Pho Kim’s Vietnamese flavor
When Hai Le arrived in the United States at the age of 20, he brought with him many memories of the restaurant his mother had in Vietnam for almost three decades.
Riesling and gewürztraminer
They’re the white wines that don’t get much attention, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth a bottle or two.
Volunteering opportunies are nearby
Volunteering doesn’t have to mean a long trek across town to make a difference.
Neighborhood news & notes
A roundup of happenings in our neck of the woods …
East Dallas on the Internet
If you think the city of Dallas is big in the physical world, just wait until you see its online presence.
Artist Charlotte Lindsey
Anyone who doubts the importance of art in a young child’s development, education and ability to self-express needs to spend some time with Lindsey.
Melvin Chesnut remembers when our neighborhood was farmland
The long-time Lake Highlands resident travels his memory map with clarity as he recalls being a child and delivering provisions, “anything from eggs to paint, in a wagon pulled by two old mules.
Woodrow Wilson makes its mark on Berlin streets
Did you know there are also Woodrow Wilson boulevards in Bries, France (where Van Gogh painted many scenes) and also in front of the Art Nouveau train station in Prague, Czech Republic?
Chuck Howard’s BODY Boot Camp
When I first heard about BODY Boot Camp, I called several friends who all quickly agreed to check it out with me.
Dahlia Woods’ Hutsell home
When Woods learned that her husband was being transferred to Dallas from Alexandria, Va., she flew in to explore some of our older neighborhoods, starting with the Park Cities.
Let your spiritual guard down
We’ve gone from being citizens to consumers, neighbors to marks.
The Internet’s neighborhood benefits
Any major technological advance takes a lot of getting used to, with many embracing it eagerly and others viewing it as a sinister sign of impending disaster.
