Ten Bells' Dark Mark

Getting permits for a bar or restaurant requires a lot of hoop jumping, just ask Meri Dahlke of soon-to-open Ten Bells Tavern. According to Lauren Drewes Daniels, the Oak Cliff bar will open in a few weeks and with the help of a permit consultant, it's all-clear now that the one persnickety red flag has turned green: TABC The City of Dallas preferred a darker marker on their permit sign. Once letters were darkened, it was a go. [City of Ate]