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Broken Yolk Cafe is a relaxed gathering spot for hearty breakfasts, boozy brunches, and easy lunches, providing a unique blend of laid-back vibes and fresh flavors in McKinney, Texas. Broken Yolk Café recently opened its first North Texas location in McKinney’s District 121, a premier dining and entertainment space featuring an exciting assortment of restaurants, bars, and engaging live events. The 4,000-square-foot restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and drink offerings inspired by local tastes. In addition to its wide array of benedicts and boozy brunch offerings, customers can also enjoy delicious Mimosa and Bloody Mary flights. 


Diners can take advantage of Broken Yolk Cafe’s NEW 10 Under $10 menu on weekdays for a limited time. Menu Options include:

  • Two Eggs with sides
  • Biscuits & Gravy
  • French Toast
  • Classic Eggs Benedict
  • Chorizo & Eggs
  • Buttermilk Pancakes
  • Steel Cut Oats
  • Grilled Cheese & Soup
  • Half Caesar Salad
  • Half Turkey BLT & Salad

  

The original Broken Yolk Cafe opened in 1979 in Pacific Beach, a San Diego beach community. It has since grown into a Southern California favorite for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The brunch spot has become a crowd favorite, known for its phenomenal service, quality food, homemade sauces, and extensive menu options. The McKinney location is owned and operated by Scale by 3, a rapidly expanding restaurant group with operations in California and Nevada.

  

Broken Yolk Cafe is located at 6651 Alma Rd Suite 250, McKinney, TX 75070, (214) 504-1672, https://www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com. While reservations are not available, customers can join the waitlist at https://www.yelp.com/waitlist/broken-yolk-cafe-mckinney. Tables are always available for walk-ins.

 

HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon – Fri: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sat-Sun: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM



 
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Beer and pizza on The Ivy Tavern's outdoor patio (

From First Pour to Ten Years More:  The Ivy Tavern’s Decade of Success

 

It’s no small feat to make it to ten years in the hospitality business. “Dallas' Original” bar & restaurant, The Ivy Tavern, is not only surviving - it's thriving! Opened in 2014, this neighborhood bar is known for its diverse selection of craft and international beers, award-winning menu, and welcoming atmosphere. Step inside, and you'll discover a country club/dive bar vibe where an eclectic mix of personalities come together, making everyone feel welcome and at home. It’s not at all unusual to find someone in sweats talking to a couple in black-tie attire who’s just come from a charity gala.

 

The Ivy Tavern boasts one of the best dog-friendly patios in Dallas spotted with gorgeous shade trees strung with lights, fans and misters, tables and community bar seating, indoor and outdoor pool tables, a fireplace, an elevated stage for live music and DJs, multiple TVs, and a variety of entertaining games such as large Jenga blocks and Connect 4, pool and darts. Menu highlights include their famous Greek salad tossed in their family’s State Fair of Texas award-winning dressing, one of the best burgers in Dallas, TX, and hand-breaded chicken tenders. NEW to the menu is an authentic Greek Gyro that the Georgalis’ are confident will soon become a fan favorite. The Ivy is available to host events of all sizes and over the years have supported many philanthropic organizations including DIFFA, Wounded Warriors, Genesis Women's Center, RAHR to the Rescue, and more. 

 

On Friday, September 6 (7PM) The Ivy Tavern will celebrate their 10-year anniversary featuring live music from Big D Energy (formerly known as Cover Girl) playing covers from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s starting at 9PM. Enjoy $5 Ranch Waters, made with Altos Tequila or Astral Tequila, throughout the night and as part of the celebration, every guest will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of two (2) $500 gift certificates to The Ivy Tavern. Winners will be drawn at 12am/midnight, and attendees must be present to win.

  

The Ivy Tavern is located at 5334 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, TX 75209, 214-559-4424, www.theivytavern.com. Open seven days a week from 11am-2am. Kitchen service is offered Sunday through Thursday, 11am-10pm and Friday and Saturday, 11am-1am. 

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Following a week of intense rain and heavy storms, 500+ participants enjoyed sunny skies on Saturday, June 1 at the Trinity Falls Trail Day 5K. The second annual event was held today to align with National Trails Day - a nationwide event held to encourage people to discover their local trails and celebrate spending time outdoors. The scenic race route took participants through the paved trails of the beautiful master-planned community of Trinity Falls located in McKinney, TX. The top male and female runners received cash, Fleet Feet gift certificates, and a month free at Stride McKinney. Proceeds raised from the event allowed Trinity Falls to donate $16,140 split equally between three Collin County nonprofits: Children’s Health, Combined Arms/Texas Veterans Network, and Direction 61:3. After the run, the fun continued with a variety of activities for everyone. Every race participant was treated to free Frio's popsicles, a ladybug release added a touch of nature, disc golf demos brought out the competitive spirit, and attendees celebrated the grand opening of a new playground at The Lodge, a symbol of the Trinity Falls community's growth and development, complete with interactive sensory equipment.

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On Tuesday, April 23, Trinity Falls hosted the McKinney Chamber of Commerce and the Women's Alliance of McKinney (WAM) members for their annual  "Spring Lunch & Learn" event at The Lodge at Trinity Falls. Guest enjoyed a catered lunch of tea sandwiches and pastries catered by Royal Catering. Elizabeth Muhusay led a panel discussion themed around the concept of "Mind, Body, Business: Make Your Wellbeing a Priority" with featured speakers including Shundria Riddick, MA LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor; Rita Townsend, Sr. Pink Cadillac Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics; and Rachel Ralston, Owner and Office Manager for the Dermatology Center of McKinney. The 2024 Charity of Choice was Belle & Sparrows who provide services, employment and encouragement to underserved women in McKinney and the surrounding suburbs.

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For the past 32-years, Vogel (formerly known as Vogel Alcove) has brought A-list entertainers to town to raise funds in support of their mission. Past headliners include Johnny Mathis, Diana Ross, Lily Tomlin, Tony Bennett, Vince Gill, and Itzhak Pearlman, to name a few. But this year, Vogel’s President and CEO Karen Hughes wanted something different. In celebration of Vogel’s NEW Collin County center that opened just a few short months ago, this year’s annual Arts Performance Event took place on Saturday, March 30, at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort and featured an unforgettable performance by Barenaked Ladies.

 

“Last year, I stood at this podium at this event and announced that for the first time ever Vogel would be expanding and invited all those in attendance to join us on this journey to serve more children.” Said Hughes. “I am thrilled to announce that in December 2023 our second site opened in North Dallas and this week we received the Certificate of Occupancy for our 3rd site at the Shops at Redbird in South Dallas which will open in the coming months. With these new sites we can double our capacity to now serve approximately 400 children daily.”

 

Presented by Oliver Wyman, Inc., the night began with a reception in the spacious Ryder Cup Ballroom Pre-Function Area where Event Chairs Ramey and Greg Colgan joined guests as they mingled and enjoyed cocktails and light bites. Doors to the Ryder Cup Ballroom opened to showcase a curated dinner and program, featuring a spirited game of Heads or Tails, emceed by CW33’s Yolonda Williams. After dinner, the crowd of 600 strong was treated to a rousing performance by the Barenaked Ladies. The band performed hit songs “Big Bang Theory Theme”, “One Week”, “If I had $1,000,000” and others but also delighted attendees with covers from Taylor Swift, Olivia Culpo, Devo, Def Leopard, and Violent Femmes. After their performance, guests spilled out onto the Ryder Cup Ballroom Lawn for an After Glow dance party led by Dallas’ favorite party band, Emerald City.

 

Since 1987, over 18,000 young, homeless children have walked through the doors of Vogel Alcove. The Annual Arts Performance Event is Vogel Alcove’s flagship fundraiser, raising a significant percentage of their operating budget. The generosity of Vogel's supporters plays a critical role in giving children back what homelessness has taken from them: safety, respect, and the chance to be a child. Vogel Alcove provides educational, developmental, and therapeutic services to children and families affected by homelessness. Using its “Two-Generational” approach to solving homelessness, services are provided to client families through the early childhood education program and parent opportunity department. These services are free, in a safe and nurturing school environment, in which the families can learn and grow together. Visit VogelAlcove.org for more information.

 

Photos: Danny Campbell Photography

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Beginning March 10, Coupes will offer guests a delightful way to savor the taste of France in the heart of Highland Park through a new brunch menu created by Chef Diana Zamora. Highlights will include starters such as Amanda's Pomme Frites, waffle cut truffle parmesan fries served with a lemon aioli dipping sauce; Gougeres, a savory pate choux pastry with a gruyere crème; and Deviled Eggs and Caviar. Entrees include standouts such as Brioche French Toast served with a lemon curd, fresh berry syrup, and vanilla Chantilly; Crepes with a sweet Fromage blanc, raspberries, Parisian chocolate sauce, and vanilla chantilly; and a Croque Madame with a house made brioche, rosemary ham, gruyere, bechamel, and topped with sunny side up egg. Guests can also take advantage of 50% off all bottles priced at $150 and under.

Coupes offers over a dozen champagnes and sparkling wines by the glass and 50 labels by the bottle designed for everyday celebrations and conversation. Channeling the sophisticated nature of France, the à la mode setting establishes Coupes as an elegant, French-inspired space with a Texas accent. The luxurious booth seating and circular bar are a welcoming and joyful environment to celebrate, to spark romance, or to indulge yourself by drinking champagne for no reason at all.

Coupes is located at The Shops at Highland Park at 4234 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219(214) 434-1347, https://www.coupesdallas.com/. Reservations can be made via Tock, but walk-ins are always welcome.

 

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The 14th Annual Symphony of Chefs was held on Monday, February 26 at Armstrong Fieldhouse at SMU. Event Chairs Beanie & Martin Newman, along with Honorary Chef Chairs Justin Box, Private Chef, Consultant and Restaurateur, and Luke Rogers, Executive Chef & Owner of Beckley 1115, were the driving forces behind this year’s ultimate chef-driven culinary dinner experience benefitting KidLinks. Notable supporters in attendance included Cristi & Kevin Ryan, Christie and Elbert Choi, Bonnie and Nathan Shea, Lisa and Stuart Sides, and Georgia and Marc Lyons. 

 

Hamilton A Sneed of HAS Events was the visionary behind this culinary concept, which had DJ Steffi Burns spinning tunes as guests entered through draped curtains, revealing tables placed throughout SMU’s practice course setting the scene for a lively evening of culinary composition. The evening kicked off with The Rayleigh Underground providing delicious hors d’oeuvres during the cocktail reception. The reception was followed by a seated dinner where over 20 of Dallas’ most notable chefs prepared a unique four-course dinner tableside for guests with wine pairings from some of the world’s best vineyards. 

 

In addition to Honorary Chef Chairs Justin Box and Luke Rogers, participating chefs included Aaron Collins, Chef de Cuisine of Cafe Momentum; Luca Corazzina, Executive Chef of Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge; Eric Dreyer, Executive Chef of Monarch Restaurant; Miriam Jimenez, General Manager & Partner of Miriam Cocina Latina; Henry Johnson, Executive Chef of Bistro 3; Jennie Kelley, and Brandon Moore, Chef/Owners of Fond; John Kleifgen, Executive Chef of Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse; Dan Landsberg, Executive Chef of The Texas Barn at Circle T Ranch; Kevin Martin, Chef de Cuisine of TERRA; Giuliano Matarese, Chef & Restaurateur of Miss Pasta; Michael Matis, Chef de Cuisine of Fearing’s Restaurant; Nikky Phinyawatana, Chef & Founder of Asian Mint Restaurant Group; Janice Provost, Chef & Owner of Parigi; Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman, Executive Chef of José; Jeramie Robison, Director of Culinary & Executive Chef of Thompson Dallas; Rodman Shields, Culinary Director of Milkshake Concepts; Jordan Swim, Owner of Vestals Catering; and Leo Ramirez, Sous Chef of Dee Lincoln Prime. Following the coursed meal, Featured Pastry Chef Jill Bates of Sugar & Sage Bakery created masterful desserts as an end note to the evening. 


WFAA’s Rebecca Lopez served as the evening’s emcee and introduced Bob Enriquez, who shared how music therapy sessions provided by KidLinks had impacted his great-grandson, Lucas, who was born with Myotonic Dystrophy which affects the facial muscles making it difficult to form and pronounce words and consequently, he had been essentially non-verbal. Thanks to KidLinks, 8-year old Lucas is now speaking in complete sentences and his family has hope for continued development. Funds raised from this event will support KidLinks efforts to provide healing, hope and happiness for children with special challenges through music and media. Learn more at www.kidlinks.org

 

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Before the grand occasion of KidLinks' highly anticipated 14th Annual Symphony of Chefs fundraiser, event chairs Beanie & Martin Newman, graciously hosted sponsors and patrons on Monday, February 5th, within the elegant ambiance of Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse. Amidst an array of renowned chefs from our local culinary scene, sponsors eagerly vied for their preferred culinary maestros in the annual chef’s draft. The VIP Patron and Chef Selection soirée witnessed table hosts strategically "drafting" their desired chefs, with priority determined by their early commitment and sponsorship level to the event. It was an evening of culinary prowess and community spirit, setting the stage for what will be an unforgettable symphony of flavors in support of KidLinks' noble cause.

Participating chefs in attendance included Honorary Chef Chairs Justin Box, Private Chef, Consultant and Restaurateur and Luke Rogers, Executive Chef & Owner of Beckley 1115. Joining them were fellow chefs Michael Matis and Brandon Williams of Fearing’s Restaurant and Jennie Kelley and Brandon Moore of Fond. Notable supporters in attendance included Lisa & Stuart Sides, Georgia & Marc Lyons, Bonnie Shea, Salvatore Gisellu and Ann & J.W. Brown.

The 14th Annual Symphony of Chefs event will be held on Monday, February 26th at Armstrong Fieldhouse at SMU. The evening will begin with this year’s featured hors d’oeuvre chef, Chef de Cuisine Dino Gonzalez of The Rayleigh Underground preparing delicious canapés during the cocktail reception, followed by a seated dinner where 19 of Dallas’ most notable chefs (list here) will prepare a four-course dinner tableside for guests with wine pairings from some of the world’s best vineyards. Following the coursed meal, Jill Bates, Executive Pastry Chef of Sugar and Sage Bakery and this year’s featured pastry chef, will delight with a masterful dessert course as an end note to the evening. The evening will also include a silent auction of experiences, wine pull and live auction and much more. Funds raised from the event support KidLinks efforts to provide healing, hope and happiness for the special needs of children through music and media. Learn more at https://www.kidlinks.org/soc

 

Photos by Tamytha Cameron