Flying Fish, the laid-back seafood joint from restaurateurs Shannon Wynne and Larry Richardson, is reeling in another Plano location — this one at 4032 Preston Road, taking over the former Dickey’s BBQ space. Inspired by the East Texas lakefront seafood shacks of Caddo Lake fame, Flying Fish has become a Southern favorite, with eleven locations across Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee.
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All Flying Fish restaurants in Texashonor “Big Tex” and the State Fair of Texas September 26 – October 18 with over-the-top menu specials in addition to the popular seafood menu.
Featured offerings include Grits on a Stick and Gumbo house-made grits deep fried on skewers and served in a bowl of seafood gumbo and Deep Fried Strawberry Key Lime Pie (key lime pie and strawberry coulis, deep fried with cinnamon flour, topped with powdered sugar and served with cinnamon sugar whipped cream).
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Flying Fish restaurants are celebrating Mother’s Day in style on Saturday, May 11, by offering moms a special treat—choose a complimentary margarita, frozen Tito’s and lemonade, or a slice of key lime pie. It’s their way of saying thanks to all the amazing moms out there, and it’s available all day at every Flying Fish location.
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Dallas is a major culinary hub, boasting a diverse array of dining options that cater to every palate. Whether you’re a fan of international flavors or classic American fare, the city’s food scene has something special waiting for you. This week, we spotlight five standout restaurants that promise not only delicious food but also memorable experiences.
From tapas to seafood, each of these restaurants brings its unique flair to the table, making them worthy of your time and taste buds. Let’s dive into the must-visit spots that should be on your radar this week.
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All Flying Fish restaurants in Texas honor “Big Tex” and the State Fair of Texas September 27-October 20 with over-the-top menu specials.
Offerings include:
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The Flying Fish looks and feels like it has been in business since the post war era but in fact Shannon Wynne designed and opened his first casual seafood restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2002. The Flying Fish serves catfish, shrimp, oysters, crawfish and other seafood. Wynne expanded the restaurant throughout North Texas with locations in Addison, Dallas, Garland, Fort Worth, and Arlington. There is also a location in Memphis, Tennessee. All equally as tacky as the very first location in the land of Clinton’s, but so much more savory. Continue reading
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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 and no doubt flies back to the times of the original tortilla. You place between the fold with whatever you my have on hand. If that is a shard of beef, then it is a beef taco. For our early fishermen, it was the fish taco. Simple enough.
These special tacos are served at beach shacks as well as posh dining establishments, and the recipe continues to evolve. With choices ranging from grilled mahi mahi with tomatillo salsa to boiled lobster with chipotle lime butter, there really is something for everyone. The one thing that we all might agree on is that the best fish tacos are the ones eaten hot as you drip dry in the sun waiting for the next swell. Continue reading
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Gumbo is that delicious pot of stew that starts off with a roux, that chocolate brown thickener that gives gumbo its distinctive hue and rich flavor. In New Orleans a meat-based gumbo may consist of chicken, turtle, duck, squirrel, rabbit or alligator. Seafood-based gumbo generally has shrimp, crab, and sometimes oysters. Most varieties of gumbo are seasoned with a special mirepoix consisting of onions, bell pepper, and celery, or what they call the Holy Trinity. Today, most people are familiar with seafood gumbo and chicken and sausage gumbo.
Let’s check in to some of our favorite places in Dallas that make a mean bowl of gumbo just in time for Fat Tuesday dining. Continue reading
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