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In Texas, Twinkies Mean Terrific Food
Welcome fall!
With the changing seasons comes a change in what we're craving, and with fall that often means comfort food. October is our most delectable edition of the year, filled with some of our favorite dishes and beverages around town. We had the pleasure of checking in with the Omni PGA Frisco Resort's team regarding their wide range of varied dining options, so get your taste buds ready. You're in for a treat, especially at Randy's Steakhouse with their signature Blackberry Filet Mignon.
The smells of fall bring memories to my mind of sitting in my family's kitchen, and the aroma of cinnamon, apple, pumpkin, chili and soups of any kind brings me right back to that table.
There's definitely an art to creating a flavorful dish that not only satisfies our taste but evokes memories. The aroma of certain spices and foods can bring us right back to our childhood, which can be incredibly powerful and comforting. Food brings us all together, and whether we are sharing a meal with loved ones or enjoying a night out on the town, the time spent while enjoying food is invaluable.
As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll see you nibbling and noshing around town!
SHARON DUFFY THOMAS, PUBLISHER @FRISCOMAG
October 2024
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1: Thai Charm opened in Frisco, 5355 Dallas Parkway/Ste. 600, serving curries, handrolls, fried rice dishes. 2: MassageLuxe Spa now open in West Frisco at 8425 FM 423. 3: Salty Dawg Pet Salon+Bakery opened at Teel Crossing Frisco, 3288 Main St., Suite 109.
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Randy's Steakhouse Still Serving Excellent Food, Creating Cherished Memories
The story of a specially beloved Frisco restaurant started in 1986 as Randy's Country Kitchen, and transformed into Randy's Steakhouse & Lounge in 1995. Located in the historic T.J. Campbell house at 7026 Main St., the restaurant's owner, Randy Burks , says he's proud to be a family-owned establishment, known for serving prime steaks and seafresh seafood, plus offering a cozy venue for special occasions. The staff takes reservations and also offers gift cards. Call 972.335.3066.
Photography by Randy's Steakhouse
H-E-B Opens Second Store In Frisco
H-E-B managers opened the company's second store in Frisco, the seventh H-E-B location that the San Antonio-based retailer has opened in the DFW Metroplex. The new 130,000-square-foot H-E-B Frisco store at 899 University Drive (Highway 380 and FM 423) joins other recently launched H-E-B locations in Frisco (4800 Main St.) and McKinney. The new store opens nearly two years after the retailer's representatives kicked off the first Frisco H-E-B store.
Photography by H-E-B
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New Curry Pizza House Opens In Frisco
Located at 1606 FM 423, Ste. 400, this is the second Curry Pizza House location in Frisco. The prior one is at 5266 Independence Parkway, Ste. 100. The restaurants serve traditional and craft pizza, such as Margherita and veggie pizza (12 gluten free), along with Indian fusion flavors, such as curry chicken masala and malai chicken pizza. They also serve wings, salads and dessert choices of brownies, chocolate chip cookies and flourless chocolate cake.
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14 ON-SITE DINING OPTIONS
ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY OMNI PGA FRISCO RESORT
SAVOR THE FLAVORS AT OMNI PGA FRISCO RESORT, DEPENDING ON MOODS AND OCCASIONS
Unwind after a day of golf at Ryder Cup Grille, socialize with friends and colleagues over a round of happy hour drinks at Ice House in the Monument Realty PGA District, try signature dishes in a warm and truly Texan setting at Trick Rider, or choose from an array of other in-room and private dining experiences that offer everything in-between.
Longtime hospitality professionals Jason Weaver and Adam Solowitz are the Omni PGA Frisco Resort and PGA Frisco directors of restaurants who oversee this bevy of restaurants. They remind that due to seasonal weather conditions, hours of operation may vary day-to-day and between outlets.
Trick Rider Roman Stand
THE APRON + BAR
TRICK RIDER
Choose from a mouthwatering selection of signature steaks, seafood and shellfish dishes while soaking up its unique ambiance that showcases authentic rodeo culture, complete with a horseshoe-shaped bar.
Find pleasure in creative Texas and California fare with spectacular views of Fields Ranch. It’s open for breakfast, lunch or dinner to enjoy pastries, sandwiches, pizzas, kabobs, gelato and other choices such as steak or fish.
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TOAST & TEE COFFEE COLLECTIVE
Looking for something quick and light? This coffee collective and marketplace, located just off the lobby, serves breakfast and allday grab-and-go items. 01
THE LOOKOUT LOUNGE & BAR
Take in the spectacular, panoramic views of the rolling Frisco Hill Country and championship golf courses at the resort’s gathering spot featuring elevated, inspired small plates, tapas and bar bites.
BLUESTEM BAR
GREEN CACTUS CAFÈ
Treat whole mind, body and spirit with wellness driven foods including light bites, healthy juices, elixirs and sweet treats at a relaxing café that flows directly into the resort’s full-service Mokara Spa.
Sip, soak and socialize at an adult urban oasis, complete with vibrant cocktails and bold bites to make this rooftop experience even that much better.
RYDER CUP GRILLE
Relax after a round of golf at Ryder Cup Grille, where the comfortable, inviting atmosphere invites guests to stay awhile. Pick from a robust menu of classic American culinary favorites and swap stories over cocktails.
LEISURE POOL BAR
Featuring pool-friendly handhelds, big salads, chilled sweet treats and vibrant pool mixology, this pool bar makes a great spot for creating fun times.
LOUNGE BY TOPGOLF
ICE HOUSE
This modern ranch-style venue was inspired by the airy barns that once dotted this local region of Texas. Offering an extensive selection of beer, wine and cocktails, this spot incorporates six live hitting bays at the back of the venue and offers stunning views of the grounds
Located in the Monument Realty PGA District onsite, this indoor sports bar is equipped with industry-leading Topgolf Swing Suite technology and an exciting library of virtual games that offer a variety of game options for guests. Featuring craft cocktails, chef-driven fare and a fun, immersive atmosphere, golfers and non-golfers alike can have truly unique experiences.
FIELDS OVERLOOK
MARGARET’S CONES & CUPS
The whimsical signature gourmet coffee and ice cream shop concept is located in the Monument Realty PGA District and offers an array of caffeinated must-haves and sweet treats.
Seated on the stunning, rolling hills of the Fields Ranch championship golf courses is where savory bites and spectacular views await golfers of all ages and skillsets can be seen. Built around quintessential golf foods, this grab-and-go hotspot inspires and delivers with quick service and readyto-drink cocktails.
THE SWING BAR
THE BUNKER
Enjoy an array of grab-and-go handhelds that are the perfect pairing on the turn to the back nine.
A walk-up beverage truck serving margaritas, cold beer on tap, and bottled cocktails. Easy-to-grab snacks are also offered for golfers making the turn.
Delicious cuisine in the privacy of a guest room is available for breakfast and dinner. Additionally, private dining is also available to set up, whether hosting a large group for a corporate function or a special occasion for an intimate gathering.
Opened on May 2, 2023, Omni PGA Frisco Resort offers a reimagined destination resort experience for ultimate getaways. With a wide selection of unique experiences and remarkable year-round programming and activities, the resort provides a diverse and fun-filled destination for guests of all ages.
The 660-acre PGA Frisco campus is known as one of the world’s leading meeting and conference destinations, as well as a leisure escape that features two championship golf courses at Fields Ranch designed by Gil Hanse and Beau Welling, a 2-acre putting course and a par-3, 10-hole short course.
The resort’s amenities include a full-service salon and spa and boutique retail shops. Featuring subtle nods to Texas culture, each of the resort’s 500 guest rooms and suites and 10 exclusive four-bedroom modern-Texas ranch houses, offer sweeping views of lush surroundings. The resort features more than 127,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space for meetings and events, including two ballrooms; 19 meeting rooms; nine outdoor event venues; and Panther Creek Pavilion, the ideal venue for weddings.
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With a wide selection of unique experiences and remarkable yearround programming and activities, the resort provides a diverse and fun-filled destination for guests of all ages.
FULL-SERVICE, SCRATCH-STYLE CATERING
Dedication to culinary excellence and attention to detail is evident in events catered from FarmHaus Catering By Five Star Event Services. The FarmHaus McKinney-based team specializes in creating indelible experiences for weddings, special occasions and corporate events.
FarmHaus Catering By Five Star Event Services
Delivers Fare From Scratch Ingredients
“We take great pride in developing unique menus that are sure to impress guests,” says founder/CEO owner-operator Jason Lewis.
“With a touch of stylish flair, we use the freshest, seasonal produce and high-quality ingredients to create exquisite dishes from scratch.
ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY FARMHAUS CATERING
Our commitment to using only the finest ingredients ensures truly exceptional dining experiences,” adds Jason.
When Jason references fresh produce, he means just-harvested from his own personal farm, located on the outskirts of downtown McKinney and the border of New Hope. “Currently, our farm operation consists of microgreens, selling fresh farm eggs (during this February, the team announced they “couldn’t keep up with their wonderful, hard-working hens”) and eight supplemental produce planters for all our fresh herbs, variety of peppers, tomatoes and vegetables,” he explains.
Jason and FarmHaus managing partner Jairo Sandoval bought the farm during September 2022, and he says it’s been operational during the last year, supplying great food items to their catering business. “We source all of our catering Ingredients fresh daily, so being able to integrate our own farm fresh ingredients is truly a farm to table experience.”
He says clients who come to the farm for tastings love to play with their resident chickens, which they lovingly call “the Founding Feathers.”
In addition to catering services, they also offer a comprehensive range of rental options for seamless event planning.
“No matter the occasion, whether it be an elaborate wedding, a corporate event, a
backyard barbecue, or an intimate gathering, our team is ready to cater to every need. We strive for exceeding our clients’ expectations so we can create unforgettable memories for them and their guests,” promises Jason.
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THE ORIGINAL TEXAS TWINKIES
ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY HUTCHINS BBQ
Hutchins BBQ Proudly Serves Up Lil' Nuggets Of Jalapeño Joy
Celebrate National Texas Twinkie Day with Hutchins BBQ on Oct. 16!
“Our mouthwatering Original Texas Twinkies are complete with a large jalapeño, stuffed with brisket and cream cheese, and wrapped in premium thick-cut bacon,” says Hutchins BBQ co-owner/president Tim Hutchins. “They’re so good, we had to create a holiday to celebrate them.”
The Hutchins’ team even made a video titled: “How It’s Made: The Original Texas Twinkie!”
Hutchins BBQ introduced Texas Twinkies in 2014 and have sold thousands of them since. This unique popper is available to anyone in the entire United States, a dozen for $95, along with all of Hutchins’ smoked brisket, sausage, rubs and apparel. Shipments go out every Tuesday morning, with a two-day delivery zone from the ship date. Twinkies arrive at customers’ doors, vacuum-sealed and semi-frozen, to be reheated.
Jalapeño poppers are rumored to have been invented in Texas, many decades ago; wrapped in bacon or sausage, they went by the name “armadillo eggs.” However, many locals credit Hutchins for putting them squarely on modern-day’s popularity map.
“We call ours the ‘original’ Texas Twinkies because, to our knowledge, we were the first to insert brisket inside the poppers,” reveals Hutchins BBQ co-owner/vice president Trey Hutchins. “We now sell 8,000 to 10,000 Twinkies a week.”
Trey says they hand-pick the jalapeños from Mexican markets in the area. “Each one must be the size of a pork rib, so it takes some effort to source our peppers and only so many make the cut,” he adds.
Regarding this month’s national observation: “Don’t be shy, get yourself a bite of Texas perfection!” exclaims Tim.
Catering: 972.540.1920 or catering@hutchinsBBQ.com
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Do The Monster Mash With These Fall-Focused Cocktails Perfect For Halloween Festivities
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ARTICLE BY SAM LAGE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICOLETTE MARTIN
TOASTED MALLOW
• 2 ounces cachaça (Brazilian sugar cane rum, silver rum can be substituted)
• 1 ounce Galliano liqueur
• 1/2 ounce lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce brown sugar & cinnamon syrup
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• fresh nutmeg
Combine all ingredients except for the nutmeg in a shaker tin. Add ice and shake vigorously until sufficiently chilled and blended. Strain through a mesh fine strainer into a martini glass or other decorative glassware without ice. Shave fresh nutmeg over the top as a garnish and enjoy!
PUMPKIN BRAIN PURÉE
• 1 1/2 ounces vodka
• 1 1/2 ounces chocolate liqueur
• 1/2 ounce Frangelico liqueur
• graham crackers
• marshmallows
Combine all ingredients except for the graham crackers and marshmallows in a shaker tin. Add ice and shake vigorously until sufficiently chilled and blended. Crush graham crackers in a plastic bag to make a fine powder. Coat half of a martini glass with your crushed graham crackers and strain your cocktail into the coated martini glass. Layer the top of the drink with marshmallows and toast with a crème brûlée torch. Enjoy!
OCTOBER 5TH
5th Annual Frisco Oktoberfest
The Star | 11:00 AM
Prost! The festival includes authentic Oktoberfest music and dancing, a variety of local shops and businesses, traditional German cuisine, stein hoisting competitions, keg rolling contests, stein races, official brat eating competition and plenty of bier. It's held in partnership with local nonprofit Frisco Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8273. Free parking at Gridiron parking lot located on Avenue of Champions.
OCTOBER 5TH
2024 North Texas Walk & Roll To Cure FSHD
Frisco Commons Park | 1:00 PM
This annual North Texas Walk & Roll event is to raise awareness and funds to cure FSH Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). Bring family, friends and colleagues to join this amazing event that supports families living with FSHD. The walk and roll begins at 2 p.m. Register online at: Give.FSHDSociety.org/NTXWalkRoll24
OCTOBER 12TH
3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival
8055 Independence Parkway, Frisco | 2:00 PM
Celebrate the vibrant Hispanic culture at the biggest Hispanic Heritage Festival in Collin County. Join a day filled with delicious food, lively music, colorful dances, rich traditions and heritage of the Hispanic community while enjoying a variety of activities for all ages. Sponsorships and donations accepted. The festival ends at 8 p.m.
OCTOBER 16TH
Coffee & Culture
Frisco Discovery Center's Grand Gallery | 8:00 AM
Join others for a cup of coffee and to share thoughts on the direction of Frisco's cultural offerings. Enjoy free Summer Moon coffee during the discussion. This hourlong Coffee & Culture gathering aims to spark creativity, generate fresh ideas and inspire action toward creating a city where arts, culture and community thrive together.
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OCTOBER 19TH
Twist Family! Pumpkin Friends!
Painting With A Twist Frisco | 12:00 PM
Family Day Painting: Adults, plus kids 6 years and older are welcome. Reservations are $35 per person for the class that concludes at 1:30 p.m. Parents are welcome to paint alongside their kids, or just sit and watch. Adult painters are still welcome to BYOB. The studio is located at 4112 Legacy Drive, Ste 306. For questions, call 214.883.8801.
OCTOBER 20TH
2024 Dallas Buddy Walk
Toyota Stadium | 11:00 AM
Join a walk benefitting the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas. Registration is $21 for ages 13 and older, $3 for kids ages 12 and younger, and free for individuals with Down syndrome. Registration is REQUIRED for entry, and includes access to all event activities, awareness walk, and a commemorative event t-shirt. The event runs through 3 p.m. Register at DS-Stride.org/DallasBuddyWalk
SER VI NG UP S OUP
Fall’s most notable comfort meal
ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
This hearty chicken noodle soup is the perfect comfort food that is packed with nutritious goodness. This pairs perfectly with homemade beer bread or a sourdough loaf.
INGREDIENTS:
• 8 cups chicken broth (add more if desired)
• Whole fryer chicken, cut in chunks or shredded
• 5 celery stalks, sliced
• 8 carrots, sliced
• ½ onion diced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ cup half and half (optional)
• 1 package egg noodles
• Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
In a large stock pot, add 8 cups of chicken broth. Dice carrots, celery and onion and add to the broth. Bring to a boil, and reduce to medium heat until the vegetables are soft. In the meantime, skin and cube 1 whole fryer chicken and add to the stock pot. Next, add egg noodles (frozen Reames homemade egg noodles are my favorite) and let boil until noodles are cooked. Add butter, half and half, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer on low until ready to serve.
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