Lifestyle

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I’ve long admired the Lexus brand. The name immediately conjures thoughts of refinement, luxury, comfort and exquisitely smooth rides while enjoying consistent high reliability ratings via J.D. Power surveys. Good reasons why I see so many Lexus SUVs on the road.  Lexus aficionados had to wait two decades to gaze upon and drive a true third-row option.  In quick summary, …

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Tucked in a back alley near Commerce Street, between the Dallas Historic District and Deep Ellum, sits one of the finest restaurants in the city. Sushi | Bar is a concept renowned for its fresh, vibrant take on omakase-style sushi. Seating begins at three different times every evening (5:00, 7:15 and 9:30), and with just two rooms and 10 seats …

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How Can I Develop More Power? Developing power in your golf swing is one of the most sought-after parts of the game and gives you a significant advantage over the competition. From a biomechanical standpoint, golf is a truly rotational sport, and rotational power is developed through the kinetic chain from the ground up. Some people have the ability to …

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Not everything in Dallas is turf walls and overpriced “handhelds.” Goodwins on Greenville Avenue brings together a fine-dining vibe with a dimly lit dining room, high-end design and a chef-driven menu – without the high prices or stuffy atmosphere. Sitting on the corner of Goodwin and Greenville in the former Blue Goose Cantina location is Goodwins, an Americana restaurant featuring …

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We have posted countless articles on various SUV/Crossover candidates to ponder. They are popular for ease of entry and exit, good driving characteristics and luxury appointments, while comfortably carrying cargo and passengers. Rest assured; this category is here to stay. With that, costs are all over the map, depending on your wallet’s comfort boundaries.  This is my 200th Drive Time …

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With the new year well underway and yet another arctic winter blast in the books for 2025 (yes, this was also true in 2024), we have plenty of distractions in our day-to-day lives, so it can be easy to forget that it is spring//summer pre-emergent weed control season. If you are a loyal AVIDGOLFER reader and supporter of this column, …

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The iconic Cadillac Escalade SUV turned 25 this year. With a welcome complete refresh in 2002, the model rose to be the OG of SUVs for ride, cargo space, luxury and, most notably, presence. Thus, the Escalade became an American-built status symbol, striking a popular chord in the immense land-yacht category. Yet, with those coveted attributes, Cadillac engineers understandably felt …

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“How should I warm up before I play a round of golf?”  This is one of the most common questions that I get as a physical therapist who works with all levels of golfers. If you ask any golf professional, you may get a variety of answers. The best strategy I’ve found is to keep it simple and eliminate additional …

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Winter golf presents a unique set of challenges for players … from frozen greens to stiff, cold air. But while the conditions might not always be ideal, it’s possible to adapt your technique and equipment to make the most of your short game – especially when chipping around the green. Whether you’re battling icy fairways or just trying to stay …

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As golfers, we know that December  21st marks the shortest daylight day of the year and, after that, we start gaining a bit of extra daylight every day. That means more golf.  This time of year, I usually am inundated with questions around the clubs, dealing with live (plant) Christmas decorations and how to choose and care for them. I …

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