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Click the photo to view a video>> You won’t find a stove, oven or microwave inside the kitchen at Bliss Raw Café. Like the name suggests, everything here is raw, which means it’s all made from unprocessed plant foods that haven’t been heated above 115 degrees.

Remember that Society Bakery coming to Medical City I told you about back in October? Yeah, didn’t think so. Here’s the link. And though it’s been about six months in the making, the East Dallas bakery has officially branched out, recently opening its second location in the hospital’s building A … more

The theatre students that make One Act at Hillcrest fared well at recent zone competitions, and are now heading to district finals. Honorable mentions went to cast members Stephen Ashworth, Josiah Butso, Sophie Degani Samy Maanani, and Morgan Mayberry. All-star distinctions went to cast members Bailey Grimmett, Steven Haspel, and … more

Easter is approaching, which always makes for the best brunch lineup of the year. Here’s a rundown of a few happening in our neighborhood this Sunday:

Ristorante Nicola is offering an Italian brunch menu with several courses, like ribbon pasta with lamb ragout and white truffle oil, followed by pan-roasted … more

A few months ago I told you about Jay Jerrier, a pizzaioli who operates out of Chocolate Angel Too a few nights a week. He’s still there tossing pies, and this Thursday, he’ll be doing it to raise money for the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store’s Back to School … more

It’s official: our TC Marsh Cadet Corps have won the 2010 JRTOC National Championship. This is their third national title (they won in 2007 and 2008—and they were runner up in 2009).

Though I’m very happy to hear about the victory, I can’t say I’m all that surprised. I wrote … more

When I swing by our neighborhood La Madeline, I almost always spot a neighbor or two that I know — especially if it’s the morning. This is the go-to coffee meeting spot, thanks to those bottomless cups and central location.

But should you want some breakfast with that coffee, this … more

Friday night at 8 you can enjoy fondue night at Scardello Artisan Cheese. For $35 you get salad, three-mountain cheese fondue with salamis, bread, and fruit—as well as locally made truffles for dessert. Reservations are required, so book your spot now.

Saturday afternoon from 1-2:30 you can get informal drawing … more

After placing first in its division at the Dallas regional competitions, the Withers Elementary Destination ImagiNation team is advancing to the state tournament. Each year Destination ImagiNation — an organization that challenges kids to solve problems by thinking outside the box — presents student teams with challenging projects and holds … more

In celebration of its five-year anniversary, Café Eden is offering customers a free glass of wine with every entrée now through Saturday, March 27. If it’s warm enough, I suggest you sit out on the patio, which is tucked around back and enclosed so it’s nice and cozy. I first … more