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Velvet Taco to open second Plano location where Steve Fields used to stand
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Velvet Taco expects to open its second Plano location by mid-2020 at 5013 W. Park Blvd., where Steve Fields Steak and Lobster Lounge used to stand. The location will offer standard Velvet Taco menu items, including its more than 20 taco varieties and various sides. Velvet Taco's first Plano location is at Legacy Food Hall. Steve Fields closed Sept. 1 after being open for more 14 years and has since been torn down. www.velvettaco.com
By Liesbeth Powers
Liesbeth graduated from Baylor University with a degree in new media journalism in December 2018. She gained her newspaper experience as a staff writer and multimedia editor at her campus paper, The Baylor Lariat. Liesbeth joined the Community Impact team in August 2019, where she reports on all things Plano and Richardson, including Plano City Council and Dallas Area Rapid Transit.
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