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Shakertins Plano Launches Brunch

Crave DFW 4/19 6:28A Steven Doyle

Shakertins recently-opened location at the Shops at Legacy in Plano has quickly established itself as a neighborhood go-to for daily drink specials, solid bar food and friendly service. Now, it’s...

Much-Anticipated Chinese Hot Pot Chain Haidilao Quietly Opens in Frisco

Eater Dallas 4/19 3:00A Amy McCarthy

Simmer meats, veggies, and more, all in four different broths at the same time | Haidilao US/Facebook Even without spreading the word, the indulgent hot pot chain from Sichuan attracted huge crowds on...

2021 Sage’s Symposium Preview

Texas Wine Lover 4/16 1:10A Jeff Cope

This year marks the 4th Annual Sage’s Symposium held by Sage’s Vintage in Nacogdoches. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 18th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sage’s Vintage. These are the incredible...

Beloved Southern Dining Destination Ellen’s Plots a Major DFW Expansion

Eater Dallas 4/15 6:31A Brittanie Shey

Ellen’s is expanding to North Dallas Plus, the Biscuit Bar lands in Coppell and Globe Life Park starts slinging oat milk soft-serve Welcome to AM Intel in the time of coronavirus, a round-up of the...

29th Annual Gulf Coast Winegrowers Field Day in Cat Spring Rescheduled for May 7, 2021

Texas Wine Lover 4/15 12:37A Jeff Cope

The Gulf Coast Winegrowers Association (GCWA) 29 th Annual Field Day, postponed in February due to COVID-19 has been rescheduled for May 7th from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Cat Spring Agricultural...

Legacy Hall Cinco De Mayo Fiesta May 1st

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 4/14 9:58A Bubble Life

Fiesta all day with tacos, tequila, and tunes at Legacy Halls Fourth Annual Cinco de Mayo celebration! Sip specialty margaritas and Dos XX from any of our 5+ bars and grab authentic Mexican street...

At Pure Poke, Frisco, Slow and Steady Growth (but Fast-Casual Food) Wins the Race

Local Profile Food 4/13 11:15P Alexandra Cronin

Inside Pure Poke, fishing nets hang on the walls over a line of booths, dotted with colorful lures, and white to-go bags dominate a long table at the front of house. Behind the counter waits a rainbow...

Pretty In Pink And Crunchy Too

McKinney BubbleLife iReporter 4/13 4:31A Carolyn Alvey

Who doesnt smile with sweet childhood memories of nibbling delicious little frosted animal cookies? During the entire month of April, you can relive those easy days with the Frosted Animal Cookie...

Wine Clubs – Winery and/or Local?

Texas Wine Lover 4/13 12:26A Jerry Smith

Wineries in Texas and elsewhere are dependent for their success upon repeat business, either through customers who purchase repeatedly because they like the wine, customers who are attracted by...

Where to Find Crispy, Cheese-Stuffed Korean Corn Dogs in DFW

Eater Dallas 4/12 8:41A Amy McCarthy

These five shops are slinging the metroplex’s trendiest snack Dallas loves nothing more than an over-the-top food trend, and Korean hot dogs definitely deliver. Similar to the traditional,...

Norma’s Celebrate Grilled Cheese Day with Free Grilled Cheese!

Crave DFW 4/12 5:57A Steven Doyle

Dallas home-style cooking institution Norma’s Cafe is offering the ultimate freebie for National Grilled Cheese Day on Monday, April 12. All day long, dine-in guests at any of the five Norma’s Cafe...

The Best Cheap Eats in Plano: 7 Great Meals Under $20

Local Profile Food 4/11 11:30P Alexandra Cronin

As Plano has grown, so has the food scene. Between downtown and Legacy West, the streets are full of gyros and burgers, affordable sushi, waffles, and hand pulled noodles straight from the Manhattan...

Fantastic Fish Tacos in Dallas

Crave DFW 4/9 4:00A Steven Doyle

by Steven Doyle Baja seems to be the best place to tag the origins of the fish taco. All my research points there, at least as far as North Americans are concerned. The true fact is somewhat murkier...

6 Best Frisco Patios for Fruity Drinks in Good Weather

Local Profile Food 4/8 11:30P Bailey Lewis

Are you a Frisco resident looking for somewhere local to enjoy a fruity (hopefully, alcoholic if you’re of age after the year we’ve all been through) drink and sit outside in the sunshine? Well, look...