1. Butcher board
What we reported Butcher Board opened May 25. The to-go lunch spot is a sister restaurant of Sugarbacon, which opened last year in McKinney. Butcher Board offers hand-carved sandwiches and will offer some of the same menu options popular at Sugarbacon, including smoked pork belly, beer and wine.
The latest Since opening last summer, the restaurant has become a popular lunch and dinner spot. Butcher Board has also added a Taco Tuesday, curbside pickup on chilly days and has started selling gift cards.
What’s next Butcher Board staffers said the restaurant has already expanded its menu to include more variety like fresh soups and plans to introduce catering in 2017. Butcher Board will also provide the service of whole meat sales, which staff said can take the pressure off meal planning when customers can pick up a whole brisket or roast for any meal.
216 W. Virginia St., Ste. 102, McKinney • 214-415-9937 • www.butcherboard.com
2. Daddy’s Tacos
What we reported Daddy’s Tacos opened March 10. The restaurant serves a variety of tacos with meats, such as spicy pork, brisket and beef fajita and also serves breakfast tacos.
The latest Restaurant owners said business has been booming since opening last spring. The most popular items include street tacos with beef or chicken fajita, mahi mahi tacos, fresh salsa, burritos and taco bowls.
What’s next For 2017, owners said they hope to continue the restaurant’s success by keeping customers happy and feeding them well. As long as Daddy’s Tacos has happy customers, owners said they will continue to grow.
1800 Independence Parkway, Ste.120, McKinney • 214-592-0571 • www.mydaddystacos.com
3. Dempsey’s Place
What we reported The sports bar and restaurant opened Oct. 7 and offers indoor and outdoor seating with a full bar and grill. The family-friendly eatery has Giant Jenga, pool tables and other games available outside on the dog-friendly covered patio and includes 10 inside TVs and 16 outside TVs. Menu items include burgers, wings, hot dogs and nachos.
The latest The patio is now open for private parties and functions. The owner said business has been great since opening in October, adding weekends are the busiest time. The owner said he aims to have sports on the TVs at all times and if the patron’s game of choice is not on, the staff is happy to accommodate. Right now, the owner is searching for sports memorabilia to hang on the walls and is asking patrons to contribute.
What’s next The restaurant will be offering low-key live music on Friday nights and trivia on Tuesday nights. The restaurant will also be considering an open mic night. The goal, its owner said, is to have something to do every night.
310 E. Louisiana St., McKinney • 972-562- 2929 • www.dempseysmckinney.com
