Photo by Mark Zeske
Photo by by Mark ZeskeFilling a niche in Stonebriar Commons
When Alex and Amy Cole decided to open One2One Restaurant & Bar almost four years ago, the married couple saw a void in the Frisco landscape.
The city had a large number of restaurants with a great variety of offerings, but the Coles said eateries were nothing different from the ones found in countless suburbs across the United States. The restaurants all seemed to be familiar brands to the Coles.
"We opened the restaurant because Frisco didn't have much but chains at the time," Amy said. "We were hoping to offer unique fine dining."
The Coles also thought they brought the right combination of skill sets to the table. At the restaurant, they both dig into their specialties. Alex has a long history in restaurant and bar management.
"The business is his passion," Amy said. "He loves it. He always wanted to have his own place."
Amy has spent her adult life working in public relations. Though she is officially director of marketing at the restaurant, she is also in charge of catering.
"We built and designed the place from the ground up," Amy said.
When customers enter One2One, they veer left to the bar area, right to the restaurant area. The dining room has counter space where customers can sit and watch the food being prepared.
The Coles keep busy with private events, primarily because of two unique rooms at their location. One is a meeting room big enough for a small business to host its employees, while the other is the first thing you see when you walk into One2One. The menu has clicked behind executive chef Juan Garcia and the menu offerings have diversified, with the slogan "One place for everybody's taste" printed on the menu.
"We offer a little bit of everything–from the dishes you'd expect such as steaks and lobsters to items like pizza, meatloaf and hamburgers," Amy said. "American cuisine with a twist."
The benefits of the location could possibly change with the February opening of nearby luxury apartments. The Coles are preparing for an impact to their bar business, which they consider successful.
- 1339 Legacy Drive 214-618-2221 www.one2onerestaurant.com
- Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thu.-Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight; and Sat. noon-1 a.m.
