Frisco Life November 2016

Frisco Life NOVEMBER 2016

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Lifestyle Letter

Thank You, Frisco I

t’s that time of year again, where we gather around the table and eat 2nd (okay 3rd) helpings of our Thanksgiving feast, watch football and most importantly, give thanks to all of our blessings in our lives.

In this edition, you will learn some history about Thanksgiving, view some exquisite Thanksgiving table settings as well as hear about some delicate wines that could be served during the holiday, to name just a few.

I hope this holiday, as you are happily filling your bellies with Mom’s delicious Thanksgiving turkey and mashed potatoes, that you stop to remember what the holiday is all about. It is about giving thanks to those blessings around you. It’s all too often, especially these days, where we all get so caught up in the hustle and bustle that life brings us, we can sometimes lose sight on what’s really important. Thanksgiving is a time to remind us all what truly enriches our lives.

I would like to give a special thank you to all of the Frisconians, for being a part of this new publication. We are excited to share more stories, exciting openings, and much more in the upcoming editions. If you have any story ideas, inspirations or thoughts, feel free to email me. After all, we are all family here.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours,

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Departments

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24 The Frisco Thanksgiving Table

Pick a Seat, Frisconians

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Trend Setter

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Locals Only

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Back Stage

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Culinary Creations

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Hops & Vine

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Local Limelight

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

26 2016 Cadillac ATS-V

Not Quite There Yet

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Publisher’s Letter

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rowing up in a small town we were often compared to the beautiful paintings of American artist Norman Rockwall reflecting small town life. I would have to agree, and one of my favorite paintings is his iconic “Freedom from Want.” Also known as “The Thanksgiving Picture” or “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” it was the third of the Four Freedoms series of four oil paintings by Mr. Rockwell. The works were inspired by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union Address, known as Four Freedoms.

The painting was created in November 1942 and published in the March 6, 1943, issue of The Saturday Evening Post. Interestingly enough, all of the people in the picture were friends and family of Rockwell in Arlington, Vermont, who were photographed individually and painted into the scene.

The work depicts a group of people gathered around a dinner table for a holiday meal, much like the families of Frisco this Thanksgiving.

May you enjoy the blessings of the season for you and your family!

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Good Times

Frisco Mother Son Dance

Mother Son Dance Honoring September 11th Frisco Moms and their sons danced together at the Mother Son Dance held at The Frisco Conference Center.

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Good Times

Frisco Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Golfers came out to the Old American Golf Club to enjoy a day of camaraderie and sport while supporting the Frisco Chamber of Commerce.

Hayes Carter, Anytime Fitness, shoots the air cannon

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Dana Cheney and Carrie Himel, The Cheney Group pictured with Golf Tony Felker wishes Jon Kendall, OskyBlue and teammate Rob McBride Tournament winners, Jesse Collum and Austin Miller, Cotton Patch Café good luck

Rob Nelson, Jeff Petty, Ralph Harris, and Robert Anderson, Town and Maria Martinez, Lori McCaghren, Dan Corthell, and Jody McCaghren, Country Roofing and Construction Mortgage Financial Services

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Bright Lights Shining Stars Gala

On September 10th, we enjoyed the City House's Gala for an evening where supporters and local celebrities came to raise funds for Plano's City House.

Mayor Maso and Ron Bultonger

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN 2016 EISEMAN JEWELS TIMEPIECE EVENT. Come to this elegant timepiece event being held on November 19, 2016 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. You can choose from top brands of watches, including but not limited to Rolex, Cartier, Ulysse Nardin and Louis Moinet. With Eiseman's remarkable customer service and unmatched quality pieces, it is no wonder why they are Dallas Ft Worth's priemire independent jewelry shop.

GANDER MOUNTAIN IS OPEN Calling all you oudoorsmen and women!

Climb on over to the Gander Mountain. They opened their doors in October just in time for those holiday shopping days. With guest appearances from Jay Novacek, Jordan Shipley, Buck Gardner ( just to name a few), as well as fun for the whole family events and craft stations, the opening was a great success.

Located at 12277 Dallas Parkway in Frisco, this store is calling your name. Happy shopping.

FRISCO'S FIRST SKATE PARK TO OPEN SPRING 2017 For all of you skating lovers, we have great news. Skating is coming to Frisco. The opening is slotted for Spring 2017. Construction is underway on a 74-acre site located at Honey Grove Drive and Panther Creek Parkway, just West of Coit Road. If skate boards aren't your thing, the area will also have a pond, athletic fields, playgrounds, walking trails and concessions.

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THE ROBERTO COIN COLLECTION

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fter over 20 years abroad, Roberto Coin returned to his roots in Italy. During a visit

in Vicenza, the renowned city of gold, for the first time Roberto Coin encountered the jewelry world and recognized the unique allure and elegance a jewel can represent. This moment signified the very beginning of his new adventure in creativity and his entrance in the world of jewelry.

In 1996 Roberto Coin challenged himself by launching his own brand. His vibrant imagination took shape through the hands of the historical Italian artisans, who brought it to life through their sapient skills, every time creating pieces like works of art. The success was immediate and the brand soon distributed in over 60 countries, where even today people consider his jewels as unedited and symbolic new codes of elegance.

His aim is to add uniqueness to every woman and avoid a homogeneous style by creating over 600 new models every year, like dedicating a different jewel to each woman’s individuality.

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POIS MOI COLLECTION The most modern collection with the richest references to vintage world. The polka dots of the 1930’s, American dolls and the soft TV shapes of the 1950’s are only a few of the unusual inspirations of this collection. Thanks to this original style identity and the powerful elegance of its design and features, Pois Moi has been recognized as the best Italian jewelry collection in the world.

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Trend Setter

(CON TI N U ED)

THE SECRET OF THE RUBY Positivity, love and enthusiasm are the values upon which Roberto Coin has built both in his personal and professional life. These are also concepts that are intimately bound to the symbolism of the ruby, the stone of passion par excellence. In fact, it was considered by ancient Egyptians to be a kind of amulet, that in contact with the skin bestows prosperity, happiness and longevity. These characteristics make the crimson stone a truly exclusive signature for Roberto Coin. Since 1996, the jeweler has loved setting a small ruby on the inside of each of his pieces, thus allowing direct contact with the skin and conferring the stone’s beneficial properties on the women who wear his creations.

PRINCESS COLLECTION There is nothing older than a girl’s dream of becoming a princess. Each jewel of this collection represents the material shape of the most romantic side of a woman’s imagination. The delicate hand engraved process and the play of black and white diamonds give the pieces an aristocratic and antique allure, while the collection’s edge, inspired by the sinuous flow of postmodern architecture, is created through revolutionary and advanced technology.

Roberto Coin is available at Bachendorf’s The Shops at Legacy North 7401 Lone Star Drive, Suite B100 Plano, TX 75024 972.596.2090

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Your Frisco “St ar Realt ors”

Tom Robertson Century 21 Judge Fite Co. 972-741-6006 tomrobertson@JudgeFite.com Rene Burchell Keller Williams Realty 469-877-3303 rene@reneburchell.com

Jeff Cheney Rusty Pierce Keller Williams Realty RE/MAX Premier, IV Zak Anderson Ted Cox 214-550-8200 214-850-7809 Allie Beth Allman & Associates Ebby Halliday Realtors jeff@cheneygroup.com rustypierce@msn.com 972-292-8033 Paulette Greene 214-300-1015 Christina Klement Christi Stevens Judi Wright zak@zakanderson.com Christie Cannon Ebby Halliday Realtors tedcox@ebby.com Keller Williams Realty Ebby Halliday Realtors Coldwell Banker Residential Ebby Halliday Realtors 214-957-3372 469-951-9588 214-923-5920 214-801-3930 214-597-2985 pg@paulettegreene.com christie@christiecannon.com christina@sellingdallashomes.net christi.stevens@cbdfw.com judiwright@ebby.com

Bobbi Bracco Keller Williams Realty 214-395-4845 bobbi@kw.com

Christina White Coldwell Banker 972-989-2010 christina.white@cbdfw.com

Sammy Gardner FriscoHomeCenter.com 469-853-7463 sammy@friscohomecenter.com

Patty Smith Berkshire Hathaway HS PenFed TX 214-450-5002 pandpsmith@gmail.com

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Thanksgiving In

Frisco Home Away from Home ARTICLE KRISTI ANDERSON

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hether you are away and missing Mom's home cooking, or the family just wants to find a new Thanksgiving tradition, a number of Frisco restaurants will be here to serve that famous turkey meal with all the sides and desserts to make you feel at home. If you want to go off the traditional menu, certain places will accommodate that as well.

First up, we have Bucca Di Peppo restaurant. Serving the traditional Thanksgiving meal the only way they know how - Family Style! To make your reservations, call 972.668.3287. $57 for a party of 3, $114 for a party of 6.

Another restaurant participating is Texas Land and Cattle. They too, will be offering the traditional meal with all the great fixings! To place reservations, call 972-668-2832. Dinner is $19.99, Kids eat at $8.99. Come on down!

A third great choice is Bonnie Ruths with a Thanksgiving buffet offering from 11:00 am5:00 pm. Hard to beat that! For reservations, call 214-705-7775.

Silver Fox, one of Frisco's great steakhouses is also serving up those traditional Thanksgiving treats. It will be offered from 11:00 am-5:00 Call for reservations at 214.618.5220.

And last, but certainly, not least, you always have the great option of Market Street. This is a great choice, as you can go gather up your entire delicious Thanksgiving meal and fixings and bring it back to the comfort of your own home! Just call 214.872.1500 Frisconians are all family. We hope you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving meal, whether that means staying in or dining out!

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The Frisco Thanksgiving Table Pick a Seat, Frisconians ARTICLE KRISTI ANDERSON | PHOTOGRAPHY LEE MCDANIEL

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magine taking a seat at this beautifully designed Thanksgiving table showcased at Williams-Sonoma Stonebriar. On the table, you will find place settings and pieces perfect for your Thanksgiving festivities this year. Ask for Angie or Amy at Williams-Sonoma Stonebriar to guide you through the many beautiful elements in creating your perfect holiday table.

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Featured Table Items Include Ceramic Turkey Tureen, Small Ceramic Turkey Tureen, Large Stoneware Turkey Salt & Pepper Presidio Gravy Boat Plymouth Platter Turkey Plymouth Serve Bowl Turkey Plymouth Turkey Platter Beaded Edge Platter Wood Charger Thankful Embroidered Napkin Apilco Tres Grande Dinner Plate Plymouth Turkey Dinner Plate Plymouth Turkey Salad Plate Westbury 5-Piece Place Setting Fall 2016 Plaid Napkin Square Napkin Ring, Bronze Autumn Harvest Jacquard Tablecloth Williams-Sonoma Estate Wine Glass Vintage Etched Wine Glasses Ornamental Highball Glass

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2016 Cadillac ATS-V Not Quite There Yet

ARTICLE KRISTIN TREAGER | PHOTOGRAPHY JASON GILMORE

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hen I think of Cadillac, I picture two things: One, a blue-haired grandmother, sitting two inches from the steering wheel of her Seville driving below the minimum speed limit, on her way to the beauty salon. And two, a hip hop artist with chrome, twenty two inch rims on his Escalade, ghost riding the whip, while blasting his latest album at top volume capacity.

Neither example is a desirable stereotype for General Motors’ luxury brand.

So, it’s no surprise that in the last ten years Cadillac has transitioned from a luxury brand for grandmas and rappers, to a performance luxury brand catering to the sophisticated consumer with a lead foot. CONTINUED >

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CADILLAC ATS-V (CON TI N U ED)

This desire for a shift in brand perception is evident

by Cadillac's driving experience tours and new, Cadillac V-Performance Academy at Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club. Once open, the school will utilize the CTS-V and ATS-V, Cadillac's race inspired performance vehicles. Until then, you will have to take these mentioned race track worthy rides for your own test drive, which is exactly what I was lucky enough to do. For a luxury, performance vehicle, it’s only apropos to take it for a city drive and track test. When running about town, the ATS-V Coupe drives like you would expect, a comfortable ride made even more comfortable by the upgraded, 16-way adjustable RECARO seat. I have never seen so many variables in a seat before. Perhaps one might need to adjust their seat to accommodate their empty wallet and inflated ego after purchasing such an upgrade; impressive but unnecessary. Nestled into my seat, I took my new chariot to dinner in Dallas. On the way there, the ATS-V got to stretch its legs. The car is completely comfortable and stable while cruising at 95 mph. The best part is that if your lead foot causes you to creep past the triple digits, there is plenty of torque to plant you in your seat. With my travel time cut almost in half, I quickly arrived in the Knox/Henderson district. The valet, who sees a plethora of exotic vehicles on any given evening exclaimed, “Why did you pick this car?” “Because it’s fast!” I replied. He laughed and said, “It’s beautiful, I’ll park it up front.” If this car can earn the respect of a man used to luxury vehicles, I knew I was off to a good start. While the ATS-V doesn’t cause “double takes” like an exotic would, it has a respectable stature. Behind the classic, Cadillac grill is a 3.6 L, 464 horsepower twin turbo engine. That, combined with its 8-speed automatic transmission, gives it a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.8 seconds. This comes in handy while merging on and off Texas’ endless tollways. For the true gear head, the ATS-V is available in a 6-speed manual transmission. Yes, you read that correctly. A car manufacturer has decided to produce a manual transmission and not sell out to the paddle shifting, dual clutch loving, lazy-bone drivers of today.

Unfortunately for me, the manual was not made available for my review. But, with the confident, approving nod of the valet, I knew it was time to put this self-proclaimed “track capable” coupe to the test.

And so it began, I enjoyed a morning of fun at Motorsport Ranch in Cresson; a 1.7 mile road course, most popular with the Porsche and MX-5 crowd. The ATS-V starts track ready with Brembo brakes and Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires (a favorite among racers). Yet, the most important feature for a car that weighs 3,803 lbs is the stability control. According to Cadillac, CONTINUED > 28

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the suspension, including a magnetic ride control system, reacts to the road up to 1,000 times per second. As most vehicles today, the ATS-V offers five different driving modes: Wet, Dry, Sport 1, Sport 2, and Race. The magnetic ride control coupled with the track mode setting resulted in a car that did not drive like a Cadillac. It definitely surpassed my expectations for how grandma’s favorite car brand would perform on a race course. However, I came to realize, I was only impressed because it was breaking my perception of the brand, not because empirically it is impressive as a track car. Yes, the magnetic ride control prevented a lot of body roll. Yes, the Brembo brakes offered a lot of bite. Yes, the torque was impressive. And yes, race mode did help. But, even with all the technology and all of the race inspired performance parts, the car was still lethargic in challenging turns. The off camber chicane, deemed the “rattlesnake” was throwing the CPU for a loop. As the traction control cut power, I was forced to sluggishly accelerate out of the turn complex lap after lap. In the high speed turns the car performed beautifully. But try to force a low speed turn after a heavy braking zone and the car reacted with chirping understeer. It is worth noting that I was able to pass a Porsche 996 race car in the ATS-V. Although the 996 is much older, I found it remarkable that a street car could withstand me tossing it about in extreme Texas heat. That achievement brought a smile to my face, which is really what a performance vehicle is all about.

In essence, the Cadillac ATS-V is like a little girl who put on her mother’s lipstick, pearls, and high heels. She’s dressed like a woman, but she’s still a little girl. The ATS-V tries really hard to be a sports car. The seats are modeled after race seats, with openings for a racing harness that’ll never be installed because there is no roll cage to attach it. The MOMO inspired steering wheel even has the thumb notches carved out. The cockpit is surrounded by carbon fiber finishes. And the “shoes,” Michelins, are the best of the best. Nevertheless, the ATS-V still feels like she’s playing dress up. She’s dressed like a track car, but she’s not quite there yet.

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2016 NY Fashion Show

Trends

SHOW UP IN STYLE TO HOLIDAY PARTIES ARTICLE KRISTI ANDERSON

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ll of the fashionista's of the world were all smiles, as he New York Fashion Show unveiled some of this 2016 Fall Season's fashion item trends.

The first trend seen on the runways were ruffles. That's right, ladies. Put

those irons away for a bit and enjoy it while you can. Gorgeous blouses, flowing skirts, you name it. If it has ruffles, you're ready for fall.

The second trend seen on the runway was shades of pink and yellow. Who says you have to put away those pastel colors after Easter? These could be dresses, skirts, or blouses and pants. Brighten your Fall days away.

The third trend showcased were pantsuits. Now, we aren't talking about your boring, drab pantsuit. This is all about comfort meets style. When you pair these up with the perfect accessories, you will be a showstopper at any party.

Another fall fashion piece this year is wearing gold metallics. This isn't suggesting to pull out shiny metallic M.C Hammer pants. This is more about dresses, or cute free flowing blouses that make a statement piece. This trend is asking to be a bit bolder, but give it a go!

And lastly, we can't forget accessories to go along with our out on the town looks. This fall, the trending accessory piece winner was...the choker. Put away those layered necklaces ladies, and get closer.

New York Fashion Show 2016 is in the books, and it did not disappoint. Now go play dress up for those holiday parties that await!

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Culinary Creations

Busy Girl JANICE PROVOST DOES PARIGI, AND MORE

ARTICLE ANDREW CHALK I am at the bar at Parigi at the dog-end of the Saturday brunch service to interview owner Janice Provost. The place is packed. The crowd is an eclectic mix, mainly from the neighborhood. Janice breezes in, straight from a catering event and can barely make her way through the tiny room as the ‘paparazzi of the public’ break mid-chew to greet her like an old friend. Little wonder Parigi counts over 14 years operation under her ownership.

With her, but unable to enter the restaurant, is Max, a 3-month old golden retriever puppy who nonetheless manages to stop action at most tables on account of being so cute.

Janice Provost was born in Houston to a farming family and attended Stephen F. Austin University, earning a degree in Merchandising. She worked in sales in the telecommunications industry for a time before deciding that it was not quite for her. At that point, she started in the culinary program at El Centro College in downtown Dallas. she joined Parigi at the lowest rank in 1998, working her way up to the position of Chef de Cuisine. When Lisa Kelly Arrango left to open Hatty’s, the owners asked Janice if she would like to be executive chef. It was too daunting at that young age but she took charge of the day shift, and Abraham Salum was hired to be the night time chef.

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After 9/11, the then owners of Parigi

with everything. Says Provost, “one sure

She established the Parigi foundation for

announced that they wanted to sell up

way to get fired here is to say “not my job”.

scholarships in the Food and Hospitality

and offered the restaurant to her, with

Hence “Pedro and Johnny’s Deviled Eggs”

Institute at El Centro. Her work was rec-

financing. That removed the financial bar-

refers to two employees who prepare the

ognized in the Spring of 2016 when she

rier and in 2002, Janice Provost was the

recipe as part of their rotation of responsi-

received an honor at Bits & Bites for her

controlling owner of Parigi. Salum, like all

bility. One is a dishwasher, the other a cook

work on behalf of the college.

ambitious chefs, left three years later to

who has worked his way up to the back

Her biggest charitable involvement, how-

open his own eponymous restaurant.

pantry chef. These opportunities have led

ever, may be Cafe Momentum, the organiza-

Today’s menu can be described as bistro,

to fierce employee loyalty and an average

tion that runs a restaurant that serves as a

with nods to French, Italian and American

employee tenure far longer than the indus-

vehicle to teach culinary job skills to young

cuisine. It is seasonally aware and local pro-

try average. Provost’s hiring process is so

men from juvenile facilities. She even gave

ducers are used when possible (and promi-

rigorous that it has led to the adage that

the organization its name and still serves on

nently listed on the web site and menu). She

the only thing harder than being hired at

its board. Measured purely against the cold

delegates to chefs de cuisine (Daniel Monoz,

Parigi is being fired at Parigi.

calculus of finance, the lower recidivism rates

Rosie Delgadillo and Mayra Garcia). These

One of Provost’s biggest commitments is

and current public costs of incarceration, it is

chefs attend the bi-Monday menu planning

philanthropy. On the day of our interview, she

one of the most profitable investments that

meeting at which time, Parigi updates the

is wearing a bright yellow sweatshirt with

Dallasites have made. Judged by the trans-

menu. Withdrawing certain menu items (e.g.

the logo of “Camp Sunshine” on it. Camp

formative effect on young lives it is priceless.

peach cobbler, chocolate ‘glob’, and caesar

Sunshine is a week long chef camp orga-

Local and national media have featured the

salad) would cause a customer riot and they

nized by Culinary Corps at a retreat for ter-

project extensively.

appropriately get a heritage section on the

minally ill children and their families. Chefs

Provost lives in Oak Cliff where Max will

menu entitled ‘From the beginning…”.

teach cooking classes to the children and

be the third dog in the household which

bunk with the other chefs in the program.

also includes her husband, a financial

She summarizes the modus operandi at Parigi as W.I.T. (Whatever It Takes). That

Another cause close to her heart is El

means that everybody is expected to help

Centro college, where she learned her craft.

executive. They love travelling and sunbathing on the beach.

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Hops & Vine

FOR FALL ENTERTAINING ARTICLE ANDREW CHALK

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s the weather cools and the menu changes, it is time to reshape the wine selection. If you are entertaining with red meat dishes this Fall, then consider a fine American Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Here we taste examples from Napa, Sonoma and Washington State They all have enough tannic backbone to stand up the meat and enough fruit to make them enjoyable to drink now. However, these wines are going to age well if you buy to cellar. We indicate how long next to each one.

2012 Mercer ‘Cavalie’ Reserve, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington. $42.

The wines of Washington State have been quietly but unremittingly creeping up the quality ladder for over a decade. The quaintly named ‘Horse Heaven Hills’ AVA (American Viticultural Area) is in the vanguard. Mercer is located in Prosser, just outside the northern boundary. This blend of 52% merlot, 27% cabernet sauvignon with malbec and petit verdot making up the remainder, has a pronounced earthy, vegetal character in the nose. Blueberry flavors and a velvety mouthful. When we voted between these wines, those tasters who liked soft wines put this wine on top.

2012 Kenwood Vineyards Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, California. $75 Each year, venerated Sonoma winery Kenwood Vineyards selects the best of their cabernet sauvignon and reserves it for their ‘Artist 36

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Series’. This vintage features the work of photographic artist Nathan Wirth on the label. Inside, 81% of the wine is cabernet sauvignon, 10% merlot, and the remainder malbec and petit verdot. That is, same varieties but vastly different blend from the previous wine. The effect is profound. The soft textures are replaced by a firm structure with tannins that while not harsh, are clearly manifest. This wine is likely ageable for a decade and would improve as it is rather closed in right now. There is a bright ruby color and flavors of French oak and blackberries.

2012 Profile Red Wine. Merryvale Vineyards, Napa Valley, California. $200.

Merryvale is an esteemed Napa wine producer and Profile is their flagship red wine. At 85% cabernet sauvignon and 15% petit verdot the blend is typical of cabernet-centric Napa Valley. Nose of blackcurrant, cigar box, and just enough greenness to exude breed. In the mouth, the dark fruit flavors are echoed but there is also thyme, oak and cocoa. This is a complex wine and it is frankly oenological infanticide to drink it this young. Put away a few bottles and try them every five years or so. It will evolve for at least a decade.

Proof of this aging was shown by proprietor René Schlatter at a recent media/trade tasting in Dallas. He tasted through vintages back to the 1990s (1999, 1998, and 1996). This was an audience paid to be skeptical, if not downright grumpy, and they were won over by the wine’s development. Profile is Merryvale’s shot at the boutique Napa cabernet market and if you collect this coveted genre add it to your list.

2013 Robert Mondavi Winery, Maestro, Red Wine, California. $40.

It hardly seems 50 years since Robert Mondavi split with the family to find his own winery in Oakville. And at the tender entrepreneur’s age of 52. The rest is history, as they say, and how fitting that this should be the wine to commemorate the winery’s first 50 years. What a wine. A quantum step up in the intensity stakes. The tannins envelop the tongue but are not harsh. Classic cabernet dark fruit nose with oak and greenness. Voluptuous in the mouth. It will age but is seductive even now. This selection is something of a bargain.

2013 Grassini Family Vineyards, ‘Articondo’ Red Wine, Happy Canyon, Santa Barbara, California. $45.

A little known winery in Santa Barbara specializing in estate grown wines. This is their halo wine. Bordeaux blend. Classic cabernet nose of dark fruits, oak, mocha. Mouth is chewy tannins.

Flavors of dark fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry). Aging potential.

Complex interplay of flavors in the mouth. Forget the triviality that an AVA like ‘Happy Canyon’ seems to imply (is there a ‘Sad Canyon’? What about a ‘Sarcastic Canyon’?) These people are from California. Humor them. The important thing is, that this area is turning out some prodigious wines.

These wines are available locally at Sigel’s and other fine wine stores, or online.

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The Timepiece Event

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iseman Jewels NorthPark Center has been highly regarded, for over fifty years, as one of the premiere jewelry stores in the nation. In 2010, they were named the finest independent jewelry store in the nation by National Jeweler.

Along with a remarkable selection of jewelry, diamonds and timepieces, their unmatched customer service is what sets them apart.

With one of the largest timepiece collections in North Texas, Eiseman will host their sixth annual Watch Event on November 19, 10am to 6pm. Meet representatives from Eiseman’s brands, while viewing the latest models, newest designs and expanded collections from the finest manufacturers in the world. For those who purchase a Swiss timepiece during the event, enjoy complimentary engraving on your new timepiece, an individual watch winder with a purchase of any automatic Swiss timepiece, one year extended manufacturer warranty, special 6 - 12-month interest-free financing and an opportunity to trade in your old timepiece for a new addition.

It’s time for you to join in on this special event and select a beautiful timepiece for the season. We hope to see you there!

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Lifestyle Calendar

November NOVEMBER 1 - 30

team mascots, representatives of Frisco’s professional sports teams,

16TH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE

and floats and marchers from various civic and youth groups.

CONTEST REGISTRATION FRISCO ATHLETIC CENTER

NOVEMBER 12

Let your holiday creativity shine! Entries will be displayed at the Fris-

TEXAS LEGENDS VS MAINE RED CLAWS

co Athletic Center Dec. 3-1

DR. PEPPER ARENA

NOVEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 9 REGISTER FOR FROSTY 5K & MERRY MILE ONLINE

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Don your most festive holiday running gear or costume and bring

NOVEMBER 14

the whole family for this Frisco holiday tradition! Race day is Dec. 10.

COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR GEORGE A. PUREFOY MUNICIPAL

NOVEMBER 5

CENTER 5TH FLOOR

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA!

CITY ROOM

STONEBRIAR MALL FOOD COURT

Frisco City Hall is serving "Coffee

Come to Stonebriar Centre mall on

with the Mayor." Residents are in-

Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 8:30

vited to join Mayor Maher Maso for

am to see Santa arrive, and join us in

coffee and casual conversation on

the food court from 9 to 11 am to enjoy

the second Monday of each month

a breakfast with Santa!

from 8 to 9 a.m. Have a question for

At 8:30 am Santa will arrive at the

Mayor Maso? Come hear the an-

Lower Level Mall entrance next to Ma-

swers over a cup of joe.

cy's via an antique Fire Truck. You and your family will be able to join in the

NOVEMBER 17

parade, led by a school choir, to the

FRISCO LIFE HAPPY

food court for photos with the MAN in

HOUR SERIES

RED! There will be games, balloon

MARKHAM FINE JEWELERS

artists, face painters and $3.00 break-

The Frisco Life Happy Hour series is

fasts for the kids from Sonic and Par-

a monthly cocktail party hosted by

adise Bakery.

our luxury marketing partners. It's an opportunity to meet fellow readers

NOVEMBER 12

and be introduced to local businesses

FRISCO STARFEST

along with their owners and staff. Expect good food, drinks, enter-

FRISCO COMMONS PARK

tainment and lively conversation at these fun and casual events. It's

Come gaze at the stars in Frisco Commons Park.

a free event for our readers and partners.

NOVEMBER 12

NOVEMBER 19

FRISCO COMMUNITY PARADE

EISEMAN JEWELRY TIMEPIECE EVENT

DOWTOWN FRISCO

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Parade attractions include Frisco fire and police vehicles, the Frisco

Come shop for a brand new watch at Eiseman Jewelry in NorthPark

fire clowns, the homecoming/forthcoming royalty of high schools,

Mall. They have a variety of name brand timepieces waitng to be picked.

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Stonebriar Smile Design (972) 377-7800 stonebriarsmiledesign.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS Oasis Accents (214) 491-8982

Bachendorfs Fine Jewelry (214) 692-9000 bachendorfs.com

Eiseman Jewels (214) 369-6100 eisemanjewels.com

Markham Fine Jewelers (214) 705-9913 markhamfinejewelers.com

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FOOD & BEVERAGE Proximo Spirits (781) 704-6636 Proximospirits.com

JEWELRY

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MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES

West Frisco Health & Wellness (972) 464-2510 westfrisco.com

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Embrace Home Loans (214) 714-7251 embracehomeloans.com

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Briggs Freeman Sotheby's - Dallas (214) 353-5115 briggsfreeman.com

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Parting Thoughts

The History of The Thanksgiving Turkey GOBBLE, GOBBLE

WORDS KRISTI ANDERSON

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s we gather around our tables this year, the traditional Thanksgiving feast we are used to, includes that of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green been casserole, and the list goes on. (who else is hungry now?) During the first Thanksgiving feast celebrated at the Plymouth Colony in 1621 by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag, the history of the Thanksgiving turkey began. During this time, there were slimmer pickings in terms of what was passed around the table. Traditionally, you would find, corn, grains, wildfowl including an assortment of birds, and shellfish.

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Among all the changes throughout the centuries, whether it be adding cranberry or Grandma’s delicious Pecan pie, the one Thanksgiving food that has remained constant is, you guessed it, the turkey! Even though in the 17th century the turkey may not have been the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving feast as it is seen today, it was still enjoyed by many.

Interesting enough, the preparation of the turkey, then, and now, still have a number of similarities. In 1621, the pilgrims would stuff their turkeys with onions and herbs, two

ingredients that can still be found today. The method of cooking turkeys was to either boil them first and then roast them, or vice versa.

They believed the more you roasted them beforehand, the more caramelization would occur to make them darker. (sound familiar?).

Enjoy those Turkey’s this year, my fellow Frisconians. As you pass the bird around, just think of where it all began. And most of all, lets all remember what this holiday is all about.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Don't forget to save room for Grandma’s Pecan pie.

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