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The holiday season can be very difficult for families who are experiencing the loss of a loved one. Sometimes the best thing to do is to find comfort and warmth through a community of people who understand the pain and emptiness you feel in a season of "holly and jolly."
 
On Sunday, December 8, 2024 the Hughes Family Tribute Center will host a Candlelight Service of Remembrance for families can expect to find comfort through music, light refreshments, a small service, and the lighting of candles in honor of loved ones. Whether you have lost a spouse, parent, child, grandparent, sibling, or friend, there is a place for you to find warmth during the candlelighting. There will be an English service starting at 5:00 p.m. and a Spanish service at 6:00 p.m.
 
"This is one of my favorite events every year! The way families can come together to support one another in their grief during the holidays is so meaningful and healing." Stephanie Hughes, Owner and Manager of Hughes Family Tribute Center
 
The Center is offering a gift of a free memorial ornament of a loved one. To receive this ornament, please RSVP at https://www.hughesftc.com/candlelight-service-of-remembrance and fill out the questionnaire about the loved one.
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Crawfish will arrive each Thursday at popular Bedford restaurant.

While normally not available until January or February, crawfish is available NOW for those who know where to look. Beginning this Thursday, diners can order mudbugs at the Mid-Cities’ best Cajun experience, The Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill.

Traditional Louisiana boiled crawfish will be sold by the pound for both dine-in and take out at market price, currently $9.99 a pound.

Additionally, the acclaimed Cajun outpost will offer crawfish live by the 30-pound bag at a discounted price for those hoping to host crawfish boils at home.

“As we approach the end of football season, it’s the perfect time to begin planning Bowl Game and Super Bowl parties,” notes Derek Pope of The Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill. “We’re so happy to be able to share our take on mudbugs, corn and potatoes with our guests at a competitive price.”

Crawfish will be available on-going beginning at noon on each Thursday and will be available until they run out.

 

The Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill

1833 Airport Freeway

Bedford, TX

682-254-6500

Cajunmarketatbourbonstreet.com

 

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DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks in Denton is moving to 2002 University Drive. It will open

Dec. 11 in a new, larger building next to sister restaurant North Point Cafe. In preparation, the restaurant will close its current location Monday and Tuesday.

 

DENTON - After more than 20 years at its current location at 220 W. University Drive, DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks in Denton will move to a new, larger building at 2002 W. University Drive, Suite 100, next to sister restaurant North Point Cafe. Both restaurants are owned by Ali Kohandani of Corinth.

DoubleDave’s will close its current location Monday and Tuesday. It will reopen at 11 a.m. Weds., Dec. 11, with the full menu of DoubleDave’s specialties such as Dave’s Fave pizzas and Peproni Rolls and the popular buffet. The new building includes 3,000 square feet and 75-inch televisions with ESPN.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by members of Denton Chamber of Commerce will be at 11 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 12.

DoubleDave’s and brunch eatery North Point, which Kohandani purchased in 2021, will share a recently expanded and redesigned parking lot. DoubleDave’s will be open 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. each day. North Point is open 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. on weekdays and from 7 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on weekends.

There is space for another business. Kohandani will announce plans for that soon.

DoubleDave’s also offers online ordering at www.doubledaves.com. Deliveries are available via Uber Eats and Door Dash and by calling 940-243-3283 (DAVE).

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As the holiday season approaches, there's no better way to celebrate than with delicious food and great company. Make Christmas extra special this year with Fairmont Dallas’ Pyramid Restaurant and Bar’s festive menus designed to delight every guest. Enjoy the season without the stress of cooking!

Reservations for the themed culinary experiences are available now on OpenTable.

 

Christmas Eve Dinner

Tuesday, December 24 | 5 PM – 9 PM

Guests are invited to a festive three-course Christmas Eve Dinner on Tuesday, December 24. Enjoy the spirit of the season with live music, holiday cocktails, and optional chef-selected wine pairings. Adults are $70/person, and Children 11 and under are $35/person.

Curated by Executive Chef Adam Reson, the prix fixe menu will highlight Pyramid Restaurant’s upscale, modern Texas cuisine and use only locally sourced ingredients for each of the three courses:

Starter (Select one)

  • Roasted Kabocha Squash. Creamy fromage blanc, warm hints of ras el hanout, pomegranate, and a delicate crunch from roasted pumpkin seeds

  • Winter Greens. D’Anjou pear, pepitas, manchego, Pedro Ximénez vinaigrette

  • Little Gems. Spanish anchovy, ciabatta, green goddess, Grana Padano

  • Lobster Bisque. Port crema, chive

  • Ahi Tuna Crudo. Sambal, pine nuts, Kewpie, brioche

Entree (Select one)

  • Braised Spanish Octopus. San Marzano tomatoes, bone marrow, mafaldine pasta

  • Diver Scallops. Cured pork belly, pommes purée, garlic confit vinaigrette

  • Tempura Cauliflower. Romesco, chermoula, coriander, pine nuts

  • Bucatini. Spinach pesto, tomato confit, Grana Padano

  • Bone-In New York Strip. Roasted Brussels sprouts, broccoli mole

Dessert (Select one)

  • Bûche de Noël.

  • Five-Texture Chocolate Cake.

 

Christmas Day Brunch

Wednesday, December 25 | 11 AM – 3 PM

Brighten Christmas Day with an exceptional brunch, where Chef Adam Reson brings his culinary expertise to the table with a thoughtful blend of timeless breakfast classics and contemporary brunch favorites. These festive offerings, complemented by handcrafted holiday cocktails and live music, create the perfect setting for a memorable holiday celebration.

The à la carte menu has been carefully curated to delight a wide range of tastes and preferences, ensuring every guest finds something to savor. Explore a selection of light yet satisfying bites, such as made-to-order Omelets, flaky Viennoiseries, flavorful Shakshuka, and fresh Avocado Toast. For those seeking something heartier, indulge in rich options like the indulgent Lobster Roll, juicy Smash Burger, tender Braised Short Rib, or a beautifully prepared Post Oak Smoked Prime Rib—each dish crafted with the finest ingredients to elevate the holiday dining experience.

 

Fairmont Dallas is located at 1717 N Akard St, Dallas, TX. Find images of the hotel here.

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As the holiday season approaches, there's no better way to celebrate than with delicious food and great company. Make Christmas extra special this year with Fairmont Dallas’ Pyramid Restaurant and Bar’s festive menus designed to delight every guest. Enjoy the season without the stress of cooking!

Reservations for the themed culinary experiences are available now on OpenTable.

 

Christmas Eve Dinner

Tuesday, December 24 | 5 PM – 9 PM

Guests are invited to a festive three-course Christmas Eve Dinner on Tuesday, December 24. Enjoy the spirit of the season with live music, holiday cocktails, and optional chef-selected wine pairings. Adults are $70/person, and Children 11 and under are $35/person.

Curated by Executive Chef Adam Reson, the prix fixe menu will highlight Pyramid Restaurant’s upscale, modern Texas cuisine and use only locally sourced ingredients for each of the three courses:

Starter (Select one)

  • Roasted Kabocha Squash. Creamy fromage blanc, warm hints of ras el hanout, pomegranate, and a delicate crunch from roasted pumpkin seeds

  • Winter Greens. D’Anjou pear, pepitas, manchego, Pedro Ximénez vinaigrette

  • Little Gems. Spanish anchovy, ciabatta, green goddess, Grana Padano

  • Lobster Bisque. Port crema, chive

  • Ahi Tuna Crudo. Sambal, pine nuts, Kewpie, brioche

Entree (Select one)

  • Braised Spanish Octopus. San Marzano tomatoes, bone marrow, mafaldine pasta

  • Diver Scallops. Cured pork belly, pommes purée, garlic confit vinaigrette

  • Tempura Cauliflower. Romesco, chermoula, coriander, pine nuts

  • Bucatini. Spinach pesto, tomato confit, Grana Padano

  • Bone-In New York Strip. Roasted Brussels sprouts, broccoli mole

Dessert (Select one)

  • Bûche de Noël.

  • Five-Texture Chocolate Cake.

 

Christmas Day Brunch

Wednesday, December 25 | 11 AM – 3 PM

Brighten Christmas Day with an exceptional brunch, where Chef Adam Reson brings his culinary expertise to the table with a thoughtful blend of timeless breakfast classics and contemporary brunch favorites. These festive offerings, complemented by handcrafted holiday cocktails and live music, create the perfect setting for a memorable holiday celebration.

The à la carte menu has been carefully curated to delight a wide range of tastes and preferences, ensuring every guest finds something to savor. Explore a selection of light yet satisfying bites, such as made-to-order Omelets, flaky Viennoiseries, flavorful Shakshuka, and fresh Avocado Toast. For those seeking something heartier, indulge in rich options like the indulgent Lobster Roll, juicy Smash Burger, tender Braised Short Rib, or a beautifully prepared Post Oak Smoked Prime Rib—each dish crafted with the finest ingredients to elevate the holiday dining experience.

 

Fairmont Dallas is located at 1717 N Akard St, Dallas, TX. Find images of the hotel here.

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Rock the stage on Thursday nights with Karaoke! Mic drop starts at 9:00pm and the lyrics continue to 1:30 am. The winning sensation, determined by crowd response, takes off with a $50 bar tab each week!!

So, get your karaoke crew together and hit a high note on Thursday nights!

Stan’s always has the best drink specials with Domestic Drafts $4.25 starting at 7pm. After 10pm, we add $5 frozen Margs, wine, White Claw, Nutril (all flavors), and Chocolate Espresso Martinis

Stan’s Blue Note on Lower Greenville awarded “Best Sports Bar”, “Best Place to Watch a Game”, and “Top 100 Bars” by Dallas Observer, now amplifies the fun on Thursday night.

Free admission. Karaoke contest. Drink specials.

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Dear Readers,

We’re thrilled to share some wonderful achievements, festive fun, and exciting opportunities with you! From celebrating our talented students to upcoming events and contests, there’s so much to look forward to this season.

Take a moment to explore the latest highlights in our newsletter and see how your child can shine creatively @falakarts !

Let’s keep inspiring creativity together!

Warm regards,

 

 

 
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Dear Readers,

We’re thrilled to share some wonderful achievements, festive fun, and exciting opportunities with you! From celebrating our talented students to upcoming events and contests, there’s so much to look forward to this season.

Take a moment to explore the latest highlights in our newsletter and see how your child can shine creatively @falakarts !

Let’s keep inspiring creativity together!

Warm regards,

 

 

 
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Dear Readers,

We’re thrilled to share some wonderful achievements, festive fun, and exciting opportunities with you! From celebrating our talented students to upcoming events and contests, there’s so much to look forward to this season.

Take a moment to explore the latest highlights in our newsletter and see how your child can shine creatively @falakarts !

Let’s keep inspiring creativity together!

Warm regards,

 

 

 
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Guests are invited to resolve to end 2024 in grand style with a New Year’s Eve stay at The Statler, Dallas’ iconic mid-century luxury hotel. The acclaimed hotel will offer guests a spectacular way to ring in 2025 with a limited New Year’s Eve package available on Tuesday, Dec. 31.

 

New Year’s Eve packages include luxurious accommodations ranging from the hotel’s perfectly appointed deluxe rooms to its world-class suites. Each package includes late checkout and entry for all registered adult and child guests at an exclusive brunch in the hotel’s private dining room.

Guests at the New Year’s Day brunch will be feted with a complimentary glass of Champagne and a robust brunch buffet including:

  • Assortment of freshly baked breakfast breads, croissants, and pastries
  • Whipped honey butter and house-made berry compote
  • Sliced fresh seasonal fruit with berries
  • Scrambled eggs with baby spinach and tomatoes
  • Chicken fried steak eggs benedict – buttermilk biscuit, poached egg, cream gravy
  • Challah French toast, maple syrup, whipped cream, seasonal berry compote
  • Applewood smoked bacon
  • Chicken apple sausage
  • Braised beef short rib, red wine reduction, creamy mushroom polenta
  • Pan seared salmon, lemon caper beurre blanc
  • Truffle mac & cheese
  • Rosemary roasted fingerling potatoes
  • Steamed broccolini and glazed baby carrots
  • Chef’s assortment of mini desserts and pastries

 

Guests who want to create additional memories with their stay can choose to purchase tickets to the hotel’s Royal Masquerade Ball in the Grand Ballroom or Countdown in the Sky, hosted in Waterproof, the 19th-floor pool bar at The Statler.

New Year’s Eve packages start at $554 and can be booked at TheStatlerDallas.com/special-offers.

About The Statler

The Statler is an award-winning iconic Mid-Century design masterpiece famed as one of America’s first modern hotels. The Statler brought the limelight back to Dallas with the original 1956 opening that attracted elites from coast to coast and hosted legendary performances by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, The Jackson 5, and others. With the 2017 reawakening, The Statler is now both a hotel and residences, offering retro-forward style and elevated experiences across 159 upscale guest rooms, 219 luxury apartments, and six uniquely concepted dine and drink venues. The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton is managed by Aimbridge Hospitality and part of the Historic Hotels of America; The Statler Residences is managed by Centurion American, and the dine and drink venues are managed by Refined Hospitality Concepts. The Statler was redeveloped and is owned by Centurion American. For more on The Statler please visit www.thestatlerdallas.com and connect with us on Instagram and Facebook.

 

About Curio Collection by Hilton

Curio Collection by Hilton is a global portfolio of more than 115 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts in nearly 30 countries and territories. Curio Collection properties offer guests authentic, curated experiences through distinctly local offerings and elevated amenities, while providing the benefits of Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors. Experience a positive stay at Curio Collection by Hilton by booking at curiocollection.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Curio Collection by Hilton at newsroom.hilton.com/curio, and follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

 

About Centurion American

Since 1990, Centurion American has developed well over 100,000 single-family lots in dozens of premier communities surrounding North Texas. Centurion has demonstrated the ability to effectively work with investors, landowners, financial institutions, and vendors to acquire over 35,000 acres of land inventory, resulting in a diverse mix of developments varying in size and scope. Delivering award-winning communities with impeccable amenities such as parks, golf courses, and hiking and biking trails, Centurion has successfully designed master-planned communities that have been recognized across the real estate industry.

 

Centurion has set the standard in purchasing and developing land in prime locations. Their developments have the right combination of natural land settings, strong job growth, good school systems, and access to local community shopping. Over the past 25 years, it is this proven track record of achievements that has consistently created excellent value and ROI for Centurion American partners, investors, builders, and homeowners. For more information visit CenturionAmerican.com.