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BREWERY BUCKET LIST BLAST TO THE PAST PUMP UP THE VOLUME!
Exploring Local Breweries Frisco’s National New Entertainment at
Toyota Stadium
and Wineries Videogame Museum









BIG READS

Feature 40

BY ALLIE SPLETTER

Crafting the Best Brew

IN THE BREWERY and winery world, with every season change
comes the opportunity to experiment with different brews and
participate in exciting events sponsored by local companies that
specialize in the art of beer and wine production.

BUSINESS 17 DINING 69 PROFILE 89 There’s always
Memories That Last Fast, Fresh and Casual A Family for Service more on
by Lisa Dawson by Wendi Cartwright and Faith
by Dawn Bluemel Oldfield Do you want a behind the
FAMILY 25 EDUCATION 79 scenes look at everything
A Voice for the Children Full Steam Ahead going on at Frisco STYLE?
by Carolyn Cameron by Christine Perrenot Be sure to check out our
magazine library, popular
recipes, featured contests
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Columns and Short Reads

23 B USINESS REPORT

33 STREETS OF FRISCO

Provided by Prestonwood Christian Academy. 63 A RTS & 85 NOW & THEN
CULTURE In the Old Days
35 MAKING A DIFFERENCE The Art of the Sweet Life by Bob Warren
Get in the Game by Amy Richmond
by Deborah Johnson 93 DID YOU KNOW
72 RECIPES 94 CALENDAR &
59 SPORTS & 75 SMALL BITES
ENTERTAINMENT COMIC by Cal Slayton
A Blast to the Past 96 ONE DAY IN FRISCO
by Christine Perrenot
by Melissa Southam

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76 D INING READERS’ CHOICE

This round is on me!
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DON’T MISS FROM THE EDITOR

Put on some green cloth- When I was a teenager,
ing and race over to
the 2016 PADDY DASH I subconsciously dreaded the oncoming of spring. Let me explain … the only words I
on March 12 in Frisco really associated with the season included “cleaning,” “finals,” “allergies” and “bugs.”
As I grew up, there started to be, in my opinion, better things associated with spring,
Square. The event features a 5K, food including spring break, graduations, tax refunds and mesmerizing thunderstorms
trucks at the finish line and medals for that encourage the emergence of gorgeous wildflowers on the side of the highway.
runners. Go to getracing.org to register Perspective really is a game-changer.
today!
Now that I am older, spring remains a time of change. With it comes opportunity and
Head to FRISCO FIRE a season for growth. This is the time of year that we celebrate all things new and get
SAFETY TOWN during the chance to renew aspects of our lives that may need some extra attention. Beautiful
the week of March 7-11 colors blossom and cast their role in nature’s landscape as yellow rays of sunshine
bring highly anticipated warmth back into the forecast. It is hard to believe that we are
for free safety education classes cov- already entering a new season, but the outlook for positive change has never been more
ering topics such as fire safety, severe encouraging!
weather safety, home and life safety,
water safety and bicycle safety. Visit This month, we are thrilled to share the annual Dining and Entertainment issue with our
friscotexas.gov/safetytown for informa- readers. In this issue, we have the chance to celebrate all of the awesome destinations
tion about the upcoming event. that are always reforming and changing the city we live in. As we have all witnessed,
in Frisco, innovation is the name of the game! New restaurants, museums, shopping
This year, you can be part centers, sports attractions and entertainment destinations are rapidly evolving the lure
of TEXAS PINBALL FESTI- and cultural makeup of our great city.
VAL 2016 at Embassy Suites
Hotel and Convention Center. Where do your family members and friends like to spend quality time together? Are
From March 18-20, attendees will be you more of an outdoorsy group or do you prefer the company of your loved ones over
surrounded by nostalgic pinball gear a glass of wine on a relaxing restaurant patio? Maybe you live for thrilling activities that
and games. Go to texaspinball.com to provide a rush of adrenaline or you like to attend local music festivals. Regardless of what
learn more. you consider entertaining, I think we can all agree that Frisco has it going on! You must
have tried countless new restaurants throughout the metroplex over the last few months.
COMING UP Judging by all of the votes and opinions expressed in our annual Best of Frisco Readers’
Choice poll, it is very apparent that many of us love taste-testing new dishes and scouting
APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOW- out new dining locations. We hope you remember to use Frisco STYLE Magazine as your
ERS! Check out the April Home and guide to all the fun and excitement taking place right in your own backyard.
Garden issue of Frisco STYLE Magazine,
where we will take an in-depth look During this season of new beginnings, take time to embrace the blessings and new
at the science behind some of Texas’ attractions that we are so lucky to be surrounded by. Get out and try an activity you
strangest weather patterns. Learn about have not before. Explore, make new discoveries and challenge yourself to participate in
the health benefits of local honey bees something that helps you face a fear or overcome a limitation. After all, bucket lists are
and get tips on the latest home security meant to be lived out, not merely written down and preserved on a piece of paper. You
methods available for homeowners. do not want to miss out on all of the new, neat things to do and be a part of in Frisco.
Get yourself out there to see (or taste) it all! I hope this spring brings an exciting time of
FRISCO STYLE growth and prosperity for your family — a time to enjoy and make memories together
GIVES BACK (that do not just involve spring cleaning)!

Frisco STYLE Magazine proudly sponsors Boys
& Girls Clubs of Collin County, Clothe-A-Child,
Frisco Arts, the Frisco Community Parade, Fris-
co Family Services, Frisco Freedom Fest, Gary
Burns Fun Run, 2016 Mother & Daughter Tea
and Style Show, Plano Balloon Festival, Silver
Dollar At The Ranch, the Frisco Rotary Club,
LifeTalk Resource Center and is a member of the
Frisco Chamber of Commerce.

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BUSINESS

Memories That Last

BY LISA DAWSON

Toyota Stadium is often packed full of excited
fans, thanks to the work of AEG Live!

Provided by Lisa Morgan.

IF YOU HAVE LIVED in Frisco for a while, you may remember seeing an exciting concert are all thanks to AEG Live, a worldwide
or game at Toyota Stadium, or, before that, you may have been at what was called “Pizza concert and festival production company
Hut Park.” It was not until 2013 that Toyota Stadium adopted its current name, and for headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. This
the thousands of newcomers who have come to Frisco in the last several years, that is year marks 10 years of AEG Live producing
all the venue has ever been known as. The stadium itself may have changed names a concerts and festivals in Frisco. During
couple of times throughout the years, but one thing has stayed the same: it is a place of the last decade, AEG Live has brought
entertainment that has helped Frisco residents create lasting memories for more than a more than 25 shows and festivals to
decade. Frisco, including Ozzfest, George Strait,
Ed Sheeran, Jimmy Buffett, Edgefest
For example, take the time back in 2009, when country music star Kenney Chesney and more. At the company’s southwest
came to town. Despite a forecast of seriously bad weather, Mr. Chesney started playing headquarters, a team produces shows
to a packed stadium of 20,000 excited fans. A storm was blowing through the metroplex, in Texas, N.M., Okla., Ark. and La. They
and earlier that day, lightning and high winds had struck the Dallas Cowboys’ training produce for Toyota Stadium and beyond
facility downtown and injured 12 people. Regardless of the weather threat, Mr. Chesney Frisco. In Dallas, AEG Live brings shows to
and his band took the stage while rain and wind pelted down onto the crowd. In a 2009 large venues like AT&T Stadium as well as
interview with CMT Insider, Mr. Chesney recalls the moment he knew the show had to be smaller, intimate shows.
stopped, saying, “When I saw lightning literally almost hit the stadium, you can see it on
the video footage, there was a moment there when you can only see a small portion of One of the most popular shows in
the crowd around me, and then all of a sudden you see the whole stadium, and I thought the AEG Live lineup is the annual Jimmy
it might be time to go.” Mr. Chesney shared that he was so impressed with the resilience Buffett concert. This May will mark the
and energy of the Frisco crowd that night, he just knew he could not leave them wanting ninth year Mr. Buffett has brought his
more and feeling cheated. A few days later, Mr. Chesney’s tour announced that they musical talents and island-style sounds
would be back in Frisco to play a general admission make up show and honor all ticket to Frisco. Each year, “parrotheads,” as
holders that had their evening cut short by Mother Nature’s plans. Fans all over Frisco Mr. Buffett’s fans are called (an ode to
were elated. Just a few weeks later, Mr. Chesney was back at the stadium, under clearer the Hawaiian shirts and parrot hats his
skies, playing to another packed house. Listening to Mr. Chesney’s music under the stars fans often wear), flock to see Mr. Buffett
made for a very happy crowd and a memorable night. Mr. Chesney later said that the perform at Toyota Stadium, turning the
show was one of the highlights of his tour that year! whole venue, including the parking lot,
into one big, Margaritaville party. This
Events like this and the dozens of music concerts and festival events that came after,

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Lisa Morgan, the vice president of AEG Live
Southwest, helps bring unique and exciting
entertainment to Frisco.

year’s “I Don’t Know Tour” stops in Frisco on Sat., May 28. Mr. Buffett’s special guest that, all 30,000 fans started singing one of
will be ZZ Top, the American rock band that has been together for more than 40 years. his songs, in unison. It was a completely
consolidated moment that still gives me
Dan Hunt, the president of FC Dallas and the vice president of Hunt Sports Group, chills when I think about it,” Ms. Morgan
says, “The Jimmy Buffett concert here at Toyota Stadium has become one of our favorite says.
weekends each year. We could not be more excited to welcome the Parrothead Nation
to Frisco once again in 2016. It is more than just a concert. It is an incredible party across Another memorable moment for Ms.
our entire venue with fantastic tailgating. I know it is an event we all look forward to in Morgan happened one night in August
May.” of 2008. “It was the night Metallica was
doing their sound check. There were
2016 will prove to be another exciting year for about 100 of us in the entire venue. I was
out on mid-field watching, while members
AEG Live and Frisco residents. of Metallica were joking and goofing
off on stage. Then, they began playing
AEG Live is the company bringing exciting and unique entertainment to our ‘Sanitarium.’ I could feel the power of the
community, but the woman behind the name, who strives to make the magic happen, music in every inch of my body. There was
is Lisa Morgan, the vice president of AEG Live Southwest. Ms. Morgan handles talent a large crowd of fans cheering outside
booking, marketing, event management and she makes sure everything at the venue the south gate, and it dawned on me
goes perfectly at every show. Ms. Morgan has been a Frisco resident since 1999, and she — Metallica is here, in my hometown
has two daughters attending school within the Frisco ISD. Her enthusiasm for all things of Frisco, goofing off, rehearsing and
Frisco and entertainment and her passion for concerts and festivals is infectious. She says getting ready to headline the nationally
one of her favorite moments of her career was during last year’s show with Ed Sheeran, broadcasted Ozzfest, and I work for the
a young, British singer and songwriter who became hugely popular in the U.S. during company that is making this happen! It
2011. During his sold out show at Toyota Stadium last spring, Mr. Sheeran announced to was an absolutely humbling and stunning
30,000 screaming fans that the evening’s show was his biggest U.S. show to date. “After moment,” she shares.

For Ms. Morgan, it is all part of an
exciting partnership with the City of Frisco
that seems to get better each year. She
says, “The fact that what I do has a hand
in producing events that make people
happy is amazing. No matter what is going
on in people’s lives, the minute their artist
takes the stage, there is a unified sense
of excitement and happiness throughout
the venue. That is the greatest feeling I
could ask for, not only professionally, but
personally. I am so fortunate to be able
to work for a company that does that on
a daily basis for events all around the
world.”

Nick Shafer, the vice president of
stadium operations for FC Dallas/
Toyota Stadium says that Ms. Morgan’s
commitment to producing great shows
and the company’s partnership with
AEG Live has helped put Toyota Stadium
on the map and helped create more
enthusiasm for sports and other types
of entertainment in Frisco. He says, “It
took us nearly five years to even get
Jimmy Buffett to stop at Frisco, and not
Dallas, on his tour. It is something we have
developed together over our 10 years,

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between the City of Frisco and AEG Live, with agents and other promoters, to
take advantage of what is happening in North Texas in terms of growth. Most
importantly, we now have Lisa Morgan running point with AEG Live. As a Frisco
resident, she can inform this group of people on what the city has to offer.”

2016 will prove to be another exciting year for AEG Live and Frisco residents.
The company recently announced dates for a country music concert and
festival called “Off the Rails,” which is a two-day event on Sat., April 23, and
Sun., April 24, featuring Blake Shelton, Chris Young, Ashley Monroe, Midland,
Eric Church, Sam Hunt and more country music legends. An estimated 40,000
fans are expected at the inaugural, two-day festival, which includes music,
sponsors, an interactive village outside of the stadium, food, activities and
something for everyone in the family. If you are a fan of country music, mark
your calendar now! You will not want to miss this!

There is also an upcoming event for local, non-country music fans. On Sat.,
April 30, Edgefest, a day-long alternative music festival, will appeal to those
who enjoy music with an “edgier” sound. Cage the Elephant, Silversun Pickups,
Good Charlotte, The Struts, all bands that appeal to a generally younger crowd
and would normally play at venues downtown, will come to Frisco to share their
music. Edgefest offers another “festival-like” atmosphere with music, vendors
and food throughout the day.

Frisco is becoming a premier destination
for major recording artists and musicians,
as well as world-class sports teams like FC
Dallas and the Dallas Cowboys.

Ms. Morgan says the company’s excellent relationship with Mayor Maher
Maso, the City of Frisco and the partnership with FC Dallas and the stadium are
all part of booking and producing a successful show. “Typically, the decision to
book Toyota Stadium is based on the capacity of the show we are looking at. If
we feel the capacity will be more than 15,000, then we will make an offer for the
stadium. In the case of Off the Rails, we decided that the metroplex was lacking
a strong country music festival. We evaluated a few locations and decided that
Frisco was the best area, due to our excellent relationships with the City of Frisco
and our partners at FC Dallas/Toyota Stadium. The layout of the stadium and
the surrounding grounds are also in line with what we want with regards to our
interactive vendor village and the performance area,” Ms. Morgan says.

As one of the fastest growing cities in the country, Frisco can boast itself
for being a premier destination for major recording artists and musicians, as
well as world-class sports teams like FC Dallas and the Dallas Cowboys. This is
not lost on Mayor Maso, who says working with AEG Live is just another part
of Frisco’s bright future. “It has been exciting for the City of Frisco to work
with AEG Live, promoting events over the past 10 years. It has been a pleasure
to work with Lisa Morgan and the AEG Live team as they continue to bring
dynamic and exciting events to Frisco, such as the Off the Rails Country Music
Festival,” he said. “I am looking forward to a bright future in entertainment for
our community as Frisco continues to be known as a tourist destination and as
one of the fastest growing cities in the country.”

As summer approaches, make plans to get outside and share in all of the
excitement and live entertainment coming to Toyota Stadium. To check out
some of the upcoming AEG Live events that will take place in Frisco this year,
go to fcdallas.com.

If you are a Jimmy Buffett fan or you love country music, Lisa Dawson is a full-time working mom of three, a freelance writer and a Frisco
mark your calendar! Toyota Stadium will be hosting some resident.
awesome events this spring.

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Business Report Protecting Your Family and Business

POP-UP SHOP! n Business Representation
Recently voted Best Boutique in Plano, Marketplace Boutiques
is hosting its first Pop-Up Shop from March 5-26 to celebrate n Entity Formation
two years in Plano! Marketplace Boutiques features local bou-
tique retailers selling a variety of upscale, on-trend merchan- n Estate Planning
dise, such as women’s fashions and accessories, children’s
apparel, hard-to-find gifts and clever decor! Merchants seek n Asset Protection
out unique, unusual items. Throughout the month of March,
vendors will be selling their unique product offerings during n Probate FREE
normal store hours. More event details can be found at mar- Consultation
ketplaceboutiques.com. n Will Contests

LOCAL TREE FARM SELECTED TO n Lawsuits Involving
KEEP DENTON BEAUTIFUL Trusts & Estates
Fannin Tree Farm was recently selected by Keep Denton Beau-
tiful, a nonprofit for tree-planting and delivery services, for its www.jhflegal.com
Trees Mean Business Program, which is part of a three-year
enterprise known as the “Denton Tree Initiative.” When Keep Frisco
Denton Beautiful was planning its Trees Mean Business Pro-
gram, Fannin Tree Farm was the organization’s primary choice Hall Office Park
to supply the required trees and render delivery and planting 2591 Dallas Parkway, Suite 408
services. The program provides Denton businesses with free Frisco, Texas 75034
trees to enhance properties and increase beautification. Learn
more about Fannin Tree Farm at fannintreefarm.com. (972) 668-6810 Metro

VILLAGE HEALTH PARTNERS EXPANDS TO MCKINNEY (214) 705-2020
Village Health Partners (VHP), a nationally recognized primary
care practice, opened its third location, McKinney Medical Vil- Cynthia D. Hurley, J.D.
lage, on Jan. 20. McKinney Medical Village provides the latest
medical technology and will use electronic medical records Resident Partner, Frisco
(EMR), allowing secure email for patients to contact doctors. Board Certified - Estate Planning &
Patients have an online portal to make same-day appoint- Probate Law
ments and get prescription refills. McKinney Medical Village is Texas Board of Legal Specialization
located at 7300 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 200. Call 972.599.9600 [email protected]
for scheduling or go to villagehealthpartners.com for addition-
al information. Dallas Rockwall

HYATT HOUSE DALLAS/FRISCO OPENING 10000 N. Central Expressway 701 Justin Road
Hyatt House Dallas/Frisco, Frisco’s new 132-room extended Suite 800
stay hotel, recently announced the appointment of general Rockwall, Texas 75087
manager Michael Donohue and director of sales Michelle Dallas, Texas 75231
White. NewcrestImage, a hotel development, construction 214.369.0361 972.772.2600
and management firm in Lewisville, owns the hotel. Hyatt
House, a brand of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, offers more than
65 locations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It offers upscale spac-
es in a home-like environment. Hyatt House Dallas/Frisco will
be located at 2875 Parkwood Boulevard. For more information,
call 972.668.4500 or visit dallasfrisco.house.hyatt.com.

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FA M I LY

CASA stands for “Court Appointed Special
Advocates.” A CASA volunteer provides a
consistent, strong and clear voice for abused and
neglected children. Photo from FSM Archive.

IT WAS A BITTERLY COLD EVENING and 4-year-old Cade, his 3-year-old brother, Evan, in helping to eradicate the immense threat

and their infant sister, Kate, once again had nothing to eat and were left alone in the home. children face with abuse and neglectful

After rummaging for food around the small apartment, the boys left the apartment, leav- conditions. The CASA provides the judge

ing the baby behind, and drifted outside, scouring the neighborhood for any signs of ed- an unbiased opinion and voice for the chil-

ible garbage. Then, so desperately hungry, they continued their search, wandering onto dren and allows a volunteer to truly repre-

the busy access road of Central Expressway, wearing nothing more than their underwear. sent the best interest of the child, and only

For these small children, this was the life they knew, living in a household with parents who the child.”

were sky-high on drugs and severely neglectful of their own children. CASA was originally born from the

Every eight minutes, a child in Texas suffers from abuse and A Voice for idea of a Seattle, Wash.,

neglect. According to the Child Welfare League of America, judge who was con-
nearly 65,000 Texas children faced individual child abuse, ne- cerned about having

glectful conditions or even fatalities in 2013. Last year, in Collin the Children insufficient information
County alone, more than 1,650 cases of child abuse and ne- regarding abused and

glect were confirmed by Child Protective Services (CPS). While BY CAROLYN CAMERON neglected children while
the foster care system was originally designed to temporarily making decisions im-

protect and nurture these children, whose parents are unable pacting their lives. The

or unwilling to care for them, unfortunately, it is not always effective or equipped to ensure judge envisioned using trained community

that children’s basic needs and rights are protected. However, a simple and effective solu- volunteers to speak for the best interests

tion exists, and that is the CASA volunteer. of children in court. A Seattle program was

CASA stands for “Court Appointed Special Advocates.” A CASA volunteer is a trained created in 1977, and the success was so

individual who provides a consistent, strong and clear voice for abused and neglected chil- pronounced, that soon, judges began uti-

dren as they navigate through a complicated legal and often somewhat lengthy system. lizing citizen advocates across the country.

The CASA volunteer often serves as the only stable, trusted adult in a child’s life as he or In 1990, the U.S. Congress encouraged the

she encounters the changing dynamics of the foster care system. expansion of CASA with the passage of

Anna Adams, the CASA Collin County development manager, explains, “The impact a the Victims of Child Abuse Act. From that

CASA provides is huge. Whether it is a retired community member, a stay-at-home mom first program, a network of nearly 1,000

or a business professional giving back, these volunteer advocates provide the first step CASA groups and guardian ad litem (GAL)

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Kim Bailey, a Collin County CASA volunteer for 12 years, has done her part to help abused
and neglected children. Provided by CASA Collin County.

programs have been created, supporting for the CASA Association, children with CASA volunteers spend seven and a half months
volunteers in 49 states and the District of less in foster care, experience fewer out-of-home placements and have significantly im-
Columbia. The Collin County CASA was proved educational performance than those children who do not. Additionally, more than
established in 1991 and is considered one 90 percent of children with CASA volunteers never re-enter the child welfare system, a
of the state’s most respected social ser- significant difference compared to the general foster care population. The CASA pro-
vice organizations, providing advocates gram also results in significant savings in child welfare expenses. CASA volunteers save
for nearly 522 children in 2015. Indeed, the hundreds of millions of dollars in child welfare costs alone. U.S. federal law requires that
program saves taxpayers up to $4 million juvenile and family courts appoint a GAL, which could be be an attorney or CASA/GAL
because the organization operates 100 volunteer, in all cases of child abuse and neglect.
percent tax-free to Collin County and was
awarded the Promising Practice Award CASA volunteers spend time with the child and
from the National CASA for the outstand-
ing success of the local program. obtain firsthand information from all parties in-

As the CASA website states, “CASA volved in the child’s life to provide independent
volunteers are just everyday citizens ap-
pointed by judges to advocate for the testimony in court.
safety and well-being of children who
have been removed from their homes.” Ms. Adams continues, “There is no doubt about it, the CASA program is successful.
For each case, a CASA volunteer advocate Our volunteers act as a safeguard for our children, regardless of the environment in which
and a casework supervisor serves on each the child may be living. Whether the child is in foster care or is moved back to the original
foster child’s case during the long and of- home, the CASA is still involved in his or her life. The CASA makes a lifelong impact, and
ten complicated process of investigating typically remains in the child’s life into adulthood. We have seen this time and time again.”
circumstances and determining the safety
of a home for a child. In addition to visit- In one particular case, the CASA volunteer advocate made the difference between life
ing with a child face-to-face at least twice a and death for one little boy. Zach was only 10 years old when his mother passed away, and
month, CASA volunteers spend time with he lived in foster care for several months due to his father’s inability to care for him. It was
the child and obtain firsthand information during this time that he met Melinda, his CASA volunteer, and they spent much time to-
from all parties involved in the child’s life to gether, learning about one another and building trust. When Zach returned to live with his
provide independent testimony in court. dad, Melinda continued to be there, supporting him emotionally, talking to him regularly
Overall, a child who has a CASA volunteer and helping him however she could. One night, at home, Zach discovered his dad lying
by his or her side receives more services, on the floor unconscious. In his panicked state, while trying to call 911, he misdialed and
moves through the system more quickly, called 991, repeatedly. Thankfully, he realized he had one number memorized and called
performs better in school and possesses his CASA volunteer advocate, Melinda.
a better chance of a successful outcome
than a child without a CASA volunteer. “Melinda was so glad that she was able to answer Zach’s call and direct him how to reach
emergency authorities,” continues Ms. Adams. “She then arrived at Zach’s father’s house
Statistics show that the program works. and took Zach to the hospital while they waited for results from the doctor. She was so
According to the 2014 National Statistics thankful she could be there for Zach and help the entire family.”

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During the time Zach’s dad was in the ing family, school, daycare, medical care, foster home life and providing written reports to
hospital, Melinda continued to stay by his the court advocating for the best interests of the child. CASA volunteers are often the only
side. Once his father returned home, Zach constant in these children’s lives. It is incredibly important.”
was happily reunited with his father. Be-
cause of Melinda and Zach’s strong bond As Collin County continues to grow, all things related to it expand as well, including
of trust through weekly phone calls and abuse and neglect. Ms. Adams notes, “We must increase our service ability for the pro-
visits, Zach had memorized her number gram. We do not want any child to not have a CASA, so we enlist help and inform everyone
and felt safe calling her. He knew that if he we know about becoming a CASA. We have many volunteers, but as with anything in life,
called, she would answer. Most certainly, some are transferred to other cities or some have life changes and are no longer able to
Zach’s quick response serve. We are proactive to recruit additional volunteers to serve and help.”
and Melinda’s unyield-
ing bond with him To become a CASA volunteer, many believe that a social work background
saved his dad’s life. or legal expertise is needed. However, volunteers of all walks of life and ex-
periences are accepted. Individuals must be at least 21 years old, pass the
Last year, more than background screening and provide references. Volunteers must be willing to
76,000 CASA and GAL complete a minimum of 30 hours of pre-service training and observe court
volunteers helped proceedings. They also must be willing to commit to the CASA program for
more than 251,000 at least 12 months and make themselves available for court appearances
abused and neglect- with advance notice.
ed children find safe,
permanent homes While some may feel ill-equipped to become a CASA volunteer or do not
nationwide. Becom- physically have time to serve because of prior commitments, other oppor-
ing a CASA volunteer tunities exist to help fight against child abuse. On Sat., April 16, the Col-
requires an investment of time and en- lin County CASA will hold its 16th Annual Voice for Children Gala, entitled
ergy. However, the most important com- “There’s No Place Like Home,” at the beautiful InterContinental Dallas. A
ponent in serving is heart. Kim Bailey, a magical and elegant evening is planned following the yellow brick road back to Oz. Live
Collin County CASA volunteer for 12 years music, fine dining, a live auction, a short message and late night fun is planned for the
(one of Collin County’s Top Ten Women event, both on the dance floor and in the casino. “Every year, this is a fantastic event, and it
in 2015), agrees. Ms. Bailey’s passion for usually sells out! It is a wonderful opportunity for Collin County CASA as a fundraiser, but
CASA originated from her desire to help even more, it is just a magical time! Everything is completely decked-out and so beautiful,”
abused and neglected children find the adds Ms. Adams. “We understand that many individuals do not have the time or ability to
opportunity to have a long and authentic be available for a 12-month commitment, so this is a fun way to get involved.”
impact. She explains, “If you could see the Overall, helping those in need and providing comfort brings an overwhelming sense of
circumstances from which these children hope and satisfaction. By supporting CASA in whatever means possible, individuals help
emerge, the need for involvement is self- fight against child abuse in all of our communities. Together, we can work to ensure that
evident. The CASA volunteer functions as every Collin County child knows the joys of a safe and forever home. Collin County CASA’s
an extra set of eyes and ears to the court next training opportunity is tentatively scheduled for April 30. For more information, con-
and is involved in observing and assessing tact Debi Williams at 972.529.2272, ext. 117, or email [email protected].
all aspects of the foster child’s life, includ-
Carolyn Cameron is an online writer and marketer who fancies coffee, her family, random
creative endeavors and finishing a home project in her off time.

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FRISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS

The Frisco Chamber of Commerce SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
32nd Annual Awards Celebration The Cheney Group

On Feb. 5, the Frisco Chamber of Commerce honored local individuals and businesses that SOLOPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
helped grow Frisco’s business environment in 2015. Congratulations to all of the winners! Nicole Lynn, Decluttered Spaces

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR MACRO BUSINESS OF THE YEAR START-UP OF THE YEAR
Frisco Square Embassy Suites Dallas-Frisco Hotel, Debra Lockwood – Independent
Conference Center & Spa Insurance Agent
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Jason W. Taylor – Code Authority CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Custom Software & CodeLaunch Jim Gandy, Frisco Economic
Development Corporation
HOME-BASED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Annette Osterland – Mary Kay AMBASSADOR TEAM OF THE YEAR
The Mighty Mikes – Mike Simmons, New
SILVER CITIZEN OF THE YEAR York Life, Team Leader
Sam Roach, Sam Roach Business Center
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
MEDIUM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Mike Simmons, New York Life
Texas Republic Bank
SPIRIT OF FRISCO
MICRO BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Ann Harris (below)
The Paw Depot
LARGE NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR
Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County – SMALL NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR
Frisco Frisco Women’s League

LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Grande Communications (below)

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STREETS OF FRISCO

FSM’S MELISSA SOUTHAM ASKS

If someone made a movie about
your life, what celebrity would
you want to play your role?

“S pike Lee because my story is
unique, and it would have to be a
unique person to bring it. I think
he could adapt to the role.”

CHARLES CHATMAN

“I t would be Emma Thompson. I
like her! She is intelligent and her
face is very expressive.”

ANGELA THOMAS

“ I would pick Jennifer Aniston. She
is beautiful and one of my favorite
actresses. I love her personality and
I think she is an awesome actress.”

DEBBIE SYKES

“R yan Reynolds is who
I imagine as me!”

JASON MOOR

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

During the PCA Special Friends Basketball
Game, players partner with the middle school
boys’ basketball team for a fun-filled game! PCA
cheerleaders also work with a group of special
needs children who have the chance to cheer
during the game! Provided by Steve Sickman.

that opportunity kicked off his being able

to announce baseball and football games

for the Miracle League of Frisco. He asked

about returning to PCA countless times

throughout the year and was fortunate

enough to be invited back again for the

most recent exhibition. He planned a

special introduction for this year’s event,

in the style of Bruce Buffer, that he was

excited to share with the crowd. We cannot

thank PCA enough for including Lee and

all the kids in this very special event. It has

truly been life-changing for Lee, and he is

looking forward to returning in 2017!”

Lee says, “With this event going on

every year, the Frisco Miracle League

might have a new best friend!”

The first Special Friends Basketball Game

at PCA was an incredible event, with faculty,

students, parents and friends serving and

ON THE EVENING OF JAN. 12, you could smell the aroma of hot, buttered popcorn as you loving the school’s special friends and

approached the Field House at Prestonwood Christian Academy (PCA). The PCA Pride Pep their families. “At PCA, we intentionally

Band played game favorites and excitement filled the room. The stands were overflowing focus on creating and nurturing a

with a standing room only crowd. The PCA head of school, Dr. Larry Taylor, welcomed the community culture, a sense of family,” says

crowd to the Second Annual Special Friends Basketball Game. Just as the band finished Dr. Taylor. As the school worships God for

the National Anthem, the announcer, Lee Whitney, announced His creation and

players as they emerged from the inflatable tunnel. The crowd Get in the Game the very gift of
erupted into a cheering frenzy! life, they reaffirm
their commitment
The PCA Special Friends Basketball Game provides the

community with the chance to support special needs friends BY DEBORAH JOHNSON to the dignity
and families from the school. These players partner with the of every human

middle school boys’ basketball team for a fun-filled game! life, including

PCA Middle School cheerleaders also work with a group of special needs children who those with special needs. “According to

have the chance to cheer during the game. the CDC’s Autism and Developmental

Lee’s mother, Christina, could not be happier. She shares, “Our son was invited to Disabilities Monitor (ADDM), one in 68

participate in the first Special Friends Basketball exhibition game as an announcer. The children in the U.S. has an autism spectrum

day after that event, in 2015, Lee started talking about wanting to do it again, and in fact, disorder (ASD), and according to the

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A Miracle League player enthusiastically exits the tunnel for the
Special Friends Basketball Game. Provided by Steve Sickman.

National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), one in every 691 babies in the U.S. is born with the opportunity for their son, Shane, to
Down syndrome, or about 6,000 annually. “The PCA community includes families that play. “Shane says his favorite thing about
know the challenges and the joys of parenting children with special needs,” Dr. Taylor playing at PCA is the large crowd. He says
comments. it is his all-star game. The boost in his self-
esteem is amazing,” they share.
PCA parents Lee and Carolyn Phegley have four children: Anna Kate (PK5), Luke (2nd
grade) and 15-year-old twin sons, Sam and Jacob. Sam and Jacob have autism. Mr. Phegley Joy Lord, the PCA middle school cheer
does not deny that parenting children with special needs can be challenging, but having coach and a PCA alumna, was excited
Jacob and Sam in their lives is a blessing. He says, “As parents, Carolyn and I emphasize to be a part of the game this year and
that God has created Sam and Jacob just as they are. Moreover, He has a purpose for their shares, “As an alumna who had never
lives.” A passage of Scripture that is often heard in the Phegley home is Psalm 139:14. It experienced this game before, it was so
states, “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” neat to be a part of something that was
so much bigger than yourself. I remember,
Everyone, at some point, experiences stressful situations, personal storms or struggles. as a PCA student, feeling like PCA always
The Phegleys have learned that it is a matter of how you face those storms that makes all did an outstanding job of making me feel
of the difference. Mrs. Phegley’s solution to overcoming storms is to “stop waiting for the special — every chapel, every academic
storm to pass. Learn to dance in the raindrops. Learn to rest in the assurance of God’s celebration, whatever the occasion was,
faithfulness.” PCA made sure it was executed with
excellence. The entire PCA community
God is faithful. He had a perfect plan. As a continuation of its celebration of life, PCA was part of the event. The middle school
was seeking a partner for an event that would include the entire family and be a positive cheerleaders absolutely loved it and said
experience for everyone. Mr. Phegley volunteers with the Miracle League of Frisco, it was ‘by far the best game of the entire
a sports organization for children with special needs from the ages of 5 to 19, seeking year!’”
activities that create a positive experience for the children. PCA and the Miracle League of
Frisco partnered for the first ever PCA Special Friends Basketball Game in the PCA Field The Phegleys’ second grader, Luke,
House on Jan. 26, 2015. Middle school basketball players were paired with Miracle League loves sports and especially PCA sports.
team players and the comradery among the players was instant. Eric Leininger, the PCA What Luke loves most is seeing his big
middle school boys’ basketball coach, loves working with the team. He shares, “By far, it brother play at PCA, and especially to see
is the most fun and important game our kids play all year. They have such a great time the crowd cheering for Jacob. “He can see
getting to spend time with the kids and enjoy the friendship, atmosphere and the game of the absolute worth God instills in us — in
basketball. It does not get any better than this!” Parents Bill and Amy Certain welcomed

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all of us.”
PCA’s athletic director, Coach Chris

Cunningham, made a wonderful comment
that helped capture the spirit of the event,
saying, “The Special Friends Basketball
Game is one of the most fulfilling events
we have here at PCA! Every person who
participates on this night comes away
blessed!”

The participants with

special needs get an

opportunity to play in

a basketball game or

cheer on the players!

Helen Morris, the director of the special
needs ministry at Prestonwood Baptist
Church (PBC), reached out to families
with specials needs kids to experience
the event. The Special Needs Ministry
at Prestonwood provides appropriate
Bible study and worship for every age,
hosts events throughout the year and
offers monthly respite opportunities so
parents can have a night off. Through this
ministry, a group of adults with special
needs were invited to participate in the
halftime shoot-around. “The PCA Special
Needs Basketball Game gives the families
from PCA a chance to learn more about
this special population and show them
Christian support and love,” Ms. Morris
says. “The participants with special needs
get an opportunity to play in a basketball
game or be part of the supporters.
Participants from group homes have very
few opportunities to be a part of sporting
events or join in with PCA. It is a win-win
situation for all of us.”

The Geren family was one of the families
contacted through the PBC ministry. They
share, “This is our second year to attend
this event, and it is very special for our
family. JW was able to play this year, and
he had a blast. Jackson cheered again
and, as always, loved it! It is so special
and something we look forward to with
anticipation. Thank you so much for this!
These kids so often get overlooked, so it
really means so much to us!”

Deborah Johnson is the senior director of
marketing and communications at PCA.

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Choosing a
Childcare/Preschool

DAY CARES AND EARLY EDUCATION CENTERS can be At Creative Minds, you can rest assured that your child is
found everywhere. The choices are endless. What sets the thriving in an innovative environment. They will be surround-
best facilities apart from the rest is attention to detail and ed by a loving director and teachers. The curriculum is com-
learning environments with a dedicated, caring staff. prehensive and your child will be able to explore all of the
aspects of their growing mind. The facility is modern, has a
Creative Minds Frisco strives to create a safe environment large playground and uses state-of-the-art security.
for children to explore, grow and stretch their imaginations in
ways no other school can. Children thrive in their environment, “I chose Creative Minds for several reasons and
are encouraged to learn through play and learning focuses not
only on academics or being prepared for kindergarten, but the location is convenient for me. Most of all, I
also on music, art and dance. It is the only early learning cen-
ter in Frisco with the Music Together Program, a music and loved the drive in Debby’s and Racheal’s eyes
movement program that believes all children are musical and
that young children primarily learn through play. This creates a when explaining the school’s program during the
fun, relaxed environment with a non-formal teaching approach.
tour. I liked that they were a new facility and they
“We chose Creative Minds for several reasons —
are a very clean facility. I was excited for my son
the amazing attentiveness of the staff and teach-
to attend their free music class, as my son loves
ers, the freedom the kids have to use their minds,
to dance and sing.”
bodies and souls to learn about life and because -Felicia (mom of a toddler)

of how happy my son is every day!” Parents look to other parents for recommendations on ev-
erything from pediatricians to sports activities. These local
-Leena (mom of a 2-year-old) parents talk about their experience with Creative Minds:

Creative Minds children develop a love of learning and are “We chose Creative Minds for our son because we love the
curious about everything because they not only get involved school philosophy of out-of-the-box thinking and hands-on,
in learning activities, but they develop the social skills needed play-based learning rather than just emphasizing academic
to have confidence in taking on new challenges as they grow. learning by sitting still in the class. Our family thinks play-
At an early age, the school focuses on self-esteem, confi- based learning is the best way for our son to learn. When
dence, social awareness, problem solving and imagination to we read in the school handbook about how to discipline a
prepare their students for a lifetime of conquering challenges. child without timeout or sitting in the corner somewhere by
using positive methods discipline only, we are sold! Love
The school’s mission is to educate and enrich the mind, your school so far and so does my son! Thank you!” -Nantana
body and spirit of each child in order to ignite a lifelong (mom of a 4-year-old)
love of learning. Creative Minds accomplishes this by using
a hands-on, child-driven curriculum that centers around liter- Call Creative Minds Frisco at 972-464-1238 to schedule a
acy, science and pre-math skills. Plus, it is just plain exciting tour and see firsthand why so many parents choose Creative
for the kids. Minds over other local child care centers. Make the right
choice for your child’s future!

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Provided by TUPPS Brewery. Provided by Deep Ellum Brewing Company.

Provided by Eden Hill Vineyard and Winery. THE DALLAS/FORT WORTH metroplex is a melting pot of
cultures, fashion, flavors and entertainment destinations, and it
When it comes to making beer or wine, perfecting the has become a prominent destination for brewery hopping and
process is what it is all about. Many local companies visiting wineries. The craft beer movement has taken over North
have found a way to bring something new and unique Texas and is only gaining momentum as the industry innovates.
to expand the brewery and winery scene. Adding to the excitement of this popular hobby are techniques
that allow you to home-brew your own beer, as well as the large
number of local restaurants, pubs and specialty shops that offer
pairings, tools and spirits of all sorts!

With spring upon us, it is time to get out and enjoy the weather
at some of our local hang out spots! In the brewery and winery
world, with every season change comes the opportunity to
experiment with different brews and participate in exciting
events sponsored by local companies that specialize in the art
of beer and wine production. Many of these destinations offer
more in the form of entertainment than just sampling new drinks!
Whether it is live music, community events, outdoor games or
local art, these fun destinations offer it all, oftentimes, for family
members of all ages.

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McKinney’s Franconia Brewing Company combines local flair with its German heritage and history as it brews some of the most authentic Bavarian beers
available. From the FSM archive. Below, TUPPS Brewery boasts a 15,000-square-foot brewery adjoined to McKinney’s historic cotton mill. Provided by TUPPS Brewery.

HOP AROUND TOWN small, family-owned (two families, actually)
A fun atmosphere paired with local beer has long been the catalyst of nights spent gathered brewery, and our goal is to make great
with friends. Sometimes, you just want a cold brew after a long workweek to celebrate an tasting beer and provide an amazing
accomplishment or to simply revel in the company of others while appreciating a local place to hang out.” Marketing and events
craft. Over the past decade, craft beer has quickly become a popular beverage choice extraordinaire Katie Baker is optimistic
and North Texans have a vast variety of the best craft beer in the state to choose from. about the direction the craft brewery
Many local beer and wine connoisseurs want to spread their wings when it comes to trying sect is moving in. She shares, “Craft
new beer flavors. When touring these facilities, it is not so much about having a good breweries are taking off and people are
drink as it is about learning the art and talent behind the process, indulging in a
variety of unique flavors and pairing beverages with the perfect foods. Learning curious about trying new beer and going
the science behind the types of flavors represented is key to maximizing your on tours. TUPPS is a fun place to hang out
experience. with friends or family and listen to some
live music and, overall, to do something
With a brewing history that dates back to the 1800s, McKinney’s Franconia different and learn something new!”
Brewing Company combines local flair with its German heritage and history as TUPPS hosts tours every Saturday at 12:30
it brews some of the most authentic Bavarian beers available. Born and raised in p.m. and 4 p.m. and has live music from 1-4
Germany, Franconia’s fifth generation brew master, David Wehrmann, studied p.m. with a selection of foods on site. “It is
beer science in Munich, and his goal was to bring a fresh take on German beer
to North Texas, while also bringing German culture to the area’s industry. He
attributes the growing popularity of local breweries to the demand for different
flavors in beer. “People in North Texas want something else, rather than their
regular domestics. They are open to trying new flavors and adventuring out. As
one of the fastest growing areas in the U.S., we in the brewing business have a
lot of ground to cover. The communities in North Texas are fun and have a great
vibe, which I think is unique and fits the mentality of us brewers very well,” Mr.
Wehrmann says. Fans of authentic German beer can tour his brewery every Saturday from
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The brewery participates in about 25 different events and festivals in
September and October alone, while remaining a staple at McKinney’s own Oktoberfest.

TUPPS Brewery, which also calls McKinney home, boasts a 15,000-square-foot brewery
adjoined to McKinney’s historic cotton mill. TUPPS’ adventure started with a passion for
beer that was defined and refined from six years of brewing hundreds of gallons of craft
home brew in a family garage. TUPPS’ co-founder, Keith Lewis, shares, “After many years
in corporate America, we made the decision to turn a passion into a business. We are a

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Head south to Deep Ellum Brewing Company
for an unforgettable experience at an iconic and
culturally significant Dallas proper destination.

Provided by Deep Ellum Brewing Company.

open, relaxed, super-friendly and just a good place to be,” says a frequent patron of the Halloween party, where they release
brewery. limited and small batch beers from their
cellar. They also annually celebrate the
If you’re looking for an all out adventure in culture, head south for an unforgettable Bourbon Barrel Temptress release in
experience at Deep Ellum Brewing Company. Deep Ellum Brewing Company’s Zach Fickey December, which is one of Texas’ most
says, “We were the first brewery to arrive in Dallas proper in more than a decade. As a real sought after beers. Craig Bradley shares,
melting pot, Deep Ellum is the most culturally significant neighborhood in Dallas. Based “There is just so much excitement about
in the legendary blues-born and rock-raised urban district that Deep Ellum is, our trend- beer in our region. When we started just
setting brewery creates smooth and assertive craft beers worthy of the area’s eclectic a few years ago, the question when you
heritage. Since the company’s founding in 2011, it has crafted an award-winning roster of walked into a bar was ‘do you have any
year-round, seasonal and limited-release brews. It is a landmark — a spot on the map where local beer on tap?’ Now, it is ‘how many
your favorite IPA or pale ale is brewed. Once you have arrived, you get to see the beautiful locals do you have on tap?’ That is a very
view of a brew house and dozens of stainless steel fermenters, where it all begins. You get a big shift in a very small amount of time.
brew tour and a few pints of the freshest beer in market.” The brewery keeps its community People are excited about drinking fresh,
close to heart and entertained by hosting events throughout the year like their Brew-BQ on locally made beer and we are excited to
Memorial Day weekend and their Labor of Love event over Labor Day weekend. In addition bring it to them!”
to iconic events, the brewery also hosts charity fundraisers for nonprofits like dog rescues,
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) research and World Water Day. The craft beer move-

Denton is known as a hub for awesome live music and unique places to enjoy a cold ment has taken over
beer. At Audacity Brew House, at least one brand new beer recipe is created for the public
every month. The brewery hosts a variety of community events, and recently, the brewery North Texas and is
teamed up with St. David of Wales for a Chili Cookoff event! Twenty teams competed for
the prize while hanging out in the midst of a large supply of delicious beer. Audacity Brew only gaining momen-
House tours are offered on Saturdays at 3 p.m. There is also live music on Saturdays from
4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and open mic night on Thursdays at 7 p.m. On Wednesdays, patrons tum as the industry in-
can enjoy discounted beer and there is even an awesome Karma Yoga class hosted on site
every Sunday at 10 a.m. Not only does this spot offer its own take on local, tasty brews, but novates.
it is a wonderful place to gather with friends and neighbors!
A bit further east is Rockwall’s first
Garland’s Lakewood Brewing Company promises that whether you are a veteran or and only brewery, Woodcreek Brewing
a newcomer to craft beer, they will have something for you. In addition to attending or Company, which crafts a variety of
sponsoring most big craft beer festivals around the metroplex, the company celebrates
their anniversary every August by releasing that current year’s Lion’s Share, a barrel-aged
beer that is always different. In October, Lakewood hosts its annual “Let’s Get Weird”

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seasonal and refreshing beers. For this team, Texas beer is not just a slogan, but a promise. Audacity Brew House offers its own take on
Noah Cutshall, a company founder, says, “North Texas, and specifically Rockwall, has local, tasty brews, and it is a wonderful place to
only recently begun experiencing the full effects of the craft beer invasion. Brewers are gather with friends and neighbors! Owners Doug
beginning to offer increasingly advanced beers to meet the ever-thirsty Texan palate. Smith and Scott Lindsey are pictured inside their
Additionally, we make every effort to involve our local community in many aspects of the popular brewery.
brewery. We just recently hosted an Imperial Stout brewing competition for local home
brewers. We had the opportunity to taste so many great beers and we invited the winners never ventured out of your Bud Light or
back to brew a 10bbl batch on our commercial system. That winning beer was released in Miller Light comfort zone. Not to worry!
our taproom this February!” The facility has yard games like carpet ball, beanbag toss and Brew masters have plenty of advice to
a giant Jenga® game! Woodcreek offers brewery tours twice on Saturdays from 12 p.m. to make your adventure one that is not only
4 p.m. and has live music from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays. There are game nights every palatable, but full of discovery and flavor.
Thursday.
How are these specialty beers any
To take in the vast beauty of North Texas’ countryside, head west to Granbury’s Revolver different from those domestic and
Brewing. Owner Rhett Keisler explains, “We are in the country, so we have wide open imported beers we are all such fans of?
space, our own water source and the extremely good fortune to have the talent and skills Mr. Fickey explains, “Craft beer is brewed
of our master brewer and cicerone, Grant Wood.” Mr. Keisler says the best part of owning by people living in our neighborhoods.
a brewery in North Texas is the climate, the proximity to such a large population and the We use fresh ingredients, locally farmed
wonderfully loyal nature of Texans. Every weekend, Revolver opens its gates from noon to 3 ingredients, along with unique and awe-
p.m. for visitors to enjoy live music, a tour given by a genius brewer, food, games and plenty inspiring ingredients, like organic coco
of beer for sampling. Mr. Keisler adds, “The event is also very family-friendly, and we have nibs, cherries, tangerine peels, biscotti
plenty of picnic tables and space to accommodate groups of any size.” Visiting breweries and so much more.” He advises, “Do not
is a year-round hobby and adventure as the beers change with the seasons. “Winter and be intimidated. Start by asking for samples
early spring are conducive to certain beers brewed especially for those seasons, which
people look forward to all year. It is also just a great time to get out, be a part of the scene,
support local business and hopefully enjoy some nice weather in the process,” he says.

NEW TO CRAFT BREW? HERE IS WHAT TO KNOW …
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at your local pub. Ask yourself what sounds good and go try it. Drink a pint and allow your jug, typically made out of glass, ceramic
palate to appreciate the complexities of the beer. It might take a few sips.” or stainless steel, that allows you to take
draft beer from one place to another
Craft beer is defined by a brewery making less than six million barrels of beer (a barrel without a degradation of quality), a tasting
is equal to two kegs), being independently-owned and using traditional, high-quality room, pairing events, pint nights and even
ingredients. Bigger breweries use rice or corn sugars to get the alcohol without adding brewery collaborations.
flavor. They are making beer on an industrial scale and local breweries are more like a local
bakery, making beer by hand, in smaller batches. Lone Star Taps and Caps, a bottle shop
owned by a Lewisville father and son duo,
Mr. Bradley says the best method of learning about the science and art behind beer boasts 50 different taps of craft beers and
making is to go in with an open mind! “Work your way up. There are a lot of craft beers ciders from all over the world. Customers
that you can transition into that will not make you run back to your fizzy, yellow macro beer. can get fresh beer on site or to go, and
If you drink Coors/Miller/Bud, you are drinking a light, American lager. Lager beers tend to can create their own personalized beer
be simpler beers that only use a few ingredients. Some craft beers can use a lot of different package with choices from more than 500
malts, hops and ale yeast to create more complex flavors.” unique cold cans. Taps and Caps offers
growlers, pints, flights, packaged beer and
Ms. Baker says she was just like anyone who is hesitant to try craft beer out of skepticism more.
and lack of knowledge. “I only drank Bud Light, but then my family starting bringing more
craft beers around the house. I really crave lots of flavor in my beer now. My advice would What better way to celebrate craft beer
be to learn a little bit about the styles and try some here and there. Once you find a style than to accompany a beverage with great
you like, try different types, flavors and breweries. It is a fun process learning about the food? Our area is bursting with popular
styles and figuring out what you like best!” restaurants that offer choices of craft
beer, a lot of which are local! Little Elm’s
Mr. Keisler advises readers to ask the bartender for a “gateway beer,” which is usually Tower’s Tap House is an Austin-inspired
lighter and easier to drink, like a wheat beer, a cream ale or amber. “Most newcomers want beer garden that offers tasty American
to wait to try anything that is high alcohol or extremely dark (which can be heavy on the cuisine in a casual setting. It boasts 16
palate) or very hoppy (which can be bitter),” he says. beers on tap, including a wide variety of
local, craft beers. Eight 11, a cozy wine bar
TEST YOUR NEWLY ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE in downtown Frisco, also boasts a great
Little Elm Crafthouse is the perfect spot for experienced and novice craft beer drinkers. selection of craft beers from Deep Ellum
Their aim is to provide customers with the ultimate beer drinking experience, which Brewing Company, Revolver Brewing and
starts with a beer made just for you by an artisan. Little Elm Crafthouse ensures that your Lakewood Brewing Company, along with
beer is poured properly, the appropriate glassware is used and that beer is served at
the perfect temperature. They offer craft beer in flights, pints and growlers (an air-tight

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