Hudson House<\/p>\n
3475 Preston Road, Frisco<\/p>\n
Hudson House landed in Collin County, bringing navy blazers, New Yorker magazine covers and a splash of East Coast sheen. The ninth outpost from Vandelay Hospitality Group (the first opened in Highland Park in 2017) keeps the formula fans love: a buzzing raw bar, timeless comfort food, oysters flown in daily and the \u201cWorld\u2019s Coldest Martini,\u201d which lives up to its name. Cheers! Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Elaine\u2019s Cocktail Kitchen\u00a0<\/p>\n 8763 Seventh St., Frisco<\/p>\n Elaine\u2019s Cocktail Kitchen has slipped onto Seventh Street in downtown Frisco, but the secret\u2019s already out. Think velvet sofas, marble tables and chandeliers with just the right shimmer. With 44 seats inside and a charming patio out front, it\u2019s intimate, lively and practically begging for that second round. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Shun by Yama Sushi<\/p>\n 6651 Alma Road, Suite 200, McKinney<\/p>\n Chef Kenny Chong, once behind the counter at Shoyo, the acclaimed omakase spot on Greenville in Dallas, now leads as partner and executive chef at Shun by Yama. His mastery shows in the smallest details: the exacting cut of fish, the delicate press of rice, the calm assurance as he sets a piece of sushi before you. At Shun, every motion carries meaning. This isn\u2019t just sushi; it\u2019s the craft of a true expert. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q<\/p>\n 965 Garden Park Drive, Allen<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what Vaqueros BBQ is serving in Allen now that it\u2019s gone from food truck to storefront: brisket so tender it practically sighs apart, pulled pork that drips with juicy flavor, jalapeno-cheese sausage with the perfect snap and smoky barbacoa tucked into tacos that nod to Mexico City. And of course, the star \u2014 those legendary brisket birria tacos that make every bite feel like the best bite. James Beard semifinalist owner and pitmaster Arnulfo \u201cTrey\u201d S\u00e1nchez knows barbecue. You can taste it. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Smalls Sliders<\/p>\n 1681 N. Hardin Blvd., McKinney<\/p>\n Smalls Sliders keeps it simple: crave-worthy cheeseburger sliders served from its signature \u201cSmorange Can.\u201d The bright orange shipping container setup doubles as a drive-thru and walk-up spot, making the whole experience as fun and punchy as the food.<\/p>\n Fritz\u2019s Adventure<\/p>\n 5651 Nebraska Furniture Mart Drive, The Colony<\/p>\n Grandscape in The Colony already has it all: Thai eats, secret speakeasies, minigolf smackdowns and even surfing. Now it\u2019s leveling up with the North Texas debut of Fritz\u2019s Adventure, an over-the-top playground that\u2019s as wild as it is cool. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Bibliobar<\/p>\n 1018 E. 15th St., Plano<\/p>\n Bibliobar began in 2017 as an online and pop-up bookshop at coffee shops and breweries before landing a spot in the Plano Shopping Co-Op in 2023. When the co-op closed in 2024, it could\u2019ve been the end \u2014 but instead, Bibliobar leveled up. Now it\u2019s back with its very own storefront in downtown Plano. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Musume<\/p>\n 3625 The Star Blvd., Suite 315, Frisco<\/p>\n Musume, Dallas\u2019 beloved sushi and Asian dining hotspot, has rolled into The Star in Frisco. Perched on the second floor, this 6,000-square-foot playground for your taste buds dishes out signature favorites, fresh new creations and a sake and Japanese whisky lineup so big, you might need a map to navigate it. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n Centro On The Square<\/p>\n 112 E. Louisiana St., Suite A, McKinney<\/p>\n Centro on the Square is the brainchild of longtime North Texas restaurateurs, George Stergios of Knife Steakhouse and Brian Dunne of Mexican Bar Company. The pair met as neighbors at Willow Bend Mall and teamed up for this new venture. Their restaurant takes over the spot once home to Harvest Seasonal Kitchen, which moved and rebranded as Harvest at the Masonic. Delicious and elegant, it\u2019s a welcome addition.<\/p>\n Flamant<\/p>\n 5880 State Highway 121, Suite 103B, Plano<\/p>\n The chefs behind Dallas icons Rye and Apothecary brought something bold to Collin County: Flamant, a European-inspired live-fire cocktail bar and bistro, opened in Plano\u2019s Boardwalk at Granite Park. Named for the French word for \u201cflamingo,\u201d it mixes flair with finesse, offering a relaxed but refined spin on European bistro culture \u2014 packed with the flavor and hospitality the team is known for. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n J\u0100K\u00d6 Cocina y Agave<\/p>\n 5754 Grandscape Blvd., Suite 110, The Colony<\/p>\n Grandscape has it all \u2014 food, fun and endless things to see \u2014 but it was missing a little extra after-dark edge. Enter J\u0100K\u00d6, a modern Mexican spot with not one, but multiple twists, turning up the heat on Grandscape\u2019s nightlife.<\/p>\n III Forks Steakhouse<\/p>\n 5100 Belt Line Road, Suite 800, Addison<\/p>\n III Forks has always been about steak, but its Addison flagship got a sleek, luxurious reboot, complete with a new logo and a new look. A former Chico\u2019s was transformed into 6,000 square feet of intimate corners, glowing metal accents and a space that practically leans in to join the conversation. It\u2019s steakhouse swagger, upgraded.<\/p>\n Gas Monkey Icehouse<\/p>\n 4545 Destination Drive, The Colony<\/p>\n Gas Monkey is here, louder and wilder than ever. Richard Rawlings, the legendary Dallas gearhead and Fast N\u2019 Loud star, is revving up Grandscape in The Colony with his newest playground: Gas Monkey Icehouse. The spot takes over the former LSA location and turns it into something the area has been missing.\u00a0<\/p>\n Peppa Pig Theme Park<\/p>\n 8851 Blvd. 26, North Richland Hills, Fort Worth<\/p>\n Peppa Pig Theme Park is a piggy paradise, the second of its kind after Florida\u2019s original. The park is packed with rides, shows, meet-and-greets, playgrounds, sandpits, a splash pad, a maze, a movie theater, a diner and a gift shop \u2014 all starring Peppa, George, Mommy Pig, Daddy Pig and friends. While it\u2019s aimed at preschoolers, kids up to about 7 can still join in the fun, especially with younger siblings in tow. And parents? You might just enjoy yourselves, too.<\/p>\n Even Coast<\/p>\n 5463 Belt Line Road, Suite 100, Dallas<\/p>\n Chef Omar Flores, a two-time James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef Southwest and the talent behind Driftwood, Maroma and Whistle Britches, aims to craft dining experiences that let the natural flavors of top-quality ingredients shine. His latest venture, Even Coast, grew from a bold yet simple vision: to bring the best of land and sea together in one place. The menu blends the depth of a perfectly seared steak, the elegance of fresh seafood and the warmth of handmade pasta into a seamless, memorable experience.<\/p>\n Expressive Aromas Custom Fragrance Studio<\/p>\n 216 N. Kentucky St., McKinney<\/p>\n At Expressive Aromas, guests get to play perfume scientist, guided by scent pros, with drinks in hand and music in the air. With over 100 single notes to mix, match and experiment with, it\u2019s more than just perfumes and colognes \u2014 you can whip up soaps, body butters, candles, room sprays and more. Everyone walks out with a totally one-of-a-kind fragrance in a bottle of their choice.<\/p>\n \u201cA Place Like Home\u201d Mural<\/p>\n 8004 Dallas Parkway, Frisco<\/p>\n A towering new mural is stealing the spotlight at the Frisco Discovery Center. At 40 feet tall and 65 feet wide, it\u2019s Dallas artist Alec DeJesus\u2019 biggest solo project yet, and it\u2019s packed with Texas personality. 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