Local Businesses, Local Culture, Local Tastes, What to Eat

Where to Eat, Drink, & Play on the Lake Lewisville

Something I have noticed about living in The Colony is that the communities of Little Elm, The Colony, and Western Frisco living revolves around Lake Lewisville. After a long winter, warm weather is finally upon us. With the warm weather comes our ability to enjoy the outdoors and spend lots of time on the lake in our back yard, Lake Lewisville. This will officially, be Matt’s (and mine, to a certain extent) first summer with easy access to the lake. While I am very much looking forward to spending some much needed time on the lake, I am also looking forward to spending time on the shoreline. Here are some fun places that Matt and I are looking forward to visiting during the warm weather. Continue reading Where to Eat, Drink, & Play on the Lake Lewisville

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Local Businesses, Local Culture, Local Tastes, What to Eat

8 of the Most Creative Margaritas in Dallas

One of the best parts about living in Texas is the artful adoption of Mexican cuisine into our daily diet. The margarita is (of course) an essential piece of that. While there isn’t a lot that beats a traditional margarita on the rocks (or frozen) there are also a lot of creative takes on the margarita around town that allow you to have some fun and mix it up! Continue reading 8 of the Most Creative Margaritas in Dallas

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Local Businesses, Local Tastes, What to Eat

5 Bars in Frisco that are perfect for Parent’s Night Out

We all love our children and our families, but (let’s face it) there are times when we would like to get out of the house and have some time of our own. Whether you are going on a date night with your significant other or planning a girls’/guys’ night out with your friends, here are five great places right in Frisco that you should consider when making your next adults only plans. Continue reading 5 Bars in Frisco that are perfect for Parent’s Night Out

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Destination Weddings, Travel, Weddings, Where to Stay

5 Beautiful French Chateaus that are Perfect for Destination Weddings

After my engagement, I seriously considered having a destination wedding. Of course, my dream venue for a destination wedding would have been a unique (yet stunning) French chateau. This would allow my guests and I to spend a ween on vacation, then celebrate the end of the week with a wedding. Eventually, we decided to stay in the Dallas area for my wedding. But I did want to share the five chateaus that I was considering prior to making the decision to stay in Dallas. Even if you are not planning a destination wedding, you can still rent theses Chateaus as a holiday/vacation home. Continue reading 5 Beautiful French Chateaus that are Perfect for Destination Weddings

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Travel

14 of the Most Unique Burgers To Try in Dallas

The following article was first published on the Dallasites 101 Blog. To read the complete article click here. While you can’t go wrong with a classic burger, it’s always fun to mix it up. And given that we live in Texas, there are a lot of burgers and beef to go around. We have done some digging into the various restaurants and eateries that found … Continue reading 14 of the Most Unique Burgers To Try in Dallas

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Gourmet Coffee & Tea, Local Businesses

5 Coffee Shops North of I-635 that are Perfect for Working Remotely

Cafe Intermezzo For those who are coffee or tea aficionados, Cafe Intermezzo is the perfect place for you. They have the best selection of coffee, tea, and alcohol around. I suggest the Cochin Masala Chai Tea, it is very spicy and perfect if you are needing a something extra to help you stay awake. The amazing interior of Cafe Intermezzo is very luxurious and perfectly … Continue reading 5 Coffee Shops North of I-635 that are Perfect for Working Remotely

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