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QUITE FETCHING Mutts Canine Cantina, 2889 Cityplace West Blvd., 214.377.8723; muttscantina.com JOY ZHANG I FRESH SPOTS TO SHOP GAZE AND GRAZE , WE'RE AVOIDING THE HEAT WITH COQUILLES SAINT JACQUES, QUAFFING CANINE COCKTAILS, CONSIDERING PALEO, BEING ASTONISHED BY ARTISTIC CRITIQUES OF THE FDA AND MOTORING TO THE DRIVE-IN. JOY ZHANG n the doghouse is where you'll want to be with Mutts Canine Cantina, Uptown's dog park meets open-air restaurant. Set on the edge of two tree-filled acres of the former Hank Haney Golf Center, it's a concept created by Kyle Noonan and Josh Sepkowitz (of Bowl & Barrel) and partner Jeremy Frazer. Pop by the Jeremy Frazer, Josh Sepkowitz, flip-open window Kyle Noonan bar or take a seat at a yellow picnic table on the patio with your (leashed) pooch and order off the menu. At breakfast, try tacos or Hypnotic Donuts; for lunch and dinner, choose a cocktail, wine or local on-tap brew, then nosh on burgers made with grass-fed, hormone-free beef or Nathan's Famous beef hot dogs. Furry friends roam free in the adjacent, attendant-supervised park, where a $4.95 daily or $9.95 monthly fee — thankfully — covers waste removal. Step in yourself and play catch and order a drink from one of the roaming servers. "Dogs have a funny way of connecting people and breaking the ice," Noonan says. "I would really like to see a sense of community built here." Jessica Elliott MARK ANTHONY NELSON VIVE LA PALEO WITH PUNCH HG Sply Co., 2008 Greenville Ave., 469.334.0896; hgsplyco.com FRANCE St., Le Bilboquet, 4514 Travis H Liliana Bloch Gallery, 2919 Commerce St., 214.991.5617; lilianablochgallery.com A HOWLINGWorth, 817.717.7767; SUCCESS Coyote Drive-In, 223 NE 4th St., Fort hen you're establishing a new endeavor in Deep Ellum, why not share a building with another well-regarded dealer? So Liliana Bloch joined forces with The Public Trust's Brian Gibb; the pair divvy up his existing gallery and collaborate on openings. Cue Bloch's eponymous space. After time spent in both the nonprofit and gallery worlds — as director of The McKinney Avenue Contemporary and helming Kirk Hopper Fine Art — she steps forth on her own, representing such notables as Letitia Huckaby of the poignant amalgamation of photography and history. For her debut show, Bloch presented "Ann Glazer: Underestimated Storage Issues," dramatically revealing Dallas- and NYC-based Glazer's site-specific wall drawing formed from artist's tape that calls to mind pre-Columbian textiles, as well as the intricacies of household plumbing (through July 6). Now unfurling, Bloch curates "Side Affect," a prescient look at the policies of the often controversial U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the influence lobbyists wield vis-à-vis pharmaceutical and genetically modified foods. Artists Waddy Armstrong, Mayra Barraza, Tim Best, Sandow Birk, Du Chau, the aforementioned Miz Huckaby, Vince Jones, Mona Kasra, Kathy Lovas and Ryan Sarah Murphy probe the all-powerful FDA, injecting urgency and socio-political purpose into the landscape of the Dallas gallery scene (July 13 – September 7). Catherine D. Anspon Vince Jones' Bologna Days, 2013, Designed to appeal to nostalgic boomers, rowdy tweens and haute hipsters alike, Coyote Drive-In conjures up the charm of a bygone era, albeit one that includes the existence of state-of-the-art digital projectors. Inhabiting a 20-acre former parking lot on the banks of the Trinity, the Fort Worth drive-in theater boasts three screens (two 60'-by-90' and one 54'-by-60') devoted to first-run double features along with a playground, tin-roofed picnic pavilion and space left over for food trucks and live bands. Simply motor in, pop open the back of your SUV, get comfy and dial in the soundtrack on the FM radio, old-school style. Created by serial entrepreneur Brady Wood (of the Green Room, Trees and Gypsy Tea Room) and his partner, Glenn Solomon, the Coyote's draw is such that concessions can sell out before the opening credits roll. Moviegoers are advised to purchase tickets in advance, and soon they'll be able to order popcorn, burgers, pizzas, craft beers and wine on the drive-in's iPhone app, since bringing in refreshments is strictly verboten. Open 365 days a year, the Coyote is adding a real-deal hitching post in coming months, so cowboy cinemaniacs can ride Old Paint onto the premises. Wood and Solomon are finalizing plans for a Dallas satellite in 2014. Kendall Morgan 469.730.2937 With its subtle signage, Travis Walk's charming new eatery Le Bilboquet could easily be overlooked. This would Le Bilboquet be a tragedy for enthusiasts of French bistro fare, so look for the pine-green awning, latticework and white-clothed sidewalk tables. If the moniker rings a bell, there's a reason: It's the offspring of the 28-year-old Manhattan fixture of the same name, which closed last New Year's Eve with much Upper East Side handwringing. (It's scheduled to reopen in August on 60th Street between Madison and Park.) "Dallas is a happening place," says managing partner Laurent Lesort, who has relocated to Dallas. "Dining out is a big part of this city's culture. When we found the right location, we jumped at it." The light-filled interior melds contemporary art with old-world additions such as handmade rattan chairs by Maison Gatti (one of France's oldest crafters of bistro furniture) and a classic pewter-topped bar, the centerpiece of the entry. "MoMo" Sow, the longtime chef of Le Bilboquet-New York, has also relocated to Dallas and creates the identical dishes that made the original a sensation: elegantly presented bistro food with light sauces and fresh flavors. On the dinner menu, try the endive salad with tangy chunks of blue-veined Roquefort, walnut halves and Dijon vinaigrette ($13) or the housemade terrine of foie gras ($25). A standout entrée is the Coquilles Saint Jacques — pan-seared sweet scallops with tomato coulis and a tower of vegetables ($26). The lightly spiced Cajun chicken breast with pommes frites is a house specialty ($24). Desserts include apple tarte tatin and chocolate mousse. The wine list offers an assortment of French and American varieties and even includes a few Texas selections. "Nothing is trendy here," says Paris-born Lesort. "These are the dishes my mom and grandma made. This is my comfort food." Terri Taylor + CHANGE AGENT W JOY ZHANG JOY ZHANG SHARING SPACES unt. Gather. Go Paleo at HG Sply Co., the new back-to-basics bar and grill on revitalized Lower Greenville. Sit and watch the world drive by from a sidewalk table, or head inside, where the interior is playfully postmodern with century-old brick walls, Edison bulb light fixtures and furnishings crafted from salvaged freight cars. "We thought we wanted a simple sports bar," says co-owner Elias Pope, "but we ended up with much more." Taking their cues from the popular Paleo diet, Pope and chef Paul Niekrasz have assembled a menu of healthy ingredients plucked from mankind's earliest plates, or foods Fred Flintstone would HG Sply Co. recognize … if he had a chef. Think meats inspired by the Stone Age hunt — Texas Braised venison with spiced apples or lamb shank bacon-wrapped pork shanks with with fig mostarda nectarine relish. Gathered fruits, roots and veggies appear in side dishes, as evidenced by crispy baby artichokes, sweet potato hash and Brussels sprout chips, all sourced from small farms and ranches using local and organic growers when possible. The freshis-best philosophy extends to the drink menu – a standout is the Moscow Mule with Effen vodka, lime and ginger kombucha. There's also an impressive list of Texas craft beers. "We don't feature them because they're local," Pope says. "They're featured because they're great." From the back patio, a long stairway leads to rooftop tables and a clear view of the Dallas skyline – an urban sight to impress the most jaded Neanderthal. Terri Taylor coyotedrive-in.com Coyote Drive-In Owner Brady Wood KARI CROWE JULY | PAGE 10 | 2013 KARI CROWE at Liliana Bloch Gallery