When Angie’s opens in Plano on November 13 at 701 W. 15th Street, it will bring something rare to town — luxury food at fast-food prices.
Founded by Tony and Roushan Christofellis, Angie’s started in 2022 with Angie’s Lobster, a drive-thru restaurant created in memory of Tony’s late mother, Angela “Angie” Christofellis. Her legacy of love, hard work, and great food inspired a new kind of restaurant — one that makes high-quality meals accessible to everyone.
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Bavarian Grill presents itself as a clean, no-nonsense take on Bavarian cuisine. Think grilled sausages, melty cheese, sturdy pretzels, and heartier fare that satisfies without pretense. The menu centers on classic sausages—bratwurst, knackwurst, Weisswurst—all grilled over charcoal to bring out that smoky snap. They serve them solo, as part of a sausage plate, or tucked into pretzel rolls. A real highlight is their Käsespätzle—small, handmade egg noodles folded with melted cheese and caramelized onions, comfort served in a bowl. Another staple is their schnitzel sandwich: thinly pounded pork, breaded and pan-fried, slapped into a roll with mustard, crisp pickles, and grilled onions.
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CraftWay Kitchen in Plano delivers the kind of lunch that turns a quick bite into a drawn-out, satisfying pause in your day. They do a marvelous brunch as well. With a menu that leans heavily into Southern comfort and polished American staples, it’s clear the kitchen knows exactly what it’s doing—and has a blast doing it. The space itself is inviting without trying too hard: rustic wood finishes, soft lighting, leather booths, a big central bar with local beers on tap, and music that hums beneath the conversation. It’s relaxed but has just enough polish to feel like a place where details matter.
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Little Sichuan Cuisine in Plano will hit your senses the moment you walk through its doors, and they will tell you what the signage doesn’t: this is the real thing. Aromas of roasted chilies and Szechuan peppercorn hang in the air like a challenge and an invitation. The dining room hums with quiet intensity—families murmuring over bubbling hot pots, chefs clanging in the kitchen behind a curtain of steam. Little Sichuan isn’t interested in fusion or frills. It is here to serve serious, unapologetic Chinese food with deep regional roots and bold technique, and has been do so for many years.
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Zhang’s Kitchen in Plano is a quiet powerhouse, operating with precision in a modest strip mall off Coit. The Peking duck is the centerpiece—no pretense, no ceremony, just a perfectly executed plate delivered with total confidence. The whole duck arrives sliced and arranged on one platter. The skin is deeply burnished, crisp without flaking apart, clinging to a thin layer of fat that dissolves as you chew. The meat is tender, deeply seasoned, and still moist, not hacked to oblivion like lesser versions. There’s no separation of stages—just a complete duck presentation that lets you assemble each pancake how you like, balancing rich slices with cucumber, scallion, and a dark, glossy hoisin that’s more earthy than sweet. It’s straightforward, tight, and deeply satisfying.
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In Plano, Texas—far from the cobblestone streets of Kraków or the smoky butcher shops of Chicago’s Polish enclaves—you’ll find Taste of Poland, a restaurant that makes no apologies for doing things the old-fashioned way. Inside, the air carries the scent of smoked kielbasa, onions sautéed in butter, and slow-braised meats—a sensory prelude to a meal that doesn’t just aim to satisfy, but to transport.
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by Steve Adelman
Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill, one of North Texas’ most respected family-owned seafood restaurants, will host a special wine dinner with acclaimed Washington winery Long Shadows on Monday, August 4, at its Plano location.
Founded in 2002 by wine industry leader Allen Shoup—formerly of Chateau Ste. Michelle—Long Shadows is a unique collaboration of seven world-renowned winemakers, each creating their own labels using Washington’s top grapes. The result is a highly curated lineup of premium wines from one of the most innovative wineries in the country.
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Knife Plano invites guests to an unforgettable evening of bold flavors and fine spirits at the one-night-only Tequila Summer Social on Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by acclaimed Chef John Tesar, this exclusive event will feature a chef-curated, four-course tasting menu inspired by Mexico’s vibrant culinary traditions. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with premium tequilas, offering a refined and spirited dining experience that brings together authentic Mexican flavors and the rich heritage of a Texas steakhouse.
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