The menu at Red Hot Indo-Chinese and Indian Kitchen has two distinct sections, one featuring Indo-Chinese cuisine and the other highlighting northern Indian cuisine.
Business co-owner Amit Puri said although the cuisines differ, they have a commonality.

“All the portions are very large,” Puri said. “They're all shareable, because our philosophy is that food is not to be enjoyed alone—it's supposed to be shared.”

On the menu: Puri said Indo-Chinese cuisine is simply called Chinese food in India. He explained when Chinese people came to India to build ports in Calcutta in the 1800s, they adapted their cuisine by implementing local ingredients.

“Outside of India, they say ‘Indo-Chinese' because you need to make a segregation,” Puri said.  

• 3905 W. University, Ste. 400, McKinney

Happymix Creperie is now serving patrons in Historic Downtown McKinney.

The gist: The shop’s menu includes Japanese-style handheld crepes in sweet and savory flavors. Sweet flavors available include strawberry Nutella, peanut butter cup, and peaches and cream. Savory options include steak and cheddar, pepperoni pizza, and mushroom and mozzarella.

The menu also includes matcha lattes, boba tea, loose leaf teas served hot or iced, and smoothies, with one smoothie flavor available for every color of the rainbow.

Quote of note: "Happymix reflects the idea of bringing together a mixture of things that make people happy: fun food, great drinks, and a beautiful place to gather with friends and enjoy them in,” co-owner Kevin Colwick said in an email.  

• 113 S. Tennessee St, McKinney

Southern Steer Butcher is set to sell fresh, prime cuts of meat from sustainable and domestic sources in McKinney, the company website states.

The details: A variety of proteins will be available including beef, chicken and pork. Side dishes, marinades, desserts and more will also be offered.  

• 5100 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 108, McKinney

The Dallas-Fort Worth area has a wide variety of St. Patrick’s Day events coming up on and before the main day. Here are some ways to celebrate the Irish holiday this year.

1. St. Paddy’s Day Celebration at Denton County Brewing Company
Head to the Denton County Brewing Company this weekend for live music and raffles throughout the day. Locals can also participate in its St. Paddy’s Day Pub Supper and Recovery Pub Run 5K.

• March 13-15, 17, times vary
• $65-85 for Pub Supper, free for Pub Run
• 200 E. McKinney St., Denton

• March 14, 1-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2600 Lakeside Parkway, Ste. 100, Flower Mound

• March 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• $42.34
• 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney