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Chef Avner Samuel breathes new life into Mariposa at Neiman Marcus Willow Bend

Chef Avner Samuel breathes new life into Mariposa at Neiman Marcus Willow Bend

Red Beet Cured Pacific Salmon, Mariposa at Neiman Marcus Willow Bend, Plano Chef Avner Samuel has a reputation for pushing the boundaries.
Win Thanksgiving with Whiskey Cake or Haywire's pecan pie

Win Thanksgiving with Whiskey Cake or Haywire's pecan pie

The holidays are the most wonderful time of year, but sometimes also the most hectic.
Five coffee shops to try in Plano

Five coffee shops to try in Plano

The coffee shop is a cornerstone of the grown-up culture. It is where we go to bust out our laptops and work on work-related projects, meet with colleagues to discuss plans for the next fiscal year, or catch up with friends we haven’t seen in ages.
Exploring boba tea at QQ Teahouse, Plano

Exploring boba tea at QQ Teahouse, Plano

If you’re anything like me, part of the problem with trying new-to-me food items is navigating the unknown.
First look at Chef John Tesar's meaty new restaurant, Knife Plano

First look at Chef John Tesar's meaty new restaurant, Knife Plano

John Tesar has finally opened Knife Plano and it might be his most ambitious project yet. Here are the first pictures that have been released of the new Knife.
Chef John Tesar on fame, meats, and new Knife concepts

Chef John Tesar on fame, meats, and new Knife concepts

Chef John Tesar | Photo credit: Carter Rose Last week, Chef John Tesar opened his renowned steakhouse, Knife, in The District at Willow Bend at The Shops at Willow Bend.
Chicken fried steak: A southern tradition explained

Chicken fried steak: A southern tradition explained

A traditional chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes on the side | Via Puretaste Go to any barbecue joint, diner, or other comfort food establishment in Texas, and you’re guaranteed to find chicken fried steak on the menu.
Moxie's offers crowd-pleasing comfort food and unique craft cocktails

Moxie's offers crowd-pleasing comfort food and unique craft cocktails

Last month, Canadian-based Moxie’s Grill & Bar opened its newest location in Plano. Moxie’s offers a variety of hearty, New-American dishes and a unique selection of signature house cocktails.
Meet Dan McCall: 20 years of big smiles at Henry's Ice Cream

Meet Dan McCall: 20 years of big smiles at Henry's Ice Cream

Enter Henry’s Homemade Ice Cream and meet Dan McCall: an outgoing, full-of-life employee who is celebrating 20 years at Henry’s. Henry’s Homemade Ice Cream is a manufacturer and supplier of handmade, all-natural ice cream, toppings, and cakes.
Getting Southern with Ida Claire's Chef Chase Montgomery

Getting Southern with Ida Claire's Chef Chase Montgomery

Chef Chase Montgomery of Ida Claire loves the Thai fried wings in Portland, Oregon and loves to cook with Foie Gras. Chef Chase is a featured Chef at the American Heart Association’s 2018 Collin County Heart Ball.