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Pharr Co. Maybes Declined three-course matcha The Cultured Cup and Sharaku Sake Lounge to host tasting event This July, The Cultured Cup is mission to teach Dallas about the superfood as matcha. The tea shop will sponsor three-course tasting at Sharaku Sake Lounge Wednesday, July at 7:30 p.m. This will two focusing modern culinary uses the powdered green tea product during this month. The Cultured Cup will also host class titled Cooking With Matcha July 15 at its store through SMU Continuing Education Program. Matcha is an ultra-premium Japanese green tea ground into fine powder. Unlike regular green tea leaves, which are removed after steeping, Matcha leaves are whisked with water and consumed entirely. This ensures drinkers drink higher concentration green tea antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibers. We wanted to explore the possibility pairing matcha with fine cuisine, said Adam Sachs, outside sales director at The Cultured Cup. We attending maybe declined Search advanced search Send RSVP my corner my corner my community e-mail (16) groups (0) Welcome back C. Pharr Co.! All All Events neighborsgo.com: post your community news http://neighborsgo.com/index.php?page_id=42&act=1&event_id=17978 of 7/7/2010 1:54 PM City officials said the banners violate ordinances political advertising and orde red them removed. The University Park Community League filed complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission, saying they violate state law because they indicate who paid for them. Huddleston has been trying for years to develop multiuse development at the site. Recently, city officials voted compromise to allow the project to proceed. But the vote came after Huddleston withdrew the proposal, and threatened to sue. The council revoked its vote rather than fight matter. University Park officials say they plan to move library from Snider Plaza ... http://www.txcn.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/tv/stories/DN-u... of 7/15/2010 11:40 AM TV 12:00 AM CDT on Friday, April 30, 2010 LORI STAHL The Dallas Morning News lstahl@dallasnews.com University Park officials announced Thursday that they are working plan to the city's public library in Preston Center. The library collection, which has never had permanent home, has most recently been housed in Snider Plaza's Chase Bank building. But library officials have been looking for new location, in part because the Chase building has been the focus long-running battle between owner Albert Huddleston and city officials. Huddleston wants to undertake massive redevelopment project city officials, prodded residents and merchants, have resisted letting it become as large as proposed in various forms during the past years. This week, the fate the library became political issue as Huddleston and city officials floated separate plans. Earlier this week, Huddleston said that has endorsed several candidates in the upcoming City Council elections and suggested that he'd help work solution for the library. But Thursday, city leaders said they have already been in talks since the fall about moving the library to the Plaza at Preston Center. Details have been finalized, an "agreement-in-principle" to move the library there is expected soon, officials said. In response, an executive with Huddleston's development firm, Legacy Hillcrest Investments, said the firm has always planned "a first-class, permanent library to part its project." "At point the city came to Legacy and indicated its interest in stand-alone library the same block as Legacy's property," said Legacy executive Preston Phillips. "It was only with that understanding that Legacy proceeded with an application minus public library." The latest Legacy proposal, which was withdrawn, did feature library. The Chase building was already topic this week because Huddleston unfurled banners with the names his picks for City Council atop it. University Park officials say they plan to move library from Snider Plaza ... http://www.txcn.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/tv/stories/DN-u... of 7/15/2010 11:40 AM About This Blog Reporter Lori Stahl covers the Park Cities and North Dallas. The community is encouraged to contribute by joining the conversation on this blog. May 2010 SMTWTFS 2345678 9101112131415 16171819202122 23242526272829 3031 Previous entries Recent Posts UP Library: Who's your daddy? Portable classrooms removal from University Park Elementary makes room for learning center UP Public Library: Out of Chase Bank, into Preston Center? Categories Dallas Education Elections Streets North Dallas Park Cities dallasnews.com Blogs Religion Metro Politics/Elections Dallas ISD City Hall Opinion April 28, 2010 Main April 30, 2010 April 29, 2010 Comments Recommended UP Library: Who's your daddy? 6:16 PM Thu, Apr 29, 2010 Permalink Lori Stahl/Reporter Bio E-mail News tips It looks as though University Park's library will be orphaned no longer. The floating collection, which has been homeless since it was launched decades ago, is now the object of lots of affection. After city officials said they're eyeing home for the library in Preston Center, Albert Huddleston's team said they have been planning to take care of the library all along. Team Huddleston says the only reason the library wasn't in their most recent proposal to redevelop Chase Bank is because city officials said they wanted separate building. The library has been temporarily housed at Chase. As to rumors that it's being thrown out now, Legacy executive Preston Phillips said he's heard no such thing. Discuss (0 comments) Recommend The entry "UP Library: Who's your daddy?" is tagged: UP library Comments Recommended Portable classrooms removal from University Park Elementary makes room for learning center 4:32 PM Thu, Apr 29, 2010 Permalink Eunaka Kirby/News Assistant Bio E-mail News tips Portable buildings once in front of University Park Elementary have new home in Bonham ISD and plans are underway for the newly opened space. Plans for the construction of an Outdoor Learning Plaza for students, that is. And you can help make that happen. According to district newsletter, the learning plaza will be funded by the "Building Dreams, Buying Bricks" campaign. Click here for form to purchase an imprinted brick to be used in the construction of the plaza. They're $100 for single brick and $75 for each additional brick. For $2,500, donors may also sponsor one of the three flagpoles which will anchor the plaza. 2008 bond campaign allowed for the removal of the portable classrooms, which were replaced by traditional classrooms. HP ISD photo shown above Discuss (0 comments) Recommend The entry "Portable classrooms removal from University Park Elementary makes room for learning center" is tagged: University Park Elementary Categories: Park Cities Comments Recommended UP Public Library: Out of Chase Bank, into Preston Center? 11:37 AM Thu, Apr 29, 2010 Permalink Lori Stahl/Reporter Bio E-mail News tips University Park's public library, beloved but homeless collection, has been hostage in the war over endorsements in the upcoming City Council elections. The library was temporarily housed in Snider Plaza's Chase Bank building, which is owned by Albert Huddleston. But not long ago, he put the library on notice that it needed to find new home. This week, when Huddleston unfurled his list of City Council endorsements on banners atop the bank building, he also released statement which suggested that he'd help work out permanent solution for the library. For library lovers, that presented quandry. Was the fate of the public library now tied to the city's willingness to give Huddleston the ability to redevelop Chase Bank? He's been trying for 10 years but the city has never been willing to sign off on the size project he wants. Today, city leaders tried to separate the issues, by releasing statement saying that the library will probably find home in Preston Center. Continue reading: UP Public Library: Out of Chase Bank, into Preston Advertisement Park Cities on the Web Park Cities People Pegasus News Park Cities Problem Tracker: Report problem with Park Cities streets Park Cities News Dallas jury finds drug dealer guilty of killing newlyweds in '08 crash Highland Park will see shortfall in property tax revenue Firm chosen to build Bush library has ties to donor Firm chosen to build Bush library has ties to donor Dallas County candidate's tough image reveals solid heart Headlines from dallasnews.com Friends remember Coppell mayor, daughter after shooting deaths Plano weighs plan to build long-term homeless housing facility 11:22 AM CT Mansfield man accused of beating woman, kids Spotlight Gas Survival Tools: Your guide to cheaper gas, smarter driving and alternative methods Problem tracker: Report potholes, broken streetlights, graffiti and other public works issues Your neighborhood: Get community news about crime, education and more Advertisement PARK CITIES Blog dallasnews.com http://parkcitiesblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/04/29/ of 7/15/2010 11:43 AM More The city University Park and owners the Plaza at Preston Center are planning to move the University Park Library to the Plaza and are close to finalizing letter agreement, according to release today. Right now, the library is at Hillcrest and Daniel in the space donated Chase Bank They have been in talks about moving the facility since April. When the agreement is finalized, it will go to the library board to review and then on to City Council. If approved, UP would sell certain streets and alley-ways in the Plaza in exchange for second-floor library space at least square feet owned the city. The new, commercial building would retain the same look most shops and restaurants below, adding 380-400 more parking spaces. An expected move-in date has not yet been confirmed. Posted Emily Toman July 15th, in Blog Post No Comments Posted Similar Blog Posts to Check Out... Legal battle ensues over Preston Center parking garage Friends of the Preston Royal Library book sale Bliss Raw Café opening at Preston Center Park Lane development has new owner AT&T grant funds Dallas library teen centers What do you think? 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Creating permanent home for the University Park Library is long-held dream city leaders and the Friends the University Park Public Library. Currently the library is located in donated space in the Chase Bank building at Hillcrest Road and Daniel Avenue. In April, the City University Park announced it was in talks with representatives the owners The Plaza at Preston Center and the board the Friends the University Park Library about potentially locating the library in The Plaza. Owners The Plaza have worked closely with the city and representatives the Friends the Library to create plan designed to enhance the center while also providing new home for the library, which provides an important service to the community. With the letter agreement nearing completion, the city is distributing renderings the proposed library meant to give residents an idea the anticipated look the project, although the final design may differ somewhat. The owners The Plaza will work directly with the city and library representatives the library interior space. Once the agreement is finalized, it will forwarded to the library board for review. Then the agreement will formally considered the City Council. The agreement, if approved, would call for the city University Park to sell certain streets and alley rights- of-way easements in adjacent to The Plaza in exchange for second-floor library space at least 15,000 square feet to owned the city. The space would part new commercial building in The Plaza, which will solely financed and constructed the center owners. Off-street parking for the library also would provided owners The Plaza. Because existing zoning at The Plaza already allows construction the proposed building, public hearings are not required the city Planning and Zoning Commission the City Council. As it is envisioned, The Plaza new building retains the current configuration shops and restaurants and offers the opportunity to add additional parking spaces and improve traffic flow throughout the center. The construction is proposed to be completed in phases to minimize disruption and access to The Plaza popular restaurants and shops. The final letter agreement will include an expected move-in date, although that date has yet been decided. About The Plaza Preston Center The Plaza at Preston Center is not shopping center, shopping experience unique urban oasis set in the heart of Dallas most desirable neighborhood, where beautifully landscaped walkways invite leisurely strolling past one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants for every taste. place unlike any other. 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The University Park Library is close, very close to sealing deal to plant beautiful new, 15,000 square foot library building at The Plaza at Preston Center to that the southeast corner, with Tootsies and Orvis and all, the apparently open again Swoozies in the back. Current library is in location near Snider Plaza donated Chase at Daniel and Hillcrest. Bye bye JD Chippery, hello Sprinkles. The library will be the second floor over Tootsies and can see the flow kiddos from Sprinkles to the library and back again. Nother reason why Park Cities real estate holds values. Dialing my broker right now Dallas Real Estate News: University Park Library to Find New Home at ... http://dallasdirt.dmagazine.com/2010/07/15/dallas-real-estate-news-unive... of 11 7/15/2010 11:33 AM Not Responded not responded Social Networking Software by Small World Labs Privacy Terms of Service Feedback contact us faq about this site advertising 2010 Dallas Morning News, Inc. subsidiary of A.H. Belo Corp. 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Edit Event Cancel Event Delete Event Add to Group Remove from Group Create Similar Event Tweet this Invite Friends Add to Calendar Wednesday, July 21 7:30p at Yutaka Sushi and Bistro: Sharaku Sake Lounge Dallas, TX Price: $35 Phone: (972) 960-1521 Age Suitability: None Specified Tags: matcha tea sushi japanese culturedcup Add new tag to this event: The Cultured Cup will sponsor three-course tasting at Sharaku Sake Lounge focusing on modern culinary uses matcha, Japanese powdered green tea product. The tasting will consist of three courses with beverage pairings of green tea cocktail, sake and traditional matcha service at the dessert course. Two of the courses will contain matcha as cooking ingredient. The tasting at Sharaku is limited to 25 people, so reservations are highly recommended. 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Rate RSS Share Text Size Smith selected as Most Deserving Father By Jim Kilpatrick, jkilpatrick@acnpapers.com Published: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:39 PM CDT Steve Smith, father of two and resident of Coppell, was selected as Most Deserving Father by the Plaza at Preston Center for his dedication to his family on the 100th anniversary of Father Day June 20. wasn surprised that my family entered me in the contest, Smith said. was really surprised that won. He was presented more than $1,000 in prizes by merchants in the Plaza at Preston Center. The Plaza asked children, wives and friends to nominate their fathers or father figures by submitting video or essay about why he was so special. Hundreds of families entered their fathers in the contest. panel of celebrity judges selected the winner from all entries. have never won anything like this before, Smith said. No one ever entered me in contest like this. The prize package was presented to the Smith family on Father Day afternoon at their home. have great kids; they are fantastic, and they are always being good about being thoughtful, Smith said. He had no idea his two sons, Harrison, age 11, and Benjamin, age 8, and his wife, Kim, had entered him in the contest. When he was told they had done video honoring him and entered it in the contest, he was surprised, but when told he had won the contest, he was overwhelmed. It was family effort, with Harrison and Benjamin helping their mother to create two-minute video about why their dad deserves the title. The boys said their dad was very supportive and always on the sidelines at their baseball and basketball games. They also said that even with his stressful job as an advertising executive, he makes time for his family. He took me to New York in the middle of his work, Harrison said. He just dropped everything and didn do anything work-related for week just so he could spend time with me. That just one reason he great dad. Two other deserving dads were honored as runners-up, each with great stories submitted by their sons. SEARCH: Advanced Search PETS HOME GARDEN NEWS BY READERS RODEO TRAVEL DEALS RESTAURANT DEALS FIND SITTER SCHOOL WEAR PHOTO GALLERY HOME NEWS SPORTS OPINION ANNOUNCEMENTS VIDEO OBITUARIES COPS SUBSCRIBE CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE SHOPPING SITE SERVICES Star Local News Coppell Gazette News Smith selected as Most D... http://www.coppellgazette.com/articles/2010/07/07/coppell_gazette/new... of 7/7/2010 12:29 PM Your Hometown: Online Poll How many homes have been foreclosed on down your street last two years? None One Two Three Four Five View Results Coppell Gazette News Print E-mail Comment (No comments posted.) Rate RSS Share Text Size Smith selected as Most Deserving Father By Jim Kilpatrick, jkilpatrick@acnpapers.com Published: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 2:39 PM CDT Steve Smith, father of two and resident of Coppell, was selected as Most Deserving Father by the Plaza at Preston Center for his dedication to his family on the 100th anniversary of Father Day June 20. wasn surprised that my family entered me in the contest, Smith said. was really surprised that won. He was presented more than $1,000 in prizes by merchants in the Plaza at Preston Center. The Plaza asked children, wives and friends to nominate their fathers or father figures by submitting video or essay about why he was so special. Hundreds of families entered their fathers in the contest. panel of celebrity judges selected the winner from all entries. have never won anything like this before, Smith said. No one ever entered me in contest like this. The prize package was presented to the Smith family on Father Day afternoon at their home. have great kids; they are fantastic, and they are always being good about being thoughtful, Smith said. He had no idea his two sons, Harrison, age 11, and Benjamin, age 8, and his wife, Kim, had entered him in the contest. When he was told they had done video honoring him and entered it in the contest, he was surprised, but when told he had won the contest, he was overwhelmed. It was family effort, with Harrison and Benjamin helping their mother to create two-minute video about why their dad deserves the title. The boys said their dad was very supportive and always on the sidelines at their baseball and basketball games. They also said that even with his stressful job as an advertising executive, he makes time for his family. He took me to New York in the middle of his work, Harrison said. He just dropped everything and didn do anything work-related for week just so he could spend time with me. That just one reason he great dad. Two other deserving dads were honored as runners-up, each with great stories submitted by their sons. SEARCH: Advanced Search PETS HOME GARDEN NEWS BY READERS RODEO TRAVEL DEALS RESTAURANT DEALS FIND SITTER SCHOOL WEAR PHOTO GALLERY HOME NEWS SPORTS OPINION ANNOUNCEMENTS VIDEO OBITUARIES COPS SUBSCRIBE CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE SHOPPING SITE SERVICES Star Local News Coppell Gazette News Smith selected as Most D... http://www.coppellgazette.com/articles/2010/07/07/coppell_gazette/new... of 7/7/2010 12:29 PM Friday, July 2, 2010 Swoozie in Dallas officially explains why they closed but will reopen in same location city-data.com Thank GOD we don't have to find another expensive stationery place. Share: more by Sarah Blaskovich Eight stores are reopening in as many as seven states. DALLAS strolled into Swoozie's few months ago after learning that the Allen, Dallas, and Southlake stores would be closing You know what that means: sale! But about week ago, received elusive word that the Swoozie's at Preston and Northwest Highway that closed will soon reopen -- in the same spot, like it never happened. Here's the scoop: Swoozie Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April 2010, and Gart Capital Partners (GCP), private equity investment partnership located in Denver, Colorado that invests in closely-held and family-owned retail and consumer businesses, purchased of the remaining assets of the Atlanta-based specialty retailer. The newly formed company of Gart Capital Partners and Swoozie co-founder Kelly Plank-Dworkin plans to begin re-opening up to eight stores in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Florida, and potentially Denver by late summer. The new team also plans to have their online retail operations re-activated in two weeks to meet the needs of loyal customers in markets where stores closed following the bankruptcy. We reached out to our customers, and they created spark that has fueled the revitalization of Swoozie said Plank-Dworkin. Now we have this amazing opportunity to continue our journey with our loyal customers through births, birthdays, graduations, and weddings with the expertise of Gart Capital Partners. look forward to the future and rebuilding Swoozie alongside such respected organization. Gart Capital Partners has decades of experience in collaborating with variety of specialty retailers to strengthen and solidify their businesses. Current GCP investments include Colorado Bag Baggage, chain of 30 stores featuring luxury luggage, briefcases, and purses; and Golf TEC, the leader in golf improvement with 145 stores in 27 states. Recently, GCP sold their remaining interest in Specialty Sports Venture, collection of 135 ski retail and rental shops, to Vail Resorts. What do you think? FINANCIAL INDUSTRY BANKING RETAIL Email Print Comments Contribute See more stories in: Nearby stories Farmers market at Mockingbird Station officially kaput Movie review: Coco Igor Meadows Museum to host Spain-themed food design exhibit July 6-25 Another Broken Egg Cafe to open on Greenville in Dallas in Two Rows space Photo gallery: Twilight Eclipse premiere at the Dallas Angelika Irving-based Zale Corp glitters in the #1 spot on Forbes' list of 10 most financially- strapped retailers. Dallas campaign wants to generate 25,000 bank accounts in two years Dallas-based Professional Bank acquired by Veritex Holdings Live music events in Dallas-Fort Worth, September 10-12 Comment Similar Stories Swoozie's in Dallas officially explains why they closed but will reopen in... http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2010/jul/02/swoozies-dallas-close-... of 7/6/2010 10:42 AM Friday, July 2, 2010 Swoozie in Dallas officially explains why they closed but will reopen in same location city-data.com Thank GOD we don't have to find another expensive stationery place. Share: more by Sarah Blaskovich Eight stores are reopening in as many as seven states. DALLAS strolled into Swoozie's few months ago after learning that the Allen, Dallas, and Southlake stores would be closing You know what that means: sale! But about week ago, received elusive word that the Swoozie's at Preston and Northwest Highway that closed will soon reopen -- in the same spot, like it never happened. Here's the scoop: Swoozie Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April 2010, and Gart Capital Partners (GCP), private equity investment partnership located in Denver, Colorado that invests in closely-held and family-owned retail and consumer businesses, purchased of the remaining assets of the Atlanta-based specialty retailer. The newly formed company of Gart Capital Partners and Swoozie co-founder Kelly Plank-Dworkin plans to begin re-opening up to eight stores in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Florida, and potentially Denver by late summer. The new team also plans to have their online retail operations re-activated in two weeks to meet the needs of loyal customers in markets where stores closed following the bankruptcy. We reached out to our customers, and they created spark that has fueled the revitalization of Swoozie said Plank-Dworkin. Now we have this amazing opportunity to continue our journey with our loyal customers through births, birthdays, graduations, and weddings with the expertise of Gart Capital Partners. look forward to the future and rebuilding Swoozie alongside such respected organization. Gart Capital Partners has decades of experience in collaborating with variety of specialty retailers to strengthen and solidify their businesses. Current GCP investments include Colorado Bag Baggage, chain of 30 stores featuring luxury luggage, briefcases, and purses; and Golf TEC, the leader in golf improvement with 145 stores in 27 states. Recently, GCP sold their remaining interest in Specialty Sports Venture, collection of 135 ski retail and rental shops, to Vail Resorts. What do you think? FINANCIAL INDUSTRY BANKING RETAIL Email Print Comments Contribute See more stories in: Nearby stories Farmers market at Mockingbird Station officially kaput Movie review: Coco Igor Meadows Museum to host Spain-themed food design exhibit July 6-25 Another Broken Egg Cafe to open on Greenville in Dallas in Two Rows space Photo gallery: Twilight Eclipse premiere at the Dallas Angelika Irving-based Zale Corp glitters in the #1 spot on Forbes' list of 10 most financially- strapped retailers. Dallas campaign wants to generate 25,000 bank accounts in two years Dallas-based Professional Bank acquired by Veritex Holdings Live music events in Dallas-Fort Worth, September 10-12 Comment Similar Stories Swoozie's in Dallas officially explains why they closed but will reopen in... http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2010/jul/02/swoozies-dallas-close-... of 7/6/2010 10:42 AM Swoozie's in Dallas officially explains why they closed but will reopen in... http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2010/jul/02/swoozies-dallas-close-... of 7/6/2010 10:42 AM Share: more Swoozie that closed at Northwest Highway and Preston will re-open in late summer What do you think? RETAIL See more stories in: Nearby stories Two female dogs are missing in the Garland area Venue review UPDATED with photos: The elusive Hit Records on Ferguson Road in Dallas male Irish setter has been found in the South Garland area Fort Worth chef Tim Love to cook chili at Save-A-Lot in Garland on Friday Dallas Black Dance Theatre to perform at Eastfield College Irving-based Zale Corp glitters in the #1 spot on Forbes' list of 10 most financially- strapped retailers. Posted by John Meyer Fantastic news from Austin's Fantastic Fest Posted by John Meyer Apparently, bunch of collapsing Blockbusters are now "Blockbuster Outlets." Sarah Blaskovich says: We're waiting on the reason why this cutesy shop closed, only to re-open in the exact location in few months. Staff week, days ago Comment Find out how to share this comment with Facebook Swoozie's that closed at Northwest Highway and Preston will re-open in l... http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/outbursts/2010/jun/25/swoozies-that... of 7/6/2010 10:25 AM Swoozie's that closed at Northwest Highway and Preston will re-open in l... http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/outbursts/2010/jun/25/swoozies-that... of 7/6/2010 10:25 AM Posted June 30th, Silver Hogue Filed under Blog Business Preston Center Shopping Hmm, while Swoozie in Preston Center announced it was closing all its stores this spring, it seems its Dallas store will reopen late this summer in the same spot. It seven Swoozie locations that will reopen, and it will the only in Texas. We re still waiting word from the popular gift store as to why it bringing back these particular seven. But whatever the reason, we ll happy to have it with again! 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I\ 3L -) -- I UJ J F ,,q -- oO qu Rd :i f ?9 -{ ur +L 3S I Frustrated Parent has a Big Idea to Improve After School Care Centennial Medical Center Healthy Hometown 2010 The Most Deserving Dad with more than $1,000 of prizes to make his Father’s Day special. The Plaza asked children, wives and friends to nominate their fathers or father figures by submitting a video or essay about why he is so special. The Plaza’s celebrity judging panel, consisting of Kent Rathbun , celebrity chef; Gene Gates , radio host; and Eric Nicholson , writer; had many deserving men to choose from including one singing video entry about a dad who is poppin .” In the end, Coppell resident Steve Smith was named this year’s deserving dad contest winner. Steve had no idea his two sons, Benjamin and Harrison, and his wife, Kim, entered him in the contest. Bursting with excitement, Benjamin, Harrison and Kim sat down in their living room on Sunday afternoon to let Steve in on their JUNE 2010 SuMTuWThFS 6789101112 13141516171819 2021222324 27282930 Planetarium Shows at the Museum of Nature & Science 2010 June Signature Arms & Militaria Including Civil War Auction - Dallas, TX. Auction #6034 Star Local News News By Readers Meet Dallas' Most Deserving Dadhttp://www.scntx.com/articles/2010/06/25/news_by_readers/doc 4c237b... 2 of 3 6/25/2010 12:32 P Your Hometown: Online Poll How far from downtown Dallas do you live? Five miles Within 10 miles Within 15 miles Within 20 miles Within 25 miles Within 30 miles Within 40 miles Within 50 miles With 75 miles View Results News By Readers Print E-mail Comment (No comments posted.) Rate RSS Share Text Size Meet Dallas' Most Deserving Dad Steve and his wife Kim have two sons, Harrison and Benjamin. By The Plaza at Preston Center Published: Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:43 PM CDT Dads all across Dallas were celebrated on Sunday, June 20, for the 100th anniversary of Father’s Day. While each father or father figure has his own way of celebrating, The Plaza at Preston Center celebrated this year’s holiday by rewarding SEARCH: Advanced Search HOME & GARDEN NEWS BY READERS RODEO TRAVEL DEALS RESTAURANT DEALS FIND A SITTER SCHOOL WEAR PHOTO GALLERY HOME NEWS SPORTS OPINION LIFESTYLES OBITUARIES COPS SUBSCRIBE CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE SHOPPING SITE SERVICES Star Local News News By Readers Meet Dallas' Most Deserving Dadhttp://www.scntx.com/articles/2010/06/25/news_by_readers/doc 4c237b... 1 of 3 6/25/2010 12:32 P Your Hometown: Online Poll How far from downtown Dallas do you live? Five miles Within 10 miles Within 15 miles Within 20 miles Within 25 miles Within 30 miles Within 40 miles Within 50 miles With 75 miles View Results News By Readers Print E-mail Comment (No comments posted.) Rate RSS Share Text Size Meet Dallas' Most Deserving Dad Steve and his wife Kim have two sons, Harrison and Benjamin. By The Plaza at Preston Center Published: Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:43 PM CDT Dads all across Dallas were celebrated on Sunday, June 20, for the 100th anniversary of Father’s Day. While each father or father figure has his own way of celebrating, The Plaza at Preston Center celebrated this year’s holiday by rewarding SEARCH: Advanced Search HOME & GARDEN NEWS BY READERS RODEO TRAVEL DEALS RESTAURANT DEALS FIND A SITTER SCHOOL WEAR PHOTO GALLERY HOME NEWS SPORTS OPINION LIFESTYLES OBITUARIES COPS SUBSCRIBE CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE SHOPPING SITE SERVICES Star Local News News By Readers Meet Dallas' Most Deserving Dadhttp://www.scntx.com/articles/2010/06/25/news_by_readers/doc 4c237b... 1 of 3 6/25/2010 12:32 P Shocking discovery for joint relief Muscle building miracle discovered $500K life insurance, no exam necessary ZIP: 75202 Temp.Wind mph 7 Day Forecast 87.0°F • Your traffic report Steve and his wife Kim have two sons, Harrison and Benjamin. contributor information C. Pharr & Co. 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Pharr & Company | Phone: 972-931-7576 | Cell: | E-Mail: vicky@pharrpr.com Meet Dallas’ Most Deserving Dad Dads all across Dallas were celebrated on Sunday, June 20 , for the 100 anniversary of Father’s Day. While each father or father figure has his own way of celebrating, The Plaza at Preston Center celebrated this year’s holiday by The Most Deserving Dad with more than $1,000 of prizes to make his Father’s Day special. The Plaza asked children, wives and friends to nominate their fathers or father figures by submitti ng a video or essay about why he is so special. The Plaza’s celebrity judging panel, consisting of Kent Rathbun , celebrity chef; Gene Gates , radio host; and , writer; had many deserving men to choose from including one singing video entry about a dad who is poppin .” In the end, Coppell resident Steve Smith was named this year’s de serving dad contest winner. Steve had no idea his two sons, Benjamin and Harrison, and his wife, Kim, entered him in the contest. Bursting with Serving Dallas and Texas Home Login/Register Post Story Classified Ads Subscribe Advertise About DBN Contact Us Friday, June 25, 2010 Latest News Rose•Walker Earns Ranking in Chambers USA Among Leading Lawyers DALLAS – The Dallas law firm Rose•Walker has earned ... Celebration on Monday Morning, June WHO:-The Hill and Hunt families -U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison- Congresswoman Eddie Bernice ... THE LEGACY AT WILLOW BEND HOSTS RECEPTION FOR VOLUNTEERS PLANO, Texas, June 24, 2010: The Legacy at Willow Bend, ... Jackson Walker Welcomes David Seidler FORT WORTH – Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome partner ... InterLegis Helps Companies Slash E-Discovery Costs with Free Culling DALLAS – June 24, 2010 – As companies continue to ... THE LEGACY AT PRESTON HOLLOW HOSTS “JAZZ WITH DAD” DALLAS, Texas, June 23, 2010: Residents and staff of The ... and Erin Nealy Cox NEW YORK – Stroz Friedberg, a world leader in digital ... TECH Fort Worth client to present at prestigious investor conference Contact: Darlene Ryan Executive Director ... The Real Estate Council Endorses Wade Emmert for Dallas County Judge The Real Estate Council (TREC) has announced its endorsement of Wade ... Syndicate Our News All Regions - The Plaza at Preston Center celebrated this year’s holiday by rewarding The Most Deserving Dad with more than $1,000 of prizes to make his Father’s Day special. The Plaza asked children, wives and friends to nominate their fathers or father figures by submitting a video or essay about why he is so special. The Plaza’s celebrity judging panel, consisting of Kent Rathbun celebrity chef; Gene Gates , radio host; and Eric Nicholson writer; had many deserving men to choose from including one singing video entry about a dad who is “ poppin .” In the end, Coppell resident Steve Smith was named this year’s deserving dad contest winner. Steve had no idea his two sons, Benjamin and Harrison, and his wife, Kim, entered him in the contest. Bursting with excitement, Benjamin, Harrison and Kim sat down in their living room on Sunday afternoon to let Steve in on their little Click here to find out! Harrison and Benjamin helped their mother create a two-minute video about why their dad Steve deserves the title. On top of being very supportive and always on the sidelines at their baseball and basketball games, they also said that even with his stressful job as an advertising executive, he makes time for his family. “A couple years ago, he took me to New York in the middle of his work,” said 11-year-old Harrison. “He just dropped everything and didn’t do anything work-related for a week just so he could spend time with me. That’s just one reason he’s a great dad.” Two other deserving dads were honored as runners-up, each with great stories submitted by their sons. Denton resident Greg Brown, a father of three who retired from the Navy and attended college with his son, and Preston Hollow resident Dan Bailey, a non-profit founder who requested a demotion to be close to his family, were both closely ranked behind Steve. To see all of this year’s winning entries, visit The Plaza at Preston Center’s Facebook page. Posted on: Thursday, June 24, 2010 02:06 PM dBusinessNews :: Daily Business News Delivered to Your Desktophttp://dallas.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?newsid=212991&type_. 1 of 2 6/25/2010 10:21 A Serving Dallas and Texas Home Login/Register Post Story Classified Ads Subscribe Advertise About DBN Contact Us Friday, June 25, 2010 Latest News Rose•Walker Earns Ranking in Chambers USA Among Leading Lawyers DALLAS – The Dallas law firm Rose•Walker has earned ... Celebration on Monday Morning, June WHO:-The Hill and Hunt families -U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison- Congresswoman Eddie Bernice ... THE LEGACY AT WILLOW BEND HOSTS RECEPTION FOR VOLUNTEERS PLANO, Texas, June 24, 2010: The Legacy at Willow Bend, ... Jackson Walker Welcomes David Seidler FORT WORTH – Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome partner ... InterLegis Helps Companies Slash E-Discovery Costs with Free Culling DALLAS – June 24, 2010 – As companies continue to ... THE LEGACY AT PRESTON HOLLOW HOSTS “JAZZ WITH DAD” DALLAS, Texas, June 23, 2010: Residents and staff of The ... and Erin Nealy Cox NEW YORK – Stroz Friedberg, a world leader in digital ... TECH Fort Worth client to present at prestigious investor conference Contact: Darlene Ryan Executive Director ... The Real Estate Council Endorses Wade Emmert for Dallas County Judge The Real Estate Council (TREC) has announced its endorsement of Wade ... Syndicate Our News All Regions - The Plaza at Preston Center celebrated this year’s holiday by rewarding The Most Deserving Dad with more than $1,000 of prizes to make his Father’s Day special. The Plaza asked children, wives and friends to nominate their fathers or father figures by submitting a video or essay about why he is so special. The Plaza’s celebrity judging panel, consisting of Kent Rathbun celebrity chef; Gene Gates , radio host; and Eric Nicholson writer; had many deserving men to choose from including one singing video entry about a dad who is “ poppin .” In the end, Coppell resident Steve Smith was named this year’s deserving dad contest winner. Steve had no idea his two sons, Benjamin and Harrison, and his wife, Kim, entered him in the contest. Bursting with excitement, Benjamin, Harrison and Kim sat down in their living room on Sunday afternoon to let Steve in on their little Click here to find out! Harrison and Benjamin helped their mother create a two-minute video about why their dad Steve deserves the title. On top of being very supportive and always on the sidelines at their baseball and basketball games, they also said that even with his stressful job as an advertising executive, he makes time for his family. “A couple years ago, he took me to New York in the middle of his work,” said 11-year-old Harrison. “He just dropped everything and didn’t do anything work-related for a week just so he could spend time with me. That’s just one reason he’s a great dad.” Two other deserving dads were honored as runners-up, each with great stories submitted by their sons. Denton resident Greg Brown, a father of three who retired from the Navy and attended college with his son, and Preston Hollow resident Dan Bailey, a non-profit founder who requested a demotion to be close to his family, were both closely ranked behind Steve. To see all of this year’s winning entries, visit The Plaza at Preston Center’s Facebook page. Posted on: Thursday, June 24, 2010 02:06 PM dBusinessNews :: Daily Business News Delivered to Your Desktophttp://dallas.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?newsid=212991&type_. 1 of 2 6/25/2010 10:21 A Posted on June 22nd, 2010 by Eric Nicholson | Filed under Preston Center I was too busy yesterday shuttling from East Dallas to Deep Ellum to Cedar Hill (for various stories to be published in coming weeks) and hurriedly cranking on copy on deadline to get around to posting this. But here goes. A month ago I mentioned that I had been vested with the power of bequeathing the title of “Most Deserving Dad” , most likely to keep me out of the running so the conclusion wouldn’t be foregone. Chef Kent Rathbun, radio host Gene Gates, and yours truly judged 11 finalists for the award, which was sponsored by the Plaza at Preston Center. It was an incredibly tough call. We were supposed to rate the entries from 1-10, and we explicitly forbidden from giving every single one a perfect score. I finally decided to rank them (I had two no. 7s) since I would have felt like an a-hole for giving any of these guys a less-than-perfect absolute score. The ultimate winner was Steve Smith, whose slickly produced entry, submitted by his wife and kids, you can see above. Smith received various goodies from Plaza shops, which his fa mily presented to him on Father’s Day. Personally, I was routing for Carlos. He has lung problems but still manages to play catch with his sons and be a doting father. He also has a car with no air conditining and two windows that won’t roll down, and he takes his kids to Half Price Books to spend their allowance. But I think my choice might say more about me than anything. Share and Enjoy: Related posts: This Is The Final Week To Shop Swoozie’s! 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Smith's boys starred in his nomination video here: http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=PXIyD_D90w See his reaction to learning the news here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9sxKbaFz-A&feature=related Congratulations, Steve! your rating (click to rate): jun 2010 303112345 6789101112 13141516171819 20212223242526 27282930123 Things to do: Activities for Brain Health - Alzheimer's Ass Watters Creek Hosts Farmers Markets 45th anniversary Carrollton Mile + 5K More Events Create an Event Advertising weather and traffic story add your comment and/or rating share and connect calendar Advertising Privacy Terms of Service Feedback contact us faq about this site advertising © 2010 The Dallas Morning News, Inc. , subsidiary of A.H. Belo Corp. All Rights Reserved. Search advanced search now viewing: all| all Submit Comment my corner my corner my community e-mail (10) groups (0) Welcome back C. Pharr & Co.! 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Louisiana St., McKinney, 972-542-7124 Kinder Kritter: 8928 Garland Road, Dallas, 214-321-3939 Kindred Spirits: 6448 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-823-9452 L. Bartlett: 3699 McKinney Ave. (West V illage), Dallas, Laura Moore Fine Art Studios: 107 S. Tennessee St., McKinney, 214-914-3630 Learned Paws Pet Services: learnedpawspetservices.com, 972-251-0660 Lights Fantastic: 4645 Greenv ille Ave., Dallas, Lowe's: some locations Lucky Dog Barkery: 8314 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas, 214-368-6000 Lulu's: 102 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, 214-544-6222 Main Street Magic & Fun Co.: 211 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, 972-542-5010 Make: 313 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-256-3061 Marshall Grain Co.: 2224 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, 817-536-5636, and 3525 W illiam D. Tate Ave. (Highway 121 and Hall-Johnson Road), Grapevine, 817-416-6600 Michael's: some locations, including 5301 Belt Line Road (must ride in cart) and 5500 Greenv ille Ave., Dallas MorningStar Treasures: 208 E. Louisiana St., McKinney, 214-726-0797 Neiman Marcus: 1618 Main St., Dallas, 214-741-6911 Dog About Town: Celebrating Father's Day and more this weekend | News...http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/pets/st ories/dogabout... 10 of 14 6/22/2010 10:10 A Send tips for B.K. on dog-friendly events and places to twoldt@dallasnews.com . Find more next Friday in Briefing and at dallasnews.com. To subscribe, call 214-977-8333 or go to dallasnews.com/briefing. Dog-friendly restaurants and bars Note: Dog-friendly dining is outdoors and can depend on several factors, including the weather, how busy the restaurant is and who is working. Call ahead if you need to know for sure whether they can accommodate you. Please send additions or changes to twoldt@dallasnews.com means they are city of Dallas-approved dog-friendly food establishments. "All-weather" means they have covered areas. AllGood Cafe: 2934 Main St., Dallas, 214-742-5362 Barbara's Pavillion: 325 Centre St., Dallas, 214-941-2145 BarBelmont: 901 Fort Worth Ave., Dallas, 866-870-8010 Barcadia: 1917 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-821-7300 Beckley Brewhouse*: 1111 N. Beckley Ave., Dallas, 214-943-8977 BlackFinn American Saloon: 4440 Belt Line Road, Addison, 469-374-7667 Blue Canyon (outside fence): 2101 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall, 214-771-3512 Bolsa* (all-weather): 614 Davis St., Dallas, 214-367-9367 Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery: 3301 McKinney Ave.*, Dallas, 214-754-4940; and 5560 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-351-3339 Bryan Street Tavern: 4315 Bryan St., Dallas, 214-821-4447 Bugatti Ristorante: 3802 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, 214-350-2470 Buli Cafe: 3908 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-528-5410 Burger Girl: 4444 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-253-2666 Butcher Shop Steakhouse: 808 Munger Ave., Dallas, 214-720-1032 Cadillac Pizza Pub: 112 S. Kentucky St., McKinney, 972-547-3833 Café Brazil: Great people watching, and the Cedar Springs location is open 24/7. 3847 Cedar Springs Road*, Dallas, 214-461-8762; and 2815 Elm St., Dallas, 214-747-2730 Cafe Gecko: 5290 Belt Line Road, Addison, 972-458-9884 Café Lago*: There's a fireplace on the patio at this spot near White Rock Lake, and 15 percent of sales from the puppy menu go to East Lake Pet Orphanage. 9219 Garland Road, Dallas, 214-320-0726 Cafe Madrid: 4501 Travis St., Dallas, 214-528-1731 Dog About Town: Celebrating Father's Day and more this weekend | News...http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/pets/st ories/dogabout... 3 of 14 6/22/2010 10:10 A •Dr. O's Medicine Show and guest bands will perform from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 W. 15th St., Plano. Free. heritagefarmstead.org. •The Village at Allen's Gr oovin' @ the Grove series is continuing with jazz trio FDR from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Central Expressway and East Stacy Road. Free. thevillages hopping.com. •The Husky Huddle and Malamute Mingle group w ill meet from 4 to 6 p.m. S unday at the White Rock Dog Park, 8000 Mockingbird Lane. Northern breed mixes are welcome too. They w ill be collecting donations for the North Texas Food Bank. http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=241211634304#! /group.php?gid=241211634304&v=app_2344061033. •Four-legged music lovers are welcome at the Plano Community Band's concerts in Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St., Plano. The next one, from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, features songs for kids. Organizers recommend bringing blankets and chairs. Free. planoband.com. •La Buena Vida Vineyards, 416 E. College St., Grapevine, w ill have a crawfish boil from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. $30; mention that you're bringing a dog when making the reservation (deadline is Monday). 817-481-9463. labuenavida.com. •The Concert by the Lake series is continuing with Eagles cover band Fast Lane at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Harbor in Rockwall, 2047 Summer Lee Drive. Free. rockwall.com. •The Movies Under the Stars series will screen My Big Fat Greek Wedding in Firewheel Town Center's park Thursday. Pre-film activities including refreshments and music start at 7:30 p.m. 245 Cedar Sage Drive, Garland. Organizers recommend bringing blankets and lawn chairs. Free. firewheeltowncenter.com. •The Vocals for Locals series is kicking off with Emerald City from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Village at Fairview, at Central Expressway and Stacy Road. Sheets (new or used) and large cages will be collected for the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. Free. thevillages hopping.com. •Three Dog Bakery will have a Mutt Mixer, with "yappetizers" for the pooches as well as treats and beverages for their companions, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. They also host Puppy Play Dates from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. 1251 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake. 817-310-3364. threedogdfw.com. EARS UP •We'll be judging at Foxy Paws' Howlin' Hawaiian Luau on June 26, which w ill have limbo and costume contests. foxypaws.com. •This year's Pet Flix festival raised nearly $20,000 for the SPCA of Texas. View the winning f ilms at spca.org/petflix. •Dallas Animal Services is running low on newspapers to use in their cages. To contact them about donating, go to dallasanimalservices.org. (While visiting the Web site, check out Pebbles, a 10-month-old Chihuahua who's the Pet of the Week.) •This year's Fur Ball, Sept. 25 at the Hilton Anatole, has a Vegas theme. Tickets, $150, are available at spca.org. •Coming up: Take Your Dog to Work Day (June 25), Dog City Training Center's Canine Games (June 26, register at dogcitytrainingcenter.com), Dog Day at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (July 25, register at mlb.com/tex/ticketing/forms/dogday.jsp). Dog About Town: Celebrating Father's Day and more this weekend | News...http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/pets/st ories/dogabout... 2 of 14 6/22/2010 10:10 A Comments 0 | Recommend 11:33 PM CDT on Thursday, June 17, 2010 Looking for a place to take Dad on Sunday? Along with plenty of prime cuts, Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse has bones for its four-legged customers. And their special, half-price for fathers, includes those whose little ones are furry. 702 Ross Ave., in the West End. 214-744-3287. yoranchsteakhouse.com. FILE B.K. Dali Wine Bar and Cellar, another one of our favorites, is featuring cowboy cut rib-eye and half-price wines by the glass. 1722 Routh St. (One Arts Plaza). 469-385-9360. daliwinebar.com. Gift idea: The Plano Animal Shelter, 4028 Plano Parkway, has a Father's Day deal, with adoptions of all animals over 6 months old priced at $25 for cats and $60 for dogs (regularly $80). You can see some of the available pets at plano.gov/animal. ALSO ON THE SCHEDULE •The Music in the Park series is going country with the Bonnie & Nick Norris Band at 8 Friday night at the Valley Ridge Park Amphitheater, 2850 Park Ridge Drive, Cedar H ill. Organizers recommend bringing lawn chairs or a blanket. Free. cedarhilltxg ov.org. •Hear Steely Dan tribute act Naked Lunch on Friday and the Mumbles, who are throwing a Summer Beach Party, on Saturday at Lee Harvey's, 1807 Gould St. Free. leeharveys.com. •Grapevine's weekly fireworks show is at 9:30 p.m. Friday. Free. 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