CONFAB: A Dallas Parks Foundation Conversation

City insiders and advocates discuss the continuing development of public green space and hike-and-bike trails at 7 p.m. during an event hosted by the Dallas Parks Foundation. Topics include the Trinity corridor, historic park pavilions, upcoming trail connections and the case for tearing down I-345.

Dallas City Performance Hall, 2502 Flora, dallasCONFAB.org, $13 or submit your own

JUNE 7

DRC Bloomin’ 4-mile

The Dallas Running Club hosts a monthly race at Winfrey Point. This month marks the annual four-miler, which starts at 8 a.m. Runners and volunteers should register in advance online. Race day registration is available from 6-7 a.m. Winfrey Point at White Rock Lake, dallasrunningclub.org, non-members $10, members free

JUNE 7

Book signing

Susie Black Holamon, the author of “My Five Moms,” hosts a book signing at 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit foster children through Ebby House. Barnes and Noble Lincoln Park, 7700 W. Northwest Highway, 214.739.1124, free

June 27

Texas folk music

At 8 p.m. two University of North Texas grads perform: Lisa Markley, a singer-songwriter with a folk/blues/jazz sound, and White Rock-area resident William Foley, a pianist and composer with more than 30 years’ experience.

Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, 9555 N. Central, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $15-$18

214.560.4203

JUNE 8

Hugelkultur Horticulture

Attend Hugelkultur Horticulture at White Rock Local Garden from 9 a.m.–noon. Texas Worm Ranch’s Heather Rinaldi teaches attendees to use twigs, branches, logs and leaves to make a hugelkultur garden bed, the centerpiece of a fertile, water-efficient plot capable of cultivating fruit, herbs and vegetables.

White Rock Local Garden, 10222 Galway, $30 per person

JUNE 13-JULY 13

Little’

It’s big excitement for a little mouse when Stuart leaves his human family in New York and travels across the country in search of the bird that helped save his life. Enjoyed by ages 5 and up.

Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, dct.org, 214.740.0051, $17-$26

JUNE 21-22

Dallas Indie Fest

Artists of all disciplines show off their work at White Rock Lake: painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, metalwork, digital, sculpture, fashion, wood and more.

Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, contact Adam Zoblotsky at 214.908.6990 or director@ dallasindiefestival.com, $10

JUNE 29

Gardenlicious Kids Cook-off

Kids cook and submit a healthy dish, which celebrity chefs judge. The contest is open to first- through eighth-graders with any healthy three-ingredient recipe. The deadline for submitting an entry form, available on the Dallas Arboretum’s website along with instructions and rules, is June 8. Entrants must be available to attend the June 29 event; finalists present their dishes to the judges at noon, and the contest runs 1-3 p.m. Funds raised support the Children’s Garden programs.

Dallas Arboretum Camp House, arollins@dallasarboretum.org, 214.515.6512, dallasarboretum.org, $30 to enter contest and attend the cook-off event with parents, cook-off audience tickets $5-$8

WALTON’S GARDEN CENTER

Celebrate the 4th of July in Style! Visit us for a fabulous organic gardening experience, and a gift store bursting with fun home accessories for every occasion.

T.HEE GREETINGS

This extra large tote carries it all. Available in pink, lime, and turquoise. You’ll find a great selection of pool, beach, and summer totes at T. Hee!

T. Hee Greetings locations, Lakewood and Lake Highlands. 214.747.5800 t-heegifts.com

Gecko Hardware

Raised beds are easy with “vintage” steel tubs. Show this ad and get FREE soil with tub purchase thru 6/30. Then choose from our beautiful plants. Like us on Facebook for classes and specials.

10233 E. NW Hwy @ Ferndale (near Albertsons) 214.343.1971 GeckoHardware.com

Advocate Ornament

Call 214.292.0486 or email foundation@advocatemag.com

2011 lakehighlands.advocatemag.com

The Store In Lake Highlands

Aspen Bay - Kaleidoscope Candles: Premier fragrances line of the highest quality and eco-friendly practices! Great for gifts!

10233 E NW Hwy @ Ferndale (near Albertsons) 214.553.8850 Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 TheStoreinLH.com

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Lower Greenville

NORA

1928 Greenville 214.828.0095 noradallas.com

AMBIANCE:

—Brittany Nunn

Lake Highlands offers a number of cherished cafés and restaurants, but there is a limit to our options. When you next feel that nagging need for epicurean diversity, know that our East Dallas neighbors are popping with culinary choices. Take Lower Greenville, for instance, and Matt Pikar’s new hotspot, Nora’s Restaurant & Bar. Once Pikar was certain Greenville was on the upswing, he decided to expand his business by adding a Sunday lunch menu, a private dining room and a rooftop patio. The patio was designed for lounging, so he doesn’t mind if you sit and stay a while. “I want people to come here, have a bottle of wine, enjoy themselves and relax,” Pikar says. There’s a full bar upstairs, as well as a limited menu of appetizers and other snack options. Nora’s serves gourmet Afghan food full of flavor and spice and everything nice. Aside from the usual offering of hummus and salad, it also has more exotic options. The kofta chalao is similar to meatballs over rice, the dolma consists of rice and spices wrapped in a grape leaf, and the sambosa is a pastry filled with ground beef and veggies.

DRESSY CASUAL, ROOFTOP PATIO & BAR, RELAXING

PRICE RANGE: $5-$12

HOURS:

SUN-THURS: 5:30-1O P.M.

FRI-SAT: 5:30-11 P.M.

SUN LUNCH: 11 A.M.-3 P.M.

MON: CLOSED

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Crisp Salad Company

Located between Teppo Yakitori Sushi Bar and the Char Bar, this modest, healthy bistro, co-owned by Lake Highlands resident John Zimmerman, offers a buildyour-own-salad option as well as a menu featuring cobb, Waldorf and kale salads, to name a few.

2020 Greenville

214.821.2467 crispsaladco.com

The Grape

Ask yourself: is it worth crossing Mockingbird for the best burger in the state (so says Texas Monthly), to sample the culinary creations of Chef of the Year (2011, eater.com), Lake Highlands resident Brian Luscher? The answer is, YES. The housemade desserts such as banana pudding cheesecake and classic crème brulee are worth journeying for, but while you’re there, devour decadent caramelized sea scallops or herb-grilled lamb chops.

2808 Greenville

214.828.1981 thegraperestaurant.com

Snuffers

Greenville Avenue dining once was synonymous with Snuffers and those famously loaded cheese fries. Then the grill went through a ho hum era as diners and local media turned their attention to other area eateries, approaching Snuffers each October only for the seasonal “Snuffers ghost” story. When Snuffers was demolished in April 2013, however, we missed it. Now it’s reopened, remodeled and features a spacious new patio, plus those tried-and-true juicy burgers and French fry baskets. No word on whether the ghost is still haunting.

3526 Greenville

214.826.6850 snuffers.com

ARE YOU A MOONLIGHTER?

Advocate is looking for neighbors whose alter egos take over on nights and weekends for more artistic pursuits. From comedy routines to poetry slams to live music, tell us where you channel your heart and soul beyond the 9-to-5. Please send your name, zip code and brief explanation to editor@advocatemag.com.

Palapas Seafood Bar

We are now open and serving the most delicious seafood in the Metroplex. Come out to our Sunday Brunch under our palm-leaf roof patios and enjoy one of our Sinaloa style ceviches.

QUESA-D-YAS

Looking for a great in Lake Highlands? Come visit us where we take pride in making and delivering the best custom quesadillas using fresh ingredients and a variety of combinations that delight and satisfy.

Popover Any Time

With only four ingredients, popovers have an airy, puffy and custard-like interior that complements any breakfast, lunch or dinner. Popovers can be sprinkled with cinnamon sugar for a touch of sweet or flavored with black pepper and Gruyere for a savory addition. Being so versatile, they will replace a standard muffin, biscuit, bread or doughnut. A popover pan is necessary to create a sky-high puff and a crisp shell that will come out perfect every time.

Sweet or savory popover

GROCERY LIST

2 eggs

2 egg yolks

1 teaspoon salt

1 ¼ cup milk

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS

Mix the eggs, egg yolks, salt and one quarter cup of the milk. Whisk the flour into the egg mixture, making sure to whisk out all the lumps. Whisk in the remaining milk.

Pour batter into popover pan, filling halfway. Sprinkle with topping of your choice.

Place pans in cold oven and turn oven on to 425 degrees F. Bake popovers for about 30 minutes or until puffed and well browned.

Unmold popovers and serve immediately.

FLAVOR OPTIONS:

CINNAMON SUGAR:

Mix 2 tablespoons cinnamon and 4 tablespoons sugar, and sprinkle some on top of popovers before baking.

Once popovers are baked and removed from the oven, brush with butter and sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar.

BLACK PEPPER AND GRUYERE:

Shred ¼ cup Gruyere cheese and mix with ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle on top of the popovers before baking.

LEMON-ROSEMARY:

Zest 1 lemon, and chop 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary.

Sprinkle on top of the popovers before baking.

Makes 12 popovers