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It's been a revolving door at Apheleia Restaurant Group lately — and we can't wait to taste the result. Oak restaurant has named a new executive chef (its third in two years): Brian Zenner of Belly & Trumpet fame, who replaces Richard Gras behind the range. Meanwhile, Apheleia's Pakpao has brought on Food Network star Jet Tila to refresh the menu after the departure of chef Eddy Thretipthuangsin … Good Eats, the Oak Lawn landmark for 22 years, closed its doors in July. Look for Good Eats' most popular dishes on the menu of its sister restaurant, Lucky's … Tristan Simon, the mastermind behind Consilient Restaurant Group who was responsible for the transformation of Henderson Avenue and more than a dozen restaurants and nightclubs, has parted ways with Tim Headington and resigned as CEO of the company. The question remains: Will Simon resurface in the restaurant game? … Green House Market in NorthPark Center is bringing back its food truck — and it's greener than ever. Powered entirely by electricity, the truck will serve healthy fare to the community and at special events, with catering available … Equinox gym and Shinsei restaurant have partnered. The result is the Noxie Roll, bursting with summer flavors of mango, salmon, cucumber and chia seeds. When you order the roll this summer, you'll get a free three-day pass to any Equinox location in Dallas. Speaking of Shinsei, catch chef TJ Lengnick at the Dallas Farmer's Market Saturday, August 9 … Paul Kim opens Endive Artisanal Salad and Sandwich, at 5301 Alpha Road near the Galleria ... DFW Restaurant Week is in full swing August 11 through 17. Purchase a three-course dinner ($35 to $45) at participating restaurants, and 20 percent benefits the North Texas Food Bank. For more info, visit dfwrestaurantweek.com. Roni Proter Restaurant Buzz PaperCity Ad – February 2014 Trim Size: 6.21" x 6.21" Client: Mathews Nichols Group PaperCity Ad – February 2014 Trim Size: 4.375" x 4.375" Client: Mathews Nichols Group m a t h e w s - n i c h o l s . c o m 2 1 4 . 3 5 0 . 0 7 1 1 T h e n u m b e r o n e r e s i d e n T i a l r e a l e s T a T e T e a m i n d a l l a s. Accessories designer Elaine Turner opens her eighth shop, this one in Southlake Town Square, in October, with another Dallas location opening sometime late fall. The 2,000-square-foot boutique will stock her shoes, handbags and jewelry … New NorthPark Center neighbors: All-American fashion brand Robert Graham has opened its first boutique in Dallas, stocking men's and women's classics; Tesla Motors has opened an interactive gallery to explore the technology behind its eco-hot electric cars; and Australian fitness label Lorna Jane Active Living joins NP this month … This fall, Forty Five Ten debuts the much-heralded Jeremy Scott collection for Moschino, exclusively in Dallas at Forty Five Ten, while Yigal Azrouël and Victoria by Victoria Beckham move back from Five and Ten; a bevy of new jewelry names joins in, including Pamela Love, Kelly Wearstler and Anita K. … In the works on Travis Street: Urban Flower Grange Hall will add a 50-seat eatery as part of the eccentric and lush retailer's ongoing expansion. Watch for details in our September issue … At Highland Park Village, construction has begun on Hermès' second story to house the lauded furniture and homegoods and is scheduled for completion February 2015; for now, it's temporarily located near Ralph Lauren … Pure Barre, home of the 55-minute pure-body workout, opens a location late summer at Preston and Royal … L.A.-based nail salon Bellacures has opened its first location outside California in Preston Center. The 1,200-square-foot space includes a waxing room and 15 comfy chairs for mani-pedis … Get in touch with your inner chi at the V12 Yoga studio, now open in the historic Dallas Farmers Market … Interior design haven Mary Cates and Co. at Inwood Village is adding 2,000 square feet to make room for more fab furniture, bedding and lighting … The Dallas Contemporary Dumpster pool is back! The Design District's indoor/outdoor market with local artisans, vintage boutiques, food trucks, music and more is at the Dallas Contemporary Saturday, August 23, noon to 8 pm, free to the public … Congrats to Kelly Mitchell Fine Jewelry on the industry award for Coolest Stores in America (ranking number two out of 10), announced in Instore Magazine … Celebrate Texas' Sales Tax Holiday August 8 through 10 at Galleria Dallas with the Runway Revue Trend Show, August 9, 2 pm, hosted by Dallas Galleria stylist Holly Quartaro, galleriadallas.com. Linden Wilson H eather Wiese-Alexander has had quite the successful journey with Bell'Invito stationers, which combines the art of letterpress and engraving with a fresh take on design. New is Digital Bespoke, an online room that allows clientele to custom- design correspondence, wedding invitations, baby announcements, coasters, menus and business stationery, letter-pressed, engraved or foil stamped by Bell'Invito. A lover of all things old world, Heather came across a few family heirlooms — 19th-century printing presses, to be exact — and she knew she'd found her calling. bellinvito.com. Jane Rozelle Bell of the Ball LYFE Kitchen, 8315 Westchester Dr. in Preston Center, 214.361.5933; 3699 McKinney Ave. in West Village, 214.526.5933, lyfekitchen.com LYFE Kitchen wants you to love the way you feel after leaving their restaurant. Instead of rich foods high in fat and calories, LYFE — which stands for "Love Your Food Everyday" — offers decadent items such as creamy chicken penne and hearty burgers for less than 600 calories and 1,000 mg of sodium a dish. The California-based eatery opened Plano and Preston Center locations in June, and recently debuted their third restaurant, in West Village. A wall of fresh, leafy herbs welcomes guests, hinting at the refreshing approach to organic, sustainable locally sourced food: You won't see a deep fryer, butter or cream anywhere in the kitchen. Order at the walk-up counter and your meal is delivered to your table in a speedy 10 minutes. Oprah's former personal chef, Art Smith, created the menu, and Art's unfried chicken with roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash is one of their most popular dishes. You'll also find edamame hummus with crudite, seasonal flatbreads such as the spicy roasted eggplant and salads including the farmer's market and a kale Caesar. The chicken, mushroom and spinach penne uses cashew cream sauce, while a grass-fed steak with potatoes weighs in at just 545 calories. Food allergies and sensitivities are taken seriously here; every item notes if nuts, soy, dairy or eggs are present and the staff encourages questions about ingredients. Besides the regular menu, a gluten-free version offers flatbreads and a signature organic grass-fed burger on a gluten-free bun. The vegan menu replaces meat with "garden" plant-based patties and strips and dairy items with nut butters. Instead of sodas (high-fructose corn syrup was also eliminated everywhere, from beverages to ketchup), cucumber mint and hibiscus beet and ginger mint chia waters are vibrant refreshers with as few as 70 calories. Chocolate and banana budinos, made with coconut milk and chia seeds, are satisfying desserts. Roni Proter Loving LYFE We love the new and shiny, but off-beat, one-off shops are what steal our hearts. Owners Javier Garcia del Moral and Paco Vique have poured all the key ingredients into The Wild Detectives, a new coffee shop, pub and bookshop tucked away in the Bishop Arts District of Oak Cliff. Up the cobblestone walkway to the orange-painted bungalow and behind big green doors, a charming atmosphere permeates this cool hideaway, which still feels like home despite its recent transformation. As coffee beans roast and rattle, Spanish wine is poured, and pastries and cheese plates are parceled out, relax with a book of new bestsellers and poetry — a vetted list of titles, just like the playlist ranging from Dylan to the Pixies that whispers in the background. Adding to the vibe are twinkling lights and picnic tables on the back patio. 314 W. 8th St., 214.942.0108, thewilddetectives.com. Jane Rozelle Wild About Books