FOOD & DRINK

Here are five things to mark on your calendar in and around Celina for the week of June 4.

Every day, Omar Husayni drives by the deserted, sunken structure the locals mockingly call Lake Lebanon. Husayni, 27, works in marketing in Plano, and his commute takes him by where Wade Park was supposed to stand. “I honestly thought it was some kind of landfill or a demolished parking garage,”...

While owner Artan Krasniqi and his family operate three other Napoli's locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the first on-the-go-only location opened in McKinney. (Courtesy Napoli's Pizza On The Go) Napoli’s Pizza On The Go is hoping to open a Frisco location at 4747 4th Army Drive, Frisco, by late...

"Don't judge a book by its cover,” -- George Eliot. I was first introduced to this exquisite dining experience by a professional baseball player friend of mine. In this restaurant's casual atmosphere, dogs are allowed.

Lexi Choi, a seventh-grader at Curtis Middle School, received national recognition for her artistic talents. Lexi won the Overall Award of Excellence in the Texas PTA Reflections art program and advanced to the National PTA Reflections competition, where she earned an award of excellence. Choi’s artwork, titled “Colorful Future,” earned her a young artist scholarship and a special silver-plated medallion from the National PTA.

"Why be a cow eater when you can be a badass cowboy?" Yeehaw, Texas! Who would've thought that the Lone Star State, famous for its mouthwatering barbecues and carnivorous delights, would make waves in the vegan world? Hold onto your cowboy hats because Austin, El Paso, and Plano have emerged victorious, securing their spots among the top 15 "Best Cities for Vegans & Vegetarians" in the entire United States! It's time to saddle up and embark on a culinary adventure like no other.

A new legal clash has unraveled in the Texas barbecue sphere, this time involving well-known Dallas restaurant Lockhart Smokehouse and newcomer Crossbuck BBQ in Farmers Branch. The owners of Lockhart Smokehouse, Jill and Jeff Bergus, recently filed a series of lawsuits against Tim McLaughlin, Lockhart’s minority owner and former pitmaster,...

Spencer Cody jokes that he maintains an office at Omni Hotels & Resorts’ corporate headquarters, but his light is rarely on. It’s little wonder. Cody, Omni’s Corporate Director of Club and Golf Operations, and his colleagues have been juggling a lot of projects at the company’s 13 golf destinations with 26 courses and multiple short courses around the country.

Opened earlier this year at The Star in Frisco, La Parisienne French Bistro brings a piece of Paris to the heart of Texas. Before even walking through its door, guests may be transported to the streets of France courtesy of its chic Tiffany & Co. blue-and-white decor. Created by executive...

Rise Souffle is set to open in Plano later this year. (Courtesy Rise Souffle) Dining options in Plano are about to expand with the following five restaurants set to open their doors soon. To keep up with news on more businesses opening in the area, visit communityimpact.com. This list is not comprehensive.

Plano, Texas - The big Texas supermarket, H-E-B, is planning something new in Collin County. They announced on Tuesday that they're building a modern online shopping center. This center will handle things like drive-thru pickups and home deliveries, Dallas Metro News said in a recent report.

Kham Phommahaxay and his wife Yim, both graduates of a culinary school and fans of fine food, have taken McKinney by storm.

Good Day gets an early taste of Taste Addison with a recipe demonstration from one of the featured chefs. Chef Rambo Saucedo from Cantina Laredo makes street tacos.

Little India is located within The Realm at Castle Hills. (Courtesy Little India) Little India opened in Lewisville in May. It is located within The Realm at Castle Hills at 4440 SH 121 Ste. 5. Little India offers a variety of services such as a grocery store, juice bar and dine-in restaurant. The restaurant, Kakatiya Lounge and Kitchen, has a banquet hall that can accommodate up to 90 people, according to Little India’s website. Little India also offers catering services. 214-407-8222.

The Gremillion home gardens in rural Celina are groomed and ready for their closeup on Saturday. It's one of the stops on the Garden Club of Celina 2023 Home Garden Tour. "I don't think of myself as a professional by any means, or even a garden designer," Julianne Gremillion said. "But I do love it!"

A short-lived Italian restaurant in the Bartonville Town Center will soon reopen with a new concept. Trio’s Italian Bistro, which opened less than a year ago at 2652 FM 407, Suite 155, recently closed its doors to allow for renovations, according to a sign in the front of the restaurant. But Owner Tim House said it’s more than just renovations that are underway.