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Arts + Culture
The lessons of a spiritual journey
As MCC of Greater Dallas prepares to move into its new permanent home, Pastor Colleen Darraugh looks back at the church’s path LisaMarie Martinez | Contributing Writer [email protected] The formation of Metropolitan Community Church of Greater Dallas…
Arts + Culture
Have a Cow (town), man
Fort Worth’s fierce foray into diner and pub grub takes on a queer tone ARNOLD WAYNE JONES | Life+Style Editor [email protected] COWTOWN DINER 305 Main St., Fort Worth. Open daily at 7 a.m. TheCowtownDiner.com. THE POUR HOUSE 2725 W. 7th St., Fort Wor…
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Nobu, in the raw
Nobu Matsuhisa celebrates five years of his namesake restaurant in Dallas ARNOLD WAYNE JONES | Life+Style Editor [email protected] It’s been five years exactly since Nobu, the most famous sushi restaurant in, say, English-speaking earth, opened its ele…
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The Gayzarks
Looking for a gay-friendly mountain getaway with tons of charm? Just yell ‘Eureka! (Springs)’ ED WALSH | Contributing Writer [email protected] It wouldn’t surprise most people to know that the rural community of Eureka Springs (population: 2,200)…
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Optrick-al illusion
Forget your game face; when choosing eyewear, give your face game ARNOLD WAYNE JONES | Life+Style Editor [email protected] Kinte Walkera has a simple motto: “If you don’t get 10 compliments in 10 days, I need to change my profession.” That’s a pretty bo…
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New York in a hurry
By JON FAIRBANKS | Contributing Travel Writer [email protected] New York is a fun place to visit, even if you only have a few rushed days There never seems to be enough time to do everything you want to do or see all the people you intend to see i…
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Travel diary • 05-21-10
Rosie O’ Donnell’s R Family Vacations is booking its inaugural land-based vacation at the Club Med resort in Ixtapa, Mexico this summer. From July 10 through 17, the gay family tour will take over the entire property for LGBT families and couples to enjoy a…
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Wine & dine
By RICH LOPEZ | Staff Writer [email protected] Ted Allen returns to North Texas to bring some grape to your meal CHEERS, QUEERS | Ted Allen demonstrates the biggest problem people have with food: Pairing wine with your dinner. He appears Friday at Taste…
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Leather and lace
By ARNOLD WAYNE JONES | Life+Style Editor [email protected] Couture isn’t just for people. Four Legged Fashion returns with designer duds — doggie-style HOT DOGS | The sassy pink dog-gown is, appropriately enough, from BitchNewYork.com’s Haute Puppy col…
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Tasting notes • 05.14-10
St. Germain picks your poison; Twisted Root now big burger on campus; Uptown adds eateries Usually, the term “pick your poison” is an ironic reference to alcohol. And certainly most restaurants, haunted by fear of e-coli and even a bad review, would never w…
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Get flor'd
By ARNOLD WAYNE JONES | Life+Style Editor | [email protected] P r i d e W e d d i n g s 2010 ………………………………….………………………………….………………………………. It’s not just about the bridal bouquet and boutonnieres; floral tablescapes can make a reception an epic event IN B…
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Project run-gay
By RICH LOPEZ | Staff Writer [email protected] Design student Jazzy Abram brings ‘refined drag’ to El Centro fashion show ROARING STONEs | El Centro fashion student Jazzy Abram likes a little bling on his couture. (Photo by Rich Lopez/Dallas Voice) FASH…
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