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Amour Show at Christopher H. Martin Gallery
As the family has grown, so grows the show and Chris and Stacie encourage couples and lovers to bring the kids to the popular annual Amour Series. All new works, the show will benefit the Dallas Haiti Project.
Christopher H. Martin Gallery
2412 Victory Park Lane
Dallas, Texas
214.880.1770
Complimentary Event
Victory Tavern Thanksgiving Dinner
Chef Jim Oetting will prepare a Traditional Thanksgiving feast with choice of Molasses Brined Turkey Breast, Maple Scented Pork Tenderloin, Blackened Salmon or Organic Honey & Mustard Glazed Cod. Appetizers include Tavern Chopped Salad, Smoked Salmon with traditional garnish remoulade & toast points, Quinoa, Butternut Squash & Black Currant Salad with butter lettuce, Baby Spinach Salad with smoked bacon, dried cranberries & cave aged blue cheese, Roasted Sweet Potato Bisque with toasted pepitas & spiced crème fraiche. Desserts of Classic Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Kahlua Bread Pudding and their signature Really Good Coconut Cream Pie will round out the meal. Make reservations
Three-Course Thanksgiving
Victory Tavern City Grille
2501 N. Houston St.
Thursday, November 26; Noon – 9 pm
214.432.1900
3-Course Dinner; $32.95 per guest + wine selections, half off for children under 12
Fall Show at Christopher Martin
If you happen to be at the Lifestyle Award show, pop in and see Christopher’s new works and catch up. Since opening his latest gallery in Los Angeles, he’s devoting his time between Dallas and LA.
Christopher Martin Gallery
2412 Victory Park Lane
Friday, November 20; 8 - 11 pm
complimentary
fashion and Lifestyle Awards
Roll out the purple carpet to an unforgettable fashionable evening with Fashion Group International. The evening starts out with a lavish cocktail reception and astonishing Runway Show by the non-profit organization promoting lifestyle at its annual Fashion & Lifestyle Awards honoring up and coming and long time lifestyle mavens who are as diverse as their creations.
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5-course Morrocan Dinner
Knowing how busy everyone is this weekend, Sam has designed a fabulous 5-course authentic small plate’s dinner for tonight that includes the different regional flavors of Morocco. The generous appetizer portions start in the Atlas Mountains with Fava Bean Dip with extra virgin olive oil, cumin, garlic & paprika and served with oven baked pita bread. The Rabat City Pastila is filled phyllo with layers of braised, shredded chicken in ginger saffron sauce, almond-honey paste and ginger-saffron sauce reduction. It is topped with cinnamon & powder sugar. Shrimp skewers from Tangier City is made by rubbing Moroccan special seafood dry spices of saffron, herbs, and tomato-shermoula sauce will be grilled and served on spinach with olive oil, garlic, seasoning, preserved lemon and chopped Moroccan green olives. You’re next stop in Marrakesh City is Beef Skewers marinated in olive oil, special spices, shallots and herbs. The beef will be served with chick pea’s couscous and raisin-cinnamon ginger broth. The Sweet city of Fez was the inspiration for the three Morroccan pastries. $5.00 Dinner Valet Service or 2-hour complimentary parking available in the B Lot. The restaurant is deliciously cozy with a fountain patio. Seating is limited.
Medina Oven and Bar
2304 Victory Park Lane
Thursday, October 29;
Starting at 7 with open times for your convenience
214.979.0003
$35
Hop on Board
Medina Oven & Bar
2304 Victory Park Lane
Tuesday, September 29; 7 pm
214.979.0003
You can literally hop on board the train to Marrakesh since daily service to Victory Park began last week.
Back by popular demand, the three-course dinner includes Moroccan style Salmon cakes made with with fresh coriander, seafood special spices, drizzled with Harrisa-Aioli, Marrakesh Beef Tangia is Braised Black Angus tenderloin of beef medallions in cumin-preserved lemon saffron sauce & served with golden brown new potatoes. For dessert, they offer poached fresh Pear in saffron and served with honey-cinnamon syrup, silver almonds and Mascarpone.
Owner Sam Benoikken offers special Moroccan and Spanish wines to pair with them. Parking is only $5 with validation from Medina’s if the train ain’t your thang. Dinner: $35. Wine selections for the evening; $8/glass.
80 Live Band
Voodoo Lounge
Every Saturday, doors open at 9
2200 N. Lamar
214. 978.2583
So what if those acid wash jeans don’t fit, just throw on some leggings to dance with the 80’s party band and get back to the future. Members Chad Allen, Marc Daigle, John Viola, David Walters and Ashley Carlino play everything from ZZ Top to Cyndi L will have you bumping and jumping.
Medina Happy Hour
Cool off at Happy Hour
2304 Victory Park Ln
Monday - Friday; 4 - 7 pm
214.979.0003
You can relax indoors in their gorgeous intimate restaurant or sit outside overlooking the soothing fountain with towering trees. Their signature drinks are only $4 each and include the Marrakesh Mint Martini, Moroccan Mojito and the Madrid Sangria. Well drinks are $3. If you fancy a nibble, their maza/tapas come in a variety of hot or cold plates such as their Dips, Phyllos (wraps), Skewers and Mini Pizzas and range between $3 - $4.
The New York Times says, “Morocco is the Culinary Destination of the Year…and Moroccan cuisine is very hot in America these days as the new food & beverage trend,” said Ms. Paula Wolfert. Moroccan cuisine has taken off, both in the United States and around the globe. By Seth Sherwood, NY Times, Jan 11, 2009.
View All Events in VictoryPlan Ahead for Mavs Game
Victory Street Closing
Heading to Mavs Game doesn’t have to be a headache for tonight or Wednesday’s game? We’ve figured out a way around Broom Street which will be closed. While digging the new utility line for the Museum of Nature and Science, they discovered old abandoned sewer and water lines in addition to fiber optic and water lines that are in use but not on anyone’s plans or radar?
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Naga Thai Kitchen & Bar
Jeffrey Yarbrough, Tom Chawana, Lam Promwanrat and Kitti Lirtpanaruk are celebrating the grand opening of their new concept in Victory Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony officiated by Councilwoman Pauline Medrano, followed by a reception. The party will feature live entertainment, free appetizers, and complimentary hand-crafted cocktails by Don Q, St. Germain, Mekhong, and Chang Beer.
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Let the Good Times Roll
No need to work for beads (wink) when you wear this fun and festive piece detailed with crystal rhinestones and the traditional fleur de lis image in front and back of the Mardi Gras Tee by Katy Messersmith of the Katydid Collection. Let everyone know you’re ready for a party to celebrate the 9th Ward, Main Street or wherever you may be when those Saints go marching in on Super Bowl Weekend.
If you’re staying in Dallas, drop by the Bishop Arts Mardi Gras Parade beginning at 2 pm to hear music, jazz and see some floats. The parade is 45 minutes in length and runs from Methodist Hospital to Bishop Arts. The Tee comes in traditional colors of purple, yellow, black or white with a V neck and a fitted silhouette.
Messersmiths clothing and accessories line for kids to adults is represented by 10,000 boutiques across the nation and can be found online. $29.95 per shirt (small to XXXL). Jacqueline Padilla
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Intown Real Estate Mix
On October 1st, we launched the 2nd phase of the intownmix lifestyle campaign. For Realtors, Brokers, Homes, Apartment Communities, Condo/Townhome Properties and High Rises, we’ll have Property Listings and Open Houses located in urban Dallas - inside the 635 loop listed on Intownmix.com and showcased on our newest weekly – with an all new design - The Real Estate Mix.
AVAILABLE PACKAGES
• Properties - single and multi-family as well as certain commercial
• Open Houses
• Broker/Agent information
• Ads on website and newsletter
• Video Production
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Walk to Cure Diabetes 2009
AT&T Plaza
2500 Victory Avenue
Saturday, September 26; 7:30 am – Noon
214.373.9809
Since the yearly event began in 1970, the national organization has raised 1.3 billion dollars and the Dallas Chapter raises $4 million annually. This event starts and finishes on Olive in front of AT & T Plaza, however, other walks in the Dallas area include one in Plano and one in Las Colinas. The three walks have approximately 25,000 participants. Put on your walking shoes and move it for a cure.
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AsiaFilmFest
Sponsored by Crow Collection of Asian Art
September 24 – 27
Purchase Tickets; Call 214.979.6438
Win Tickets: email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for a chance to win a pair
Hollywood Chinese
Magnolia Theater at 3699 McKinney Ave.
Thursday, September 24; 6:30 pm with
Opening Reception party at 9 pm.
$12 members, $15 non-members
The first annual FilmAsiaFest presented by the Crow Collection Asian Art kicks off tonight with award winning Director Author Dongs, Hollywood Chinese. The film is a inspired history in the life of Chinese directors, actors such as Nancy Kwan (shown), writers and producers in relation to significant feature films.
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Victory Tavern
Last Call
2501 North Houston Street
Friday, September 4; 5 - 7 pm
Last Friday for their $5 Grey Goose Martini’s & Complimentary Global Satays. After that, Cowboys/Viking Watching Party includes $5 Fish n’ Chips & Tavern Burgers (shown), $2 Bud Light Drafts, $3 Well Drinks, $4 House Wine, $ Shots all night.
Cheer the boys and get one last win before the regular season!
