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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

Neatly dressed in khakis and a button-down shirt, neighborhood resident Sam Childers sips coffee in a corner booth at Kel’s as he flips through the pages of a book, “Images of America: Historic Dallas Hotels.” The 128-page paperback is chockfull of historic photos and anecdotes, most of which he unearthed… more

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

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

A to Z Wineworks Rosé 2008 ($10) USA

Welcome to the eighth 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.… more

The quality of rosé has improved dramatically since I

COMMUNITY

The Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society will meet Monday, June 7, at 1 p.m. at University Park United Methodist Church, 4024 Caruth. The free event features speaker Sharon Rabb, a clinical nutritionist. For information, call the DAPS office at 972.620.7600.

EDUCATION

Hillcrest music teacher Brian Smith is a finalist for … more

The Victim: Harlan Hopchik
The Crime: Criminal mischief/vandalism
Date: Tuesday, April 20
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: 10600 block of Stone Canyon

The lamppost had been decapitated.

Harlan Hopchik is perplexed. He was in his Pagewood neighborhood home and heard a loud thud in his front yard. He quickly ran toward … more

If at first you don’t succeed, just be yourself

It’s high school and college graduation time again and, as has been the case for as long as I can remember, my invitation to speak at anyone’s commencement must have been caught in my SPAM filter.

But, hey: You’re a captive … more

Even if you can’t get away, at least take a break

As we stand on the threshold of summer, I hope that you will have the opportunity to get away. Perhaps your plans include travel to visit distant family, or maybe some vacation spot where you can see new things … more