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New restaurant opens in old Mad for Chicken space
Just 10 days after one restaurant closed its doors in Flower Mound, a new one opened in the same space. Mad for Chicken, a restaurant best known for its Korean fried chicken and karaoke nights, closed its doors on Sept. 14 after a three-year run in the old State Draft House space, 1050 Flower Mound Road, Suite 280. But just days later, a new restaurant — Rock Pepper Fire Fusion Kitchen & Bar — announced it was opening soon in the same location.
Carrollton-Based Operation Kindness Seek Foster For Pit-Mix And 10 Puppies
Cinnamon, a two-year-old American Pit Bull/Terrier mix, has found a safe haven to welcome her 10 puppies, complete with nourishing food and medical care at Carrollton-based Operation Kindness. Now, she needs a quiet, secure environment to nurse her babies until they can be adopted into loving homes. Cinnamon arrived at Operation Kindness pregnant and was transferred from a shelter partner who recognized her need for special care. Shortly after her arrival, she gave birth to her puppies. During her time at Operation Kindness’ facility in Carrollton, Cinnamon has benefited from medical supervision at the shelter’s Rees-Jones Foundation Medical Wing. Cinnamon was part...
Little Joe’s Farmstead to open Tuesday
If you want a burger, you just have to wait a little while longer. Real estate developer Jim Reid, of Bartonville, bought the old Johnny Joe’s store, 401 Hwy 377, last year with plans to renovate and reopen it as a restaurant that would also function as a nonprofit, with proceeds going to families of child cancer patients. Reid had done it once in Houston with Little Matt’s Cafe, and saw a good opportunity for an upscale version in Argyle. Like at Little Matt’s, Reid has also opened a daycare, Argyle Christian Academy, in a small building behind Little Joe’s.
Andi Allen's Take Over As Artistic Director At Theatre Frisco
Andi Allen is a very busy woman. She’s in demand as a director, actor and choreographer around various Dallas-Fort Worth theaters — all while holding a day job. In fact, scheduling an interview for this article was accomplished via late-night, after-rehearsal emails. It’s apparent, however, that she enjoys juggling, especially if it involves theater activities. Because this is true, she has added a new metaphorical bowling pin to keep in the air, that is, the role of artistic director at Theatre Frisco. Handpicked by the previous artistic director, Neale Whitmore, Allen is halfway through her first season at Theatre Frisco, finding...
Bojangles to bring chicken, biscuits to McKinney in 2025
Bojangles offers chicken dishes, as well as various side options such as macaroni and cheese, dirty rice and coleslaw. (Courtesy Bojangles) Fried chicken chain Bojangles plans to open its first McKinney location in the summer of 2025, a company spokesperson said. On the menu. Bojangles locations serve chicken dishes, including...
The Local Good Resale to sell furniture, household goods in Plano
The Local Good Resale is set to open early 2025 in Plano. (Rendering courtesy Local Good Collective) The Local Good Resale is set to open early 2025 in Plano. The store will sell high-quality home furnishing and household goods at affordable prices. “Profits will support the nonprofit missions in the...
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