Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 8470 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016 Espresso Yourself! We searched far and wide (and waaaay beyond Starbucks) for the Metroplex’s best beans, jolting javas and happening hangouts. Need a nosh to go with your cuppa? We’ve got those covered, too. Here are our recommendations for the BEST places to get caffeinated: COFFEE HOUSE CAFÉ Thisistheperfectsettingfor“coffeetalks”with friends, weeknight dinner with the family, date night or just about anything else. Coffee is European style, handcrafted, shade grown, mostly organic and all that—but there’s so much more.You’ll also see French press drinks, cold brews and pour overs, as well as deli- cious “adult” coffees, featuring tasty add-ins like Bailey’s, Frangelico and vanilla vodka.Why not stop in after a movie, when you’re not quite ready to call it a night? Or, maybe you’re in a hurry? No problem; this place even has a drive-thru, offering both beverages and breakfast/lunch items. And poochesarealwayswelcomedonthepatio—aslongas they don’t drink too many espressos. Located in North Dallas | coffeehousecafe.com PEARL CUP When Carlene Saelg and Rita Davis moved to Dallas from Austin in early 2007, they be- gan looking for a“real”coffee shop—the kind that served strong, mostly espresso-based drinks that weren’t bitter, provided a community atmosphere and welcomed those who wanted to open up a laptop or book and hang out for a while. When they couldn’t find one,theyboldlyopenedPearlCup.Usingonlythebest,localTexasroasters,PearlCupisthe perfect venue for true coffee snobs—and we mean that in the most complimentary way. Of course, you must try their creamy, dreamy signature drink:The Pearl Latte™. Locations in Dallas (Dallas Arts District) and Richardson | pearlcupcoffee.com WHITE ROCK COFFEE Whether you’re searching for a cool, caffeinated hangout after burning some calories at White Rock Lake or a quick walk-up/drive-thru with plenty of specialty drink options, like IcedCaramelMochaandMangoPeachGreenIcedTea,WhiteRockaimstoplease.Themain location on Northwest Highway offers plenty of seating (there’s also a small balcony up- stairs if the downstairs is full), freeWi-Fi, fresh muffins, bagels and pastries and if you hit them at the right time, free live music, too. It’s also a great place to pick up a pound of locally roasted microlot, organic or direct/fair trade beans for your home brews. Locations in Lake Highlands, East Dallas and Dallas | wrcoffee.com Coffee House Café