1 EAST MEETS WEST
Asian food with an American twist, so the jalapeño poppers are stuffed with coconut chicken and dipped in a curry sauce.
Shinsei
7713 Inwood

2 HOW EXOTIC
Organic gelato with exotic Eastern-inspired flavors, such as ginger goji berry, mung bean and pandan leaf.
Natsumi Gelato and … more

So we come to July — the most patriotic month of the year. On July 4, 1776, a group of patriots cast their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor on the cause of freedom. Ironically, on that very day King George III of wrote in his diary, “Nothing important … more

The Crime: Burglary of a residence
The Victim: Melanie Rice
Location: 5900 block of Elderwood Drive
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 10:30 a.m.

It was typical lunch break.

Or at least that’s what Melanie Rice thought when she came home for lunch, as she often does. What she didn’t realize, … more

Business:

After 46 years, Meletio Lighting recently closed its Preston Forest Square Shopping Center location and consolidated the store into the company’s 10930 Harry Hines and 4855 Ohio Road in Frisco locations, says owner Ken Reiser. The Harry Hines location recently was remodeled to update showroom space, and the Frisco … more

Every day, ordinary people — right here in our neighborhood — are doing extraordinary things. Volunteers treat the ill, rally ’round the helpless, feed empty bellies, and nourish hungry souls. And though they ask for nothing in return, such altruism often begets unique gifts: New friends. Learned skills. And unmatched … more

Renee Karp is a woman of faith. In fact, she has dedicated her life to helping others deepen their faith at Temple Emanu-El. She has spent the past 32 years implementing educational programs there, and now after what she calls “an amazing journey,” Karp is retiring — but that doesn’t … more

I find one of the most fascinating accounts in the New Testament to be Jesus’ account of the Last Judgment in Matthew 25, the separating of the sheep and the goats.

To the sheep on his right, he says, “Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom … more

Welcome to the sixth annual Advocate rosé column, where our motto is: If it’s summer and you have $10, you can buy a pretty good rosé — and sometimes even get change back.

In fact, this may be the best rosé season in memory. I can’t remember when I’ve seen … more

The first batch of federal government stimulus checks just went out, and most of us are keeping an eye on the mailbox. But I’ve heard some scam artists are pretending to be with the Internal Revenue Service in an attempt to get bank account information. Can you tell us how … more

1 PUTTING THE DELI IN DELIVERY
Order deli favorites like pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup; delivers within a 3-mile radius.
Cindi’s New York Style Deli
11111 N. Central Expwy.

2 THAT’S A FASTA
Call in and order some of your Italian favorites like calzones, stromboli and pizza.
Stromboli Café… more