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Fed by Music
At The Rook, food, live music & a constantly changing calendar help build what matters most: community. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Jack Warren and Bess McKinney On Friday mornings at The Rook, nearly 50 members regularly show up for complimentary coffee and breakfast. There is no concert, no ticketed event and no elaborate agenda. They come to visit, catch up on the week and spend time together. For founder and owner Jason K. Burress, that may say more about The Rook than...
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Life + Culture
Thankful at Hutchins BBQ
Family tradition, Texas smoke and a seat at the table. Article by Alexis Jacobs n North Texas, a barbecue restaurant can become part of a family’s routine. It’s the place they choose after a game, when relatives come to town or when no one feels like cooking. For Celina resident Brandon Aichelmann and his family, Hutchins BBQ has earned that familiar place at the table. “It’s the best barbecue around, and it’s become a go-to spot for our family,” says Brandon. “We love the food, but the...
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Travel
THE FLAVOR OF OMNI PGA FRISCO
Thirteen Dining Concepts Make Omni Pga Frisco A Destination For Food Lovers, Golfers And Locals Alike Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Provided by Omni PGA For a resort known as the new home of modern golf, Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa has made sure the experience off the course is just as memorable. Across the sprawling property and PGA Frisco campus, guests can choose from 13 dining venues, ranging from a sophisticated steakhouse to barbecue, cocktails, coffee, and casual bites...
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Food + Beverage
Cookies With a Bigger Purpose
BAK'D by McKinney Makes Blends Flavor, Connection, Purpose Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Verandah McKinney What started as a bet between husband and wife has turned into a growing McKinney business built around scratch made cookies, creative flavors and a mission that reaches far beyond the kitchen. “BAK'D started as a bet with my husband that it would fail. It is the single most expensive bet I continue to lose every day,” says Verandah McKinney, founder of BAK'D by McKinney...
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