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Cover Story: 10 Lunches For Less Than Five Dollars
Free lunch? No such thing. $5 lunch? We have just the thing. From burgers to bratwurst, there’s a nearby eatery that keeps both your wallet and stomach full at lunchtime.
1. Kel’s Home Cooking
$5 » Ham and cheese sandwich
$4.75 » Classic BLT
$4 » Bowl of chili
$4.75 … more
Pamper Your Palate: The Mercury
After more than a decade, it’s safe to say The Mercury has perfected the art of indulgent dining. Executive chef Chris Ward has masterminded purely decadent dishes, like lobster soufflé in a rich creamed brandy sauce, and 48-hour braised short ribs, which practically dissolve on your tongue. In other words, … more
Jewish Community Center Kids Triathlon This Month
6.06.10 KIDS TRIATHLON $35
Peel the kids away from the TV for an afternoon of some friendly athletic competition. Children 7 to 14 are invited to this fifth annual event hosted by the Jewish Community Center. The competition is divided into four age groups: 7 to 8, 9 to 10, … more
Restaurant Talk: Neuhaus
The reason I love Neuhaus is because it’s perhaps the only place I can score a pound of Gummi Bears and a good latte (or a glass of wine, depending on what kind of day it’s been) while knocking out some work on my laptop. This little spot is part … more
LAUNCH: How It Works
Q: It is nearly impossible to turn left at the stoplight on my street. How can I get a left-hand turn signal installed?
A: The best thing about this process is that it is relatively simple and pain free: No out-of-pocket money needs to be spent, and no forms need … more
W.T. White choir takes top UIL honors, heading to state
W.T. White High School’s varsity and mixed choirs recently performed a UIL concert, during which they earned top ratings. W.T. White was the only DISD 5-A comprehensive high school to achieve that honor.
Several W. T. White students also recently qualified to compete in the state UIL choir competition this … more
Avalon Salon’s Earth Day campaign
In celebration of Earth Day, Avalon Salon has launched its “Every Drop Counts” campaign, which aims to get more drinkable water to people in Haiti and restore the natural waters along the Gulf Coast. Now through the end of the month when you purchase a $12 AVEDA organic soy and … more
Art for Darfur’s call for artists
Whether you’ve got an all out gallery or just a sketchbook under the bed, your art could help better the lives of people in suffering in war-torn Darfur.
Art for Darfur, a local group of students, artists, activists, faith communities, educational institutions and non-profit organizations, is collecting all sorts of … more
Hillcrest teacher is a finalist for DISD Teacher of the Year
Hillcrest band teacher Brian Smith has been named a finalist for DISD’s Teacher of the Year award.
I know Smith, so I can’t say I’m surprised that he is up for the honor: About a year ago, in fact, I wrote about him and all the great work he’s doing … more
Swoozie’s is going out of business
After filing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, Swoozies is going out of business. The paper goods and stationary retailer will close all of its 43 shops across the country within the next few months. The location in our neighborhood at Preston Center will be closing in about 10 weeks. … more
