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Hip new McKinney complex leads this week's 5 most popular Dallas stories

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Editor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines.

1. 4 big Dallas restaurant names to open at hip McKinney development. A new development in McKinney will open with some big Dallas restaurant names. The development is District 121, a $250 million mixed-use development at the northeast corner of State Highway 121 and Alma Road, adjacent to Craig Ranch. The restaurants will include four restaurants featuring steak, Tex-Mex, pizza, and craft beer.

2. 7 Dallas restaurants make the cut on Texas Monthly's 2022 best list. Once again, Texas Monthly has published its list of the state's best new restaurants. The 21st edition of the list highlights the magazine's favorite dishes from around the state. Seven Dallas bars and restaurants receive recognition for their dishes or drinks.

3. Nostalgic burger joint with burgers & inside-out buns heads for Allen. A burger concept known for its stacked burgers is opening a new location: Wayback Burgers, a Connecticut-based chain that specializes in burgers and milkshakes, will open a restaurant in Allen, at 380 E. Bethany Dr., in a new little strip center just east of US-75.

4. State Fair contest winner debuts new Tex-Mex BBQ restaurant in Dallas. An award-winning State Fair of Texas vendor and restaurateur has opened a new concept featuring Tex-Mex and smoked meats. Called AG Texican, it's a new restaurant from Abel Gonzales that just debuted at 7101 Harry Hines Blvd., where it's open for breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday.

5. Dallas' annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Greenville Ave. is back for 2022. After being canceled for two years in a row, the Dallas St. Patrick's Day Parade is back on for 2022. The annual event on Greenville Avenue will take place March 12, accompanied by an official concert featuring the Toadies. Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki will be the parade's grand marshal.

The parade is back.

Greenville Ave St. Patrick's Day parade 2013

Photo by Jerry McClure

The parade is back.

A Gaggle of Celebrities

Fan Expo Dallas goes back to the future for star-studded 2025 event

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A pop culture celebration is coming to Dallas with a star-studded guest list including many original cast members from the iconic film Back to the Future.

Fan Expo Dallas, coming to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center May 30-June 1, will host a 40th anniversary celebration of Back to the Future featuring appearances by stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, and Tom Wilson.

They'll be joined by both actresses who portrayed the role of Jennifer Parker: Claudia Wells, who appeared in the original 1985 film, and Elisabeth Shue, who appeared in the two sequels from 1989 and 1990. Other stars appearing include Huey Lewis, James Tolkan (who played Principal Strickland), Donald Fullilove (Goldie Wilson), Harry Waters Jr. (Marvin Berry), and more.

The three-day event allows fans the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with their screen idols. It includes autograph and photo sessions, celebrity panels, sketch duels with comics artists, workshops, cosplayers, and shopping.

Back to the Future cast Back to the Future stars Christopher Lloyd, Michael J. Fox, Lea Thompson, Tom Wilson.Fan Expo

Other notable themes at the Dallas event include:

Smallville. There will also be a reunion of cast members from the Superman-themed TV show Smallville featuring stars Kristin Kreuk, Tom Welling, Erica Durance, Michael Rosenbaum, and Laura Vandervoort.

White Lotus. The expo will also feature appearances by Parker Posey (Best in Show, Lost in Space) and Walter Goggins (The Hateful Eight, Justified, Fallout), fresh off their roles in season 3 of buzzy HBO series White Lotus.

Star Wars. John Boyega, who rocketed to fame as Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, joins Star Wars legend Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) and Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano.

More high-wattage stars in attendance include:

Mr. T (Rocky III, The A-Team)
Dolph Lundgren (Rocky IV, The Expendables)
Heather Graham (Boogie Nights, The Hangover)
Alicia Silverstone (Clueless)
David Boreanaz (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bones)
Garrett Hedlund (Tron: Legacy, Friday Night Lights)
Jennifer Beals (Flashdance)
Patricia Velasquez, the mummy-hunting star of The Mummy
Steve Guttenberg (Police Academy, Three Men and a Baby)

Fans can also meet voice actors and creators including Seth Green, Kate Micucci, Dante Basco, James Marsters, and Breckin Meyer.

White Lotus stars Walter Goggins, Parker PoseyFan Expo

Fan Expo attracts pop culture enthusiasts, locally and internationally, to come together to celebrate all things fandom. In addition to Dallas, there are events in Orlando, Boston, Denver, San Francisco, Calgary, Chicago, Philadelphia, Portland, New Orleans, Cleveland, Vancouver, and Toronto.

“We’re delivering nostalgia, stardom, and non-stop excitement this year,” said Fan Expo HQ VP Andrew Moyes in a statement. “Whether you grew up on ‘80s movies, 2000s TV dramas, or the latest superhero hits, Fan Expo Dallas 2025 brings together pop culture icons you’ve loved for decades.”

Full-price tickets start at $37, and full-price 3-day passes start at $115. VIP Packages are sold out.

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