Jim West researched dining trends worldwide.[/caption]

When Jim West and his business team announced last year they were opening a food truck park in what is now known as the Downtown Plano Cultural District, the Texas native said the vision for HubStreat had not been completely outlined.

West, who now calls HubStreat food port a “culinary entertainment center,” said he is looking forward to contributing to the burgeoning arts district when his doors open come mid-November.

Located at the southwest corner of 14th Street and M Avenue, HubStreat will feature a restaurant and bar complete with a beer garden, game room and food trucks. It was originally expected to open in the spring, but West said planning took a little bit longer once they realized the scope of the project.

“On paper it didn’t look this big, but this is a big project” he said. “What we’re doing here has never been done before. We’re not talking about food trucks, per se, but mobility. It’s going to mean many things to many people.”

With a rooftop band, canopied seating, a fire pit and an eclectic menu, HubStreat’s owners aim to provide more than one experience for the center’s visitors. The development will feature a beer garden flanked by a restaurant and a gaming pavilion.

Several rotating food trucks will also be parked along 14th Street adjacent to the gaming pavilion.

West worked with mentor and T.G.I. Friday’s founder Dan Scoggin. From traditional dining to a casual hangout, West said he expects HubStreat to be a watering hole for parties, charity events, family outings and the happy hour crowd.

The two-story restaurant will feature a central bar and rooftop stage for live performances.[/caption]

“The brands as well as the Hub were developed over the course of the last three years based on our conceptual architecture of the Hub and our travels,” he said. “We … found some amazing food on the streets in every country we visited. The Hub is about bringing exciting food trucks, innovative restaurants and entertainment together to ‘Celebrate Life Deliciously!’”

The restaurant in the main building will eventually feature four categories of food on one menu to include burgers and fries, pizzas, fusion tacos and rotisserie dishes.

The developer has another development planned for a tract of vacant land next door but would not comment on the nature of business or if it is in any way related to his HubStreat project.

“When you come [to HubStreat] you’re in the social hub,” West said. “We want this to be an environment where you can relax among family and friends. It’s about connecting with people.”