🍴DELICIOUS VEGAN CAFE🍴
Chef Troy Gardner originally launched TLC (Taste Like Chicken) Vegan Cafe as a ghost kitchen during the pandemic but has since opened a cozy and casual cafe version in Richardson.
We tried The Holy Bowler (spinach, pear tomatoes, quinoa, broccoli, mushroom medley, walnuts, toasted pumpkin seeds, bacon bits, sweety drop peppers and pickled red onions), The Ultimate Frito Pie (fresh corn chips with house-made chili, house-made queso, Impossible crumble, Better Balance vegan sour cream, pico de gallo, jalapeños and avocado mash), General Tso's TLC Dinner (chicken-fried oyster mushrooms or TiNDLE chik'n in tangy sweet sauce), Better Balance Creamy Chick'n Pasta Arrabbiata (pasta tossed in spicy house-made Arrabbiata sauce, topped with Better Balance chick'n shreds, sauteed mushrooms and vegan parmesan), Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Pineapples (flash-fried Brussel sprouts tossed with grilled pineapples, topped with a hibiscus and cilantro citrus sauce) and the Buttery Cream Cake (house-made buttery creamy yellow cake served with buttercream icing and whiskey sauce). We also enjoyed TLC's house-made teas and lemonades.
(Note: Gluten, soy and nut-free options available for many items upon request.)
If you are a vegan and even if you're not, this is an excellent option for dining out. The food is not only plated beautifully, but it's also delicious — we loved vegan versions of beloved comfort foods and the vegan spins on classic dishes. The dessert, in particular, was amazing.
You can visit TLC Vegan Kitchen at:
1930 N Coit Rd Suite 140, Richardson, TX 75080
🇹🇭AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD🇹🇭
At Sakhuu Thai’s Richardson location, Chef Mia Singthin rolled out a Thai street food menu, filled with beloved dishes. These are the types of eats that you’ve encounter on a regular basis in her native Thailand, says Chef Singthin. And are they ever delicious.
We tried: Khao Moo Dang Moo Grob (crispy pork, BBQ pork, Chinese sausage over jasmine rice with boiled egg and topped with sweet red sauce), Grilled Pork Shoulder (grilled Thai-style marinated pork shoulder, served with homestyle dipping sauce), Tum Thai (shredded green papaya tossed with Thai chili and lime juice and topped with peanuts), Khao Kaprow Gai (minced chicken stir fried in chili basil sauce over jasmine rice topped with a sunny side up egg), Khao Ka Moo (caramelized smoked pork served with Chinese pickle, boiled egg and rice) and Tom Sab (slow cooked pork rib soup served in Thai-style hot pot in spicy Issan soup).
Not only is the food at Sakhuu Thai wonderful, so are their cocktails. They’re really, really great! We’re big fans of the Lychee Martini (Vodka, Soho Lychee, Lychee Juice Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup and Chamborad).
Sakhuu Thai’s Legacy location made Local Profile’s Best of New 2022 list, and for good reason. So if you can’t get out to Richardson to try the street food, swing by Legacy for a delicious meal and delicious drinks.
#thaicuisine #thaifood #thailand #streetfoods #streetfood #thaistreetfood #richardsontx #richardsontexas #txfoodies #texasfoodies #foodies #cocktails #northtexas #ntx
🎨SPLATTER PAINT DATE🎨
Looking for a fun date night idea? Try Pipe And Palette’s splatter paint private room. The plan includes protective gear and a canvas, but you can upgrade with wine and beer, a cheese and bread board, chocolates and additional canvases.
We had a blast!
#paintandsip #pipeandpalette #datenight #date #family #fun #art #planotx #planotexas #texas #tx
✨Mediterranean Street Food✨
Located in Plano’s @legacyfoodhall, Shawarma Bar serves up delicious, fresh eastern Mediterranean street food. We tried a Power Bowl and a Gyro Pita as well as a side of falafel. Of course, we could not pass up the baklava (because we love it so!).
The ingredients are fresh, and it’s great to see more vegan-friendly and gluten-free options at Legacy Food Hall.
Shawarma Bar is from veteran Dallas restaurateur @yaserkhalaf, the force behind @darnaeatery, which made Local Profile’s Best of New 2022 list. We really like Darna! And we like Shawarma Bar, too!
#shawarmabar #mediterraneanstreetfood #mediterraneancuisine #mediterraneanfood #streetfood #planotx #planotexas #planotxfoodies #planofoodies #texasfoodies #txfoodies #foodies #texas #tx #northtexas #ntx
❤️A ROMANTIC STEAKHOUSE❤️
Davio’s in The Colony is a great choice for a night out, whether that’s date night or a special occasion. The ambiance is elegant, while not feeling too stuffy. The service is top-notch: For example, our waiter Christian was knowledgeable, personable and fantastic. A total pro.
The food was delicious and beautiful. We had the Tuna Tartare (Avocado, Meyer Lemon, Harissa, Davio’s Herb Pasta Chips), Maine Lobster (with Creamy Potatoes, Green Beans and Lemon Tarragon Butter) and 14-oz 55-Day Prime Aged Strip Steak. For dessert, we shared a Cannoli. Everything was delicious. The cocktails and wine were also very good.
Those with dietary restrictions will be happy to know that Davio’s has a robust gluten-free menu, and that’s pretty wonderful, so we thank them for that!
#davios #steakhouse #glutenfree #glutenfreemenu #thecolony #thecolonytx #tx #texas #northtexas #ntx #txfoodies #texasfoodies #date #datenight
⚽️NEW SEASON AND NEW FOOD AT FC DALLAS⚽️
On Feb. 25, FC Dallas kicks off the new season at Toyota Stadium against Minnesota United. Catching FC Dallas games is always a good time, but one of our favorite things is how delicious the stadium eats are.
"We know FC Dallas fans love spicy, bold and fresh flavors, and more and more fans seek out vegetarian and vegan offerings," said Executive Chef Erika Dabney in an official statement, adding that her team worked "to develop new additions focused on building on our successes like the Monster Taco and our delicious new-twist approaches to classics, along with vegetarian and fresh flavor menu selections."
A new Everything's Bigger in Texas stand will serve up the previously introduced Monster Taco as well as new items like the Double Stacked Quesadillas, which is made with a half pound of adobo chicken and a half pound of adobo steak. Other new offerings include: Hot Nashville Chicken Mac n Cheese, Vegan Tenders, Birria Grilled Cheese, Texas Caviar Salad (vegan/vegetarian chilled bean and corn salad with apple and cilantro vinaigrette), Grilled Vegetable Sandwich, Elote on a Stick, and Funnel Sticks with Cherry Sauce.
"Our delicious 2023 FC Dallas season arrivals build upon our strong foundation of chef-created fan favorites and bring even more variety as we continue to provide impressive and satisfying options for everyone," said General Manager Kristy Rempel in an official statement.
#fcdallas #soccer #majorleaguesoccer #friscotx #friscofoodies #friscotxfoodies #dallasblogger #dfwinfluencer #texas #northtexas #ntx
🍷For Steak And Wine Lovers🍷
Winewood Grill is a chic, sophisticated restaurant on Main St. in Grapevine, Texas. The wine and whiskey lists are both impressive — and the cocktails are delicious.
We tried the Szechuan Calamari (crispy breaded calamari strips tossed in shichimi togarashi seasoning, with sweet peppers served with sweet peppers served with sweet chili dipping sauce and spicy ranch), 14oz Ribeye (hand cut in-house, hickory flame grilled with two large Gulf shrimp, rosemary bleu cheese sauce and potatoes au gratin), Chicken Cordon Bleu (parmesan crusted chicken with baby Swiss cheese, cream cheese spread and black forest ham topped with rosemary bleu cheese sauce and served with garlic mashed potatoes), key lime pie and cream brulee.
Besides wine, we had a Winewood Traditional Sazerac (Remy Mmartin 1738, absinthe sugar cube, Angostura & Peychaud’s bitters, flamed lemon rind), The Hot Tamale (Banhez mezcal blanco, Hot Damn cinnamon schnapps, house-made cranberry simple, lemon juice, dry ice and tajin rim) and a delicious desert cocktail.
The Winewood Grill is a terrific spot for a date or a business meal. No wonder it’s won awards from both The Great Taste of Grapevine and Wine Spectator!
#winewoodgrill #wine #grill #steaks #date #business #grapevinefoodies #grapevinetx #txfoodies #texas #tx #dallasblogger #dallasinfluencer
🍎Great Texas-Made Cider🍎
Owner Evan Kalstad grew up in his native Washington state, making cider with his dad. The state is famous for its cider, but when he arrived in Texas, Kalstad noticed a dearth local ciders. In 2018, he opened Trinity Cider, and since then, has garnered a legion of fans.
We tried: Feelin’ Thorny (blackberry flavored cider), Peaches & Cream (fresh and creamy), and Naughty Grandma (apple pie cider, spiced). All were great, but Naughty Grandma was, in particular, a revelation. It smelled like Christmas, but wasn’t sweet or cloying. It was dry, crisp and well crafted. An impressive cider.
It takes two apples to make one glass of cider, and Trinity sources its apples from Washington state — a nod to Kalstad’s roots.Trinity’s ciders are dry, complex and nuanced. And good news if you have dietary restrictions, because their ciders are also gluten-free.
#trinitycider #cider #dallasfoodies #dallastxfoodies #dfwfoodies #dallas #dfw #txfoodies #texas #tx #northtexas #ntx #apple #glutenfree
🎉NEW ISSUE COVER PARTY🎉
Our Jan/Feb issue is out! Time to celebrate! Local Profile held its cover party at The Hub in Allen, Texas. The issue is packed with articles, including tips on how to make 2023 the best year ever. You’ve got less than 12 months! Get started now.
#localprofile #thehub #allen #allentx #northtexas #texas #localjournalism #coverparty #event #newissue #magazine
🍜GREAT NOODLE PLACE🍜
Highland Noodles in Frisco, Texas is fantastic. You can order hand-cut and hand-pulled noodles — both techniques are not easy to master, especially the hand-pulled one! The noodles aren’t only good, but also the savory and delicate broths.
We ordered:
Spring rolls
Yang chow fried rice
Sliced noodles with braised pork and brown sauce
Lanzhou hand pulled noodles with beef
Cucumber salad
Sliced noodles with meatballs
Beef with Broccoli
The sides were also so delicious, especially the beef with broccoli.
#noodles #chinesecuisine #chinesefood #chineserestaurant #friscotxfoodies #friscofoodies #foodies #txfoodies #texas #northtexas #ntx #拉麺
😍NOT JUST A SPORTS BAR😍
City Works Eatery and Pour House at The Star in Frisco is more than just a sports bar. Sure, there are tons of beers (91 beers on tap!), the cocktails and mocktails are great, and the place is filled with plenty of TV screens showing games. The food is also excellent — we loved the pork chops, the spicy shrimp, the queso dip, and Creole chicken.
But City Works doesn’t just serve up great food and drinks, and good times, this season, it’s also hosted The Miller Lite Cowboys Hour with Cowboys players like Jake Ferguson and Zack Martin. Last night, for example, Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch was on hand for the Miller Lite Cowboys Hour. After the show, he stuck around and signed autographs for fans. Here, you don’t just get to watch players on TV, you can interact with them in real life! Which is so cool.
#dallascowboys #frisco #friscotx #thestar #texas #tx #ntx #autographs #beer #cocktails #sportsbar #friscofoodies #friscotxfoodies
😋NEW BAKERY IN DOWNTOWN😋
Opened in fall 2022, Tell Me Something Sweet is a welcomed new (and yummy) addition to downtown Plano. Its cakes and pies are seriously good!
Baker Kevin Ford, a Chicago transplant and former pastor, spent years perfecting his baking craft — and you can taste that dedication (and deliciousness) in each bite. Everything looked fantastic, but in particular, we were very impressed with his pound cake (you can’t go wrong with either lemon or strawberry), peach cobbler (the crust and the peaches were so good) and sweet potato pie (which, for us, perfectly encapsulated the feeling of autumn — but order it any time of year!). Sweet, indeed!
#bakery #pies #cake #poundcake #planotxfoodies #planofoodies #foodies #txfoodies #tx #texas #downtownplano #northtexas
😋LET’S MEAT AT SUGARBACON😋
Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen-Allen is a great upscale tavern-like bar, serving up delicious eats. Sugarbacon recently debuted a new menu, with the following: Grilled duck breast (heirloom carrots, whiskey butter, baby kale and ginger-carrot puree), a revamped charcuterie board featuring chefs’ selections, and jumbo lump crab cake.
Plus, Sugarbacon also dry ages meat, serving up yummy steaks.
The drinks are also very good, and we tried the Purple Haze (Blueberry infused Ketel One vodka, St. Germain, Peach Schnapps, Lemon and Lavender Smoke), Pinky Promise (Wheatley vodka, Chambord, lemon juice and prosecco), Old Fashioned and Espresso Martini (Wheatley vodka, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, cream and creme de cacao).
#sugarbacon #allenfoodies #allentxfoodies #txfoodies #texas #northtexas #tx #ntx #foodies #restaurant #bar #cocktails #agedbeef
