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Sports lodge chain Twin Peaks to open its first location in McKinney

Twin Peaks staff with food and beer.

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Sports lodge restaurant chain Twin Peaks is opening its newest location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in McKinney, at 3750 W. University Dr., AKA 380, in a bustling new intersection about a mile west of US-75.

This will be its first location in McKinney, and it's set to open in October, according to a release.

The Dallas-based breastaurant chain is known for its draft beer poured at a crisp cool 29 degrees, scratch-made food, cocktails, and waitresses and hostesses called "Twin Peaks Girls."

Twin Peaks was founded in Lewisville in 2005 and is owned by Los Angeles-based FAT Brands. It has since expanded across the state, with 11 locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, with 115 locations in the U.S. and Mexico.

It's not all openings: A location in Frisco location closed earlier this year, according to the restaurant website. But don't worry: More locations are in the works.

“Our newest McKinney lodge is a part of our ongoing expansion in DFW,” CEO of Twin Peaks Joe Hummel says in a statement. “Recent openings include Plano, Grand Prairie, Speedway, and Burleson, with Terrell coming in August and additional sites in discussion in Little Elm and Denton.”

The menu will feature Twin Peaks’ signature dishes, including billionaire's bacon burger, Philly cheesesteak, the smokestack burger, flatbread pizzas, and the smoked and grilled wings. Prices range from $7 for mini tacos to $26 for New York strip steak.

Bar offerings include the Buffalo Trace Barrel Select Old Fashioned and the Cincoro Hall of Fame Margarita. Four of the 24 beers on tap will be Twin Peaks brews crafted in DFW at the Twin Peaks Brewery: dirty blonde, drop dead redhead, knotty brunette, and peaks light.

The sports lodge will offer wall-to-wall TV coverage of major sporting events, including college and pro football, baseball, UFC and boxing matches, races, and even international soccer league play. Local fans can gather and root for their favorite college and professional sports teams while enjoying their favorite beers.

Fantasy Gifts

Neiman Marcus offers $15,000 chance to put family recipe on its menus

Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus

For $15,000, your family recipe could be added to Neiman Marcus' menu.

Nostalgic Dallas Neiman Marcus fans who savored the recent news that the beloved Zodiac Room will live on at NorthPark now get another tidbit to whet their appetites: One customer could see a cherished family recipe take its place on all Neiman Marcus menus for a year.

The unique opportunity is one of seven 2026 Fantasy Gifts from the Dallas-based luxury retailer’s 100th anniversary Holiday Book catalog.

For $15,000, the recipient will work with Neiman Marcus' corporate chef to refine a cherished family recipe, see it featured on restaurant menus across the country, and receive a custom hand-illustrated menu commemorating the dish, Neiman's says.

Aunt Betty’s Apple Betty or Pop-Pop’s Potato Soup could take its place beside Stanley Marcus' Pot Roast in restaurants nationwide. Proceeds will benefit the Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation, the retailer says.

It’s a sentimental offering for a brand whose dining rooms have become part of family traditions, from holiday lunches to bridal showers. The Zodiac Room, a longtime fixture at the now-closed downtown Dallas flagship, is scheduled to reopen November 20 in the former NM Café space at NorthPark Center.

At $15,000, the gift titled “Your Heritage Recipe at The Restaurants of Neiman Marcus” is the most accessible of the 2026 Fantasy Gifts. The rest offer the kind of over-the-top items and experiences that have made the tradition famous.

The remaining Fantasy Gifts (with their descriptions from the Holiday Book) are:

Dolce&Gabbana Casa Carretto Siciliano Foosball Table - $180,000: A hand-decorated foosball table featuring solid wood construction, galvanized steel hardware, screen-printed glass field, and hand-painted Carretto Siciliano artwork.

Dolce&Gabbana Foosball Table.Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Star Wars Legacy Experience - $182,500: A once-in-a-lifetime journey behind the scenes at Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic at One Letterman in San Francisco's Presidio, including one-of-one Ahsoka season 2 lightsaber hilt prop replica signed by Dave Filoni, a private consultation to design custom-assembled lightsabers, and tickets to an upcoming Star Wars world premiere and afterparty alongside its cast and creators.

Neiman Marcus Star Wars fantasy gift Go behind the scenes with the 'Star Wars' empire.Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus

The Grand Tour with Buccellati - $860,000: A six-day journey through Venice, Florence, and Milan, personally hosted by the Buccellati family and offering rare access to private museums and ateliers, culminating in a design session with Andrea Buccellati to create a bespoke piece of High Jewelry.

Bucalleti Design a bespoke piece of fine jewelry.Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Legendary Style with Verdura - $515,000: A New York City experience including a private salon tour of Verdura's historical museum collection, a fitting for custom one-of-one color combination of the Maltese Cross cuff, uniquely set with emerald, sapphire, and diamonds, followed by dinner at Orso and producer house seats to a Broadway show.

Verdura Maltese Cross cuff.Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Ultimate Wakesurf Escape with Austin Keen and Arc Boats - $460,000: A one-of-a-kind gift featuring a fully loaded, all-electric Arc Sport — a high-performance wake boat that blends aerospace engineering, EV technology and innovative software. The experience includes white-glove onboarding, custom gear and private lessons with world champion wakesurfer Austin Keen for an unforgettable day on the water.

Arc Sport Boat.Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus

SAUJET and Lalique Crystal Fragrance Experience - $115,000: A trip to Alsace, France, featuring a stay at Villa René Lalique, private tours with Thomas Saujet and Silvio Denz, a perfume masterclass with one of the collection’s master perfumers, two-Michelin-starred dining inclusive of exceptional wine pairing from Lalique’s cellar, and a world-exclusive first-edition SAUJET crystal trunk set in Lalique flacons.

Lalique crystal perfume Master perfume.Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus

The Fantasy Gifts are a Neiman Marcus holiday tradition dating to 1959, when then-chairman Stanley Marcus began offering extravagant experiences and one-of-a-kind items in the retailer's annual Holiday Book. The 2026 edition marks the catalog's 100th anniversary.

Every Fantasy Gift purchase benefits the Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation through a corporate donation, according to the retailer.

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