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Frisco adopts new smoke shop regulations

Frisco City Council unanimously adopted an amendment that defines what a smoke shop is and limits where they can be located at a Feb. 3 meeting.

The specifics: According to the new zoning ordinance, smoke shops are prohibited within 1,000 feet of:

  • Residences
  • Schools
  • Places of worship
  • Hospitals
  • Licensed child care centers
  • Other smoke shops

The backstory: Mayor Jeff Cheney said the amendment is based on feedback from residents who are concerned about the proliferation of smoke shops in Frisco, especially near schools.

 
Now Open
Hydrate IV Bar offers IV therapy, vitamin injections in Frisco

Hydrate IV Bar recently opened in Frisco, franchise owner Ashley Shirley said.

The details: The business offers a variety of signature IV therapy cocktails including:

  • Recovery: contains B-complex, magnesium and B6
  • Jet lag: contains B-complex, B12 and vitamin C
  • Health and wellness: contains B-complex, vitamin C and magnesium
  • Immunity: contains vitamin C, magnesium and zinc
  • Athletic performance: contains B-complex, glutathione, magnesium and calcium

4112 Legacy Drive, Ste. 302, Frisco

 
On The Business Beat
Kava Culture Kava Bar serves alcohol-free drinks, schedules grand opening celebration in Frisco

Ray and Ruselle Hass, franchise co-owners of the Frisco location of Kava Culture Kava Bar said the business recently opened.

The details: Kava Culture Kava Bar, founded in 2017 in Florida, offers drinks with zero alcohol, according to the company website. The drinks are made from squeezing kava roots found in the South Pacific.

7511 Main St., Frisco

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Dallas - Fort Worth area.

Butter My Brunch serves homemade butters, brunch classics to Grapevine

Butter My Brunch officially opened its doors in Grapevine on Jan. 19.

Serving its signature homemade butters and an array of brunch classics, the restaurant is located just off Northwest Highway. The menu includes a selection of Belgian waffles, bistro rolls and breakfast skillets.

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🥐 Paris Baguette moves tentative opening date in Dallas, near Richardson border
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🍗 Mike’s Chicken to serve fried chicken in Frisco
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🍕 Jet’s Pizza serves Detroit-style slices at 3rd McKinney location
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😋 Big Tony’s West Philly Cheesesteaks serves Philadelphia flavors in Allen
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Locally owned GoYaki serves Korean cuisine in Prosper

Prosper resident Brian Kim said when he opened GoYaki in his hometown in 2024, he wanted to share his Korean culture by creating a menu and presentation style that was a bit different from other Korean restaurants.

Kim said he, his wife Jane Kim and his mother-in-law created the GoYaki menu using family recipes. Popular menu items are their beef bulgogi plate and LA galbi plate. Bulgogi is a marinated Korean style beef brisket and LA galbi are Korean BBQ beef short ribs.

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What's Happening at CI
Real estate, networking and prizes: Community Impact's InCIder Hour heading to DFW on Feb. 17

The overview: As Community Impact enters its third decade, it’s returning to its roots of growth and deeper reader connections. The “Patron” program, which began in 2020 by reader demand, has relaunched as InCIder.

“This relaunch represents our renewed commitment to readers who support our local news,” CEO John Garrett said. “Beyond funding great journalism, we also want to reward our InCIders and build deeper connections with them, creating a true sense of community around the work we do.”

Event details: As part of the new program, Community Impact is hosting InCIder Hours across the state, events designed to celebrate and engage the company’s top supporters.

DFW’s first InCIder Hour will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Community Impact’s DFW headquarters, 3803 Parkwood Blvd., Ste. 500, Frisco.

Guests will have the opportunity to network with fellow InCIders, meet Community Impact staff and attend a moderated real estate-focused panel.

Become an InCIder today to get your invite! We’ll see you there.
 

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