{"id":19968,"date":"2025-10-24T22:59:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T22:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/19968\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T22:59:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T22:59:09","slug":"foodie-fridays-plano-food-wine-fest-kicks-off-november-prince-st-pizza-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/19968\/","title":{"rendered":"Foodie Fridays: Plano Food + Wine Fest kicks off November; Prince St. Pizza now open"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 8th Annual Plano Food + Wine Festival returns to Legacy West<\/p>\n

Kicking off the new month, the Plano F+W Festival will bring foodies, wine lovers and restaurauteurs together on Nov. 1 for a day of samples and sips at Legacy West. The event will feature wine tasting, restaurant samples, live cooking demonstrations, shopping and more. Thirty-plus restaurant options will be highlighted at the festival. <\/p>\n

The Food Tasting Pass gives guests access to sample dishes from 15 of the area\u2019s top restaurants between noon-4 p.m.. Each restaurant will compete for the People\u2019s Choice Award. Some of this year\u2019s featured restaurants include Toulouse Caf\u00e9 & Bar, K\u0100I, Lombardi Cucina Italiana, Taverna, Haywire, Shake Shack, Moxies, Wild Fork Foods, Son of a Butcher, Uchiko, Truluck\u2019s, Ford\u2019s Garage, True Food Kitchen, Amorino Gelato, and Renaissance Hotel. <\/p>\n

Guests who purchase a Wine Tasting Pass will enjoy 20 one-ounce tastings from a variety of exceptional wineries. There are more than 100 wines available to taste at the festival. Wine tastings will be available from noon-6 p.m.. In addition to wine, attendees can partake in samples from a wide selection of premium spirits throughout the event including Western Son Distillery, Pinhook Bourbon, Beat Box Beverages, Round 2 Spirits and others.<\/p>\n

In addition to the food and beverage offerings, the festival will also include The Lombardi Family Concepts Culinary Demonstrations, local vendors, photo opportunities and interactive sponsor activations.<\/p>\n

Tickets are available at PlanoFoodandWineFestival.com.<\/p>\n

Famed New York pizzeria Prince St. Pizza has opened its first Texas location <\/p>\n

\"\"Prince St. Pizza now open in Knox-Henderson<\/p>\n

Prince St. Pizza, the New York City-born pizzeria known for its Sicilian-style square pies and signature pepperoni-loaded slices, opened today, Oct. 24 at 2820 N. Henderson Ave. in Dallas.Housed in the former Fireside Pies, the spot will feature late-night hours and a walk-up slice counter. <\/p>\n

\u201cDallas has always felt like the right fit for Prince St. Pizza,\u201d CEO Lawrence Longo. \u201cThe Henderson area has a history of bringing people together over great food, and we\u2019re looking forward to contributing to that tradition by serving a good old-fashioned New York slice in the heart of the city.\u201d<\/p>\n

Menu standouts include the Spicy Spring, made with fra diavolo sauce and thick-cut pepperoni cups baked onto focaccia-style crust, and The Naughty, topped with spicy vodka sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, hot honey and pepperoni. Every pizza is crafted with sauce made in-house daily, fresh ingredients and its signature dough using a New York-style water filtration process. <\/p>\n

Founded in Manhattan\u2019s Nolita neighborhood over a decade ago, Prince St. Pizza has served 16 locations across the U.S., with Dallas marking the 17th.<\/p>\n

The restaurant will operate from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday- Wednesday, with extended hours until midnight on Thursday, and 11 to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday \u2014 including lunch, dinner and late-night dining, with in-restaurant seating and catering options available.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit PrinceStreetPizza.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Last week, Meridian\u00a0returned as a reimagined, refined neighborhood space<\/p>\n

\"\"Meridian Restaurant has opened in The Village.<\/p>\n

Meridian<\/a> at The Village Dallas reopened its doors on last Friday for its new chapter led by Executive Chef Eduardo Osorio. The restaurant has embraced a more neighborhood vibe and \u201cwarmer, more approachable identity centered on hearth cooking, seasonal ingredients, and shareable plates.\u201d The reimagined restaurant features a menu that touches on Italian, Mediterranean, and New American flavors across its menu.<\/p>\n

Signature dishes include Wagyu Tallow Seared Oysters with pancetta and espelette; Foie & Sea Island Cornbread, topped with brown butter and optional caviar applied tableside; and the Buzzed & Aged Burger, layered with gruyere and caramelized onions; Lumache Lamb Bolognese, Snake River White Sturgeon with chanterelles and creamed leeks, and a selection of dry-aged steaks from the hearth, including a 21-day dry aged ribeye with smoked tomato bordelaise.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis menu is about finding finesse in simplicity,\u201d Chef Osorio said in a press release. \u201cCooking over fire brings out layers of flavor that feel both soulful and celebratory. We\u2019ve created food meant to be shared, approachable dishes that bring people together while still carrying the craftsmanship and creativity that define The Village\u2019s culinary culture.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cocktails highlights include the Woodfired Negroni with ember-roasted walnut and Pechuga mezcal; the Extroverted Old Fashion, layered with winter bitters and High West Midwinter Nights Dram; and Truffle the Night Martini, a luxe espresso martini finished with vanilla and truffle. <\/p>\n

For a lighter touch, mocktails like Get Figgy With It (red delicious tea, fig, and allspice) echo the same thoughtful balance. Guests will also find an approachable yet curated wine list blending French, Italian, Californian, and local selections, alongside local beer and whiskey.<\/p>\n

Meridian can seat up to 156 guests across the dining room, bar, patio and private dining space. The restaurant will also introduce a monthly tasting menu beginning later this year, along with its family-style Sunday Supper ($99), which serves 3\u20134 people and features whole fried chicken with cornbread, charred broccolini, pimento grits, and dessert. In keeping with Meridian\u2019s community-first ethos, 20% of Sunday Supper sales will benefit Meat Fight, a local nonprofit supporting those living with MS.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis version of Meridian is about bringing people in more often, for cocktails after work, for dinner with friends, or for celebrating with family,\u201d said Brandy Spence, Vice President of Food & Beverage for The Village. \u201cWe wanted to build something built around community, a place that feels welcoming while delivering the exceptional food and hospitality that defines Meridian.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meridian is located at 5605 Village Glen Drive.. Reservations will be available on OpenTable<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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