Don’t know what to cook for dinner tonight? Just say no to your own kitchen, and head over to Purple Cow in Preston Royal Village for Kramer Elementary Spirit Night. From 4 to 9 p.m., mention the Kramer Colts and 15 percent of your bill goes to the school.

Those of us who have transitioned (some say evolved) from brick and mortar restaurants to the high-speed life of food trucks will say there’s nothing better than stepping up to a truck and grabbing a Korean taco or Vietnamese banh mi. The rest of you will presumably say you like “having a seat while you eat” and “not standing in the rain.”

To that I say “Humbug!”, but there’s an opportunity to change your mind. The Shops at Park Lane will host Food Truck Fridays every Friday this month, featuring a variety of trucks every week, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The trucks include: 3 Men and a Taco, Gennarino’s, Green House, Jack’s Chowhound, Ruthie’s Rolling Cafe, Ssahm BBQ, and Trailercakes. Visit The Shops at Park Lane’s Facebook page to check the weekly schedule.

Sure, we’ll all likely have turkey on the table tomorrow. But beyond the favored bird, what’s your favorite holiday habit? Running in the Turkey Trot? Going shopping? Watching the Cowboys in a tryptophan coma?

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While some may drive far to satisfy their Thai food fix, my favorite Thai spot, Best Thai, is hidden in the Hollow. Why are so many Preston Hollow residents missing these yummy Pad Thai moments? Maybe it is because the store is completely hidden in between the Barnes & Noble, Dallas Summer Musicals, and the U.S. Post Office at Preston Royal Village. Until a few weeks ago, Best Thai was merely a small room with a few mismatched chairs and tables. Despite the lack of publicity and atmosphere, the food at Best Thai was superb. Thankfully, the restaurant has recently transformed into a cozy and neighborhood eatery with a modern and chic design. For more pictures of the renovation, click here.

I love the Texas Rangers. And I love Mexican food. So, of course, I love the fact that Cantina Laredo in Preston Royal Village is offering discounts to Rangers fans on game days. If you wear Rangers gear and spend at least $30, your bill will be discounted by 10 bucks. World Series games are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. In necessary, games will also be played Monday, Oct. 26, and Oct. 27.

This is supposed to be the last warm day for a while. Seems like a good time for a milkshake. I see on the Preston Royal Village website that the Purple Cow has special shake flavors tied to Halloween and the State Fair. Dare I try both?

Summer is flying by, and fall is just around the corner. The Shops at Park Lane help the whole family beat the end of summer blues.

Whole Foods Market

After a long restless day, unwind on the Whole Foods Market patio for free yoga, sponsored by The Mat Yoga Studio. Every Thursday bring your mat, and prepare to relax as the Texas sun sets. End the session with complimentary smoothie shots. Can’t stand the heat? Don’t worry; if the sun is too strong, the class will move to the community room inside Whole Foods.

If grocery shopping with the parents is not your kid’s ideal way to spend a summer day, let them hang out in the Kids Café at Whole Foods. Every Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 there is story time and a mid-morning snack.

Bailey’s Prime Plus

From Aug. 12 through Sept. 4, Bailey’s Prime Plus is giving back. Purchase their three-course meal for only $35. For every meal, purchased a donation to the North Texas Food Bank will be made. The menu is a high-dining experience, and includes dishes such as lobster bisque, blackened Atlantic salmon, and chocolate peanut butter tart.

Shopping

Before you leave, do not forget to check out end of summer sales. Stores like Old Navy and Nordstrom’s Rack have deals and steals exclusively dedicated to back-to-school shopping.

This delicious photo is courtesy of Dough's Michael Giordano

Hear ye, hear ye. The much-touted San Antonio-based pizza joint will make its Preston Forest Village debut a week from today, owner Lori Horn said.

Who’s going?

In one of my favorite episodes of Modern Family, Phil and Claire Dunphy celebrate their anniversary by role playing characters who meet in a sophisticated and sexy bar. They ditch the worries of parenthood and the mundane for a brief time while sipping cocktails in what can only be described as a James Bond-style locale.

Well, not to be outdone, right here in Preston Hollow is an equally uber-cool bar at Preston and Forest. While surrounded by not so cool retail like Petland and Beauty Times, the Mercury creates an adult atmosphere that screams “date night.”  I’m not into formal dinners, so I recommend skipping the dining room and ordering your meal in the bar. The food is also enticing, making it a one-stop rendezvous spot. It’s masculine, but not sporty; dark, but not depressing, and the perfect place to begin, or end, a date night with your partner. Phil and Claire Dunphy would love to meet at the Mercury.