BEST LATE-NIGHT GRUB > SHUG’S BAGELS courtesy Shug’s Bagels for a unicorn. But if you’re willing to drive to McKinney, you’ll find this magical beast. The Stix Icehouse offers fun for kids and adults, with activities such as cornhole, Wiffle ball, swings, a nine-hole disc golf course, sand volleyball courts, soccer fields, ping pong, arcade games, pool tables and a tree house. On top of that, the food is pretty darn good. From burgers to chicken-fried steak, you won’t be disappointed. Your kids will especially love the Krispy Dream (warm glazed doughnut stuffed with homemade vanilla ice cream) or the Cookie Monster (two warm chocolate chip cookies topped like a sundae). 301 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney 214-592-8335, thestixicehouse.com Best Kouign- amann Village Baking Company The Village Baking Company is a boulangerie that serves sandwiches and coffee, but its raison d’être is the freshly baked goods it provides, such as savory baguettes and other loaves of bread, as well as croissants of all flavors and fillings. For us, the queen of the prom would be the kouign-amann, that wonderful export of Brittany, France, created with salted caramel, vanilla, chocolate and seasonal fruit. The multilayered laminated dough is baked to a caramelized perfection full of buttery, crunchy goodness. Who needs the cronut when this exists? 1921 Greenville Ave. 214-821-3477, villagebakingco.com Best Late-Night Grub 82 Shug’s Bagels Looking for a place to get your late-night food fix? Open until 2 a.m. Thursday – Saturday, Shug’s Bagels is serving some killer bagel sandwiches, wraps and even breakfast after dark. All food is to go as their main dining space is closed at night, a few patio tables are available if you choose to eat there. Some standout menu items include the pesto chicken cutlet, Reuben and spicy Shug sandwiches. The loaded fries are great for soaking up the booze you likely consumed before your late-night binge. And if the party is continuing into the wee hours of the morning, you can buy beer, hard seltzer and prosecco to go. 3020 Mockingbird Lane 469-526-5050, shugsbagels.com Best Local Beer Heart O’ Texas Red Ale by Four Corners Brewing Company Four Corners’ Heart o’ Texas red ale isn’t the most showy beer in town, but this just-sweet-enough amber has a nice malty underbelly and a touch of citrus. Try it at a Stars hockey game, as a few concessionaires at the American Airlines Center have it on draft. For some reason the 6% ABV goes perfect with the chill air, but it’s not so heavy that it weighs you down. Fcbrewing.com Best Lunch Destination to Bring the Entire Family Dallas Farmers Market We’ve all been there: Your extended family is in town and you have no idea how to keep them all entertained, let alone how to feed them. Aunt Shirley is on a juice cleanse and Uncle Frank is a carnivore, plus some of your cousins tell you that they’re fully gluten-free. Don’t stress: Take your folks to Dallas Farmers Market. This sprawling bazaar is fun to browse and includes a vast array of cuisines. There’s the always- SEPTEMBER 22-28, 2022 DALLAS OBSERVER CONTENTS | SHOPPING & SERVICES | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | FOOD & DRINK | SPORTS & RECREATION dallasobserver.com
