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    Drinking Diaries

    Henderson Tap House's elevated sports bar experience clangs off the rim

    Jonathan Rienstra
    Dec 19, 2014 | 2:31 pm

    Of the many varieties of drinking establishments, the sports bar has the lowest bar to clear. A refined hotel lounge must fill its space and glasses with only the finest; a cocktail bar must employ bartenders with encyclopedic minds and a sense of adventure; a craft beer bar must always be on the lookout for a well-balanced and mindful tap list; a dive bar must refuse to clean up regularly or exert anything more than the perceived minimal effort — which is harder than it seems.

    But a sports bar can clear the hurdle with TVs. Lots and lots of TVs. The kitchen can churn out food beyond wings and burgers, and there can be liquid choices beyond buckets of Miller Lite and celebratory (or funeral) shots. But none of that is necessary for a sports bar to have good character.

    Henderson Tap House wants to raise the standard, it seems. It has TVs, of course, providing the 7,000-square-foot interior with near wall-to-wall coverage. There are no bad sight lines; even sitting with my back to the main bar, I could follow both the Spurs and Mavs games without craning my neck — but then I had a short drinking partner.

    But due to touches like exposed brick, glass-paned garage doors and a leather-chaired lounge area, Henderson Tap House aspires to be more than just a place to watch the game. Unlike the grungy, blue-collar vibe common in great sports bars, this place is exceedingly clean, teetering on the edge of sterility found at Buffalo Wild Wings. Fortunately, there are chalkboards touting tap lists and just-right lighting to counter that, which also make it suitable for its Henderson Avenue address.

    The menu also feels “elevated,” with options like prime rib and potato nachos, lobster mac and cheese, and filet mignon with walnut butter and truffle Parmesan tots. But do people really go to sports bars for filet mignon? Pizza feels more appropriate, but Henderson Tap House’s version won’t be appearing any best-of lists. There’s also a brunch menu — and a spacious patio to boot — which may be a prerequisite for existing in Dallas these days.

    The menu that matters, however, is in the name. There are 24 taps, but too many are devoted to Coors, Miller and Budweiser. There is a nice selection of local options from Rahr & Sons, Deep Ellum Brewing, Revolver and Lakewood, but they’re the breweries’ flagships. The canned list is satisfactory, certainly not anything to turn up your nose at. Overall, it’s a middle-ground compromise that can accommodate patrons who don’t care what they’re drinking as well as those looking for some taste.

    Although I didn’t experience it myself, friends have grumbled that the service can be painfully slow; one said he’d never go back after a Sunday brunch took several hours — a sometimes-curse of being popular. Our server was quick, but we also opted for a Wednesday night, when the place was hopping but not packed.

    Still, the communal aspect of sports lends itself well here, as whole tables cheered and groaned with the games’ twists and turns. It gave Henderson Tap House the kind of pulse that every sports bar wants. It’s a shame the Spurs won, though.

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    Healthy dual restaurant serving smoothies and froyo to open in Prosper

    Raven Jordan
    May 9, 2025 | 12:55 pm
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    Smoothies and frozen yogurt are coming to Prosper with two restaurants in one: Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and co-branded Red Mango will open at 1470 W. Frontier Pkwy. #102, on May 17.

    On the Smoothie Kitchen side, they'll serve smoothies, juices, fruit power bowls, toasts, and grilled sandwich folds.

    On the Red Mango side, they'll serve frozen yogurt with a self-serve model featuring four flavors, two additional swirl combinations, and 13 toppings.

    Smoothie Factory was founded in the 1980s; Red Mango was founded in Dallas in 2007 had has 60 locations in the U.S. and internationally. The concepts are siblings — both part of the franchise portfolio of Dallas-based franchising company Brix Holdings, LLC.

    Bringing the concept to Prosper are franchisees Lanford and Chianna Rodgers. Lanford is a former Illinois state trooper and independent insurance business owner, and Chiana is a financial advisor.

    Together, they’re looking to offer a healthy and welcoming experience to a growing city.

    “My professional career has changed over the years, but the one thing that unifies my experience is my purpose to help, support and build a community with new people,” says Chianna. “As I begin my journey as a small business owner and we open our doors to the Prosper community, I’m dedicated to leading a team that feels supported and is passionate about serving high-quality products and creating an unforgettable customer experience.”

    Customers who show up on opening day can expect promotions, giveaways, prizes, and activities.

    ”The opening of the new Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and Red Mango location is one of many of our continuous efforts to provide better-for-you options to our guests by increasing access to healthy and delicious options in our communities,” says BRIX Holdings CEO Sherif Mityas in a statement. “Lanford is a passionate and dedicated owner with a team ready to make a positive impact and change the lives of their guests with fresh food, quality service, and a seamless customer experience. I’m confident that this location will be a Prosper neighborhood staple.”

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