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Lulu Modern Chinese Brings a Big-City Edge to Plano

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Photos & Article by Joey Stewart

At Lulu Modern Chinese, the room hits you first. A long bar runs the length of the space, stacked floor to ceiling with bottles and softly backlit like a display case, with three large TVs above it. It feels polished without feeling stiff. You can sit there and not feel pushed out.

The dining room opens up from there with curved banquettes, marble tables, and a ceiling full of geometric panels and hanging lights that give the space some movement. Booths line the windows, while the center of the room carries a little more energy. It’s modern and clearly thought through, but not overdesigned.

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Desperados Opens in Plano

If you grew up in Dallas, you know Desperados. The original Greenville Avenue location has been there since 1976 — founded by Vietnam War veteran Jorge Levy, who opened the doors with two partners and built something that outlasted trends, recessions, and the rise and fall of a hundred restaurants that came and went around it. A second location followed in Garland in 1994. And now, nearly fifty years after that first tortilla hit the comal on Greenville, Desperados is crossing into Collin County for the first time.

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A Look at Plano’s Flamant

Flamant arrives in Plano by way of the team behind Rye—Tanner Agar and Taylor Rause—has built this Iberian-inspired spot around fresh seafood, intentional flavor-building, and a calm, steady hand with technique. The result is a restaurant that feels mature from day one, with a menu that rewards curiosity without drifting into preciousness.

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Jorg’s Cafe Vienna in Plano- Prost!

Jorg’s Cafe Vienna in Plano, Texas, continues to offer a delightful taste of Austria in the heart of the Dallas area. Owned by Jorg Fercher, an authentic Austrian himself, the café delivers a unique European dining experience, marked by personal touches and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

The menu at Jorg’s Cafe Vienna remains faithful to its roots with traditional Austrian dishes. Schnitzels, particularly the Wiener Schnitzel, are a highlight, breaded and fried to perfection, and served with sides like potato salad or sauerkraut. Other notable dishes include the Goulash, a hearty stew that is meaty and rich in flavor, and the bratwurst, served with mustard and fresh bread.

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Legacy West Celebrates Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday

Legacy West will host its 5th Annual Fat Tuesday Parade on February 17, bringing a festive yet family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration to Plano. The evening will be led by the Townview Big D Band and will feature live music, entertainment, and community gathering throughout the property. The event is free to attend, and guests are encouraged to reserve space in advance via Eventbrite.

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Duck & Dumpling: A Comfort-Driven Celebration of Duck

In North Texas, some of the most compelling Chinese restaurants are just outside Dallas proper, where chefs are afforded both space and a loyal, food-curious audience. Duck & Dumpling, located along Plano’s Central Expressway corridor, fits squarely into that tradition. The restaurant was conceived around two deceptively simple ideas—duck done well and dumplings made by hand—and has quietly built a reputation by executing both with care, restraint, and consistency.

Duck & Dumpling leans into classical Chinese comfort cooking, allowing technique, broth, and texture to do the heavy lifting. The result is a menu that feels thoughtful and deeply satisfying, particularly for diners who value warmth and craftsmanship over spectacle.

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Chef Vijay Sadhu’s Special Prana Tasting Menu Feb 7th

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Chef Vijay Sadhu invites diners into a rare and intimate culinary moment with a one-night-only Supper Night in Plano, Texas. Designed as a shared tasting experience rather than a traditional dinner service, the evening unfolds as a carefully paced journey through bold spices, layered textures, and globally inspired flavors—each course composed to be savored slowly and communally.

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A Passage Through the Mughal Era — and the Heart of Jashan

by Joey Stewart

Dil Se at Jashan is a fourteen-course tasting experience crafted to explore the richness and diversity of Indian cuisine. Each course is a careful composition, blending traditional techniques, regional influences, and contemporary refinements, all served in an intimate, fine-dining environment. Every element—seasoning, texture, presentation—is designed to reflect the depth and nuance of India’s culinary heritage, creating a meal that feels intentional, balanced, and thoughtful.

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