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March 23, 2012
Five Great Lunch Buffets to Keep You Away From CiCi's Pizza (Even When It's Free)
If you happen to be in the area Skillman and Northwest Highway, you may notice a bunch of hoopla over at a new CiCi's Pizza. This newest member of the chain is celebrating their grand opening, throwing a party with balloons, face painting -- the usual crap kids love -- including their pizza. As part ... More >>
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January 11, 2012
I Finally Had Lakewood Landing's Famous Midnight Corn Dog, and It Kinda Sucked
I have been chasing a corn dog for six months. I offer this as a testament to my growing insanity. Maybe not six, exactly. I can't remember the first time I went to the Lakewood Landing, that neighborhood's beloved dive, but I remember Nick Rallo mentioning my white whale. We'd suffered through a ... More >>
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September 22, 2011
Balcony Club Gets New Lease on Life
You read it here first: The venerable Balcony Club was in danger of being adiosed out of existence as owner Tommy Stanco and the landlord were at loggerheads over rent, for starters. A piece in the paper yesterday only reiterated the previously stated: Its future deep in the heart of Lakewood was ... More >>
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September 8, 2011
Lakewood Bar and Grill Closes After 18 Years In East Dallas
The Lakewood Bar and Grill announced a permanent closure via its Facebook page yesterday. According to a short post on their wall: I am sad to say that after 18 years of serving the Lakewood area the LBG is closed! Thank you to all the bands that played and for all the customers that patronized ... More >>
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September 8, 2011
After 18 Years, Lakewood Bar & Grill Closes
The rent for Lakewood bars is too damn high. At least that's what we're learning this week as another area staple shutters its doors. Around 6 p.m. last night, Lakewood Bar & Grill updated its Facebook page with news of its abrupt closure. According to the update, the closure was unplann ... More >>
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August 1, 2011
Lakewood Country Club, Also Unhappy With DCAD, Sues Over Its $6.95 Million Valuation
One week ago today we noted that the Dallas Country Club, which sits on 118 acres in the heart of Highland Park, is suing the Dallas Central Appraisal District over its valuation -- a whole $15 million. Today we brings news of yet another country club taking on DCAD: Lakewood's 99-year-old gem on ... More >>
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April 18, 2011
Gordon and the Whale Hosting Dinner And Special Screening Of The Departed Tonight
Don't question the man who orders cranberry juice at the bar.Planning on channel surfing and slurping leftover spaghetti in your pajamas tonight? Yeah, that sounds like a lame idea, especially when the popular film site GordonandtheWhale.com is teaming up with Molly Maguire's (5815 Live Oak ... More >>
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May 3, 2010
The Top 10 Best Concerts I've Been To In Dallas
Saw Blue October Friday night at House of Blues. Good. But not the best I've seen them. That would've been the show back in the summer of 2004 at the Lakewood Theater when lead singer Justin Furstenfeld - bum knee and crutches be damned - was as passionate as any singer I've ever seen. Got m ... More >>
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December 3, 2009
A Night at the (Genetic) Opera
Saw Blue October Friday night at House of Blues. Good. But not the best I've seen them. That would've been the show back in the summer of 2004 at the Lakewood Theater when lead singer Justin Furstenfeld - bum knee and crutches be damned - was as passionate as any singer I've ever seen. Got m ... More >>
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July 16, 2009
Fringed Fun
Saw Blue October Friday night at House of Blues. Good. But not the best I've seen them. That would've been the show back in the summer of 2004 at the Lakewood Theater when lead singer Justin Furstenfeld - bum knee and crutches be damned - was as passionate as any singer I've ever seen. Got m ... More >>
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June 6, 2009
Like MST3K Before It, Cinematic Titanic Breathes Life Into Unwatchable Sci-Fi
Patrick MichelsMore photos from the show, including cast members after the show, in our slide show.Joel Hodgson and the rest of the old MST3K crew treated a fair-sized crowd of die-hard fans to the first run-through of their signature treatment of The Alien Factor Friday night, loosening the b ... More >>
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June 4, 2009
Audience Participation
Patrick MichelsMore photos from the show, including cast members after the show, in our slide show.Joel Hodgson and the rest of the old MST3K crew treated a fair-sized crowd of die-hard fans to the first run-through of their signature treatment of The Alien Factor Friday night, loosening the b ... More >>
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May 20, 2009
La Calle Doce Re-Opening. Leppert To Attend, Scout Out Hotel Possibilities
Sam Merten'Is there a lake in Lakewood? Maybe we can put up a bridge...'La Calle Doce's Lakewood location will finally reopen its doors today--officially--after the August fire that shut down the beloved Mexican seafood restaurant. To help celebrate the restaurant's Grand Re-Opening, Mayor Tom Leppe ... More >>
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April 14, 2009
Veggie Girl: The Cock & Bull
Last weekend, I set off on my bike. I would save gas, stay close to home, and kill like three birds with one stone by brunching at the promising-sounding Garden Café, on Junius Street in Lakewood. I'd been there as a pre-vegan, and I remembered a lovely garden in the back. The garden, as it tur ... More >>
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April 2, 2009
Canceled Firewater Shows Are Starting To Find New Homes...
As the above poster shows, looks like the Lakewood Theater (and not the Lakewood Bar & Grill, as previously reported) is proving a viable option...
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February 26, 2009
Fort Worth's The Cut*Off Stay Busy With Shows, TV Appearance and New Recordings
Seems my favorite garage/punk/alt-country band from Cowtown, The Cut*Off, is keeping busy with a plethora (love using that word) of activities. First off, the band hits Lakewood Bar and Grill this weekend on a bill with The Slack and Salim Nourallah. Then the Cut*Off will be on Channel 4's Good Day ... More >>
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February 25, 2009
The Basement Club Regulars To Hold Reunion
Looks like the recent trend of 1990s music reunions isn't limited to bands. On Saturday, April 18, The Lakewood Theater will hold a reunion for The Basement, the venerable metal nightclub that rocked out on the corner of Greeenville Avenue and Park Lane from the mid 1980s until it closed its doors i ... More >>
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February 25, 2009
Picture Show: Joan Baez at the Lakewood Theater
Caity ColvardJoan Baez played a rollicking show at the Lakewood Theater last night, and from the looks of things, she pulled it off without spilling her glass of water.Check out shots from the evening with the folk legend, from our photographer Caity Colvard, in our slideshow here.
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December 26, 2008
Sooner or Later, We'll All Just Wind Up Owning Each Other's Used Stuff
A friend went out this a.m. in search of post-Christmas deals and found few -- and about as many shoppers too, much to her surprise (these folks' too). Then again, buying new is so 2007; we're the Garage Sale Nation now, sucking up the second-hand and the slightly worn for pennies on the dollar. In ... More >>
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October 29, 2008
Last Night: TV On The Radio And The Dirtbombs At The Lakewood Theater
A friend went out this a.m. in search of post-Christmas deals and found few -- and about as many shoppers too, much to her surprise (these folks' too). Then again, buying new is so 2007; we're the Garage Sale Nation now, sucking up the second-hand and the slightly worn for pennies on the dollar. In ... More >>
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September 24, 2008
Giveaway: Four Pairs Of Tickets To See Spiritualized And Grand Ole Party At Lakewood Theater On Thursday
A friend went out this a.m. in search of post-Christmas deals and found few -- and about as many shoppers too, much to her surprise (these folks' too). Then again, buying new is so 2007; we're the Garage Sale Nation now, sucking up the second-hand and the slightly worn for pennies on the dollar. In ... More >>
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August 27, 2008
Gig Alert: August 27, 2008
A friend went out this a.m. in search of post-Christmas deals and found few -- and about as many shoppers too, much to her surprise (these folks' too). Then again, buying new is so 2007; we're the Garage Sale Nation now, sucking up the second-hand and the slightly worn for pennies on the dollar. In ... More >>
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May 27, 2008
Yaz Reunites, Plans Total Situation At Lakewood Theater
A friend went out this a.m. in search of post-Christmas deals and found few -- and about as many shoppers too, much to her surprise (these folks' too). Then again, buying new is so 2007; we're the Garage Sale Nation now, sucking up the second-hand and the slightly worn for pennies on the dollar. In ... More >>
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April 25, 2008
The Best Part Is, You Do Care
A friend went out this a.m. in search of post-Christmas deals and found few -- and about as many shoppers too, much to her surprise (these folks' too). Then again, buying new is so 2007; we're the Garage Sale Nation now, sucking up the second-hand and the slightly worn for pennies on the dollar. In ... More >>
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March 3, 2008
Sign o' the Times?
A friend went out this a.m. in search of post-Christmas deals and found few -- and about as many shoppers too, much to her surprise (these folks' too). Then again, buying new is so 2007; we're the Garage Sale Nation now, sucking up the second-hand and the slightly worn for pennies on the dollar. In ... More >>
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September 28, 2007
A Trinity River Toll Road Story You Really Need to Read, Like, Now
A friend went out this a.m. in search of post-Christmas deals and found few -- and about as many shoppers too, much to her surprise (these folks' too). Then again, buying new is so 2007; we're the Garage Sale Nation now, sucking up the second-hand and the slightly worn for pennies on the dollar. In ... More >>
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September 6, 2007
Hugging It Out
A friend went out this a.m. in search of post-Christmas deals and found few -- and about as many shoppers too, much to her surprise (these folks' too). Then again, buying new is so 2007; we're the Garage Sale Nation now, sucking up the second-hand and the slightly worn for pennies on the dollar. In ... More >>
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April 26, 2007
What's Your Gauge?
A friend went out this a.m. in search of post-Christmas deals and found few -- and about as many shoppers too, much to her surprise (these folks' too). Then again, buying new is so 2007; we're the Garage Sale Nation now, sucking up the second-hand and the slightly worn for pennies on the dollar. In ... More >>
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January 18, 2007
Flamenco Fancy
Ottmar Liebert visits Lakewood
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June 29, 2006
Kool Holiday
From fireworks to pie, it's a "Celebration"
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June 29, 2006
Kool Holiday
From fireworks to pie, it's a "Celebration"
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May 4, 2006
Brazilian Whacks
Lakewood bids adieu to Café Brazil
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April 27, 2006
In the Studio
Lakewood bids adieu to Café Brazil
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February 16, 2006
Slow Run
It's a three-hour ride on the Gump truck
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February 16, 2006
Crystal Balls
It's a three-hour ride on the Gump truck
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December 8, 2005
Green Day
It's a three-hour ride on the Gump truck
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December 1, 2005
This Week's Day-By-Day Picks
It's a three-hour ride on the Gump truck
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November 24, 2005
The Girls Next Door
The Lakewood Calendar Girls bring back the glamour of yesteryear
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November 17, 2005
Sound Man
The Lakewood Calendar Girls bring back the glamour of yesteryear
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September 29, 2005
Dog Show
An all-day tribute to batter-dipped meat on a stick
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August 11, 2005
Class Clowns
Go back to school with Fast Times at Ridgemont High
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April 28, 2005
Go East
Go back to school with Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Best of Dallas
October 14, 2004
Best Greasy Spoon
Gold Rush Café
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October 14, 2004
Best Hardware Store
Ace Hardware Lakewood
Best of Dallas
September 25, 2003
Best Kids Clothing Store
Bebe Grand
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September 25, 2003
Best Refuge for the TLC Junkie
Lakewood Hardware
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October 3, 2002
Nickel and Dime It
Cheapskates unite and go to the movies
Best of Dallas
September 26, 2002
Best Place to Get That TV-Land Look
Metro Retro
Best of Dallas
September 20, 2001
Best Place to Mess with Golfers
Lakewood Country Club
Best of Dallas
September 20, 2001
Best Massage Therapist
Rose Ernst
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