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House for sale in northeast Dallas is a pristine '50s time capsule

Teresa Gubbins
Feb 5, 2021 | 10:29 am

Finding older homes for sale in Dallas that have not been renovated or flipped is becoming harder and harder to do — especially one that is in such pristine condition as this gorgeous '50s home on 11076 Erhard Dr., in the Saint Andrews Addition neighborhood of northeast Dallas.

Located across from the Dallas Athletic Club, it's a three-bedroom two-bathroom home on a nearly half-acre lot described as a "gem" on its listing by Thomae Realty.

Built in 1955, it's a virtual time capsule, thanks to its immaculate condition. It's priced at $379,760, which agent Russell Thomae says reflects the rarity of finding a house that size on a lot that big.

The house has 3,680 square feet, which includes three unusual living spaces that have been added over the years, including a sun room with heated indoor pool and exercise room, and a 14x20 detached work shop with electricity and AC.

There is also a natural gas generator connected to the house to provide power if electricity is lost.

But the real value is in the fact that the house has been so scrupulously maintained. Original hardwood floors, which run throughout most of the house, look brand new. (The floors in the kitchen and new additions are tile.)

There are two bathrooms with original tile, both in impeccable condition, one a classic pink, the other a mint green.

The pink bathroom has a pink bathtub, OMG, in a pink-tiled enclosure with gray tile piping. It also has an adjacent shower, and a chandelier. Toilet and vanity are white and not original; were they once upon a time pink as well?

The green bathroom is equally spacious, with two sinks — rare in those days — and its own bathtub.

Both bathrooms have extensive storage with adjoining entryways containing built-in drawers and cabinets.

The kitchen is a large U-shaped space that opens into the dining room; the kitchen has enough room to fit a floating island workstation in the center.

It has original wood cabinets, but with replacement white doors. It's definitely a look, and not a modern look, but the kitchen does boast your typical updates including granite countertops, new backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.

History
The home has had two owners: Jerry and Ruth Wright bought it from the original owners in 1995, and took care of it lovingly, says their son Jeff Wright. They've both passed away and he's handling the sale, and let us all bow down to him for not painting the exterior brick a ghastly gray.

"My father was an engineer, and my family always just did things right," Jeff says. For example, there's a heated jet pool in the exercise room for which they built a removable cover that looks like wood flooring, not just some cheap tarp.

"It's had some nice additions over the years," Jeff says. "The house used to be separated from garage, connected by a breezeway. They enclosed the breezeway, but kept the exterior brick walls, and it still looks great. The space is heated and air-conditioned, too, so it could even be used for other purposes, like a computer room or study."

The home has two gas fireplaces: One is in the stacked formal living room, which also boasts wall sconces and a pair of built-in cabinets with see-through glass doors, designed to display the collection of fine china you pull out for holiday dining.

To really set off the formal element, the cabinets are topped by columns, which Google indicates are done in the Ionic style, how cool is that? New owners of this house, please pretty please keep the Ionic columns.

The other fireplace is in the den, which most people (not everyone, though) would probably be relieved to see has had its original wood paneling and fireplace painted white. #disapprove

St. Andrews Addition is a small area known for its sprawling '50s ranch homes, which even as recently as 2015 could be had for as low as $200,000. Not the case now; at its current price, agent Russell Thomae says this house already has a couple of offers.

Green bathroom tile, gleaming.

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Dallas City Council enacts ban on loitering in medians

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Oct 27, 2022 | 10:19 am
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No more loitering in the median.

In Dallas, you can no longer loiter in a median. In a near-unanimous vote, the Dallas City Council passed an ordinance at its October 26 meeting that places a ban on standing in medians.

The ordinance prohibits standing and walking on medians measuring six feet or less in width, where no medians exist, or in areas designated as a "clear zone." This includes bike lanes, road shoulders, or other unobstructed areas bordering a roadway.

Medians have become hot spots for panhandlers seeking money from drivers who represent a captive market as they wait for traffic lights to change.

Panhandlers are particularly a problem near freeways such as the intersection of 635 and Ferguson Road, which regularly has panhandlers stationed on both sides, frequently hauling out pets to draw more pity. Why make your poor dog suffer? Oh yeah, it gets you more donations.

The freeway overpasses do create a refuge from the elements and are therefore also popular as a place for makeshift housing for homeless people.

The ordinance's goals include preventing pedestrian fatalities and discouraging panhandlers, gumming up traffic and creating conflict for drivers who feel guilt at the sight of someone begging for money - despite the fact that experts such as Wayne Walker, founder of Our Calling, a group that helps the homeless, advise against responding to panhandlers' pleas.

"The generosity is great, but we don't want to support someone staying on the street," Walker says in a statement. "We want to support them moving off the street."

The ordinance got only one dissenter, council member Adam Bazaldua, who summoned the tearjerking image of a mother trying to feed her child, which is perhaps the profile of the panhandler he has encountered, but does not resemble any of the ones generally seen on Ferguson at 635 or Oak Lawn and the Tollway or Park Lane at US-75.

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These are the 11 best things to do in Dallas this weekend

Alex Bentley
Oct 27, 2022 | 6:00 am
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Lizzo will play at American Airlines Center on October 29.

This weekend in and around Dallas can almost be split in two. Thursday and early Friday belongs to local arts groups, with the start of three theater productions, one opera, and a symphony concert. But late Friday and Saturday brings in the big guns from both the music and comedy world who will fill up the area's major venues.

Below are the best ways to spend your precious free time this weekend. Want more options? Lucky for you, we have a much longer list of the city's best events.

Thursday, October 27

Lyric Stage presents The Rocky Horror Show
Lyric Stage will celebrate Halloween with the cult classic The Rocky Horror Show. It tells the story of the newly engaged Brad & Janet, who get caught in a storm and find themselves seeking shelter at the eerie mansion of mad scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, where they meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker, a creepy butler, and a Frankenstein-style muscle man named Rocky. The production runs through Sunday at Majestic Theatre.

Teatro Dallas presents Ashes of Light
Teatro Dallas will present the regional and English premiere of Ashes of Light. After a self-imposed five-year absence, a young man returns home to attend his father's funeral. Over the course of two evenings, mother and son, two estranged generations of Dominicans living in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, attempt to rekindle the love and appreciation for each other and their roots. The production runs through November 12 at Latino Cultural Center.

Ochre House Theater and Dallas Flamenco Festival present Señor Barber
Ochre House Theater and the 2022 Dallas Flamenco Festival will collaborate together for Señor Barber, the captivating tale of two brothers - one a hermit and the other a cobbler - who stand on the precipice as the Devil promises each brother love and fame. Dance, song, and spectacle round out an evening of celebrating Flamenco. The production runs through November 5 at Ochre House Theater.

Friday, October 28

The Dallas Opera presents Hansel and Gretel
The Dallas Opera's second production of its 2022-23 season is an operatic take on a classic fairy tale. Hansel and Gretel head into the forest in search of food - but they almost end up as tasty treats themselves when they start nibbling on the deliciously edible house of a very nasty witch. Music Director Emmanuel Villaume conducts this production from LA Opera, which is sung in English with English supertitles. The production will have four performances through November 5 at Winspear Opera House.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets In Concert
Cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry Potter’s second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This concert features Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in high-definition, on a giant screen, while the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score. There will be three performances through Sunday at Meyerson Symphony Center.

Tauren Wells in concert
Singer Tauren Wells, currently based in Houston, is a rising star in contemporary Christian Music genre. He's released three albums in the past five years, including the new Joy in the Morning, each of which have made the top 5 on Billboard Christian charts. He's also scored collaborations with a variety of big names, including Rascal Flatts, H.E.R., and Kirk Franklin. He'll perform at Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie.

TITAS/Dance Unbound presents Nrityagram Ensemble
Nrityagram Ensemble, in collaboration with The Chitrasena Dance Company, is a partnership that celebrates centuries of rich Indian and Sri Lankan cultures. Though steeped in, and dedicated to ancient practices, these artists are committed to carrying Indian and Sri Lankan dance into the 21st century. There will performances on Friday and Saturday at Moody Performance Hall.

Lizzo in concert
The last time Lizzo came to town in 2019, she had just started to make it big after years of striving, and the small venue she played was not indicative of her talent. That won't be the case this time, as Lizzo is now a full-blown superstar. Her new album, Special, is even bigger than her previous one, already yielding the No. 1 song "About Damn Time." She was also both the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live this past April, a relatively rare honor reserved for only the biggest performers. She'll play at American Airlines Center.

Maren Morris in concert
Country singer Maren Morris is an Arlington native who started her career by playing clubs throughout Dallas-Fort Worth. But she didn't taste true success until she moved to Nashville, scoring with the 2016 album, Hero, and the hit song "My Church." She's gone her own way in her career, crossing over to pop on occasion and standing up for trans rights and other causes. She'll play at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in support of her new album, Humble Quest.

Saturday, October 29

The Misfits in concert
Punk rock band The Misfits only lasted a short time in their original incarnation, but the music they made influenced bands ranging from Metallica to Green Day to My Chemical Romance. The band, which features singer Glenn Danzig, bassist Jerry Only, and guitarist Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, feuded through the years, but since 2016 they've been back together as The Original Misfits. They'll play their only headlining show of 2022 at Dos Equis Pavilion, with Alice Cooper as special guest.

Ron White in concert
Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White, who first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, has long since established himself as a star in his own right. Over the past 20 years, White has been one of the top-grossing stand up comedians on tour in the country. He'll perform two shows on Saturday at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving.

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Only one Dallas restaurant has earned prestigious 5 diamond award from AAA

Teresa Gubbins
Oct 26, 2022 | 5:17 pm
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They specialize in tastings.

A Dallas restaurant has racked up a prestigious award, the only restaurant in Texas to do so: Carte Blanche, the acclaimed fine-dining tasting restaurant on Greenville Avenue from husband-and-wife Casey and Amy LaRue, has earned the coveted AAA Five Diamond designation, ranking them among a select group of restaurants offering leading-edge cuisine, ingredients, and preparation, as well as service and atmosphere considered to be extraordinary.

The Five Diamond ranking puts Carte Blanche in the same field as nationally renowned restaurants such as Le Bernardin, Jean-Georges Restaurant, Per Se, The French Laundry, Joel Robuchon in Las Vegas, and Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace.

Only 50 restaurants in the U.S. currently have Five Diamond rankings.

By comparison, the next ranking down is Four Diamonds, which only three Dallas restaurants, also acclaimed, have achieved: Fearing's, Hotel St. Germain, and Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. Dallas also has 24 Three Diamonds including Al Biernat's, Boulevardier, José, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Nobu, and Tei An.

Evaluations are conducted anonymously by AAA inspectors, who review more than 32,000 restaurants every year. Casey LaRue says they received no warning and had no idea when the inspectors paid a visit.

Carte Blanche scored an impressive total of 50.3 points out of a potential 59, earning praise for its cleanliness, "fresh and inviting" ambience, "expert wine service" and "cuisine [that] "showed skill and creativity."

The restaurant was lauded for its "exclusively fresh, local/regional/artisanal items" such as boar, Texas elk, and wild mushrooms; as well as its "expert techniques," "imaginative, creative menus," creative presentations, and "perfectly sized portions."

Service was deemed cordial, knowledgeable, efficient, and non-obtrusive, with a sommelier who was engaging and attentive, with very good wine knowledge by all staff.

AAA established its Diamond program to help highlight the best in hotels and dining. To make the list, establishments must meet certain standards, cleanliness, comfort, and hospitality.

Previously, AAA announced a new list every spring, in time for summer travel. But they skipped a year during the pandemic and a spokesperson says they're reconfiguring their approach.

"Typically, it has been once per year but we are in the process of revamping that and rolling out a new strategy for 2023," the spokesperson says. "It will likely be more frequently – perhaps monthly."

Since opening in 2020, Carte Blanche has earned an unprecedented round of awards including scoring 5 stars in the prestigious 2022 Star Awards from Forbes Travel Guide, one of only three properties in Texas and the only restaurant to do so. The restaurant was a finalist for CultureMap's Best New Restaurant in 2022, and madeTexas Monthly's annual best list for 2022.

Casey LaRue was a finalist for Best Chef of the Year in CultureMap's 2022 annual Tastemaker Awards. Amy LaRue was nominated for Best Pastry Chef in 2021 and won Pastry Chef of the Year at the Tastemaker Awards in 2022.

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While we're here, a new menu
Ever ambitious, the couple recently initiated a restructuring of the menu at Carte Blanche.

"We are always changing individual dishes constantly but this is the biggest single change since opening," Casey says. "It's hard to make drastic changes — there's a flow to the day and everything goes smoothly, which has made me hesitant to mess with it. But we wanted to try a new approach."

They're now offering a full 15-course tasting menu they've broken down into themes such as The Garden, Ocean, Texas Game, and Dessert.

Current dishes include

  • Smoked Boar Empanada with coal-roasted sweet potatoes, Persimmon, Sugar Rush Pepper Puree, and Collards
  • Burrata with Smoked Vegetables and Shaved Squash
  • Venison Tartare with caviar, creme fraiche, and smoked coffee oil

They also offer smaller 4- and 6-course menus which can be modified according to guests' wishes, including a vegetarian option with dishes such as Smoked Beets with grapefruit and puffed barley.

"The 15 courses do not include the amuse or mignardises, which adds another 10 or so 'bites'," he says. "It's carefully thought out, I really watch how much carbs and fat are spread throughout the meal so guests can finish the experience."

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