Denton

KIMBERLY THAGGARD, western director for iTeach US, lives in Denton’s Montecito area. She shares her favorite spots for her family (including husband Weston and kids James and Holland) in a community where “neighbors are friendly and bonds are strong.”

Family dining: KEIICHI, a small sushi bar and Japanese steakhouse in Denton that seats only 20 people. The chef is both world-class and incredibly personable. 500 N. Elm St., Denton; 940/230-3410.

Best green space: THE GREENBELT

CORRIDOR is just beautiful; the trails and trees make it feel like you are eons away from the city. Multiple access points, cityofdenton.com.

Favorite family outing: We enjoy the DENTON SQUARE. Twilight Tunes are back every Thursday night; you can sit under oak trees, listen to live music and enjoy one of the square eateries. Pre-order a board from THE CHESTNUT TREE and picnic during the show. Denton Square, 110 W. Hickory St., Denton; discoverdenton.com; The Chestnut Tree, 107 W. Hickory St., Denton; 940/591-9475, chestnuttearoom.com.

With the girls: MISS ANGELINE’S is fantastic for girls’ night. It has cold, handcrafted cocktails and views of downtown murals and our cherished courthouse. 125 E. Oak St., Denton; 940/800-8090, facebook.com/missangelinesdenton.

Cool off: BETH MARIE’S OLD

FASHIONED ICE CREAM or an organic fruit pop from GNOME CONES, both on the Denton Square. Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream, 117 W. Hickory St., Denton; 940/384-1818, bethmaries.com; Gnome Cones, 205 N. Elm St., Denton; 940/320-7772, gnomecones.co.

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