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Why Frisco's Eight|11 Place is our new usual place

Why Frisco's Eight|11 Place is our new usual place

Eight|11 Place can be found in one of Frisco’s historical houses, dating back to the 1830s at least. With every step on that timeworn wood floor, the glasses and little four-person tables rattle.
Bargain! All-you-can-eat crawfish and oysters at Hookline Plano

Bargain! All-you-can-eat crawfish and oysters at Hookline Plano

For oysters, there’s no better place than Hookline at The Boardwalk at Granite Park, Plano.
Meet Darren McGrady, former chef for Princess Diana and Princes William and Harry

Meet Darren McGrady, former chef for Princess Diana and Princes William and Harry

Burgundy, Balsamic Beef Tenderloin served with Bubble & Squeak Chef Darren McGrady once cooked for Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Claudia Schiffer and Princess Diana—all at once.
Q&A: Singer/songwriter Sarah Jaffe at Legacy Hall

Q&A: Singer/songwriter Sarah Jaffe at Legacy Hall

The Box Garden is now open at Legacy Hall (at Legacy West, Plano) and this cool new outdoor music venue will be officially opened next week with a special performance from Dallas’ own singer/songwriter Sarah Jaffe and a four-day party from Thursday M
Cake heaven at Café Intermezzo, The Shops at Legacy

Cake heaven at Café Intermezzo, The Shops at Legacy

There are some great perks to being the editor of a magazine. Currently seven months pregnant, the top perk is cake. (When I’m not pregnant it’s normally nights out: dinner and drinks, that kind of thing.

Pups on the patio! Dog-friendly menu at Lazy Dog, Plano

When Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar first opened in Plano back in 2016 we were all a little disappointed that their famous dog-friendly menu was not available.
The secret of The Café at North Haven Gardens

The secret of The Café at North Haven Gardens

North Haven Gardens can be found on a quiet, mostly residential street, totally nondescript on the outside. This family-owned gardening center is peaceful, never too crowded, but it has more than just plants and garden tools.
Sugar Mountain sno-cones: For everyone—and their dog

Sugar Mountain sno-cones: For everyone—and their dog

One of my favorite things to do on a warm Texas day is to cool down with a nice sno-cone. As a native Kansan, I quickly became addicted to the wonders of Texas sno-cones with their soft, fluffy shaved ice.
We found real Italian cookies in Plano

We found real Italian cookies in Plano

When a handsome Italian walks into your office bearing armfuls of freshly baked treats, there’s a good reason to be excited.

Brunch at Da Mario at The Star in Frisco

In 2018, people don’t eat dinner together every night as a family anymore. But we have made brunch a sacred part of our weekend routines to catch up with friends and family.