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Brookview single-family, townhome site plans head to council
Two first-phase site plans for the mixed-use Brookview development in Flower Mound are heading to council for consideration.
The overview: The planning and zoning commission unanimously recommended approval for a townhome portion of Brookview and a landscape buffer during its Sept. 22 meeting. Commissioners also unanimously recommended denial of a requested exception for a sign face above town standards that was included in Phase 1A of the presented subdivision site plans.
The details: The subdivision site plan for Phase 1B covers 140 proposed townhome lots sitting on 22.64 undeveloped acres. Phase 1A covers 80.5 acres that includes single-family residential lots, but also includes a retention pond area totaling more than 3.5 acres at the corner of Cross Timbers Road and the track for the Union Pacific Railroad.
Looking ahead: Both site plans are scheduled for council consideration at the Oct. 6 meeting, according to the town’s development map. For the sign face area request, four of five council members will be required to approve the request because of the commission’s recommendation of denial.
Branded Bowls serves salads, bowls in Flower Mound
Circle Star Brands has opened a second location for Branded Bowls in Flower Mound’s Lakeside development.
What's on the menu: The restaurant’s menu includes a selection of salads and bowls. As restaurant staff get up to speed, the Flower Mound location will have a limited menu, co-owner Brian Gasperson said.
What they're saying:“Lakeside has a lot of people that live there, and we want to provide as many options in a community similar to what we have in Bartonville,” Gasperson said.
Toys 'R' Us Express held its grand opening in Grapevine Mills Sept. 20.
The gist: The toy store moved into a space that was formerly occupied by Skechers, which moved to a new location. Toys 'R' Us sells plush animals, Legos, board games, Hot Wheels, Funko pops, Barbies and more. Geoffrey the Giraffe is also back and is one of the first things customers see when walking into the toy store.
The background: This is a return to the mall for the brand that shuttered its doors in March 2018, according to previous Community Impact reporting, when the company closed all 735 United States stores.
FOODIE FRIDAY Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Dallas - Fort Worth area.
Andalous Fresh Mediterranean is slated to open in the first quarter of 2026, said Wassim Merched, founder of Andalous Mediterranean Concepts.
The modern, fast-casual eatery will feature a dining experience that combines buffet-style service with plated dishes. Cold items, including fresh dips, salads and toppings will be available buffet-style while proteins will be plated fresh from the kitchen, Merched said in an email.
“This location will serve as a prototype model for future growth opportunities, allowing us to perfect a scalable concept while delivering the same authentic Andalous flavors,” Merched said.
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Le Beef Steak & Frites recently opened in Plano’s Shops at Legacy North, a company representative said.
The French cuisine restaurant, which is owned and operated by brothers Alex Nunes and David Jeil, serves a prix fixe menu, including an artisan salad, 50-day wet-aged, USDA Prime top blade steak, signature fries and a proprietary Le Beef sauce. Other protein options include chicken and sausage. A vegetarian plate is also available.
