FSM December 2019

THE BIG STORY

On the Cover 30FEATURE

Winter Wonderland Thanks to local retailers at
comes to Frisco! Stonebriar Centre of Frisco,
we are excited to share some
of this year’s most sought-
after gifts … from technology
and outdoor gear to clothing
and stuff for kids.

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Plano
prestonwood.org

C O N T E N T S This visually-stun- Plan
ning multimedia
event features PISD
special e ects, a
HOLIDAY PEOPLE 15 1,000-member
DECEMBER 2019 cast and choir, a
28 T he Hostess With The Mostest live orchestra,
publisher flying angels and
CHRIS JOHNSON By Christine Perrenot more.

editor 55 T he Handwavin’ Man
CHRISTINE PERRENOT
By Allie Spletter
creative director
BRANDON BROWN 55 “The Nutcracke
By the Frisco Ba
office manager
BECKY JOHNSON December 14, 3 p.m. and 6
Lebanon Trail High School
manager, account services thefriscoballet.org
ANDREW JOHNSON
Experience the holidays
manager, digital media through the art of dance w
BEN JOHNSON the Frisco Ballet.

sales administrator COMMUNITY
LINDSAY JOHNSON
FOOD 15 H oliday Event Calendar
director of business development 19 T hese Are a Few of My
GEORGE RODRIGUEZ 22 A Taste of Italy
Favorite Things!
advertising sales By Amy Day Richmond
LOGAN BOSLEY By Allie Spletter
LAURA HAMBY 26 S mall Bites
44 R ecipe 48 T he Gift of Giving
AD SALES: 972.335.1306
[email protected] By The Heritage Table By Dru Bickham

58 D id You Know
60 F rom Emerson, Texas, to

Emerson High School

By Garrett Gravley

66 H oliday Photos From Readers

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FRISCO STYLE GIVES BACK 13 F rom the Editor

Frisco STYLE Magazine proudly sponsors Boys & Girls By Christine Perrenot
Clubs of Collin County, Camp Craig Allen, Clothe-A-
Child, Frisco Arts, the Frisco Community Parade, Frisco 14 L etters to the Editor
Family Services, Frisco Freedom Fest, Gary Burns Fun 16 T hings to Do
Run, the Frisco Rotary Club and is a member of the Frisco 68 B rain Teaser
Chamber of Commerce.
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FROM THE EDITOR

Can you even believe 2019 is coming to NEXT MONTH
In January, Frisco STYLE will bring
a close and we will soon be clinking champagne you the annual Health and Fit-
glasses in celebration of the new year? For me, ness issue. From learning more
this year has been somewhat of a wild ride, but about creating a positive outlook
I have loved every second of it. When I look for your life and new technology
forward to 2020, with a handful of New Year’s aimed at transforming the future
resolutions in pocket, I am so thankful for the to local event centers and various
trials and triumphs experienced over the past types of healthcare, you do not
months. And I am sure many of you feel the same want to miss this issue.
way!
This holiday season, my family will have the joy of watching my nephew, SHOUT OUT
Liam, experience all things Christmas, tear into some presents (likely with a Thanks to all of the gracious retail-
little assistance from us) and start learning about the reason for the season. ers and awesome team at Stone-
Being the proud aunt that I am, I have already started in on his Christmas list briar Centre of Frisco for provid-
and am trying to exercise some restraint when it comes to going overboard on ing the items for our feature gift
gifts for an 8-month-old. guide!
Recently, when we took Liam to have his first photos taken with Santa,
this kid could not have been more thrilled. He was so amazed by the big man’s
beard, glasses and overall presence. I had to laugh at the look on his face when
Santa entered the room. Even for a baby, there was an obvious shift in the
room’s energy as he caught a glimpse of Santa – the “magic” of Christmas, for
the first time in his short little life, became real. He was absolutely captivated
by Santa. There is something about this time of year that awakens in all of
us that same child-like wonder, enthusiasm and sentiment around tradition.
Suddenly, life becomes about celebration and being with loved ones – the belief
in something bigger than ourselves. How amazing it is, this time every year,
to be blessed with the chance to live in the moment and celebrate everything
Christmas means to us.
Over the coming Christmases, I cannot wait to pass on my family’s
traditions from one generation to the next. From scanning the night sky for
Santa and watching “Home Alone” after Christmas Eve dinner at my Memaw’s,
to the candlelight service at church, wrapping presents last minute and waking
up with the sun to open them, there are so many memories to be made. And,
to me, that is what Christmas is all about.
The other day, I found myself mindlessly scrolling through Facebook. I
looked at some of my friends’ pages and then scrolled back through my own.
After reflecting on some of the memories that were not necessarily top-of-
mind from earlier this year, I was suddenly overcome with emotion – gratitude
and appreciation for the blessings in my life. Sometimes, in our day-to-day
rush and routine, we misplace memories that make it all worth it. I think this
time of year is meant for these kinds of reflections. We have the time and
opportunity to genuinely remind our loved ones what they mean to us.
While I hope 2019 has been a fantastic year for your family, I hope 2020 is
even better! Let’s toast to a year filled with love, laughter, health, prosperity
and community. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

There’s always more on

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AND MORE

“I just wanted to send you a message to say thank you for the
wonderful photos and recipes you printed T he cover looks
delicious and the recipe pages are awesome

Chef John T he Community Grill
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“I want to thank you and your team for doing such an amazing feature on the agency in
celebration of our 25th anniversary It is absolutely fantastic and truly demonstrates how
amazing our community is  Your team s ability to truly capture the true spirit of the agency is
second to none Again thank you so much for a job well done

Nicole Bursey Frisco Family Services

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HOLIDAY CALENDAR

The 12 Days Six Flags Holiday in the Park
of Christmas
Through January 1
Through December 31, Six Flags, Arlington | sixflags.com
The Dallas Arboretum
dallasarboretum.org Don’t miss a winter spectacular with more than
a million lights, holiday entertainment, treats,
Celebrate the most wonderful visits with Santa and theme park rides.
time of the year with the return
of this beloved outdoor exhibit. ICE! Featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas

Snowland Through January 5, Gaylord Texan, Grapevine | tickets.gaylordtexan.com
Be amazed by larger-than-life ice sculptures of Charlie Brown and friends carved
Through January 5 from more than two million pounds of colorful ice as you walk through the
Great Wolf Lodge, Grapevine attraction kept at a wintry nine degrees. 

greatwolf.com The Trains at NorthPark

Great Wolf Lodge will transform Through January 5, NorthPark Center, Dallas
into a magical winter wonderland thetrainsatnorthpark.com

complete with spectacular Since 1987, this event has raised more than $13 million
decorations, visits with Santa, for the Ronald McDonald House Dallas allowing the
North Pole University activities organization to serve more than 39,000 families. 
and a life-size gingerbread house
Christmas in the Square
you can dine in.
Through January 6, Frisco Square | friscosquare.com

Enjoy holiday lights set to music and a variety of nightly Christmas events
like the Skate the Square outdoor ice rink and much more.

The Gift Frosty 5K & Merry Mile Merry Main Street
of December 7, 7:30 a.m.
Simpson Plaza at City Hall December 7, 4-8:30 p.m.
Christmas Warm up the frosty morning air during a race Simpson Plaza
through the plaza and Main Street area with friscotexas.gov
December 7-8 family and friends.
and 11-15 Santa is coming to town! Enjoy a
Plano Lions Christmas Parade kids’ holiday store, live music, the
Prestonwood lighting of the City Tree, a holiday
Baptist Church, December 14, 9-11 a.m.
PISD Administration Building, Plano market and food and drinks. 
Plano
prestonwood.org visitplano.com Home For the
This visually-stun- Holidays Concert
ning multimedia Check out festive floats,
flags, firetrucks, December 21, 4 p.m.
event features clowns, Santa and Frisco High School
special e ects, a more! planosymphony.org
1,000-member
cast and choir, a
live orchestra,
flying angels and

more.

“The Nutcracker” Trans-Siberian With more than 180
By the Frisco Ballet Orchestra Live musicians, this performance 

December 14, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. December 21 includes seasonal
Lebanon Trail High School 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. favorites for orchestra
thefriscoballet.org American Airlines Center, Dallas
americanairlinescenter.com and chorus, an
Experience the holidays audience sing-along,
through the art of dance with visitors from the North
the Frisco Ballet.
Pole and surprises.

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Things to Do

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR AT ICE! FEATURING A CHARLIE 2019 JINGLE BELL RUN
THE STAR BROWN CHRISTMAS December 7, Granite Park, Plano
Through December 21, 6 p.m., Through January 5, Gaylord Texan, events.arthritis.org
Tostitos Championship Plaza Grapevine Strut your stuff in your favorite holiday
thestarinfrisco.com tickets.gaylordtexan.com costume during this race for charity.
This event gives fans an opportunity Larger-than-life ice sculptures of
to enjoy free, family-friendly fun Charlie Brown and friends are carved FROSTY 5K & MERRY MILE
throughout the holiday season. from more than two million pounds of December 7, 7:30 a.m., Simpson Plaza
colorful ice. at City Hall
CHRISTMAS IN THE SQUARE friscotexas.gov
Through December 31, Frisco Square TEXAS LEGENDS VS. AUSTIN Warm up during a race through the
friscosquare.com SPURS plaza and Main Street area.
Enjoy holiday lights set to music and December 4, 7 p.m., Comerica Center
a variety of nightly Christmas events texlegends.com MARKET AT THE STAR X FLEA
like the Skate the Square outdoor ice STYLE
rink and more. ARTS IMPACT 2019 December 7, 8 a.m., The Star
December 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Frisco thestarinfrisco.com
THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Hall This pop-up event will feature a
Through December 31, The Dallas friscoarts.org curated mix of fashion, jewelry, home
Arboretum Frisco Arts will honor the Corporate décor and other unique lifestyle
dallasarboretum.org Partner of the Year, Volunteer of goods vendors.
Celebrate the most wonderful time the Year and present a Frisco Arts
of the year with the return of this student scholarship. The program will CHEER MARKET AND BREAKFAST
beloved outdoor exhibit. include a one-of-a-kind immersive WITH SANTA
arts performance by multimedia artist December 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Lebanon
THE TRAINS AT NORTHPARK Kelly DeLay.  Trail High School
Through January 5, Shop all the fabulous vendors and
NorthPark Center, Dallas THIRD ANNUAL TOUR OF TREES enjoy a Santa breakfast.
thetrainsatnorthpark.com December 6, 3-6 p.m., Parkview in
Frisco PROSPER CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
watermarkcommunities.com December 7, 3-7 p.m., Town Hall
prospertx.gov
Stroll through a display of Enjoy shopping, horse-drawn carriage
decorated trees and Frisco rides, live entertainment, Santa and
historic landmark gingerbread more.
houses built with the help of
FISD Culinary Arts students. Enjoy MERRY MAIN STREET
December 7, 4-8:30 p.m., Simpson
music, desserts and eggnog! Plaza
friscotexas.gov
THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS Santa is coming to town! Enjoy a kids’
December 7-8 and 11-15, holiday store, live music, the lighting
Prestonwood Baptist Church, of the City Tree, a holiday market and
Plano food and drinks.
prestonwood.org
This visually-stunning multimedia CHRIST IS BORN TO SAVE
event features special effects, a CHRISTMAS CONCERT
1,000-member cast December 8, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.,
and choir, a live Stonebriar Community Church
orchestra, flying stonebriar.org
angels and Stonebriar Community Church’s
more.

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Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra will “THE NUTCRACKER” BY
present their Christmas concert and THE FRISCO BALLET
the advent season will begin. December 14, 3 p.m. and
6 p.m., Lebanon Trail High
JOURNEY TO CHRISTMAS School
December 13-14, St. Paul Lutheran thefriscoballet.org
Church, Plano Experience this
stpaulplano.org holiday classic
This new and updated free event told through the
features the Bethlehem Village, the art of dance.
Christmas Concert and Live Nativity.

THE DALLAS REPERTOIRE BALLET UNDER THE
PRESENTS “THE NUTCRACKER” MISTLETOE
December 13-15, times vary, CHARITY EVENT
Eisemann Center, Richardson December 14, 3-6 p.m.,
eisemanncenter.com Ethan Allen, Frisco
Join Clara and the Nutcracker Prince friscofamilyservices.com
along with a cast of more than 130 Ethan Allen Frisco will host this year’s
talented dancers. benefit for Frisco Family Services.

SEASONAL SOUNDS CHRISTMAS WE CELEBRATE BECAUSE OF HIM 2019 FRISCO BOWL
CONCERT LIVE NATIVITY December 20, 6:30
December 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m., First December 14, 6-8 p.m., Frontier Park, p.m., Toyota Stadium
United Methodist Church Frisco Prosper thefriscobowl.com
friscochorale.net This free, live nativity repeats every 20 Teams from the American
The Frisco Chorale will be minutes. Refreshments are provided. Athletic Conference and an at-large
accompanied by an orchestra with team from Conference USA, the
musicians from SMU’s renowned FRISCO’S FAB-YULE-US Mountain West Conference or the
Meadows School of the Arts. CHRISTMAS CONCERT Mid-American Conference will face
December 14, 7 p.m., Grace Church off.
TEXAS LEGENDS VS. RIO GRANDE Frisco
VIPERS graceavenue.org HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
December 13, 7:30 p.m., Comerica The Frisco Youth Symphony Orchestra CONCERT
Center will spread holiday cheer to celebrate December 21, 4 p.m., Frisco High
texlegends.com this time of year. School
planosymphony.org
REINDOG PARADE BENEFITTING TEXAS LEGENDS VS. MEMPHIS With more than 180 musicians, this
AMERICA’S VETDOGS HUSTLE performance includes seasonal
December 14, 11 a.m., The Paw December 14, 7 p.m., Comerica favorites for orchestra and chorus, an
Depot Center audience sing-along, visitors from the
There will be prizes for best costumes texlegends.com North Pole and surprises.
and donations are accepted as an
entrance fee. THIRD SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE COTTON BOWL
December 15, 1-4 p.m., Frisco December 28, 11 a.m., AT&T Stadium,
PET PICTURES WITH SANTA Heritage Center Arlington
December 14, 1-5 p.m., LazyPaw friscoheritage.org cottonbowl.com
Animal Hospital Enjoy kids’ crafts, games, face This game will be one of
The Big Guy will take pictures with painting, entertainment, working the bowl games concluding
your furry friends and family. blacksmiths and docent-guided tours. the 2019 FBS football season.

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA CHRISTMAS WITH THE PHANTOM
December 14, 2-5 p.m., Texas Health December 19, 7-9 p.m., Frisco Hall
Hospital Frisco facebook.com/ntxcommunitygivingfoundation
texashealthholidays.org Celebrate Christmas with Broadway
The grand opening will have free star and former Phantom of the Opera
extravaganza, including everything David Gaschen as he performs a
from cooking demonstrations from variety of your favorite holiday songs.
local chefs to photos with Santa.

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BY ALLIE SPLETTER

2019 was a whirlwind of firsts for Frisco, but the city, its leadership and residents have continually proven that it
continues to be one of the leading destinations for countless reasons. Frisco is growing, flourishing, welcoming new
residents and businesses and continuing to remain at the cutting-edge of innovative development projects all while
remaining an amazing place to live and raise a family. 2019 is coming to an end, but it leaves us with fond memories of
milestones and exciting achievements over the past several months.

THE FIRST FRISCO FAIR 
Frisco Fresh Market has been an amazing addition to

Frisco, and, this year, it has brought in even more fun for

community members with the introduction of the inaugural

Frisco Fair!

Frisco Fresh Market brings sustainable, healthy food to

NorthTexans from more than 90 local farmers, producers,

NEW SENIOR CENTER artisans, chefs and craftsmen together in its spacious indoor

Having long called Frisco Square home, Frisco’s Senior and outdoor marketplaces. Frisco Fresh Market introduced

Center announced earlier this year that it will soon the inaugural Frisco Fair in late March/early April of where

have a new location nestled among a grove of trees more than 50,000 people visited. Just recently, the fair had

east of Frisco Commons giving way to the center’s new its second run at the end of October into early November.

namesake, The Grove at Frisco Commons. Frisco’s new The Frisco Fair is a multi-day family fun event for all ages

active adult center boasts 30,000 square feet of space with rides, food and family entertainment. Admission into

(about twice the size of the current Senior Center) that the Frisco Fair is free, while rides, games and food can be

will include a 250-seat multi-purpose space for classes paid for using tickets available for purchase on sight.

and meetings, dedicated aerobic and fitness rooms, social

activity spaces subdivided for game recreation or group COYOTE SIGHTINGS
crafts and a larger billiards area, among other features. 2019 brought with it the realization that, while Frisco is

The green space around the new center will allow for continually growing, wildlife in and around the area is still

patios and a walking trail, more outdoor activities and prevalent and shares the changing land with residents. Late

new programs such as yoga, sports and community 2018 brought a string of coyote attacks that gained national

events. Membership at the current Senior Center has news attention. Multiple coyotes were responsible for

grown to about 250 visitors per day, a number expected various attacks on both humans and animals along Eldorado

to grow with the population of the city. Like the current Parkway.A jogger was attacked on the neck and two female

senior center, space at the new center will be available joggers were also attacked. Multiple dogs were attacked,

for rent.The Grove at Frisco Commons will replace the while several other sightings took place along Eldorado

Senior Center at Frisco Square, which will eventually Parkway.

be converted into city administrative offices. City officials worked closely with Animal Services

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and wildlife officials to address the issue. Such attacks MUSIC STREET FRISCO
caused the City of Frisco to take action and create an Both music and the arts have played large roles in the culture
interactive map for residents to report and display news of Frisco, and, now, music will have an even bigger stage with
regarding coyote sightings. While unnerving, the attacks the ground-breaking of Music Street Frisco this summer.
and sightings reminded residents that Frisco is very much
still surrounded by wildlife everyone should be aware of. The Nashville-inspired entertainment complex will boast
a 1,024-seat indoor performance hall, a 400-seat outdoor

NEW PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER performance stage, along with restaurants and a third, smaller
Frisco’s Fire Station No. 9 opened May 24, and along with performance stage that will be housed in the indoor dining
it opened Frisco’s first Public Safety Training Center. The area for occasional intimate and special performances. The
newly-constructed facilities are located next to each other two-level theater will also include skyboxes with drink service
on the southwest corner of Preston Road and Rockhill and aVIP and corporate area for guests to meet performers.
Parkway.
Located east of Dallas Parkway in Frisco’s North
The Public SafetyTraining Center resembles components Platinum Corridor, the music complex is minutes from
of a house, apartment and commercial building and includes The Star. Nationally recognized and emerging music artists
a stairwell for first responders to access different levels.This will showcase their work in Frisco’s first “acoustically pure”
structure gives first responders an opportunity to train for tunable concert hall, with studio-quality recording capability
real-life situations.The Public SafetyTraining Center features to produce commercial music albums, which is a first for the
a four-story, 6,700-square-foot burn tower with four stories Frisco area.

to provide a place for high-angle rescue training. One side FRISCO OKTOBERFEST
of the tower looks like a typical Frisco home, inside and Frisco is always welcoming of new traditions, so it is no
out, while the other side resembles a commercial building. surprise that Frisco Square hosted Frisco’s Inaugural
The facility also has a vehicle extrication pad and a below- Oktoberfest and an amazing time was had by all!
ground, confined space where firefighters can learn how to
rescue people from trenches. Frisco Oktoberfest festivities included an opening
ceremony complete with a traditional keg tapping,

NEW POLICE CHIEF delicious German cuisine and food from local Frisco
The closing of 2019 means a new beginning for Frisco’s restaurants, along with authentic music and dancing, brat
new Chief of Police eating and stein hoisting contests, keg rolling, a marktplatz
replacing Chief John featuring 100 shops and plenty of cold bier. Visitors and
Bruce, who went on participants wore their best Oktoberfest attire and it was a
to become Chief of family-friendly event.The inaugural event shared proceeds
Police in Richland, with local nonprofits including Frisco Fastpacs.

WA. The City of DR PEPPER MOVES TO THE STAR
Frisco selected Frisco is now the proud home to yet another major
department veteran corporation, Keurig Dr Pepper. May brought the exciting
David Shilson as the groundbreaking of a new 350,000-square-foot office building
new Police Chief. located atThe Star.The new space will serve as one of Keurig
He was promoted Dr Pepper’s two headquarters, with the other in Burlington,
from Deputy Chief Mass., and is set to open in 2021. The building will feature
to Police Chief a state-of-the-art work setting for approximately 1,100
November 1. Chief employees who currently work at the company’s location in
Shilson has 20 years of law enforcement experience. He has Plano.The relocation of such a prominent corporation brings
been instrumental in implementing “Closest to Dispatch,” further proof that Frisco has quickly become a destination city
which is designed to improve response times. As a regular for corporate relocations.
collaborator with the Frisco ISD, Chief Shilson is credited

with re-vamping the Junior Police Academy program and Allie Spletter is proud to call Frisco home. She loves being able
helped develop this school year’s anti-vaping campaign.  to share Frisco with others through writing.

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BY AMY DAY RICHMOND

The Lobster Ravioli features five plump shrimp and four large, Tucked away in the unassuming
lobster-stuffed ravioli in a cream vodka sauce. northwest corner of Lebanon
Road and Legacy Drive sits a
relatively new restaurant to the Frisco
dining scene. If you were making a
quick trip to Kroger for groceries, you
just might miss the restaurant nestled
between a salon and Pilates studio, but,
nonetheless, the crowds have already
found Gallo Nero Italian Bistro. My
husband and I decided to venture into
the new restaurant on a recent Saturday
night.

Once we passed through the
parking lot and the typical strip-mall
door, the scene quickly transformed
to a chic, warm atmosphere.The clean
black and white lines of the chairs
were softened by the warm tones
of the wood-topped tables, wood
floors and embossed tile ceilings. A
black, crocodile-backed booth ran the
full length of the restaurant with an
exotic flair that invited flexibility in

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seating and gave a nod to big Italian The Tour of Italy allows diners to try three so I could at least try three different
family gatherings, where conversations different delicious options on one plate. options: lasagna with classic marinara,
can linger for hours. Spots of color cheese ravioli with alfredo sauce and
included the blue accent walls and on their own. tortellini alla panna. From there, I
decorative tiles surrounding the bar Appetizers ranged from Bruschetta just had a hard time choosing which
and the hostess desk. There was a red would be my final bite.The lasagna was
Coca-Cola® refrigerator standing tall ($9) and Garlic Bread ($6) to Fried packed with meat sauce and had that
with its selection of desserts to go. Calamari ($12) andAhiTuna ($13), but classic zing of spices. The ravioli was
The bar was well-lit, fully-stocked I opted for classic Cheese Sticks ($8). stuffed with soft cheese and covered in
and punctuated with two unusually Don’t judge! I had sworn off counting a silky, smooth alfredo sauce. And the
unobtrusive televisions. Before long, calories for the night, and it had been tri-colored tortellini won the contest,
every bar stool was taken, and we soon way too long since I had indulged in at least this time, with its tangy vodka
found out why. those slivers of breaded, melted cheese sauce and al dente swirls of cheese and
dipped in warm marinara. I savored pasta.
The hostess quickly escorted us to every bite. My husband, however,
our table along the crocodile booth, went for the more refined version My husband opted for the Lobster
handed us our menus, which sported of this delectable cheese: Mozzarella Ravioli ($18) which consisted of five
the red, white and green markings Caprese ($11). There is something plump shrimp and four large, lobster-
of Italian heritage, and then revealed about the combination of thick slices of stuffed ravioli reveling in a cream
a surprise. Despite being Saturday mozzarella and tomatoes drizzled with vodka sauce. Having had my own vodka
night, Gallo Nero was in the middle balsamic vinegar that he cannot resist. sauce with my tortellini, I can attest
of its happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Cue Between that and the drink, he was that his vodka sauce had the distinct
the instant smile on my husband’s face! already on cloud nine, and we had not flavor of lobster, which added to his
In fact, Gallo Nero hosts a happy hour even had our entrées yet. seafood nirvana. He professed it was
Tuesday through Sunday, from 4-7 an excellent combination of flavors.
p.m., with $3 beers, $4 house wines And, what a dilemma choosing In addition, he found the entrée filling
and $5 cocktails. Needless to say, it was those entrées presented. With 30 but not overly heavy like some Italian
a great way to start the evening. entrées divided into pasta ($9-$14), entrees can be.
chicken ($14-$15), veal ($17) and
My husband chose to order a seafood ($16-$19) selections, as well I must say, at this point, we were
Smoked Old Fashioned with Old as hot subs ($10), calzones ($10), flying through our meal – and not
Forester Rye®, Luxardo Cherries Stromboli ($12) and a large selection because we had thrown all etiquette
and Simple Syrup. If you are looking of pizzas ($11-26), we had a tough to the wind. Service was simply always
for a strong, smoky drink to light time choosing just one.This, of course, right on time, down to the last bite of
your house fires, this is the one! I, meant we would have to come back
on the other hand, took a risk on the to try some more. But, for the time
Grapefruit Martini with Nue Vodka, being, I chose the Tour of Italy ($14),
grapefruit juice, sugar, lemon and
elderflower served with a sprig of
smoked rosemary. I was a bit nervous
it would pack a pucker punch, since
I typically prefer sweet drinks, but I
was pleasantly surprised. I found it
just sweet enough and quite refreshing,
without that typical grapefruit bite.

While we mulled over the menu,
our waitress brought warm rolls and
butter to the table, but neither of us
bothered with the butter.Those buttery
rolls with a hint of garlic were just right

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each course. The moment we finished the opulence of Italian delicacies, and finally released, it was so exasperated
one food item, our next dish was it was hard not to eye your neighbor’s it crowed well before dawn, giving
seamlessly placed before us without table to see what you might be missing. Florence’s horseman a significant head
any sense of urgency or pressure to While making a mental note of what start and Florence a greater portion of
change our speed of consumption.We to try next time, we noticed a relaxed the Chianti region. And, so, the legend
were really quite impressed. By the but upbeat mood had permeated the reveals how a seemingly commonplace
time we had finished our entrées and dining room, with bits of laughter animal became a famous symbol of
were considering dessert, we were sprinkled here and there. Clearly, Gallo Italian pride.
well ahead of our evening’s scheduled Nero has quickly established its place in
activities. the Frisco dining scene since its July 10 Similarly, Gallo Nero may seem
opening earlier this year. commonplace on the outside, but the
With five options for dessert, pride of Italy is definitely extolled
including Cannoli ($5), Cheesecake Incidentally, Gallo Nero (which inside. Gallo Nero’s tag line is “nothing
($6) and Spumoni Ice Cream ($7), means “black rooster”) is an Italian fancy, just great Italian food,” and
our decision was much easier to make. symbol for pride, power and victory they pride themselves on “simple
And we both proved to be completely due to a classic legend that finally settled ingredients, homemade cooking and
predictable. The lover of tiramisu an ongoing dispute between Florence welcoming hospitality. It is that simple.”
chose, you guessed it, the Tiramisu and Sienna for the treasured Chianti
($7). And the lover of chocolate region halfway between the two cities. So, as you tour the dining scene of
naturally chose the Chocolate Mousse As the story goes, both cities agreed Frisco this season, be sure to add Gallo
Cake ($7). Neither of us could conquer to send a lone horseman from their Nero Italian Bistro to your list and
them completely and had to acquiesce capital at the first crow of a previously arrive in time for happy hour. It is, after
to a take-home box to be enjoyed a chosen rooster and wherever the two all, the season to celebrate and be jolly!
second time around. horsemen met would become the
final border line. Sienna chose a white Amy Day Richmond is a writer who rel-
Once we had completed our rooster and Florence chose a black ishes faith, family, intriguing conversa-
culinary journey, we realized every rooster they kept in cage on an empty tions and inspiring words. She wishes
table and bar stool in the restaurant stomach. When the black rooster was time could be saved in a bottle, because
had been filled.Tables were laden with one lifetime isn’t enough.

The Smoked Old Fashioned
is a strong, smoky cocktail.

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BY CHRISTINE PERRENOT

with the

MOSTEST
There is nothing quite like the
joy of attending a holiday party years ago. “It was love at first sip!” she Scout & Cellar Clean-Crafted
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accompanies this season. Most of the represent such a delicious product!” seasonally. With all the celebrating we
time, people are in a more cheerful tend to take part in during the holiday
mood and ready to let their hair down! As anyone who may have over- season, those who love a glass or two of
Hosting a holiday party or get together indulged in holiday libations in the wine can drink clean-crafted wine with
is, to some, their favorite thing to do past is sure to have discovered, the confidence knowing they will wake up
this time of year. Some hosts have their the next day feeling great.You also will
signature recipes memorized by heart, Independent not be adding any more sugar to your
their Christmas playlist ready and all wine consultant diet during the yummiest time of the
their presents purchased, wrapped Krystal Wells. year.
and adorned with a perfect bow sitting
beneath a Pottery Barn® catalog- ingredients in mass-produced wine This Christmas, you can give your
worthy tree. Receiving a coveted can be a little surprising – the biggest guests more than a typical vegetable or
invitation to one of these shindigs is an surprise being that there is no ingredient cheese platter and really pop the cork
annual tradition for a party-planner’s list on most bottles of wine. Lurking in on some great times and memories.
friends and loved ones. However, some most bottles are synthetic pesticides, Guests may also enjoy cider, eggnog
people may be overwhelmed by the chemical additives and sugar. However, and champagne around this time of
daunting task of decorating, cooking, Scout & Cellar Clean-Crafted Wine is year. Always remember, the best party
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is required to become the “hostess with pesticides, additives, preservatives or help guests choose designated drivers
the mostest!” sugar added (now that is something for or utilize car services to get home
you and your party guests celebrate)! safely.
While some hosts may choose Providing your party guests with
to feature live music, a chef or a organic beverage options might just be Scout & Cellar holiday gift sets
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the talk of the town!
Take local Krystal Wells, for
example. She became an independent Christine Perrenot is the editor of Frisco
wine consultant with Scout & Cellar® STYLE Magazine and an outdoor en-
Clean-Crafted Wine after being gifted thusiast who loves creative writing and
a bottle during the holidays a couple of going on weekend getaways.

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Bourbon

sweet potatoes

with Goat Cheese
marshmallows

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INGREDIENTS FOR INGREDIENTS FOR
GOAT CHEESE BOURBON BUTTER
MARSHMALLOWS
1 lb. unsalted butter
215 gm (about 7.5 oz.) goat cheese 1 Tbsp. salt
350 gm (about 12.35 oz.) heavy cream 1 c. bourbon
5 gm gelatin sheet ½ c. brown sugar
10 gm (about 2 tsp.) lecithin powder 1 tsp. chili powder
½ tsp. cinnamon powder
DIRECTIONS ½ tsp. allspice powder

Melt the goat cheese and half of the DIRECTIONS
cream to 200 degrees. Remove from
heat, add gelatin and lecithin, then Cut the butter into large pieces and set
mix to combine. Place the gelatin it aside to soften. Add the bourbon,
cream over an ice bath and cool to brown sugar, salt and chili powder to a
sauté pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer
60 degrees. Whisk the remaining then allow it to catch fire and burn off
cream to firm peaks then set aside. alcohol. Add the butter to the mixing
Fold the whipped cream and bowl and beat until smooth. Add the
gelatin cream together. bourbon mixture to the butter and mix to
combine.

COOKING THE DISH

Peel and cut five pounds of sweet potatoes into one-inch squares. Cook them in
salted boiling water until soft, then remove and place in ice water. Cook the sweet
potatoes in a non-stick skillet, on medium high heat, with a generous amount of
bourbon butter. Remove from heat once the butter has reduced and glazed the
potatoes. Place the potatoes in a casserole serving dish. Spoon two-ounce balls
of the marshmallow mixture around the sweet potatoes. Before serving, sprinkle
the marshmallows with Sugar in the Raw and toast using a torch. Serve with
toasted walnuts or pecans.

RECIPE Provided by the heritage table

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WINTER WONDERLAND IS HERE!!

The most spectacular event for the whole family! This one of a kind unique experience is located in the center of
Frisco right next to FC Dallas sporting three acres of a spectacular Winter Wonderland. You will find a wonderful
North Pole transformed by a Magical Snow Dragon, as snow flies through the air and lands on your skin you will be
transported to join us in a world ruled by imagination. You can get lost in a light maze, fall into our snow pits, speed
down our snow slide, listen to live performances, wander through fairyland, giggle in elf land, explore our candy
land, enjoy nightly movies in our theatre and indulge in all of our scrumptious treats and foods all in one night ...

This is Winter Wonderland and we are waiting for YOU!



BY DRU BICKHAM

We have officially entered WORK IT OUT a fun and sassy gift for couples who
into the season of giving! Maybe someone on your list is a health may need a unique date night away
For something that nut and loves working out regularly. from the chaos and kids more than
spreads so much joy and happiness, Or, maybe you know someone who is anything you could put under the
if we are honest with ourselves, interested in trying the newest trend tree for them.
sometimes gift-giving puts a certain in the fitness world. Everyone gets
amount of stress on us.There is always tired of their workout routine and EVERYTHING BUT THE
that one person who seems to already can use some extra motivation in the KITCHEN SINK
have everything – who you cannot new year! Because of the desire many You likely have someone on your list
pick the perfect gift for, even if your people feel to get back in shape after who shows their love for others through
life depended on it. Just in case you all of the holiday treats are devoured, baking or cooking meals with love.Some
have one of those loved ones to shop fitness classes or gym memberships people would rather learn new skills for
for or if you are personally “over” the can make fabulous presents. the kitchen and enjoy learning about
overwhelming amount of money that something yummy they can prepare for
is often wasted by giving material There are plenty of local studios others.
items, there are tons of unusual and gyms here in Frisco that offer
gift ideas that do not require a giant classes with an extra flair. Take There are plenty of classes you can
package adorned with a pretty bow. barre3, IM=X Pilates and Fitness gift to places around Frisco! Williams
Studio, Altitude Pole Fitness and Sonoma and Sur La Table both offer a
Whether it be the gift of a Aerial Arts, Orangetheory Fitness variety of skills classes covering knives,
family photoshoot, concert tickets, and Cowboys Fit for example. There cultural delicacies and cooking with
swimming lessons for a little one are always classes for martial arts or specialty appliances. Kids can learn their
or a restaurant gift card, there are karate, boxing and even trampoline way around the kitchen with classes
many ways to get creative with your taking place around town. Ballroom from Young Chefs Academy and The
gift giving this year. Your options are Dancing classes at a local studio like Cookie Rack will teach even skilled
virtually limitless, as long as you are Elegance Ballroom might even make baker how to make their next batch of
willing to put some thought into it! holiday cookies Instagram-worthy.

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GETTING

CREATIVE
For anyone who

likes to unwind

after work and

have something

to sip on while

they express their

creativity, Painting

With a Twist

offers step-by-step

classes on how

to paint beautiful Frisco residents can easily
scenes while you give back to neighbors in need
drink some wine. through Frisco Family Services.

Crafted Home

Décor Studio one whose heart would be touched by the difference in the world to someone
gives local DIY-ers a gift that helps someone else, there are facing the challenge of an unplanned
and crafters the chance to participate a number of local nonprofits, groups pregnancy.
in instructional classes in a fun, social and charities to which you could make
environment, and ARWorkshop helps a donation. Single or recurring monetary
crafters create everything from knit donations to any local organizations or
blankets and pillows to wood and For example, Frisco Arts is nonprofits can make a huge difference.
holiday decorations. dedicated to strengthening the There are countless groups in Frisco
community by advancing the arts and and the surrounding area that are always
hoping the kindness of others helps their
THAT’S THE TICKET providing opportunities to local artists. organization give back and provide to
We all have over-the-top, devoted Camp Craig Allen serves an amazing the community.
sports fans in our lives. While Dallas purpose to encourage self-awareness,
Cowboys tickets are always an option, positive influence and independence in Do not let the age-old tradition of
the Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks therapeutic and educational programs in shopping until you drop while looking
offer tickets to games at American an accessible environment that promotes for the perfect gift stress you out this
Airlines Center in Dallas. But, if you abilities and talents of those with physical holiday season. That is definitely not
want something closer in proximity, challenges. Frisco Family Services exists what gift-giving is about. Give from the
you cannot go wrong with tickets to to help those in the community who are heart and use a little bit of mindfulness
see the Frisco RoughRiders, the Texas facing hunger, homelessness and other and creativity as you draw up your list
Legends, the Dallas Rattlers or FC urgent needs to improve their quality this year. If nothing else, this helps show
Dallas. Whether you choose season of life and achieve self-sufficiency. The your loved ones how well you know
tickets or tickets to a single game, this Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County them, their interests and recognize their
provides the opportunity to spend impacts more than 7,000 area children passions. Sometimes, the best things
quality time together! and teenagers by offering them a safe in life do not have to come in shiny
place to learn and grow. Donating packages.Whatever you do, remember
there is true joy found in the gift of
FOR THE BENEFIT OF OTHERS to the Heritage Association of Frisco giving.
Giving back to the community in ensures that Frisco’s important history
someone else’s name or on their behalf is preserved for years to come, and Dru Bickham is a writer who enjoys
is a memorable and heartwarming way groups like Frisco Fastpacs help provide reading, stimulating and lengthy con-
to make a difference with your hard- food to children even when they are on versations and pursuing her passion for
earned money during this season. If you breaks from school. A financial gift to publishing and the written word.
have a particularly philanthropic loved LifeTalk Resource Center can make all

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