Food + Beverage

THE WICK

The Hands & Heart Behind Celina’s New Locally-Crafted Home For Delicious & Nutritious Dining Article and Photography by Katelyn Briscoe Since moving to Celina in 2021, Cleve and Kim Wickliffe have been down a long, winding road to opening Celina’s newest haven for blue-zone-initiative believers, and lovers of all things delicious and nutritious: The Wick. The journey started with their original concept, Swirls Bakery. Swirls was slated to open on the other side of town, but kept running into...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

DUDE FOOD: BURGERS & BREWS

Our Dude Food Experts Pair Their Favorite Beer With Best Burgers In Town Article by Jennifer Haveman Some things just pair well together. Wine and cheese… margaritas and fajitas… and of course, burgers and brews!  Burgers and brews are a quintessential pairing. A juicy, well-seasoned burger, paired with a well-crafted brew—be it a crisp lager, a hoppy IPA, or a rich stout—elevates the experience. This combination creates a balance that appeals to a wide range of tastes and preferences, making...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

LET'S GIVE THEM PUNKIN TO TALK ABOUT + LIVE & LET CHAI

Autumn Inspired Cocktails Photography by Kristi Murry Let's Give Them Punkin To Talk About Ingredients: 2 oz. Townes vodka 2.5 Housemade pumpkin spice 3 oz. Cold brew Vanilla cream float   Live & Let Chai Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Chai infused bourbon .5 oz. Cafe Borghetti .5 oz. Liquor 43 Couple of dashes Aztec chocolate bitters   Try these cocktails in October at HEYDAY 322 W. Walnut St., Celina Square @heyday_celina

September 2024

Local Services

COMMUNITY GARDEN KITCHEN

Sharing Our Table Article by Niki Carbajal | Photography by Community Garden Kitchen The Community Garden Kitchen (CGK) began in 2014 and was born out of a group discussion on hunger and how food insecurity was affecting McKinney residents. Discovering there were no options in Collin County for free freshly prepared meals, the group Bible study members decided to create a place where people could experience restaurant-style dining at no charge and no questions asked. After eight years of...

September 2024

Entertainment

FALL FUN

Article and Photography by Fall in North Texas provides the perfect weather to get out and enjoy our community. As the sweltering days of summer give way to the cooler air of Fall, October brings a wide array of fall festivals and outdoor activities. These celebrations are not just to mark the transition from summer to winter, they are a way to enjoy and celebrate our communities.  These community events offer a perfect way to savor the joys of fall and create lasting memories. Luckily for us...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

ALL THE BUZZ!

Little Wooden Penguin Releases A New Drink Menu Article and Photography by PENGUIN PALOMA A vibrant mix of Arette Blanco Tequila, grapefruit and lime, topped with Squirt. Garnished with a zesty lime wheel.   LEMON DROP MARTINI  A mix of Tito's vodka, tangy lemon and simple syrup, perfectly balanced and served with a sugar rim.    WHISKY SLUSH A frosty blend of Benchmark 8 and real sugar cola served in a highball glass. For an extra kick, add a Jim Beam Vanilla topper!   ...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

14 On-Site Dining Options

Savor The Flavors At Omni PGA Frisco Resort, Depending On Moods And Occasions Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Omni PGA Frisco Resort 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. ...

September 2024

Finance + Legal Services

BUILDING CELINA

First State Bank Supports Local Businesses And Residents Article by Sharla Davenport | Photography by Kristi Murry Chad Anderson knows banking and knows Celina. After living in Celina for over twenty-two years and serving as a banker for much of that time, Chad Anderson is your local banker extraordinaire. Key word, local. As the President of First State Bank, Celina Branch, Chad Anderson plus Lending Assistant, Natasha Hickman, strive to serve the people of Celina and surrounding...

September 2024

Life + Culture

SHADES OF GREEN CELEBRATES TWO YEARS

A Local Family-Owned Nursery And Landscape Company Article by Christine Clark | Photography by Wilder Rose Creative While all of North Texas feels relief as the calendar changes from September to October and hopes for cooler days ahead, our friends at Shades of Green in Celina are excited to ramp up for their favorite season. There is an annual cycle of business in the nursery business. Spring is planting and everything new, but fall is all about show and color. Shades of Green in Celina is...

September 2024

Entertainment

TROUBADOUR FESTIVAL

TEXAS BBQ & MUSIC EXPERIENCE RETURNS TO CELINA Photography by Courtesy of Troubadour Festival Troubadour Festival, the state’s premier barbecue and country music event, returns to Old Celina Park in Celina for the fourth time Saturday, Oct. 19. Dubbed “A Texas BBQ & Music Experience,” this year’s festival showcases its most dynamic music lineup yet, as well as the most barbecue joints at any event of its kind in Texas history.  TroubadourFestival.com        

September 2024