Lakewood (Gaston and Garland Rd.)

• Digg's Tacos (yelp) - great street-style tacos
• Tom Thumb - grocery store, no frills but very nice store
• Ace Hardware - excellent hardware store, very knowledgeable staff, beats Home Depot

Lakewood Shopping Center (Gaston and Abrams)

• Whole Foods - Upscale, Organic foods (including meats)
• Scalini's (yelp) - great Italian, pizza and other classic dishes, very good prices

Casa Linda Plaza (Garland Rd and Buckner)

• Albertson's - Grocery store, has everything, no frills
• Dugg Burger - (yelp) Great, fresh burgers, special "dug out bun"
• Torchy's Tacos (yelp) - Another great taco place, unique combinations, very good breakfast tacos
• Good Friend Package (yelp) - Highly recommend. Great sandwiches and coffee

Dallas Farmer's Market (Pearl Expy. and Taylor St)

• Farmer's Shed - (see website) - Open weekends and some weekdays. Farmer direct fresh produce
• Food Hall & Market (see website) - Open every day, many shops and restaurants

Organic (including meats)

• Natural Grocers - (website) Preston and Forest - Organic, free range
• Sprouts ( website) Grass fed, Organic meat counter