Scott’s Picks

Restaurant : Muscle Maker Grill
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I met some of the Investors of this new café at of all things, The Mesquite Rodeo. We had a blast and me not being one that counts calories, it got me thinking…maybe it’s time as I let my belt out a notch or two. Fun, hip environment, great food and nice East Dallas location [...]

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Movie : This is Where I Leave You
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The Dallas based USA FILM FESTIVAL, one of the oldest festivals in America, had a member screening of this film last week at The Angelica Theater. If you love film, you might think about joining the USAFF, a year round festival with membership screenings throughout the year. Based on Jonathan Tropper’s book, “This Is Where I Leave you”. This is [...]

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Movie : Chef
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A beautiful love story! Love of food, Love of family and Love of country. I’m kind of late to the game on this film. I watched it on my Virgin America flight returning from a Labor Day retreat at Mount Shasta, California. An uplifting, creative, and fun film for a change… A wonderful escape, especially [...]

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Coffeehouse : Houndstooth
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Goodbye Pearl Cup…Hello Houndstooth on Henderson! What started as an affinity for coffee and coffee shop culture has grown into a love for sharing quality beverages with anyone and everyone. As an Austin owned and operated business, Houndstooth Coffee seeks to be an integral pattern in the fabric of the Dallas Coffee community. It doesn’t [...]

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Restaurant : Gemma
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Step into this Cali-inspired New American eatery off Henderson called Gemma. The design is clearly inspired by the Hamptons, combining new and old elements, but the food is so much more. The restaurant has been open off Henderson since January, but is one of our best kept secrets. Husband and wife duo, Stephen Rogers and [...]

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Movie : Lucy
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The average person uses 10% of their brain capacity. Imagine what she could do with 100%. It was supposed to be a simple job. All Lucy had to do was deliver a mysterious briefcase to Mr. Jang. But immediately Lucy is caught up in a nightmarish deal where she is captured and turned into a [...]

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Book : The Energy Bus
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This week’s pick is from my niece, Emily Carlson Graf. Emily is a 7th grade science teacher at Lakeview Middle School. ” A Great Book! We heard the author who came to speak to us all at Lewisville Independent School District. It was amazing ” Some of her favorite quotes from the book are… “I [...]

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Shop : Bake and Play Cafe
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Bake and Play Cafe has been opened nearby a year. They serve fresh muffins, cookies, and their signature kolaches which are homemade daily. We also serve lunch, dinner, beer, wine, have FREE Wi-Fi, hold parent night out evenings on Fri & Sat night and Mom’s Break-in-the Day camps throughout the summer and the “big” holidays [...]

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Book : The Four Agreements
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The Four Agreements are these: Be impeccable with your word Don’t take anything personally Don’t make assumptions Always do your best I love this book. It’s become my guide for life. A must read for everyone at this time of craziness on the planet and the best gift for your teenage children, especially those going [...]

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Museum Tower
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With the announcement of more high-end condo projects about to break ground, sales are gliding right along. Now is the time to purchase a home in Museum Tower, in the middle of our Arts District which put Dallas on the map architecturally. Please contact Scott Carlson for a private tour.  Prices starting at 1.2 million [...]

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