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Plano's Legacy food hall adds more wine and a new cheap eats spot

High Tap has lots of shareable snacks.

Photo courtesy of Legacy Hall

Plano food hall Legacy Hall has made some changes that include a reconceived wine bar and a new eatery featuring a menu with sliders and burgers.

The wine bar formerly known as Detour is now called Blush Wine Bar. Changes include:

more wines
the addition of a sommelier
a policy of 21 and over only

One might presume that a wine bar would be restricted to 21 and over, but the space has been closed off by a barrier to prevent the tiny rug rats from running in and out of the space.

They've also bolstered the selection of wines to more than 80 options, which a release says have been carefully selected by Brian Newman, their new in-house level-two sommelier, who will provide wine education and recommendations.

The overall mission is to make the space more intimate and take the wine program more seriously.

Their second initiative is High Bar Kitchen & Tap, a full-service kitchen with additional seating on the third floor by the Unlawful Assembly Brewing Co. space. It takes up a spot that was previously occupied by Monkey King Noodle, which seems to have closed quietly at the end of 2018, if you believe Yelp; haven't heard a peep about that.

According to company VP David Daniels, High Bar will bring a comfortable space to relax and watch your favorite game with the ease of full-service dining.

Its menu consists of pub fare developed by Executive Chef John Franke to pair with Unlawful Assembly Brewing Co.’s extensive draft selection.

Dishes include boneless wings tossed in choice of Buffalo hot, lemon pepper, or Thai sweet chili sauce; or nachos in choice of chicken or beef.

Main plates include Kobe sliders with fries, meatball sub with fries, or a chicken chopped salad; everything's under $10.

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School Cafeteria News

Unusual new restaurant in Lewisville summons Korean school cafeteria

Andrea Young/AsianGrub in DFDUB

F&F on the Go

An adorable restaurant that serves up a Korean school lunch has opened in Lewisville: Called F&F On The Go, it's at 2405 S. Stemmons Fwy. #201, on the second floor of Korean specialty Zion Market, where it specializes in Geupshik — a Korean custom that refers to the homestyle lunch meals provided by schools or companies.

At F&F, you get a pre-set meal, served in a stainless steel tray with compartments for the different courses. You make two choices: black or white rice and your protein, from choices such as Beef Bulgogi, Spicy Pork, Teriyaki Chicken, Spicy Squid, and Salmon Steak.

Everey meal comes with the banchan, or Korean side dishes, which the restaurant rotates daily — there's usually a salad and kim chi — plus a classic Japanese yogurt drink called “Yakult."

For $14.99, you get an authentic, yet approachable taste of Korean comfort food, says co-founder Eric Song.

“It’s a unique concept in DFW that blends Korean and Japanese flavors with a nostalgic touch,” Song says.

F&F On The Go is part of the growing Fast and Furious brand, which launched in Irving in 2013, where Song is head of operations and brand development. Their first concept was F&F Japanese Grill, a fast-casual hibachi restaurant featuring Korean and Japanese fusion cuisine which now has locations in Addison, Plano, Frisco, and Greenville Avenue.

In 2016, they expanded with a food truck, F&F Express, which makes K-style bowls.

With F&F On The Go, Song wanted to create a casual, but high-quality dining experience inspired by the nostalgic Korean school lunch style.

The presentation was designed to bring a touch of nostalgia, yet be appealing to diners unfamiliar with the style or dishes. The counter and seating area have a clean finish while capturing the essence of a Korean school cafeteria. The word “Geupshik” (급식) in Korean literally means "school meal" or "lunch service."

The restaurant is in a multicultural area north of the Sam Rayburn Tollway in Lewisville — surrounded by sushi restaurants and Korean street food stores.

“We chose the location based on strong community presence and growing demand for Asian comfort food in the area,” Song says.

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