Food + Drink

The Mercer Crossing Boardwalk, like several mixed-used development projects in North Texas, has been a complex project to kick off during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mercer Crossing itself is a 370-acre project near Interstate 635 and Luna Road.

During the pandemic, everyone’s been relying on takeout and curbside carryout. It’s bound to be getting a little stale by now. Additionally, all local restaurants have been strapped during the pandemic, and can use all the support they can get.

2020 has been a strange year for restaurant owners, chefs, bar owners, and foodies alike. As one McKinney chef, Local Yocal's Adam West said, in March they were all waiting with baited breath to see what the pandemic would bring.

Whiskey Cake wasn’t Front Burner Restaurants' first concept. But for many, Whiskey Cake typifies the Front Burner Restaurant (now FB Society) brand. When Whiskey Cake opened in Plano about seven years ago, Plano residents noticed.

Who doesn't need a little comfort food for the holidays? This season, a variety of local DFW restaurants are preparing holiday meals for families to pick up and bring home.

Hot Chicks starts with a love for fast casual eating and Nashville hot chicken. The menu is a simple list of comfort foods, a sandwich, a taco plate, loaded fries, mac 'n' cheese, and chicken that can be as mild or as hot as you want.

The holiday season is upon us, and with it a time-honored tradition: drinking copious amounts of alcohol to make your family gatherings more bearable.

Eataly Dallas, a 46,000-square-foot ode to fine Italian food at NorthPark Center, boasts three restaurants, virtual cooking classes, online shopping and shipping, and 10,000 Italian and local products, imported from Italy, made in-house, and sourced

Located on Alma and Parker, Taste of Thai isn’t in one of Plano’s trendy spots; the hottest spot nearby is probably the Costco a block away. Taste of Thai nestles into a strip mall next to a Queen’s Beauty Supply, a locksmith, and an animal clinic.

We might all be in need of some holiday cheer this year. For the holiday season, we've compiled, tested, and approved this selection of holiday cocktails.