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PublisherGayla Simmons

EditorAlisa Bartz

Art Director/DesignerErin Cannon

PhotographyWendolin Mercado

Don SimmonsGayla Simmons

Contributing WritersShelly Cronin

Marianne RichardsonRenee Teague-Osuna

Advisory BoardScott Amato

Sherry Tucker-DavidWayne Goodall

Ray RicchiDavid Thatcher

Becky Watts

On the cover: Elke Marsh, Annie Stokes, Scott

Amato & Keith Neaville photographed by Wendolin Mercado at the

home of Jim & Mason Query

This spring we’re launching the expanded community calendar – the perfect tool for planning your leisure time in North Collin County. Events are listed by date, along with an icon indicating whether they are family friendly, free to the public, a music or arts event. Keep it handy! We’ve also brought back the nightlife and dining calendar. Refer to it whenever you feel the need to get out and enjoy some after-hours fun.

If you, or someone you know, is planning a wedding, be sure to read about the hot trends in wedding receptions presented in the events and entertaining section. There is some really good information here that may inspire you to think outside the box when planning your reception.

Gusto Hot Spots is back and we’ve discovered some really great new businesses to share with you, as well as some updates on existing places that we love. The Savory Sleuth is on the loose and she reviews Marry’s Bistro in this issue. Read the review, then go visit Marry’s and let us know how your visit compares.

Of course, we bring you reviews and updates on your favorite restaurants in Savor the Flavors. And, check out the tips for summer fashion and beauty in the new Style section.

We’ve also included some fun pictures from several charitable events, and some Hot Shots – pictures of everyday people enthusiastically enjoying themselves around town. If you know of events or happenings you think we should cover, or have photos you’d like to send us, please do so at info@gustoguide.com. Until next time!

Live with Gusto!

Gayla Simmons

G u s t o H o t S p o t sNew restaurants, businesses & services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

M e e t t h e C h e f sGet to know these great chefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

S c e n e Philanthropy and social events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

S a v o r t h e F l a v o r sDiscovering the areas BEST restaurants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

C o o k i n g W i t h . . .Herb Crusted Lamb recipe from Elke’s Market Cafe . . . . . . . . .17

T h e S a v o r y S l e u t hReview of Marry’s Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

N i g h t l i f e & D i n i n gPlan your after-hours fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

E v e n t s & E n t e r t a i n m e n tHot trends for wedding receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

S t y l eSummer fashion & beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

C o m m u n i t y C a l e n d a rFun spring activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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Publishers note: These pages are reserved for informing readers about some of the brand new (or improved) businesses, products, services, and events we’ve discovered around the area. If they are mentioned in Hot Spots, they are worth a visit. When you do, be sure to tell them you read about them in Gusto! If you know of a Hot Spot that needs to be featured, drop us a note at publisher@gustoguide.com. We’ll try to stop by and check it out!

RainFloristDesigns is a new floral shop

located off of Eldorado Parkway between

Alma and Stonebridge

Dr. McKinney resident,

Kate Drinhofer, opened RainFlorist in February and she is fast becoming the Westside florist of choice, partly because of her friendly and helpful personality, and partly because of her beautiful floral designs. Kate has been designing floral arrangements for more than 15 years and her specialty is creating masterpieces for weddings. If you just need a quick “thank you” or “congratulations” arrangement RainFlorist will accommodate. You can also visit them online at www.rainfloristdesigns.com.

On Stonebridge Drive, between Eldorado and Custer, we found a new spot for sushi called ZenSushi&Grill. This small restaurant situated in a strip center between a pizza place and a dry cleaner offers a good variety of sushi, rolls, bento boxes, and more. The owners have worked at Mr. Sushi in Dallas and we were very pleased with the freshness, quality, and friendly service there. Give them a try!

A new cookie company calledCookies&Moore recently dropped off some samples for us to try. The consensus around the office was that these were, quite possibly, the very best

cookies any of us had ever tasted. Owner Sandi Adair learned her craft from her grandmother and has been baking most of her life. She bakes delicious chip cookies (chocolate/pecan, butterscotch, holiday-themed M&M’s, white chocolate) and decorated sugar cookies for all types of occasions (seasons, baby shower, weddings). There is a one dozen minimum and Sandi delivers. Give her a call at 214-641-8661.

Over in Allen, one of our favorite places, Voila! has been racking up the awards. Voila! is a European-style bakery and cafe headed by French master baker, Jean-Christophe Blanc. He bakes everything daily from scratch using only the finest ingredients and no preservatives. Recently recognized by the Dallas Morning News as having some of the best croissants, Voila! is currently the highest ranked bakery (3 ½ stars) in the entire metroplex. In conjunction with their first anniversary, Voila! just added original French crepes (available on the weekends only), pancakes, French toast, homemade granola, and fine Italian coffee to their offering.

The rest of the action seems to be in historic downtown McKinney! The second Saturday in March we were there enjoying art, music, wine and conversations with some of McKinney’s finest (and fun) residents and business owners.SecondSaturdays has grown over the past year or so from just a handful of art gallery visitors to hundreds of people strolling the streets, meeting artists, visiting the shops (they stay open a little later on Second Saturday), listening to music and enjoying great food and beverages from

the plethora of downtown dining and drinking establishments. If you have yet to go, pencil in the second Saturday of each month on your calendar for a trip downtown. Things usually start happening at around 7:00 p.m.

Who needs Dancing with the Stars? Salsa, rumba, or foxtrot your way over to the DaVindyBallroom in downtown McKinney and travel back to a romantic time of elegance, grace, and the simple joy of ballroom dancing. The DaVindy Ballroom is a versatile space with original hardwood floors (over 100 years old), pressed tin ceilings, chandeliers, and room to party! Originally created as a place to learn and practice all forms of dance (think Country Western, Swing, West African), DaVindy offers lessons and dance events for all types (and skill levels) of

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dancing. There are numerous events planned throughout the year for dancers of all ages and the ballroom is available to rent for private parties, weddings, rehearsals, showers, and just about anything requiring versatility and charm. Don’t miss their Bridal Expo on April 14th, co-sponsored with Parties and Events by Design, where you can meet vendors for everything you need for your special day. Visit their website at www.davindyballroom.com for Expo, dance classes, special events, tea times, and rental details.

All that dancing you’ll be doing will require some new shoes! Head over to Pumps on North Kentucky Street to find some of the most amazing shoes in the region! These are not the everyday shoes you’ll find at the mall or discount department store, but incredible, fashion-forward, designer (many are entirely handmade) creations. Owner A’lisa Adams, a huge fan of unique boutiques, has brought the kind of world-class shoes previously available only at such iconic stores as Neiman’s, Bloomingdales and Nordstrom’s to the fashion conscious of McKinney. Her upscale, yet comfortable boutique will surely put a spring in your step!

Speaking of dancing, CadillacPizzaPub has officially established itself as the ‘shake your booty’ capital of downtown. We hear that all the cool blues music, great food and drinks are driving folk’s downtown in droves for late-night revelry. Aparicio’s, the

original downtown party spot, keeps adding to their

entertainment offerings as well. Check out some of the pictures on the Nightlife pages for party-goers in action.

Rick’sChopHousewill be opening in late April and they have brought

in chef Brian Sommers, formerly of Jasper’s, to head the kitchen. Sommers was chosen amongst a field of over 50 talented chefs and we expect great things out of his kitchen. The menu is described as “Texas cuisine with the comfort of the South”. Rick’s will be open in late April.

LandonWinery (formerly D’Vine Wine) may have changed their name, but they are still a unique place to visit to taste and buy custom blends of your favorite varietals. A big focus of Landon Winery is their custom label program – where guests can design a custom label and put it on one of their wines (or create your own wine – with help, of course). Personalized wine labels make a great gift and are wonderful at weddings, showers or for adding a special touch to your private wine collection. Visit them in downtown McKinney or at www.landonwinery.com.

Gusto2Go continues to add to their list of partner restaurants. As of this printing, customers can order delicious food for home delivery from Amato’s Italian, Aparicio’s Mexican, Café Brazil, Baker’s Burgers, Ben & Jerry’s, Café Malaga, Del Rancho, Hibachi Rock, Italian Villa, McKinney Tavern, Poppy’s, Red Brick Pizza, Samui Thai, Texas Roadhouse, Two Seasons Vietnamese, Voila! French Bakery, and Wasabi Sushi. If you haven’t tried Gusto2Go yet, visit www.gusto2go.com and order from the easy online ordering system. Your computer may just become your favorite kitchen utensil! For those who are still unsure about ordering dinner online, call Gusto2Go at 972-542-2840 and speak to one of their friendly customer service representatives! They’ll walk you through your order just like a server in a restaurant. Then, about an hour later, a professional delivery waiter will arrive at your door, with food kept piping hot (or ice cream cold) in an insulated bag. Imagine the possibilities! No shopping, chopping, cooking, or mopping leaves more time for springtime fun (or yard work, soccer games, etc.). Give Gusto2Go a try tonight and give yourself a break from cooking!

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Elke Marsh - Elke’s Market Cafe

Elke’s Market Cafe chef & co-owner, Elke Marsh has been cooking most all of her life. Born Elke Kube, she is the 18th generation of

Kube’s to enter the restaurant business (and the first woman to ever own her own). Marsh has always loved food, having started in the business at her father’s restaurant, Kube’s Sausage House in Dallas, at 13 years of age. “There is nothing I love more than working with food”, Marsh says. “I love the smells, textures and taste of all food. I especially love being able to combine foods together to create a dish with flavors to impress. Give me a pantry of nothing and I will make a meal”. Elke’s Market Café opened in June of 2004 and is owned by Elke and her husband Tim Marsh. Both have extensive food service and culinary backgrounds that they have combined to create flavorful and unique dishes. Elke’s Market Café is definitely a family affair, with all four of their talented (and food-loving) sons working at the restaurant from time to time.

The offerings at Elke’s are plentiful; starting with a variety of dips and appetizers, fresh made salads, to perfectly prepared entrees of fish, pork, chicken and gourmet casseroles. Homemade cookies, bars, cakes, and pies are also available.

Fritz Montgomery - Goodhue’s

Fritz Montgomery brings almost three decades of experience to the kitchen at Goodhue’s. Montgomery’s career has taken him from hotels to country clubs and acclaimed restaurants. One stop was at a four-star, four-diamond hotel, which he describes as a culinary nirvana. Here he apprenticed under classically trained European chefs. “This is where I learned the fundamentals. How to make stocks, soups, and sauces from scratch and to order,” he remembers. In the nearly three years since his arrival at Goodhue’s, Montgomery has earned many accolades including a score of 26 out of 30 (Extraordinary to Perfection) by the world-renowned Zagat Survey. They also won the

“Best Restaurant” award at the Taste of Collin County event this February. Montgomery is known for his enticing seasonal specials that are

expertly executed and beautifully presented. He likes to work with the freshest ingredients, buying from local farms as often as possible. Look for creations that reflect what is in season such as berries, vegetables, fresh salmon and sea bass. Other specialties

include pecan and mesquite wood-grilled steaks, roasted duck and pork tenderloin.

Scott Amato - Amato’s Italian Restaurant

Chef-owner Scott Amato recalls watching his grandmother prepare Sunday dinner using family recipes she brought from her

native Italy. By the age of 12 he was helping out in the kitchen. By age 18, he realized he wanted to be a chef. Raised on Long Island, New York, Amato held a series of restaurant jobs throughout school. In the 1990’s Amato enrolled in the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America (CIA). “The CIA taught me the fundamentals,” Amato recalls. “I thought that I already knew how to cook, but there I learned what food really is and how it should be prepared. It broadened my concept of food and introduced me to the cultural tastes of the world.” It was here that Amato improved his knife skills, learned how to make stocks, soups, and sauces from scratch. He also learned culinary, baking and pastry skills while developing a familiarity with great international cuisine. Amato returned to his Italian roots when he opened Amato’s in 2004 -which has become a regional favorite for fine Italian cuisine. Amato prepares everything from scratch, including the stocks, bread, manicotti shells, sauces, and cheesecake. Standouts on his menu include the Seafood Fra Diavlo, Veal Marsala and the Penne Ala Vodka.

The following people from six of the area’s best restaurants donated their time and considerable talent to the Opus III event (benefiting Cross Timbers Youth Orchestra) held last February. Each of them donated a meal for 10 people to be prepared in the home of the lucky auction winner. We encourage you to visit their fine establishments, or have one of them cater your next event.

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Arturo Ibarra - San Miguel Grill For 15 years the locals of McKinney have enjoyed the creative and consistent Mexican cuisine of Arturo Ibarra’s San Miguel

Grill. Ibara, a native of San Miguel de Allende, has a wealth of knowledge of traditional Mexican cuisine as well as Tex-Mex cooking. The menu at San Miguel features authentic Mexican specialties, including seafood and steak dishes, with traditional Tex-Mex favorites like fajitas and enchiladas.

He employs cooks from Mexico to execute the authentic Mexican dishes. They are trained in Tex-Mex by Ibara himself. Tex-Mex selections comprise about half of the menu. The other half showcases specialty dishes from each region of Mexico. In addition to the handmade tamales, standouts on the menu include Shrimp en Achiote – (brochette of tomatoes, onions, peppers, and shrimp marinated in Achiote sauce) and Puerco Con Calabacitas – (grilled pieces of pork lion, sautéed with zucchini, poblano peppers and onions). The service here is impeccable – reflective of Ibara’s extensive experience in fine dining.

Café Malaga The collaborative efforts of Executive Chef and owner, Annie Stokes and Chef Keith Neaville of Café Malaga have created a favorite destination to experience the tastes of the Mediterranean. Stokes’ inspiration for Café Malaga was her grandmother, Carmen, who grew up in Andalucia, Spain. This region is known for its abundant harvests of olives, oranges,

and almonds, as well as wonderful fish from its long seashores. Following a life-long passion for cooking and a trip to Andalucia, Stokes knew that

her destiny was to open a restaurant featuring food from this region. Neaville has worked in restaurants since the age of 13. He and Stokes create the seasonal specials that change every few days. Neaville points out that everything at Café Malaga is fresh. “We make our food from scratch every day. The food is light and very good. I’ve lost 30 pounds in the seven months we’ve been open. Eating fresh foods with no preservatives will do that”. Café Malaga’s menu features Tapas – smaller portions of foods designed to share, delicious entrées, signature soups, wood-fired pizzas, and authentic Spanish desserts.

Becky Watts - Small Potatoes Catering

Since 2001 Chef Becky Watts of Small Potatoes Catering has been creating memorable culinary experiences for discerning residents of Collin County. In response to the “empty nest syndrome”, Watts enrolled in a culinary arts program at the local community college. She earned a certificate in Hotel/Restaurant Management, and after an internship in commercial food service, decided to go into business as a personal chef. In 2003, Watts built a small commercial kitchen at her residence in Lucas and Small Potatoes Catering was born! Watts recalls, “I’ve always enjoyed cooking and as a Louisiana native, I grew up with the influence of Cajun and Creole cuisine. Then in later years, I was fortunate to live and travel in other countries and to experience a wonderful variety of foods and flavors. My education was continued formally when I enrolled in culinary school and learned the basics of classical cuisine. Our menus reflect French and Italian traditions and we enjoy the variety and challenge of keeping up with the latest food trends”. Watts specializes in creating fine dining experiences for weddings, anniversaries, private home and holiday parties. From the selection of classic cuisines with superior ingredients, to an elegant presentation, Small Potatoes Catering is highly focused on delivering an outstanding dining experience.

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Hundreds of party-goers danced the night away at the annual Boots & Bowties (benefiting Holy Family School). The event was February 17th at the Cotton Mill in McKinney. The silent and live auctions raised funds to support the Holy Family School scholarship program. For more information, please visit www.hfsmckinney.org.

Opus III (benefiting Cross Timbers Youth Orchestra) was held last February at the TPC in Craig Ranch. More than 200 people attended the elegant and well-executed event. The combination of sponsors, ticket sales, live and silent auctions, raised more than $30,000. Proceeds will be used to help support the CTYO, particularly their scholarship program. Cross Timbers Youth Orchestra (CTYO) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching lives through music for youth in North Texas.: To learn more about CTYO, visit www.ctyo.org.

Taste the World (benefiting North Collin County Habitat for Humanity) was held February 26th and was a huge success. More than 800 people enjoyed sampling food from 21 area restaurants. The event raised $73,000 which will help fund the construction of three homes for families who could not otherwise afford a home of their own. To learn more about North Collin County Habitat for Humanity, visit www.ncc-habitat.org.

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Amato’s pg.116840W.VirginiaPkwy.McKinney 972.548.2767

CIA (Culinary Institute of America

– New York City ) graduate and chef-

owner, Scott Amato, continues to dazzle

customers with fine Italian food in a

comfortable neighborhood atmosphere.

Scott prepares everything on the menu

from scratch (including the New York-

style pizza, bread, and mouth-watering

cheesecake and manicotti shells).

Standouts include the Penne ala Vodka,

Shrimp Oreganata and Chicken

Rollatoni. The extensive wine list covers

every taste and budget. Amato’s is

available for private parties on Sunday’s,

and they do an excellent job of off-site

catering too.

AmeriyakiGrill pg.15500N.Custer#100McKinney 972.542.3166

This new family-owned spot specializes

in several varieties of teriyaki flavored

meals including bowls and wraps. The

meat here is tender and flavorful - they

even use ribeye for the beef teriyaki

bowls! This quick, casual-style eatery

(order at the counter and your food is

delivered in minutes) also serves great

tasting and affordable salads, sandwiches,

and burgers in a fun, family atmosphere.

Ameriyaki is located near Home Depot off

of Custer Rd., visit for a quick lunch or a

casual family dinner.

Aparicio’s pg.5216E.VirginiaSt.HistoricDowntownMcKinney 214.733.8600

The Aparicio family (Plano Tortilla

Factory) has owned and operated this

boutique restaurant and entertaining bar

for four years in downtown McKinney .

The food is creative and all hand-made,

right down to the multiple varieties

of tamales, enchiladas and authentic

Mexican dishes. While the food is

amazing, the many regulars will tell you

that the upstairs bar is where the action

is! With live music Friday and Saturdays,

nightly drink specials and lots of special

events, there is always something

happening at Aparicio’s.

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BigTony’sSportsGrill pg.141705WUniversityDr.Suite118McKinney 972.542.8669 Big Tony’s is a family owned restaurant

operated by folks with many years of

experience in the food service industry.

The food is made fresh daily and they have

a reputation for having some of the best

New York style pizza, chicken fried steak,

and lasagna in town. This is a lively place

with lots of regulars that like to hang out

and watch sports, play darts, join in a little

karaoke, and have fun at one of the many

special events held here

CadillacPizzaPub pg.16112.S.KentuckyHistoricDowntownMcKinney 972.547.DUDEThere’s no longer any reason to drive to

lower Greenville to have great food and

listen to live music. This has become one

of the favorite downtown spots for people

of all ages to cut loose. This fun and funky

pub features some of the best blues bands

around and often has patrons dancing

in the streets of downtown McKinney .

The menu serves up delicious wood-fired

pizza, salads and sandwiches. There is

also a full bar, cozy seating, interesting

artwork, and flat screen televisions.

CaféMalaga pg.10111W.VirginiaSt.HistoricDowntown

McKinney 972.542.9996

Café Malaga has become a favorite

destination to experience the tastes of

the Mediterranean. The menu features

Tapas – a cuisine characterized by fresh

ingredients served in appetizer portions

designed to share. There are delicious

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entrées, signature soups, wood-fired

pizzas, and authentic Spanish desserts.

The full bar features wines from around

the world, and delicious coffees. Cafe

Malaga is cozy and relaxing - and it’s

open late, perfect for stopping by after an

evening of entertainment.

Cuppy’sCoffee&More pg.111720N.CentralExpressway,#210(behindOliveGarden)McKinney 972.542.6011 If you are looking for really great coffee,

smoothies and tea drinks, in a friendly

atmospherewhere you feel welcomed

(and appreciated), visit Cuppy’s. Family

owned and operated by Mike & Danielle

Wallace, Cuppy’s is a comfortable,

relaxing place to hang out with your laptop

(free WiFi), host a meeting, or even bring

the kids (there are board games that will

keep them entertained for awhile). In

addition to family-friendly service, they

have great specials every day of the week.

DelRancho pg.14719EMainSt.(next to Dollar General)

Allen 972.930.2230If you love chicken-fried steak, then

you must try Del Rancho! Family owned

since 1959, Del Rancho is famous for

their secret recipe Chicken-Fried Steak

and Steak Sandwich Supreme. They

are delectable creations that, once tried,

you’re hooked for life. Also hugely popular

are the meaty char-grilled hamburgers,

sandwiches, and home-cooked dinners.

The restaurant is very family friendly and

even has a drive-thru with an express lane

for call-ahead orders.

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Elke’sMarketCafé pg.13105N.GreenvilleAve.at McDermott

Allen 214.495.0200This award-winning spot boasts a market that is second-

to-none. Owner and chef, Elke Marsh (born Elke Kuby of

Kuby’s Sausage House) makes every item from scratch. The

delicious take-home dishes and casseroles that are ready to

‘reheat and eat’ include Chicken Spaghetti, Beef Stroganoff,

Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad, Grandma’s Meatloaf, and

much more. You can pick up a freshly prepared dinner for

the family for less than what it would cost to eat out. This is

the food you would make if you had the time (and

knew how).

Gusto2Go pg.19gusto2go.com 972.542.2840Nowserving:McKinney,Allen,Frisco,Plano,Prosper,Fairview,LucasTired of the same old delivery pizza? Get a meal delivered

that the whole family will enjoy! Gusto2Go delivers fantastic

food from McKinney and Allen’s great restaurants. It’s easy!

Review the menus of more than 16 restaurants online at

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gusto2go.com and use the easy ordering

system there, or call 972.542.2840

and place your order with a customer

service representative. In about an hour,

a professional delivery waiter will arrive

with your food. Gusto2Go uses the latest

food delivery equipment so rest assured,

your meal will arrive hot and fresh.

HibachiRock pg.141223W.McDermottDr.Allen 972.747.0227201E.BethanyDr.Allen 972.396.7600The newest family-owned Hibachi

Rock location really ROCKS! The décor

is upbeat and modern with stained

floors, colorful walls, and a music area

which will soon feature karaoke and

local bands. There is a huge sushi bar,

hibachi tables with room for up to 65,

and a relaxing bar area. In addition to

hibachi and sushi, selections range from

Japanese-style buckwheat noodles to

seafood, steak, and chicken specialties

- a complete Asian collaboration menu.

Both locations are open and feature the

comfortable setting and classic rock

sound customers have loved for years.

Jalapeno’sMexicanGrill pg.11 1502W.University#109McKinney 972.542.6658For more than 12 years chef and co-

owner Vela Jasso has prepared the

handmade sauces that accompany

Jalapeno’s creative and flavor-packed

dishes. Everything here is fresh, made

from scratch and cooked to order.

Diners are greeted by a loyal staff and

served fresh chips, salsa, and homemade

queso. For specialties, we recommend

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the Shrimp Jalapeno’s, a truly innovative

dish that is full of flavor. You’ll love the

food, prices, and their famous 27 oz.

margaritas.

LandonWinery pg.22101N.KentuckyMcKinney 972.542.3030

Landon Winery is a full production winery

located in historic downtown McKinney.

Wine tastings are offered daily as well

as glasses of award-winning Texas wine.

Plan your next private event with Landon

Winery and be sure to join one of the

Wine Clubs. Landon Winery offers custom

wine labels for that personal touch as

a great gift or private labeled wine for

restaurants and other businesses. Make

your own barrel of wine and the winery

staff will make the process educational

and a great social experience.

www.landonwinery.com

Marry’sBistro pg.126150EldoradoPkwy.100 McKinney 972.562.0303The many fans of this neighborhood

bistro agree that what makes Marry’s

a favorite are the delicious culinary

creations and personal attention to

details given by Chef Marry Leung. Her

critically acclaimed seasonal menu, cozy

setting, and comfortable prices make

Marry’s a perfect spot for a business

lunch or a romantic night out. The bar

is a great place to enjoy a drink, have a

conversation, and watch a game! Saturday

and Sunday morning, treat yourself to a

delicious breakfast of omelets, French

toast, and other delectable items.

TheMcKinneyTavern pg.154150EldoradoParkwayMcKinney 972.369.1441When you want some great food in a

laid-back atmosphere, the McKinney

Tavern is the place to be. With really good

food (especially their ½ lb. burgers, The

Cuban Sandwich, The Chicken Fried

Steak, Tex-Mex and more), 11 televisions

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(tuned into a variety of sporting events),

karaoke, games, and poker room,

you are guaranteed a good time. The

dedicated and friendly staff has created an

atmosphere where friends gather to meet

and eat (reminiscent of Cheers). Go by for

lunch or dinner daily.

Poppy’s pg.10107S.ChurchSt.HistoricDowntownMcKinney 972.562.8386

Poppy’s continues to grow in popularity

for both their fantastic food and their

entertaining atmosphere. This eclectic

restored home just off the square has

beautifully landscaped grounds and a

covered deck that makes dining al fresco

a pleasure! The seasonal dinner menu

features standouts like the Thai –Style

Short Ribs and Pan Seared Halibut.

Lunch crowds savor the Brie BLT

sandwich and fried sweet potatoes. Enjoy

the extensive wine list, nightly specials,

and live music on Friday and Saturday

evenings.

SanMiguelGrill pg.12506W.UniversityMcKinney 972.548.2345About a mile east of Hwy 75, a brown,

brick building houses a dining spot

favored by the locals for more than 14

years. San Miguel’s offers unprecedented

service and consistent, yet creative

Tex-Mex and Mexican food in a

comfortable atmosphere. Standouts on

the menu include the Filete San Miguel,

seafood dishes, and traditional Tex-

Mex favorites. Owner Arturo Ibarra has

decades of experience (The Petroleum

Club, Mario Chiquita’s) bringing great

service and delicious food to customers.

Accommodating and friendly, you’ll want

to visit again and again.

TexasRoadhouse pg.13301S.CentralExpwy.@EldoradoMcKinney 972.547.6688Quality and consistency help describe

the Texas Roadhouse. Fall-off-the-bone

ribs (which take five days to prepare),

hand-cut steaks, country dinner classics,

and refreshing salads are the heart of

the menu. The made-from-scratch bread

and cinnamon butter are as popular with

guests as the barrels of fresh peanuts

placed throughout the restaurant.

Kids and adults love the lively, upbeat

atmosphere, perfect for a family outing

or a night with friends. Enjoy great happy

hour specials most every evening, and

kids activities on Tuesdays.

Voila! pg.16 1201W.McDermott,Suite100Allen 972.747.1272

Enjoy an authentic European bakery/

bistro right here in Allen! Owner and

Master Baker Jean-Christophe Blanc

trained in Bourg en Bresse, France, and

supervised bread production for the 1996

Olympics before opening here. Using

traditional European techniques and

equipment, Blanc makes Artisan Breads,

Pastries, Danishes, and Crepes from

scratch daily. You’ll also find scrumptious

breakfasts, salad and sandwich bars,

soups, and European-style ice cream.

There are Italian coffees, espressos, and

cappuccinos and wonderful pastries too.

Bon appétit!

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Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb Elke Marsh – Elke’s Market Café

Even though lamb is a traditional Easter dish, this recipe is great for a family gathering, an elegant meal with friends, or any occasion. You can also substitute beef

tenderloin for the lamb for a delectable twist on a traditional favorite. Enjoy!

3 1/2 to 4 lb. boneless Leg of Lamb1 t. medium coarse salt1 t. fresh ground black pepper4 T. minced garlic1/8 cup olive oil1/8 cup lemon juice2 T. Herbs de Provence1 T. flour3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs1/4 cup finely chopped parsley1/4 cup brandy

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Each issue we are delighted to bring you some cooking tips and recipes from the areas’ best restaurants. Try them at home and let us know how they turn out!

Preheat oven to 425 for 15 minutes.

1. Let lamb stand at room temperature for at least one hour before starting.

2. In the food processor combine salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Pulse until garlic is a coarse mince. Remove from processor and place in a bowl, fold herbs, bread crumbs, parsley and brandy in until blended well.

3. Rub lamb with flour then coat with crust mixture.

4. Roast lamb at 425 for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 and roast for another 30 – 45 minutes or until internal temperature is 135 for rare, 150 for medium and 165 for well. I prefer rare!

5. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.

Note: For something different I like to serve mango relish with my lamb.

1 cup large ripe mango1/2 cup chopped cilantro1/2 cup chopped mint4 green onions, chopped1 t clove garlic, minced½ cup apricot preserves.

Mix all together and set aside to serve with lamb.

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Our Savory Sleuth (SS) is a long-time (20+ years) McKinney resident, and is a passionate cook and diner. A retired nurse, our sleuth also holds a literature minor from college. SS is married and enjoys church and volunteer work in the community.

Marry’s Bistro, named for Chef Marry Leung who graduated from the Dallas Culinary Arts Center, is perched inconspicuously on the corner of a strip shopping center that offers everything from a grocery store to a fitness center. But don’t let the location trick you into thinking that an ordinary experience awaits you behind her door.

The first thing you see upon entering Marry’s is a small bar area with gleaming dark wood, glittering glasses and shiny bottles. We were immediately acknowledged and shown to our table near a window where we enjoyed watching the occasional lightening streaks and the pouring rain on this dreary night. The décor is a soothing mix of gold and white punctuated with tones of aubergine and burgundy. This night the relaxing ambience was provided through soft strains of piano music from Shaun P. Heller.

We started with a glass of BloomRiesling accompanied with appetizers of FriedCalamari and GarlicShrimp. The FriedCalamari consisted of a light, but tasteless, tempura batter that was fried to a perfect crunch. The dipping sauce, a traditional tomato based sauce, was bland although it appeared to be freshly made. Both batter and sauce could have been improved with the addition of any sort of seasoning. Thankfully the GarlicShrimp was an alluring concoction of plump tasty shrimp dripping in butter and olive oil in which parsley, pepper flakes and toasted garlic floated. There was the slightest

hint of lemon that accentuated the sweet taste of the shrimp. Marry’s also offers a

third seafood appetizer, CrabCakes. Though good, the texture would have been improved with the use of lump crabmeat instead of the finely shredded version of the crustacean. The accom-

panying sauce was kin to a remoulade, hot with peppers instead of horseradish

according to Marry; it was a good match to the sweet crabmeat.

Entrée’s for our group were both surf and turf. BlackenedTilapia was pleasingly peppery and the CrabCrustedSalmon was moist and flaky beneath the crusty encasement of crabmeat and herbed breadcrumbs. The die-hard red meat eat-ers found the PepperedFlatIronSteak with Gorgonzola and RibEyeSteak well seasoned and tender even if slightly cooked beyond the requested medium. The demi glace sauce was so well liked, an additional bowl of the brown velvet was requested.

Despite a huge meal, who could resist Marry’s desserts? Most are made onsite. The steamy BreadPudding withCarmelSauce found us scooping the last drop from the plate. A CoconutCreamPie flooded us with childhood memories of special family dinners where Mom’s Coconut Cream Pie was the center of attention. Marry’s was much better, but we won’t tell Mom. And how can any-one pass up a dessert called ChocolateEruption? A combination of chocolate sponge cake with chunks of vanilla cheese-cake suspended in a fluffy chocolate mousse did have us erupt with giggles of pleasure. By the time we finished dessert and coffee, the rain had subsided to a slight drizzle and the piano man was gone.

Although Marry’s shines at dinner, lunches are anything but boring. Jeff’sSalad comes with your choice of Grilled or Blackened Chicken, grilled seasonal veggies, marinated Portobello mushrooms, cucumbers, roasted peppers, carrots,

tomatoes, and nutty Gruyere Cheese. The GreekWrap with tender grilled chicken, salty feta cheese, briny capers and oregano dressing was a favorite. The ProsciuttoTurkeyPanni with Swiss cheese, tomato and red onions with its herb aioli slathered on the Italian bread was tasty as well.

Marry’s Bistro is an excellent place for a cozy romantic dinner or a casual leisurely lunch. The relaxed atmosphere, attentive and engaging staff, combined with food that is comforting and sophisticated at the same time makes dining at Marry’s a satisfyingly delightful destination.

BigTony’s All you can eat catfish dinner for $8.95Happy hour 11p.m. - 7 p.m.

CadillacPizzaPubKaraoke at 8:30 p.m.

CafeMalagaLive music every other TuesdayHappy hour 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., ½ price beer and sangria

Jalapeno’sFajitas for two $13.95 all day

Marry’sBistroKids meals $1.99 w/ purchase of an entree

McKinneyTavernHappy hour 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

TexasRoadhouseKids night-make ice cream sundaes and crafts

WasabiSushi&GrillBuy 2 rolls get one free

WednesdayAparicio’s

Hump day - $1.00 well drinks-live music at 8 p.m.

BigTony’sBike Night, Dart Night, happy hour 11 a.m. - 9 p.m

CadillacPizzaPubDance club! DJ spins Top 40’s dance music$1.75 well drinks & draft beer

CafeMalagaHappy hour 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., ½ price beer and sangria

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Jalapeno’sEnchilada dinner $4.05Fajitas for two $13.95 all day

McKinneyTavernHappy Hour 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Poppy’sLive music at 7 p.m.

SanMiguelGrillAll day happy hour $2.00 margaritas, beer and wine

WasabiSushi&GrillSushi night-½ off select sushi

ThursdayAparicio’s

Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. BigTony’s

Arcade bowling tournamentsLadies nightDart tournaments

CafeMalagaLive music in the eveningHappy hour 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., ½ price beer and sangria

CadillacPizzaPubEvery 1st and 3rd Thursday, open mic blues night, 7:30 p.m.

Jalapeno’s Fajitas for two $13.95 all day

Marry’sBistro Night Ladies Night $3.00 cocktails, wines and martinis, 1/2 price appetizers

McKinneyTavern Happy Hour 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Poppy’s Girlfriends night $2.00 off specialty martini’s all day and night

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MondayAmato’s

Wine Night - 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., discounted wine excluding house

Aparicio’s$2.00 domestic. & import Big’O’s

BigTony’sPizza night-2 large pizzas $15.00Domestic bottle beer & Bucket specialHappy hour 11-7 p.m.

CaféMalagaHappy hour 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., ½ price beer and sangria

Jalapeno’sFajitas for two $13.95 all day

McKinneyTavernHappy hour 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.

Marry’sBistroKids meals $1.99 w/ purchase of an entrée

WasabiSushi&Grill$ .99 hot saki - $1.00 off all beers and house wine

TuesdayAmato’s

Pasta night. Choice of pasta, salad & bread for $8.99

Aparicio’s $2.00 martinis & domestic drafts. Longnecks and 10oz. frozen house drinks specials.

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WasabiSushiGrillBento Box special-regularly $18.99-only $9.95

FridayAparicio’s

Live music at 8 p.m.BigTony’s

Karaoke 9 p.m., happy hour 11 p.m. - 7 p.m.

CafeMalagaLive music in the eveningHappy hour 4 p.m. -5 p.m., ½ price beer and sangria

CadillacPizzaPub Live Blues starting at 8 p.m.

LandonWinery Live music this evening in the winery

Marry’sBistro Live music with Shawn P. Heller

McKinneyTavernHappy Hour 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Karaoke 8:45 p.m. to midnight

Poppy’sLive music at 7 p.m.

SanMiguelGrillLive music at 7:30 p.m.

SaturdayAparicio’s

Live music at 8 p.m.BigTony’s

Karaoke and dancing, 9 p.m.Happy hour 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

CafeMalaga Live music in the eveningHappy hour 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., ½ price beer and sangria

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Marry’sBistroLive music with Shawn P. Heller

Poppy’sLive music at 7 p.m.

SundayAparicio’s

$2.00 domestics & imports, Big’O’sBigTony’s

10 Wings $3.95,happy hour all day

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By Marianne Richardson

Congratulations, you have now been pronounced “Man and Wife.”

It is time to celebrate with your family and friends! Decorative decor, culinary delights, and divine drinks are “what’s hot” in wedding receptions today. Diverse cultural backgrounds and lifestyles allow for many opportunities to present a fun and exciting event for all your guests to remember. Are you and your (soon to be) spouse gardeners, beach lovers, skiers, or horseback riders? Do you love to travel to a particular region of the world for the cuisine and nightlife? Dare to incorporate your tastes and lifestyle into at least one element of your reception for an event that will be forever stamped with your unique personality and relationship.

Destination weddings are the rage for 2007 but logistically may not be an

option for some couples. Many venues offer a memorable impression without the time and travel hassles involved. Country clubs are known for their lovely surroundings for guests but many couples are choosing nontraditional reception arenas. Botanical gardens, aquariums, wineries, photography studios, castles, and barns can be wonderful places to host a wedding reception. Using your imagination or utilizing a professional party planner, you can create a theme to reflect your personality.

Once you’ve decided on a theme, think color! Start with bold and vivid colors and expand to the other senses. Color can be everywhere, from the tablecloths to the floral arrangements, to the chair coverings. What’s hot this year?

• Pink! Think cayenne or begonia. • From the garden, bring in vibrant

greens.

• Balmy summers and warm beaches inspire blue turquoise and coral reef.

• Sweet lavender and slate grey convey a feel of sophistication.

• Orange crush can be paired with chocolate brown, lime green, and sky blue for a retro appeal.

• Lemony yellows and sage green create a preppy feel.

Beyond solid colors, patterns of playful polka dots, swirls, or starbursts are appearing on everything from the invitations,

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bridesmaids’ dresses, and cocktail napkins to the

wedding cake. Be creative and have fun!

One of the best ways to thank your guests for attending your wedding is to

offer amazing food and drink. From the bar, think beyond the traditional champagne toast. Consider:

• Cocktail hour and signature drinks - Bahamas Breeze, flavored martinis, mojitos, and frozen non-alcoholic drinks are popular.

• Cappuccino or espresso bars which guest can accent with Kahlua, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and mini-marshmallows.

• Butler passed “shooters” in cylinder glasses that can be either alcoholic, or not.

Food choices abound and include options such as:

• Food stations with interactive cooking – sushi, paella, crepes, hibachi, or barbeque.

• Fusion cuisine – a blend of ethnic influences such as Asian-Latin.

• Family style dinners with long tables and platters of food placed on each table for every four guests to share.

• Plated dinners with six to eight tapas or smaller offerings.

• The Viennese dessert table presented with delectable goodies –

truffles, cheesecake samples, coconut macaroons, and chocolate fondue - that is rolled out onto the dance floor for all to enjoy.

• Candy favor buffet filled with sweet and sour jelly beans, lollipops, gourmet pretzels, M&M’s, and more…for the kid in all of us.

Entertainment stations will also create continued excitement and anticipation throughout the event. As guests arrive at the venue, greet them with special bands consisting of jazz, mariachi players, or steel drums.

If you have a seated meal violins, a harpist, or a soloist can create a soothing environment for all. Time for dancing - big bands singing Sinatra, the Beatles, dance music, or a fabulous disc jockey can send your party to the next level.

A wonderful thank you gift for your guests is a bottle of custom labeled wine. The label can have a picture of the newlyweds, a copy of the invitation, just about anything you can think of. Landon Winery in downtown McKinney specializes in creating custom blends and labels. Find them online at www.landonwinery.com.

Now that you have decided on the theme, the beautiful colors, the amazing food and the entertainment, where can you go for help? Every bride wants her dream wedding interpreted into reality. A wedding consultant can be worth their weight in gold. A consultant’s primary goal is to organize, orchestrate, and communicate with event vendors and be the team leader.

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There are also wonderful organizations in the Collin County area for you to gain the professional expertise you will need to have a beautiful reception. 1. Collin County Event Professionals - area vendors consisting of floral designers, photographers, caterers, D.J.’s, venue owners, entertainment, wedding consultants, and more. Visit their website at www.cceptx.com.

2. A new bridal show concept – Reel Wedding Review! The show is presented at the studio movie grill in Plano at 2 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month. During the 90 minute presentation, you will learn how to make your wedding unique from some of the top wedding professionals in the metroplex. You will also dine on complimentary appetizers and soft drinks in the comfort of the theater and have the opportunity to meet with the wedding vendors if you so desire. Register online for an opportunity to win tickets on American Airlines and other wonderful prizes. Visit their website at reelweddingreview.com.

3. The DaVindy Ballroom in historic downtown McKinney is hosting a Wedding Expo on Saturday, April 14th. Stop by this

great venue and meet with professionals from every type of business that you will need to plan your perfect wedding. More information can be found on their website, davindyballroom.com.

Marianne RichardsonCertified Wedding ConsultantElegant Weddings & EventsWeddingsbymarianne.com972-529-1400

Marianne Richardson brings incredible knowledge of the wedding industry and event planning to her clients. She is a certified wedding consultant, a member of Association of Wedding Consultants and Collin County Event Professionals.

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Lashing OutBy Rene Teague-Osuna

Luscious lashes have always been a standard of beauty for women. Men on the other hand are slowly stepping out of their comfort zone and entering into the world of the metro-sexual look. Eyes are the most expressive feature on our face and the lashes frame them. Who can blame us for our obsession to enhance this feature? We go to great lengths to achieve that perfect eye. Mascara isn’t the only choice for luxurious lashes. Here are some alternatives... Lash and Brow Tinting is the best kept secret among women. Growing in popularity the men are asking for this service almost as often as women. The tint used is a plant based product that is designed to use on lashes and brows. This process takes about fifteen to twenty minutes with remarkable results. You have the choice to be subtle or …not and it’s inexpensive enough for everyone’s budget. Spending time at the lake or on the beach the sun bleaches your eyelashes and brows and your features began to look

hard. Tinting can bring back the color that vanished due to the rays. Perms for Lashes is the latest beauty treatment designed to accentuate the eyes.

The perming process takes about an hour. It generally costs $40 or more and is supposed to last for a month and a half. Lash Tabs are small clusters of lashes bonded at the base of the lid between the existing lashes to create a longer, thicker lash. You can have a few lashes added to the outside corners of your eyes to create a subtle, sophisticated glamour. Tabs are less

expensive than the lash extensions and takes about 30 minutes to one hour to apply. The price is between $25 and $40 and can last up to three weeks. Lash Extensions are becoming a staple in salons. They create more drama than mascara, but still look fresh and natural. The procedure usually takes about two

Lashing Out hours. Your bottom lashes are held down with tape, while 25-30 lashes are dipped one by one in a bonding agent and applied to your existing individual lashes. The procedure is painless and relaxing. It is critical to avoid getting your lashes wet with water, oils, or creams in the first 24-48 hours. Touch ups are recommended every two weeks to replace any strays that have fallen out. If you can’t afford extension or don’t have the patience for the care they demand you should consider tabs or strips. Eyelash enhancements are a fun gift to give yourself. Lash out and see how flirty it makes you feel.Rene Teague Osuna has been in the beauty

industry for over 25 years. She is a Master Stylist, Redken Master Specialist and Pureology Artistic Educator. She is active in the community offering complementary hair cuts to the Samaritan Inn, is a member of the American Cancer Society, and the Look Good Feel Better program to help people with make- up, wigs, and teaching them how to be creative with scarves and hats.

Summer FashionBy Shelly Cronin

Summer is on the way, and it’s time to shed those layers of clothes and be cool and comfortable, but still look well put together. Summer trends are relaxed, fluid, smartly draped and fun! Let’s get your summer wardrobe up-to-date & ready to wear:

Black and white leads the way in stripes, tweed, leopard and abstract patterns. These two colors always look crisp and clean. They are also a snap to accessorize.Pants are skinny in cropped, short or long lengths – you can’t go wrong. If they have a touch of embellishment or embroidery that’s even better!Skirts are hot for the summer! Nothing is cooler than a light as air skirt that flows with the breeze. They are being worn at all lengths in any and all colors. Paired with a cotton tee or wrapped blouse and that perfect pair of sandals.Fabrics are light and fluid in an array of colors from fresh squeezed brights, cool darks, rich browns and pure white.

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Suits are still perfect for the workplace. Pieces that can be worn separately paired with a great jean or white pants are the perfect purchase that can get you through the entire week.Belts are the hot accessory. They are being worn at the waist or slung low on the hip. They can make a fashion statement on their own or finish a look to perfection.The hottest trend this season is metallic. Everything is shiny for summer -- shoes, bags, belts, tops and bottoms. Pair a metallic with a solid or with a matching piece. Copper, gold and silver are the colors that make metallic shine!

Shelly Cronin is a personal wardrobe consultant with the Carlisle Collection. She lives and runs her business in McKinney. You can contact her atshellycronin@tx.rr.com.

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April 2007

Sat.’s:April7,14,21,28,8am–1pmMcKinneyFarmers’MarketDowntown McKinney at the corner of Church Street & Louisiana Street 214-850-0886Items available for purchase include locally grown produce, flowers, herbs, honey, turkey, beef and pork from grass-fed animals, handmade soaps and lotions, flowers, organic produce, local artisan cheeses, and some and some handmade crafts.

Fri.&Sat.,April13&14,8pmMcKinneyMusicalArtsSocietySupporting the Wysong-Joplin Young Artist CompetitionHeard Craig Performance Center205 W. Hunt Street972-529-2822 www.mckinneymucsicalartssociety.orgThis event draws young piano students from all over Texas. Dr. David Abbott, Associate Professor at Albion College and triple winner of the Geneva International Music Competition, will judge this year’s event. Dr. Abbott continues to be an active performer and music teacher.

Friday,April13,7:30pmAroundtheSquareConcertSeriesThe Dulaney House 311 S. Chestnut Street972.562.3993 www.mckinneyguitarstudio.com.This month’s guest is Carlo Pezzimenti, classical guitarist. This is number 4 in a series of six concerts in an intimate setting where the guests are “up close” to the performer. These concerts will help fund the John Wynn’s Outreach through Music Program. Tickets may be purchased in person or on line at www.mckinneyguitarstudio.com. Doors open at 7 pm & concert begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $75.00 per couple.

Saturday,April14,11am–7pmWeddingExpoThe DaVindy Ballroom 207 E Virginia St 469-450-4954www.davindyballroom.com Meet and visit with every type of business that you need for that perfect day! You’ll find dresses and formal wear, reception facilities, transportation, photography, accessories, catering, florists, music, cakes, and more.

Saturday,April14,7pm–10pmSecondSaturdaysDowntownMcKinneyDowntown McKinney972-548-7830Every second Saturday of the month, many downtown McKinney businesses extend their

normal business hours to host “Second Saturdays”. This is a celebration of the arts and the community with live entertainment, spirits, and food.Visit local art galleries to meet artists and preview their work. Many restaurants have live music and specials available. This is a must-do and will become a regular entry on your social calendar!

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April15,1pm–5pm18thAnnualHeardNativePlantSaleHeard Natural Science Museum 1 Nature Placewww.heardmuseum.orgCheck out over 300 varieties of native Texas plants such as trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, and grasses at the Heard’s 18th annual Spring Native Plant Sale! This 18-year-old tradition is a signature event for The Heard and annually moves more than 30,000 native plants to new homes across the region.

$8 for adults, $5 for children

Saturday,April14,7pm–10pm

ArtExhibitCarrie Garner’s Galleria D’ ArteHistoric downtown McKinneywww.carriegarner.com469-742-9509Come and see Justin Hunt debut his newest “Inside Looking Out” collection at Galleria d’Arte. This is an interesting inside out and backward collection of paintings. A night of art, wine, food and entertainment awaits you

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Sunday,April15,4pmVivaItalia!McKinney Performing Arts Center111 N. Tennessee Phone: (214) 544-4630 www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org Enjoy a romantic afternoon in historic downtown McKinney for a concert of exquisite Italian music. Dallas Bach Society’s Joyce Alper and James Richman join the McKinney Kammergild for a special performance featuring baroque oboe and harpsichord. Feast on an evening of musical pleasures with the rich tones of Vivaldi, beautiful Adagios by Albinoni, the intricacies of Geminiani’s concertos, as well as the passionate works of Besozzi and Sammartini.

Thursday’s,April19&26,7pmMusicintheGardenHeard-Craig Center for the Arts205 W. Hunt Street972-569-69094-19 features the McKinney Community Band, 4-26 features Mr. Jazz. Bring family, friends, your lawn chairs, and your picnic basket. This is an evening of relaxing outdoor entertainment. The musical programs will begin promptly at 7 pm.

Saturday&Sunday,April21&22GreenLivingFamilyFestivalHeard Natural Science Museum1 Nature Place972-562-5566www.heardmuseum.orgCelebrate the start of spring with family and friends at the Heard! Enjoy green living education and business vendors, nature trails, and museum exhibits. Bring your re-useable goods to our Goodwill collection site or used printer cartridges to the Cartridge

World booth. Participate in a blood drive hosted by Carter BloodCare. Kids will enjoy a petting zoo, bounce house, and crafts.$8 adults, $5 children

April21&22TheTenCommandmentsSilentFilmConcertSeriesMcKinney Performing Arts Center111 N. Tennessee214-544-4630www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.orgSilent Film with Live Theatre Organ Music. Musical Scoring by Steven Ball and the MPAC Mighty Wurlitzer. Price range $10 - $18.

Thursday-Sunday,April26-29, Oklahoma,theMusicalPresented by the McKinney Youth TheatreHeard Craig Hall306 N Church972-422-2575www.mckinneyyouththeatre.comThis musical is presented by the McKinney Youth Theatre. A performance for the whole family! Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:15 pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2:15 pm, Sunday at 5:15 pm. $7 advanced purchase $9 at the door.

Saturday,April28,Noon–3pm3rdAnnualGospelFestivalChapel at Chestnut Square315 S. Chestnut St972-517-6473www.nntchorus.orgPresented by Ably North Texas Chorus, small groups share an afternoon of their love of Gospel music with the community.

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May 2007

Wednesday,May2,12:30pm-1:30pmHeardCraigArtHistoryBrownBagHeard –Craig Carriage House205 ½ W. Hunt Street972-569-6909The lecture series, that is the first Wednesday of each month through the summer, is presented by Annie Royer. Ms. Royer has an extensive art and fine arts background and hold degrees from Austin College and Yale University. Whether you are an art enthusiast or historian, this series will be a must attend for you! This is a free event and open to the public.

Wednesday,May2,NoonMcKinneyMemorialPublicLibraryBookClub101 E. Hunt Street972-547-7323Conversation and refreshments are on the agenda for this book club. A Tale of Two Cities is the topic for this month’s meeting.

Wednesday,May37:30pmCharlie&theChocolateFactoryMcKinney Performing Arts Center111 N. Tennessee Phone: (214) 544-4630 www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org

You’ve read the book, you’ve seen the movie(s), now see Charlie and Grandpa Joe, Augustus, Veruca, Violet, Mike and their parents plus hordes of Oompa Loompahs and Willy Wonka himself all come to life on stage in this local production of a beloved classic story!

Thursday–Saturday,May3,4,5 Charlotte’sWebpresentedbytheMcKinneyYouthTheatreHeard Craig Hall306 N. Church972-422-2575www.mckinneyyouththeatre.comThursday & Friday at 7:15 p.m. Saturday at 2:15 p.m. Admission is $7 in advance and $9 at the door.

Friday&Sunday,May4&6 1stAnnualHeardMuseumHeirloomPlantSale1 Nature Place972-562-5566www.heardmuseum.orgVisit the Heard Museum for the 1st Annual Heirloom Plant Sale. This includes species of roses, perennials and shrubs.

Saturday,May5CincodeMayoDowntown McKinneyVisit downtown McKinney’s great restaurants and bars for a lively celebration of Cinco de Mayo!

Saturday,May5HeardMuseumCincodeMayoCelebration1 Nature Place972-562-5566www.heardmuseum.orgCome and celebrate Mexico’s national holiday commemorating the Battle of Puebla! Enjoy dancers and music in a beautiful setting! Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for seniors. Children 3-12 are free

Sat.’s,May5,12,19,26,8am–1pmMcKinneyFarmers’MarketDowntown McKinney at the corner of Church Street & Louisiana Street 214-850-0886Items available for purchase include locally grown produce, flowers, herbs, honey, turkey, beef and pork from grass-fed animals, handmade soaps and lotions, flowers, organic produce, local artisan chesses, and some handmade crafts.

Sunday,May6,1pm-4pmLivingHistoryDaysChestnut Square Historic Village972-562-8790www.chestnutsquare.orgFree Admission! Come and experience a Civil War encampment and battle. There are

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guided home tours, stagecoaches, butter churning, Dutch oven cooking, weaving, spinning yarn, and much more!

Thursday,May10,6pm–10pmLadiesNightOutHeard Craig Center for the Arts205 W. Hunt Street972-569-6909www.heardcraig.orgLadies Night Out” is an evening designed to celebrate the spirit of friendship with best buddies; favorite confidants or new acquaintances you’ve been wanting to get to know better. Guests will enjoy divine hors d’oeuvres, devilish desserts, memorable music and more. Tickets for the event are $25 per person. Proceeds from “Ladies Night Out” will benefit the preservation of the historic Heard-Craig House and Carriage House.

Friday,May11,7pmAroundtheSquareConcertSeriesThe Dulaney House 311 S. Chestnut Street972.562.3993 www.mckinneyguitarstudio.com.This month’s guest is Mark Cruz, a truly gifted guitarist. This is number 5 in a series of six concerts in an intimate setting where the guests are “up close” to the performer. These concerts will help fund the John Wynn’s Outreach through Music Program. Tickets may be purchased in person or on line at www.mckinneyguitarstudio.com. Tickets are $75.00 per couple.

Saturday,May12,7pm–10pmSecondSaturdaysDowntownMcKinney

Downtown McKinney972-548-7830Every second Saturday of the month, many downtown McKinney businesses extend their normal business hours to host “Second Saturdays”. “Second Saturdays” is a celebration of the arts and the community with live entertainment, spirits, and food. Visit local art galleries to meet artists and preview their work. Many restaurants have live music and specials available. This is a must-do and will become a regular entry on your social calendar

June 2007

Saturday,June2,10am–7pmSunday,June3,Noon–5pmArtandJazzFestivalHistoric Downtown McKinney972-547-2660Local and regional artists come in and play in downtown McKinney. What a great way to spend a spring weekend! Enjoy the sounds of jazz and experience the fine dining, arts, street dancing activities for all ages and shops in downtown McKinney. This event is hosted by McKinney Main Street.

Saturday&Sunday,June2&3TheMarkofZorroSilent Film Concert SeriesHistoric Collin County Courthouse111 N. Tennessee214-544-4630www.

mckinneyperformingartscenter.orgSaturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Price range: $10- $18.

Saturday,June2,Noon–5pmNewVintageWineTrailDowntown McKinneyEight North Texas wineries have joined together to host the first Munson Trail New Vintage Wine Trail. The wine trail event offers a great afternoon of wine tasting, live music and savory samplings of fine cuisine. The event is held outside around the old Collin County courthouse. As you sample wines from some of the best wineries in Texas you will experience the unique atmosphere of historic McKinney. The wine trail takes place concurrent with the McKinney Art & Jazz festival in historic downtown McKinney where there will be live jazz and art all around the old square.

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McKinney Fellowship Bible Church recently celebrated their 10th year of service to the people of McKinney and surrounding communities. Senior Pastor Bruce Miller, his wife Tamara, and a core group of seven people began planning the church in 1995. The vision was for a dynamic church reaching the north Collin County region with the love of Jesus Christ, for spiritual revival, and for touching the world by the power of God. That core group grew to 50 families by April of 1996.

They met as small groups in homes for one year. They fasted and prayed. They prayed through each page of the local phone book—for every family. McKinney Fellowship held its first public service at Faubion Middle School on March 16, 1997. “By faith, we opened with two Sunday morning services—God brought the people. By faith, we started a Saturday night service—God brought the people. By faith, we looked for land and God provided 48 acres in the heart of McKinney. By faith, we began supporting other missions with ten percent of our offerings even though we were on a fledgling mission ourselves.” said Bruce.

Bruce describes McKinney Fellowship Bible church as “a church of grace with open arms for all kinds of people”. He says the church has one mission, “to help people follow Jesus with all their hearts, minds and souls”. A truly diverse church, McKinney Fellowship has different venues within its walls - offering different styles of worship ranging from a traditional Christian service complete with familiar hymns to a service called Revolution, which promises to Rock Your Worship!

Bruce explains, “In order to enhance and enlarge the opportunity for those who attend, we provide different worship options on Sunday mornings called Video Venues. Each of these

worship venues experience the same teaching on video – all piped in from our Live services. It’s the music and atmosphere that’s different, tailored for that venue. Basically we’re one church with multiple worship styles. Our goal is to provide music that is targeted more closely to the “heart language” of each person who attends. “Heart language” is that style, music, and form of worship which allows each person to fully and passionately worship our Lord. Our hope is to worship in greater unity by providing the style that best allows people in each unique service to worship together.” There is an extensive program for children and young adults at McKinney Fellowship. Promiseland is the ministry serving children from birth through 5th grade. Merge and Fuel serve middle age and high school students. Beginning at age two, all children and young adults follow a specially developed curriculum designed to help them reach Christ and know Him more personally. While the atmosphere is fun, the goal is to build relationships with each other and grow in a relationship with Jesus Christ during these formative years of faith. Ten years after McKinney Fellowships’ humble beginnings, Bruce says “We have been riding a wave of God’s Spirit that has not yet begun to crest. We are involved in a God-endeavor so much bigger than any one of us ever imagined. It is requiring more faith than we realized and it is more fun than we could have ever dreamed. God is stretching our faith. Our staff has grown from the seven early pioneers to a multi-pastoral/support staff and a faithful servant-volunteer team that numbers over 400 people. God is building, the Spirit is leading, and the faithful are growing. The joy and satisfaction of seeing God use us to build a local church for His glory are beyond words. Come, Connect,

Contribute to impact our community and the world for God’s glory”. McKinney Fellowship Bible church is located at 2801 Orchid Dr. in McKinney. Their website is www.mckinneyfellowship.org