Category: Business spotlight
Local Business Spotlight: Covino’s Pasta and Pizza in Plano TX
From Joe Covino of Covino’s Pasta and Pizza
To all of our friends,
Covino’s is open for business serving in house and pick up.
We are diligently maintaining cleaning and sanitizing standards to allow for a great and healthy meal whether you dine in or take out.
As of now we do not offer delivery but we are working as quickly as we can to bring that on.
We have also rearranged the dining room so that there is a larger distance between tables.
We are here to serve you. Let us know if you have any special requests to make for a better experience.
Thanks for your business and friendship.
Warmest regards,
Joe
Covino’s Pasta & Pizza is situated at 3265 Independence Parkway off Parker Road in Plano, Texas.
Local Business Spotlight: Henry’s Ice Cream #visitPlanoTX
From Henry L. Gentry Jr.
And now for a special announcement from Henry of Henry’s Homemade Ice Cream:
I know it is a tough time in Texas. Should we go out at night to visit our favorite restaurant shop, Great Outdoors Sub Shop, or your Hometown Plano Ice Cream Shop? I say, “Yes.”
I have been in business for 36 Years, and I need a 37th year. Socialize! Our new slogan in Texas should be: Stay Hungry: Shop Restaurants.
Without guests, we are done. Your hometown shops need sales – cash flow, I have 26 employees., and I need a new bow tie. I have ordered in extra spoons and cups— no sharing please. Our Health Department graded us an A on our inspection (again). A – just like my report card in High School.
We have prepared Half gallons and Quarts for pickup. We do not need to fist pump right now. It is an easy quick transaction. We are all winners as I spend this money back into my community. Join me in Eating Out in the Metroplex, and say hello to my great buddy, Joe Covino at Covinos –The man is an institution.
– Henry
Henry’s Homemade Ice Cream shop is situated at near Tom Thumb at Parker Road and 3100 Independence Parkway, north of Plano Senior High School.
Local Business Spotlight: Spoons Cafe, The Garage #visitMcKinneyTX
From Karen Klassen, Spoon’s Cafe in McKinney TX
In the summer of 2004, I found myself pulling the ovens out of my house, taking my KitchenAid mixer and opening Spoons Cafe in Downtown McKinney. I was unemployed, had no money and no experience in the restaurant industry.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I had an idea that #downtownmckinney needed a small place to grab a great breakfast. Most people thought that I was crazy, but I thought – ‘Hey, I have nothing to lose.’⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Spoons started with a very small menu serving breakfast and lunch. Fun fact: My first pie case actually came from Goodwill and was so small we only served coconut and chocolate pie.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In 2008, I built the café as you see it today. Spoons Cafe is now open 7 days a week and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What I think has made Spoons Cafe continue to grow over the last 13 years is not only great food but our amazing employees and customers.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In 2018 I opened the Garage – right behind Spoons. The Garage is a bar and event venue serving craft cocktails and tasty bites. This thoughtfully restored space I’ve found is the perfect place to enjoy food and drinks with friends or to host your next event.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Good food is key to success in the restaurant industry. I also believe that the team you build is important. There are many relationships that have contributed to Spoons Cafe success. Employees are absolutely number one. My first employee is still with me, and many have called Spoons their workplace for 10 years or more.
Spoons Cafe is situated on the square in Historic Downtown McKinney, Texas. Serving comfort food, American favorites and breakfast all day!
Support Local Business, Shop Local #BBB
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ALLEN EDC: One Bethany West at Watters Creek gains Highlands Residential Mortgage as first tenant
Allen has increased the number of financial service jobs by 36 percent in recent years, and that trend will continue as Highlands Residential Mortgage moves north from Dallas into One Bethany West at Watters Creek, according to the Allen Economic Development Corporation.
Updated with Allen EDC information
Allen EDC executive director Dan Bowman announced: “The financial services sector is clearly growing in Allen. This trend is expected to continue as we see companies like Highlands Mortgage and Credit Union of Texas, the lead tenant at One Bethany East, moving here.”
Discover more reasons to move your business to Allen, Texas.
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Restaurant spotlight: Tomoya in Plano TX
Great customer service this week at Tomoya Japanese Sushi and Hibachi restaurant at 4757 W. Park between Ohio and Preston Road in West Plano, Texas. Landmarks nearby: Blue Goose Cantina, Studio Movie Grill and Cowboys Fit.
