The fro-yo phenomenon

In our neighborhood alone, the list of frozen yogurt shops is endless, with new spots opening left and right. Instead of rambling on about each one and why we love it, we’ve created an interactive map online to help you navigate the fro-yo circuit.

Visit prestonhollow.advocatemag.com for the cold hard facts on these shops and more.

The morning doughnut run

Location and convenience mean a lot when choosing where to grab that box of doughnuts for the break room. That’s true of FORESTDONUTS, located at Forest and Central across from Medical City Hospital. But stop in early because they quickly run out of all the staples — glazed, sprinkled and chocolate. There’s also free wi-fi, and the interior is pleasant enough to sit and stay a while. 7726 Forest at Central, 214.363.1669

Another place aptly named for its spot on the map is INWOODDONUTS The family-owned shop near the Forestwood shopping center has become an institution for nearby families. 11814 Inwood at Forest, 972.387.9043

For a place that makes eating doughnuts feel trendy, try YUMMYDONUTS on Lovers near the Dallas North Tollway. The doughnuts are carefully crafted with flavors ranging from the traditional glazed to wider varieties such as birthday cake, mint Oreo and Fruity Pebbles. 4355 Lovers at Armstrong, 214.520.7680

W Here The Kids Are Alright

At neuhaus café, you can satisfy the kids without sacrificing your adult taste. While the little ones are chowing down on PB&J and chicken tenders, you can enjoy bruschetta, a lox bagel or grilled salmon for dinner. Plus, the wall of candy machines in the back of the restaurant will keep the kids busy. 626 Preston Royal Shopping Center, 214.739.4600, neuhauscafe.com

We don’t have to go far for a good burger in our neighborhood (e.g., Balls, Chips, Goff’s, Elevation). But Gazeebo buRGeRs is complete with a sizable game room in addition to a menu of kid-friendly items such as chicken fingers, hot dogs and grilled cheese. 5950 Royal at Preston, 214.368.3344, gazeeboburgers.com

You can never go wrong with an old-fashioned menu of gourmet burgers, milkshakes and French fries. And if you’ve lived in the area for any length of time, you know that PuRPle cow is a hotspot for young families. So, if you need to get the rowdy munchkins out of the house, you’ll fit in here. 6025 Royal at Preston, Suite 110, 214.373.0037, purplecowtexas.com

Maybe it’s time to expose the kids to hummus and Greek potato salad. Or, stick with the foolproof kids menu at zoë’s KiTchen, where you can also call ahead to order family meals on the go, feeding four people for just under $30. For dining in, try the spinach roll-ups and the turkey stack. 6025 Royal at Preston, Suite 104, 469.341.0123, zoeskitchen.com

Try before you die

Fried green tomatoes at RaThbun’s blue PlaTe KiTchen, topped with crumbled goat cheese and a special sauce that combines Round Rock Honey, ancho chiles and fresh thyme. 6130 Luther, 214.890.1103, kentrathbun.com

Corned beef hash at Gio’s café & new YoRK Deli, shipped straight from Carnegie Deli in New York. Melts in your mouth. 12817 Preston, Suite 129. 972.387.4467, giosdeli.com

Chocolate caramel Tortugas at The culTuReD cuP, covered in a dark chocolate shell, filled with pecan and caramel, and dusted with cocoa powder. 8312 Preston Center Plaza, 972.960.1521, culturedcup.com

Grilled shrimp tacos at Tacos Y Mas, loaded with onions, cilantro, a splash of lime juice and salt, and wrapped in a fresh corn tortilla. 7752 Forest, 214.824.8079

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