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Kersten Rettig: Reasons Cheeseburgers Are Worthy of a National Holiday
Normally I try to avoid writing about made-up food holidays, but National Cheeseburger Day on September 18 is a little more relevant this year with the recent passing of Jimmy Buffett, songwriter of the ultimate elegy to food: "Cheeseburger in Paradise."
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Faith Friday: Orchestra of New Spain 2023-2024 Season Begins at Zion Lutheran Church
Orchestra of New Spain’s 2023-2024 season begins 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at Zion Lutheran Church at 6121 E. Lovers Lane.
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Kersten Rettig: No Passport Needed for This Trip to Portugal
After a five-year hiatus, Central Market has brought back the popular immersive food and culture celebration called Passport, this time spotlighting Portugal.
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How to Give Your Houseguests a Luxury Hotel Experience
Does your guest bedroom need an update? With the right look and shopping list, you can recreate the feel of a luxury hotel in your own home.
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Faith Friday: Eric Metaxas Headlines Parent Compass
Author and radio/TV host Eric Metaxas will be the keynote speaker for the Parent Compass Celebration of God Gala.
Heyday Comes to Preston Oaks
The facial and skincare shop will celebrate the soft opening of its new storefront on Sept. 20.
Barrel and Bones Opens in Summertree Shopping Center
Barbecue spot Barrel and Bones opened its third Dallas-Fort Worth-area location in the Summertree shopping center near the intersection of Inwood Road and Forest Lane.
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Kersten Rettig: Portugal is Popular for Dallas Travelers
Portugal is the new destination darling. The small, western-most European country, known for its colorful azulejos, or ceramic blue tiles, that adorn commercial and residential buildings, palaces, and monuments, is all the rage right now.
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Faith Friday: High Holy Days Registration Open at Temple Emanu-El
Registration for the High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) at Temple Emanu-El is open.
2023 Big Tex Choice Award Winners Announced
This year's awardees include deep fried pho, Biscoff delight, and bourbon banana caramel sopapillas.
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Faith Friday: First Unitarian Church of Dallas’ Worth and Dignity Engagements
The next First Unitarian Church of Dallas’ Worth and Dignity Engagements installment will feature author, professor, and theologian Dr. Anthony B. Pinn.
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Kersten Rettig: Refresh Your Summer Skin at the Un-Spa
Beauty isn’t really my beat, but after a lot of food, travel, and sun this summer, I needed a good facial and found one in a surprising place. Short on time, I visited Heyday on Knox Henderson for a skin refresh and was impressed by the concept.
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Faith Friday: SMAA Blood Drive
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 25.
The New Face of Cleft Palate Care
For guys like Joaquin Phoenix, Stacy Keach, or Tom Brokaw, the scars from cleft lip or cleft palate surgeries only add to the allure of their individuality.
Anchor Sushi Bar Opens in Preston Royal
The sushi restaurant opened Aug. 14 in the former longtime Cantina Laredo space in the Preston Royal shopping center.
Pastor, Rabbi Author Book About Living Bravely in Difficult Times
The Rev. Neil Thomas leads Dallas’ Cathedral of Hope, southeast of Love Field.
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Faith Friday: An Afternoon of Choral Music at UPUMC
University Park United Methodist Church will host an afternoon of choral music with the church’s chancel choir and choir-in-residence, Inspirata.
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Get Out of Town: Five Restaurants Worth the Road Trip
Kersten Rettig: I’m no Michelin Guide, but I do have a spare tire and I can suggest five really amazing restaurants that are outside of Park Cities and Preston Hollow but are very much worth the drive.
In Case You Missed It
Grey Lady Lures Sea Seekers with Charming Stays
Nantucket, Mass. – Hydrangeas. Oysters. Lighthouses. This trifecta, coupled with ideal Northeastern temperatures, makes this 14-mile island off the coast of Cape Cod a dream for a summer escape.