Monthly Archives: April 2019

Kenny Bowers has the Whole Enchilada

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Kenny Bowers is a man who does everything in a BIG way!  Whether it was the  2010 launch of the El Jefe Grande, a 7-pound burger at Bowers’ Kenny’s Burger Joint or this year’s Bada Big Challenge, a 32” 10,000 calorie pizza at Kenny’s East Coast Pizza, all of the Kenny’s concepts produce food that is always more than generous.  And Chef Bowers isn’t afraid of getting a little cheesy, either. Continue reading →

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McKinney’s Green Donut

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by Alex Gonzalez

Beginning today, people who live and work in McKinney can enjoy Dunkin’s new futuristic and environmentally conscious store. Dunkin’s newest north Texas location will feature next generation design as well as modern, innovative technology to create a faster and more environmentally friendly donuts and coffee experience. Continue reading →

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WTF Velvet Taco?

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Velvet Taco, the edgy, Dallas-based, counter-service restaurant known for tacos inspired by unexpected flavors, has released its latest line up of 2019 Weekly Taco Features (WTFs). As the name implies, the WTFs offer guests 52 chances each year to enjoy specialty tacos inspired by everything from classic comfort foods to dishes from around the world. Continue reading →

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First Look: Homewood

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Embering at what could be mistaken for  your own kitchen and digs Homewood, Matt McCallister’s latest restaurant is tucked into a space created from the ground up by Design Hound along with McCallister and his partner Michael Burnett. The menu is mastered with fresh and local ingredients, as you should expect from this brilliant chef, gardener, forager. Continue reading →

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Brunch at El Vecino

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Located clandestine above a furniture shop, El Vecino is Knox Henderson’s hidden Mexican treasure. El Vecino offers a menu of delicious Tex Mex in a festive environment bedecked with vibrant Latin art. “El Vecino” literally translates to “the neighbor,” and with their restaurant, John Michael & Kim McBride have created a welcoming environment, designed for each guest to feel like a “neighbor” of a family of foodies. Continue reading →

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FarmByrd in Plano Shuttered

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FarmByrd in Plano shuttered Friday. A high-end fast casual concept located at 3308 Preston Road was tucked away in a nice strip center but was plagues with a location identity crisis the owners Ryan Carbery and Tim McLaughlin could not overcome. Continue reading →

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Upside West Village Offers Fresh Spring Cocktails

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Spring is finally here which means it’s time for fun spring cocktails!
Upside West Village is rolling out a new spring-inspired cocktail menu that features 10  seasonal handcrafted cocktails that are sure to please.
In addition to truly innovative cocktails, Upside West Village offers a vast wine menu, shareable appetizer plates and a breathtaking view of the downtown Dallas skyline.

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Garrison Brothers Releases To Enjoy

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Garrison Brothers Distillery, the first legal whiskey distillery in Texas, announced today the second release of their multi-award-winning twice-barreled bourbon, Balmorhea. Whiskey aficionados around the globe have undoubtedly heard the Garrison Brothers and Balmorhea names often over the past few months — the bourbon recently won numerous awards in spirit contests across the US and received glowing reviews in top industry publications. Continue reading →

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