experience to rival the best of the Deep South.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, patrons may order from a menu divided into four sections: at the Bar, for appetizers and small plates: From the Garden, for salads and vegetables; On the Stove serves hot sides and entrees; and On the Grill, for SMOKE’s Hearty section of barbeque and hardwood-fired meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables. The menu will also offer several vegetarian options.
Diners itching to get down to barbeque business can order it old school with SMOKE’s family style BBQ Scantron menu – No. 2 pencils included. The Scantron let’s diners select their meat portion size – Sandwich, 1/2 lb, 1 lb. – and sides.
Diners may select from a plethora of sides to accompany their meat entrees, each made from scratch and inspired by southern appetites. Options include Blue Cheese Cole Slaw, BBQ Pinto Beans, Really Good Potato Salad, and a variety of homemade pickled vegetables.
Sit down, tuck in and savor the SMOKE.
By Amy Curry Jan. 21, 2010 | 10:10 pm | No Comments | Comments RSS -
Penne Pomodoro
Penne Pomodoro is a casual Italian Restaurant serving fresh, affordable Italian food in a fun, lively atmosphere. With three locations in Dallas, Penne Pomodoro offers family friendly dining.
Penne Pomodoro is the perfect place to spend an enjoyable meal with friends, family or colleagues. Like in Italy, our food is made from the freshest ingredients and many of our pastas are made in house daily. As we say in Italy, “La mia casa e la tua casa,” translating to “My house is your house.” We hope to see you soon.
By Amy Curry Jan. 21, 2010 | 10:07 pm | No Comments | Comments RSS -
Hula Hotties Cafe & Bakery
Hula Hotties Cafe & Bakery was a dream in Jill & Roger’s imaginations last July 4th when they arrived in Dallas after living on the southern slope of the Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii for nearly 40 years.Now, enjoy the cuisine and music from the Big Island of Hawaii in Bishop Arts. Bakery Goods and Menu Entrees with a Pacific Rim flair, and music with the Spirit of Aloha on Friday & Saturday evenings. To link to our menu, specials and hours of operation, drop an email to hulahotties@gmail.com.
By Amy Curry Jan. 21, 2010 | 9:51 pm | No Comments | Comments RSS -
Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar
In 1972, Houlihan’s first opened its doors in Kansas City with a progressive, eclectic menu and energetic bar scene. Ferns hung throughout, artifacts cluttered the walls and tapestries made by San Francisco hippies formed the ceiling. Caviar burgers, roasted duck, foot-long hot dogs and fresh carrot juice were just a few original menu items so ahead for its time. It was hot.
Before long, there were a lot of ‘casual dining’ restaurants opening and call us crazy, but they looked a whole lot like us. We tried to be flattered. Some grew really big, and by the ’90s, the whole ‘casual dining’ landscape was pretty me-too. Instead of watching the consumer, the industry seemed more worried about what competitors were doing. Casual dining lost its way, and in doing so lost its edge.
Fast forward to 2002. That’s when we had our ‘Aha!’ moment (as Oprah would say). New leadership, new ideas, new inspiration. We completely re-imagined ourselves, and got back in touch with the consumer. New menus. New plates. New building design, new soundtrack. Stylish uniforms. And a modern, warm restaurant design with an open kitchen and prominent bar. Today, our company is built entirely around what the progressive consumer seeks in a restaurant + bar experience. And we plan to keep it that way.
Forget ‘casual dining.’ That’s an industry term so out of touch with how consumers eat and drink today. For premium quality and style; fare that’s at times familiar and other times adventurous and a laid-back modern setting, Houlihan’s is a true original.
By Amy Curry Jan. 21, 2010 | 8:25 pm | No Comments | Comments RSS
