“We knew we had found the space and the view, and it just has a French restaurant feel,” Gregory’s wife and business partner, Lydia, said. “The challenge is finding us. We exchanged the visibility up front for the view overlooking the lake. Our customers in downtown knew we moved but didn’t know where. People think everything in Adriatica off the main road is just housing back here. But it’s far from it with all the restaurants and shops. And there is a six-level parking garage that keeps you out of the weather all the way to our door.”
The new location allows more diners and has brought a new ambience to the food because of the lakeside view and live music, Lydia said.
“Dining is not just about eating, it’s making memories,” Lydia said. “We’re not just an eat-and-dash. Our customers are very important to us, and we truly care they are here.”
The menu at Gregory’s Bistro changes seasonally, and although inspiration behind the dishes comes from Gregory, he said he also looks to clients for new ideas.
“That’s how we ended up with dessert night,” he said. “Every Tuesday I make a different souffle and find different flavors to try each week. And souffle sounds very French, so we love that. I also learn what my customers like, and they will come in and say, ‘Just cook something for me.’ That might end up as a seven-course meal.”
His recipes have evolved over the years through cooking school and working with different chefs. But he said it is important for him to continue to add his own personal flair to a dish and said preparing food daily ensures he is still learning.
6675 Mediterranean Drive, Ste. 3120, McKinney 972-548-1920 www.gregorysbistro.org Hours: Tue.-Sat.: 4 pm-close, closed Sun.-Mon.
