2014 Downtown Challenge
We picked a joint challenge this year for a New Year's resolution, we're eating at all the restaurants in our new town. Tough choice right? We've been to many of these spots before, but we're starting over and visiting them all that we've moved to the historic district. Great idea Matt, time to get to work....
Bayou Jack's Cajun Grill
[December/March/April/September - a favorite for oysters, beers served in mason jars, and killer shrimp & grits]
[December/March/April/September - a favorite for oysters, beers served in mason jars, and killer shrimp & grits]
220 E Louisiana - A Taste of Bourbon Street
Bien Salsa
[January/August - upscale Mexican food]
[January/August - upscale Mexican food]
119 W Virginia - Authentic Mexican Food
Brother's Pizza
[April - quick and easy Italian]
[April - quick and easy Italian]
224 E Virginia - Fresh, Fast Pizza and Pasta
Cadillac Pizza Pub
[January with my parents/August - love this place]
[January with my parents/August - love this place]
112 S Kentucky - Wood-Fired Pizza, Live Music & Cold Beer
Cafe Malaga
[December 2013/October with the girls - tapas aren't my fave but their patio is perfect]
[December 2013/October with the girls - tapas aren't my fave but their patio is perfect]
107 S Church - Spanish Style Tapas Restaurant
Chestnut Square Farmers Market
[Often - fresh, local fun]
[Often - fresh, local fun]
315 S Chestnut - Where History Comes to Life
Churchill's British Restaurant and Pub
[Often - fish & chips!]
[Often - fish & chips!]
100 N Tennessee - The Authentic British Pub
El Juarez Restaurant
[October - old-school tacos and enchiladas]
[October - old-school tacos and enchiladas]
311 E Louisiana - Authentic Tex-Mex Cuisine
Emporium Pies
[April/August/October - loved the deep dish apple (lord of the pies a la mode), can't wait to try the rest]
[April/August/October - loved the deep dish apple (lord of the pies a la mode), can't wait to try the rest]
107 S Tennessee - Fine Pies for Fine Folks
Gather
[January - best brunch ever]
[January - best brunch ever]
207 E Virginia - Restaurant by Day, Event Venue by Night
Gregory's Bistro - the only spot we didn't get to, but will soon...
111 W Virginia - Casual French Bistro
[June - tiny but fun for live music]
112 E Louisiana - Live Music, Eats & Designer Drinks
Harvest
Hutchins BBQ
[June/July for papa's birthday - great meats, definitely lives up to the hype]
1301 N Tennessee - Real Texas BBQ
[October with the Motts - trendy and delicious with a hipster vibe]
112 E Louisiana - Farm-to-Table Seasonal Kitchen
Hutchins BBQ
[June/July for papa's birthday - great meats, definitely lives up to the hype]
1301 N Tennessee - Real Texas BBQ
113 N Kentucky - Modern Dining in the Heart of McKinney
Landon Winery
[January/July/August/October - lovely wine, tasting room and patio]
[January/July/August/October - lovely wine, tasting room and patio]
101 N Kentucky - Award Winning Wines to Taste and Take Home
Local Yocal
[November - wagyu brisket sandwiches]
213 N Tennessee - Farm to Market Meats
Local Yocal
[November - wagyu brisket sandwiches]
213 N Tennessee - Farm to Market Meats
Louisiana St. Grill
[December 2013/November - gumbo!]
[December 2013/November - gumbo!]
350 E Louisiana - Rustic Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood & More
McKinney Sweet Spot
[November for anniversary cupcakes - cozy & delicious]
[November for anniversary cupcakes - cozy & delicious]
120 W Louisiana - Custom Cakes & Desserts
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
[January for Matt's birthday - giant pizzas + craft beer]
[January for Matt's birthday - giant pizzas + craft beer]
218 E Louisiana - Eclectic Pizza
[June to celebrate the start of summer break - pretty tasty]
107 N Kentucky - Italian Ice Cream & Espresso
107 N Kentucky - Italian Ice Cream & Espresso
[March/September - great home cooking, watch out for the breakfast burger]
214 E Louisiana - A One-Of-A-Kind Experience
214 E Louisiana - A One-Of-A-Kind Experience
Patina Green Home & Market
[Often - weekly jalapeño bread + artisan pickle run]
[Often - weekly jalapeño bread + artisan pickle run]
116 N Tennessee - Market Lunches, Vintage Home, Gifts
204 W Virginia - Good Food & Fabulous Libations
Rick's Chophouse
[June for Andy's birthday - great bar, food, and atmosphere]
[June for Andy's birthday - great bar, food, and atmosphere]
107 N Kentucky - Texas Cuisine with the Comfort of the South
[January with Betsy - a favorite, love the atmosphere and casual Italian]
112 E Louisiana - An Italian Home Kitchen in the Heart of Downtown
Snug on the Square
[July/November/December - super cute, the bacon pimento cheese sandwich with jalapeño jelly is my fave!]
[July/November/December - super cute, the bacon pimento cheese sandwich with jalapeño jelly is my fave!]
109 N Kentucky - Cozy Coffeehouse Featuring Homemade Breakfast & Lunch
Spoon's Cafe
[January/May/July/August - classic diner food]
[January/May/July/August - classic diner food]
100 E Louisiana - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Live Music
Square Burger
[February/November for our anniversary - onion rings, fried pickles, great beer, Matt loves the salmon burger]
[February/November for our anniversary - onion rings, fried pickles, great beer, Matt loves the salmon burger]
115 N Kentucky - Award Winning Burgers & Craft Beers
Success - and best NYE resolution so far!
