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Wow! Check out this new doughnut and coffee shop opening in Plano

Wow! Donuts & Drips is expanding.

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An ambitious and artisanal doughnut and coffee shop is expanding: Wow! Donuts & Drips is opening a store in Plano at 501 Talbert Dr., in a former Dunn Brothers Coffee space, where it will hold its grand opening on March 23.

The shop will serves artisan hand-crafted doughnuts, displayed, and presented in an elevated way to bring a new light upon a traditional American classic.

Wow! Donuts & Drips was founded in 2017 with a first location in Dallas at 5601 W. Lovers Ln. by husband-and-wife team Dung and Sang Sim, along with son David and daughter Jenny, who all pitched in to develop the concept.

They see Wow! as more than an average doughnut shop, making small from-scratch batches daily, viewing their doughnuts as edible pieces of art, whether it's classics like glazed, chocolate, and sprinkles or new flavors like Salted Caramel Coffee Cream, Creme Brûlée, and Tiramisu.

Additional food offerings include mochi doughnuts, Ooh La La croissant doughnuts, pastries, and honey butter little pig in the blankets.

On the "Drips" side, there are specialty coffees, lattes, and an assortment of teas. The shop partners with local roasters and master blenders to provide an elevated coffee experience. The Plano location will be offering an exclusive menu for coffee connoiseurs of extremely rare coffees that can range from $20 to $35 dollars a serving.

There's also a kid’s menu with mini- donuts and non-caffeinated drinks such as hot chocolate and lemonade.

In a statement, David Sim says they have special ties to Plano.

“Having lived in Plano for over 25 years, we are excited about expanding to the area and look forward to being a main contributor to our local community,” Sim says.

There are also plans for a store Richardson later in 2024.

Hours for the Plano grand opening will be Saturday March 23 from 12-2 pm, and Sunday March 24 from 2-4 pm, with live music, interactive activities for kids, doughnut decorating sessions, selfie stations, and raffles for prizes.

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Food To Eat, Things To Do

Margaritas reign over 5 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

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The frozen swirl, by Mariano's Hacienda

This week's food & drink events in Dallas include an incredible lesson in whiskey history about iconic brand Jack Daniel's. But first, experience a collaboration of art and food, a fine wine pairing dinner, and a stout beer festival. Last but not least, visit the birthplace of frozen margaritas on their very special day.

Thursday, February 20

The Art of Food
To be held at the Shops at Willow Bend, this colorful culinary event brings together young chefs and local artists to create tasty and artistic visual experiences. Tickets start at $85 and include more than 20 chef tasting stations, adult drinks, music, and “live art.” The event will run from 6–9 pm. Proceeds benefit Independence Gardens, Abide Women's Health, Intellichoice, and Top Achievers Plano.

An Evening with Caymus Vineyards at Al Biernat’s North
Relish in four courses, including veal and wild mushroom risotto arancini and filet mignon Wellington Luis, paired with Caymus Vinyards wines. The dinner is $195 plus tax and gratuity, and begins with an opening reception at 6:30 pm. Call 972-239-3400 for reservations.

Friday, February 21

Love & Whiskey Unfiltered Book Tour at Taste Kitchen + Bar
Founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Fawn Weaver, is also the New York Times bestselling author of Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest. Hear her during this book talk and whiskey tasting at Taste Kitchen + Bar. Special guest Victoria Eady Butler, a master whiskey blender and great-great-granddaughter of Nearest himself, will lead the tasting of four whiskeys. Tickets are $100 plus tax and fee, and the event begins at 6 pm.

Saturday, February 22

National Margarita Day at Mariano’s Hacienda and La Hacienda Ranch
Lots of restaurants and bars will have specials for National Margarita Day, but only one can claim the world’s first frozen margarita. Mariano Martinez developed the ingenious invention in 1971 after opening his original Dallas location. In 2005 the “World’s First Frozen Margarita Machine” was inducted into the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Find the frozen concoction on special for $9 at all locations, including Arlington, Dallas, Frisco, and Colleyville.

Festival of Darkness at Tupps Brewery
The annual celebration of dark beer draws stout lovers from all over DFW to Tupps Brewery in McKinney. There’ll be live music, “dark” foods,” and more than a dozen stouts on tap to try. Tickets are $40 and include a glass and tasting card good for eight 5-ounce pours. The event starts at 6 pm.

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