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Naf Naf arrives in Frisco

A Middle Eastern Grill called Naf Naf will be opening in Frisco and it will be the first one in Texas according to a Dallas Morning News article from June 16. They say,  “Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill, a fast-casual concept based in Chicago with 33 restaurants nationwide, is opening its first restaurant in Texas this summer, in Frisco, with more locations to follow in McKinney and Las Colinas. The restaurants will be opened by INAA Restaurant, LLC and operated by Aamir Rajan, formerly of Chipotle restaurants. “I fell in love with Naf in Chicago and saw how much potential the brand has, so I wanted to bring its fresh and flavorful food to Texas. DFW is a hub for great restaurants, but Naf offers a culinary experience unlike any other, which will make it a standout brand in Frisco,” Rajan said in a press release. Rajan is excited to bring the food and experience of Naf Naf to Texans especially his signature sauces that will contemplate his Chipotles according to a QSR Magazine ar...

Railhead Frisco amounts to $2.5 billion

A mixed-use project called Railhead finally broke ground on and it will include hotels, offices, apartments and parks according to a Dallas Morning News article from May 31 which reports,  “Called The Railhead, the 80-acre mixed-use project is on the Dallas North Tollway, just north of Frisco’s Main Street. The project will be one of the largest in Frisco, with office, retail, restaurants, hotels and apartments. The planned buildings will surround an almost 5-acre park that will have landscaping and water features. Plans for the Railhead include more than 1 million square feet of office, hotel and high-rise residential buildings and 1,280 apartments.” The $2.5 billion development was made possible by Heady Investments and of course, Jim Newman, a Frisco landowner according to a Community Impact article from June 3. They say,  “Heady Investments is partnering with landowner Jim Newman, a fifth-generation Frisconian, on the project. “I have spent the last five years pre...

Frisco’s Secret Waterfall

A Texas secret waterfall in Limestone Quarry Park  has been found and despite being small, it is still Instagram worthy and therapeutic to visit according to a Local Profile article from May 31. They say,  “The waterfall trickles into the calm, moss-green water of the creek, providing a picturesque departure from the hustle and bustle of the workweekˆ and a respite from the Texas heat. We think it best to inform you right now that this is not Texas’s Niagara Falls. The Limestone Quarry Park waterfall is small. It’s also intermittent, streaming for five to 10 minutes, and then stopping for another 15 or so. However, it is still a beautiful photo opportunity and is surrounded by plenty of dry rock, so you can leave behind your personal belongings before exploring the rest of the park. Limestone Quarry Park in Frisco is one of Collin County’s hidden gems, providing photo opportunities, a safe haven from the summer heat and plenty of space to explore and traverse at your leisu...