by | October 21, 2025 · 10:38 am

8th Annual Plano Food & Wine Festival Nov 1

The 8th Annual Plano Food + Wine Festival returns to Legacy West on Saturday, November 1, from 12 PM to 6 PM, promising an unforgettable afternoon of flavor, fun, and discovery. This beloved North Texas tradition draws thousands of food lovers and wine enthusiasts each year for a vibrant day of tastings, entertainment, and community spirit.

Guests can dive into a lively mix of culinary creations, wine tastings, live cooking demos, local shopping, and music — all set against the stylish backdrop of Legacy West. It’s a full-day experience designed for anyone who loves good food, great wine, and even better company.

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by | October 21, 2025 · 10:28 am

Sueño Brings Its Dreamy, Elevated Mexican Dining to Snider Plaza

Sueño — which fittingly translates to “dream” — is getting ready to bring its award-winning take on elevated Mexican dining to 6600 Snider Plaza in early 2026. After the huge success of its original Richardson location, which debuted in late 2021, the new Dallas outpost will feature a live-fire kitchen, a stunning design, and the same signature warmth and craftsmanship that have made the restaurant one of North Texas’ most beloved modern Mexican concepts.

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by | October 21, 2025 · 12:48 am

Rediscovering Texas: Offbeat Escapes That Bring You Closer to Local Culture

A woman in Lockhart once said the best barbecue isn’t on the main street, it’s in a backyard, with no sign, just the sound of blues drifting from a radio and smoke curling over a leaning fence. She wasn’t wrong.

Texas has its tropes: boots, brisket, big skies, but the real version lives quieter, off the brochure. It’s shared through recipes, porch music, and stories told over picnic tables. For those looking beyond the checklist, the rhythm here is slower and more intimate, less about photo ops and more about what stays with you.

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by | October 17, 2025 · 5:09 pm

Afternoon Tea, Texas-Style, at Trick Rider

Step into Trick Rider, the signature steakhouse inside the Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, and discover an afternoon tea experience with a distinctly Southern twist. Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests are invited to slow down, sip, and savor a Texas-style afternoon tea that blends classic elegance with Western charm.

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by | October 17, 2025 · 2:42 pm

Mary’s Café in Strawn: A Chicken Fried Steak Adventure You’ll Never Forget

October 26th isn’t just any day—it’s Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day, and if you’re anywhere near Strawn, you need to stop at Mary’s Café. This isn’t a place for tiny plates or delicate bites. Mary’s serves chicken fried steaks that practically demand a fork-and-knife duel, slabs of tender beef drenched in gravy that’s creamy, peppery, and somehow irresistible. One bite, and you’ll swear Texas itself is whispering, “Yes…this is how it’s done.”

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by | October 17, 2025 · 10:47 am

G.O.A.T’s Arena Sports Bar Grand Opening in Little Elm – Happening Today!

G.O.A.T’s Arena Sports Bar, the high-energy sports and social hub known for blending the atmosphere of a live stadium with the comfort of a neighborhood hangout, will open its third North Texas location, and first franchise, in Little Elm on October 17. Located at 27052 E. University Dr., this marks the brand’s third North Texas opening and its very first franchise.

The new restaurant marks the next phase of the brand’s expansion strategy following two recent successful openings in Fairview and Frisco. Additionally, the Little Elm franchise group is also already exploring up to two more North Texas locations over the next 18 months.

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by | October 17, 2025 · 10:37 am

Chefs for Farmers Marks 15 Years of Culinary Celebration in Dallas

Dallas food lovers, take note — one of the city’s most beloved fall traditions is back. From October 29 through November 2, 2025, Chefs for Farmers (CFF) will return for its 15th anniversary, celebrating the chefs, farmers, and artisans who make Texas cuisine so distinctive.

What began as a one-night farm dinner in 2010, founded by Iris Midler, has blossomed into a full-fledged culinary festival that now draws food enthusiasts from across the country. Yet even as it’s grown, CFF has stayed true to its roots — championing local talent, honoring sustainability, and building bridges between rural and urban communities through food, hospitality, and heart.

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by | October 17, 2025 · 10:18 am

Dallas Mavericks, Levy Expand Elevated Game Day Food & Beverage Offerings

Fans attending Dallas Mavericks games this season can expect continued award-winning, chef-inspired concessions crafted in collaboration with Levy and 50 Eggs Hospitality Group, plus expanded drink offerings and a line-up of rotating sweet and savory menu items, inspired by the team’s 2025-26 Theme Nights schedule. And new to American Airlines Center are three frictionless concession stands, powered by Amazon Just Walk Out technology, at Chef’s Corner West, Chef’s Corner East, and Grill Zone 326. 

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