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HG Sply Co. opens on Lower Greenville next week (with food pictures!)

Brittany Nunn — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:16:50 +0000

As mentioned in February, the new restaurant HG Sply Co. on Lower Greenville, which will cater to the popular Paleolithic diet, is opening in the space where Lost Society used to be located at 2008 Greenville. The new restaurant will open next week, on Tuesday, May 21. The goal of the restaurant, which was created by Elias Pope and his partners Gus Antos, Mark Zahem, Neville Govender, is to be a neighborhood grill and bar with a “back to the basics” mentality. “It’s simple,” explains Pope, “Eighty percent fresh, flavorful food that fuels your day and 20 percent indulgent ‘cheat day’ food for days that you want to splurge.” All menu items are natural and/or organic and local when possible, but always from small producing American ranchers. The beverage program has the exact same philosophy as the food program — no added sugars or mixes and everything is made fresh daily. Pope, who grew up on a ranch in Greenville, Texas says, “ We are not trying to do anything new. I tell everyone the same story – when my great grandfather walked out back to the chicken coop, grabbed eggs and cooked it up, he didn’t call it organic…he called it breakfast. We are about getting back to the basics of cooking with great ingredients from American ranchers and farmers who are passionate about their craft.” The design of the restaurant matches the philosophy of HG Sply Co., in that the space was restored to its original elements. The sheetrock and tile were stripped away to expose the natural beauty of the original building. All design elements were commissioned by local craftsmen including the tabletops made of reclaimed freight train wood, metal table bases and bar surround and custom made industrial light fixtures made with black steel. Pope and his partners interviewed an extensive line-up of potential executive chefs for the restaurant and finally found Paul Niekrasz, a Dallas transplant who most recently held the position of executive chef for One North Kitchen & Bar in Chicago. I’ll just let the food pictures speak for themselves. Careful not to drool on your keyboard. Just because you eat like a caveman, doesn’t mean you should to act like one. © Brittany Nunn for Advocate Magazine, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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It’s parasailing season at Lake Ray Hubbard

Brittany Nunn — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:54:15 +0000

When I caught wind that there’s parasailing on Lake Ray Hubbard, I had to make the half hour drive out there to check it out. It was too windy to go parasailing the day I was out there, but I learned some things about the company Parasailing the Harbor, which opened during the summer of last year. 1. Parasailing the Harbor is possibly (although it’d be a little hard to confirm this) the only parasailing company in North Texas. It’s safe to say it’s the only one on Lake Ray Hubbard because the owner Rance Rudy had to jump through some pretty complicated political hoops to make it happen last year, he says. 2. Parasailing season is from April to October. Do some of those months sound too cold to get in the water? No worries, you actually never have to get in the water to parasail. Although, if you want to be dipped in the lake while you ride, you might want to wait until the sunny months. 3. The area where Rudy docks his boat, Rockwall Harbor, is absolutely darling. Of course Lake Ray Hubbard is already the perfect stay-cation spot for many Dallasites, and this little area is an extra win. There’s tons of restaurants with patios around the harbor and a Hilton right down the way. Rudy’s parasailing set-up is right by the Agave Restaurant & Bar. If you want to check it out for yourself, check out the website or call 469.273.0900. © Brittany Nunn for Advocate Magazine, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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Pictures: Woodrow’s flagpole dedication

Brittany Nunn — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:14:09 +0000

Woodrow Wilson High School hosted a flagpole dedication on Tuesday, May 14, at 5:00 p.m. honoring Woodrow grad Mrs. Louise Woerner Sellers. Our favorite Woodrow super fan Kyle Rains was present and took some pictures of the event for those of us who weren’t able to make it out. You can see the rest of the slideshow HERE. © Brittany Nunn for Advocate Magazine, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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This weekend: Fro yo, garden tours, and disco races

Brittany Nunn — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:30:08 +0000

If you read the May issue of the Lakewood-East Dallas Advocate magazine, you saw the pictures of the gorgeous White Rock East Garden Tour & Artisans and learned a little about the history. On May 19, spend your Sunday strolling through nine of the most beautiful gardens in Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills and Casa Linda Estates from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the White Rock East Garden Tour & Artisans. Bring extra money to buy art along the way. You can purchase an entry card the day of the event at 8539 Forest Hills, 8706 Forest Hills or 1418 Bella Vista. Visit whiterockgardentour.org for more information. Tickets are $10. Monster Yogurt in Casa Linda Plaza is celebrating their birthday with four days worth of special events. The party kicks off today and ends Sunday. Monster Yogurt is located on 9540 Garland and is open daily Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 9 p.m. Ever wonder where phrases like “the horse you rode in on” and “like a bad penny” come from? Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett, hosts of public radio’s “A Way with Words,” are coming to Lakewood Theater this Thursday, May 16, at 8 p.m. to solve such conundrums and explore language and its impact on culture. The event will benefit Aberg Center for Literacy. Lakewood. A disco inferno is lighting up in Fair Park on Sunday, May 19 for the inaugural DISCO 5K and 10K RUN kicks off, bringing disco fever to Funkytown! This inaugural event – soon to be an annual tradition of grooviness – will feature a$100 Best Disco Costume Award for both men and women runners, so dust off your platform shoes, crazy wigs, and other retro clothes we all know you have stashed away in the back of your closet. For more information, registration, and parking details, visit www.DiscoRun.com or call 214.502.9837. © Brittany Nunn for Advocate Magazine, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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Hypnotic Donuts launches adults-only bingo night

Whitney Thompson — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:03:20 +0000

Fried chicken biscuits, cake doughnuts, and bingo, you say? Yes it’s true, Hypnotic Donuts is opening up their doors after hours for a new adults-only bingo night that will be held every other Wednesday night from 6:30-9 p.m. starting May 29. Did I mention there are prizes for the winners? Oh yeah, and the people at Hypnotic say they “highly encourage” guests to B.Y.O.B. The free bingo game will be limited to the first 20 people that RSVP. Call 214.668.6999 to RSVP and learn more. © Whitney Thompson for Advocate Magazine, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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Monster Yogurt anniversary means fro yo, face painting and Yo Gabba Gabba

Whitney Thompson — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:21:50 +0000

Be sure to stop by Monster Yogurt in Casa Linda Plaza this weekend for some fun the whole family can enjoy. The locally-owned frozen yogurt place is celebrating their birthday with four days worth of special events. On Thursday the party kicks off when Monster Yogurt serves up 8 oz. yogurt cups to people ages 62 and over all day. Face-painting will be available for customers on Friday from 4-6 p.m. On Saturday Brobee from Yo Gabba Gabba and Abby from Sesame Street are visiting the store from 4-6 p.m. Come by Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. for free giveaways and to hear Jessie, “the Yodeling Cowgirl” perform live. Monster Yogurt is located on 9540 Garland and is open daily Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 9 p.m. © Whitney Thompson for Advocate Magazine, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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White Rock Rowing wins gold at Austin Regatta

Carol Toler — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:51:05 +0000

White Rock Rowing had an impressive showing at the Texas Championships Regatta in Austin, earning the Mariana Folco Cup for winning the Women’s 4+ and the Strokes Cup for first place in Men’s Pair. The team medaled in 13 events, their most impressive performance yet in the sprint race season. The team, which works out at White Rock Lake, features team members from Lakewood, East Dallas, Lake Highlands, Highland Park and surrounding areas. Bailey Parkerson competed in three races, earning one silver and two bronze medals, and Tom Carr won gold, silver and bronze in his events. Brittany Albrecht and Bailey Parkerson took third in their Mixed Masters Double, and the Women’s Master’s double was second. The Women’s Masters quad came in first. The White Rock Men’s Junior 8+ earned gold in their race, and the Men’s Junior Lightweight 4+ won bronze. The Men’s Junior 4+ brought home a silver medal and the Women’s Junior 8+ finished with a bronze. The Novice team spent two days sculling and sweep racing, preparing them for the upcoming regional competition. White Rock Rowing is hosting an Open House and Learn to Row event on Saturday, June 1, from 9am to 1pm. The event is open to all students and adults interested in learning to row. You can find out more by emailing whiterockboathouse@gmail.com. For info about White Rock Rowing’s one-week Summer Camps June 3 – July 26, contact alex.binkowski@whiterockboathouse.com, or visit their website here. Students from Woodrow Wilson and Bishop Lynch who compete on the White Rock Juniors crew teams will assist at the camps all summer long and say rowing is great because no experience is necessary, the risk of injury is low and college opportunities (especially for girls) abound. © Carol Toler for Advocate Magazine, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: white rock rowing

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Barbershop brings southern hospitality to East Dallas

Brittany Nunn — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:02:08 +0000

I stepped into Metro Mania, the barbershop at 9014 Garland, to say hello to our new neighbors from the Texas Panhandle. The owners, a mom and daughter duo that just moved here from Amarillo, opened the shop in January. They offer head-to-toe services for men, which includes everything from a shave and a haircut to back and shoulder massages to manicures and pedicures, on every day of the week except Sunday. If you’ve never made it west of Fort Worth, no worries; Cathy and Cortney Thompson have brought West Texas to you. After Cathy finished giving someone a trim, she excitedly showed me around the place, which was decked out in all things Texas and all things male — cowboy hats, baseball posters, cars, a deer head (who I think she said goes by the name Hank). But more than decor, Cathy says, ”I like to believe that I brought some of the panhandle hospitality.” She certainly brought her panhandle gift of gab, and everything in the shop has a story. I’m still undecided on which part of her was bigger — her personality or her hair. But jokes aside, from what I can tell, the Thompsons seem to have the background and passion they need to be good at what they do. “A famous man once said, ‘If you love what you do for a living, you’ve never worked a day in your life,’” Cathy says. “We like that concept.” She says they’ve gotten a lot of clientele from A&A Barbershop in Casa Linda Plaza that closed in August. So if you need a haircut, or even if you just need a friendly smile, drop by and tell the girls “Howdy” for me one of these days. I’d be willing to bet Cathy could talk you into a haircut, or at least a shave, and she might even give you a hug on your way out the door. © Brittany Nunn for Advocate Magazine, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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White Rock East Garden Tour & Artisans this Sunday

Brittany Nunn — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:18 +0000

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Rescue group seeks adopter for puppy saved by taxi driver

Lilia Hollis — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:31:58 +0000

Misty is a 5 month old terrier mix up for adoption through White Rock Dog Rescue. She was found as a 7 week old puppy shaking in a ditch along Garland road by a kindhearted taxi driver. Misty weighs 13 lbs. and will not be a large dog when fully grown. She is a rascal! Misty is playful, super cute, and inquisitive. Terriers are smart, independent and loyal. They make great companions to other dogs and children. Adoption fees are $200 and include all 3 rounds of puppy shots, deworming, the first 6 months of heartworm medicine and sterilization. Home visits are done on all serious applicants. Call 214.507.4016 or email adoptions@whiterockdog.org if you are interested in this little doll. Be sure to check out the Lakewood pets page to read more about adoptable pets and events in the neighborhood. © Lilia Hollis for Advocate Magazine, 2013. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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