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Irving’s Frontier Spirit Reflected in Mustang’s of Las Colinas The Mustangs of Las Colinas, located in the plaza at Williams Square in the Las Colinas Urban Center, is a breathtakingly realistic bronze sculpture of nine wild mustangs galloping through a free flowing stream. Tourists from around the world visit the plaza to view the larger than life depiction. Ben Carpenter, the developer of Las Colinas, wanted the centerpiece of his development to stand as a monumental piece of art that honored Texas’s natural and untamed past. In 1976, he commissioned well-known African wildlife artist Robert Glen to bring this vision to reality. Glen spent years designing and sculpting the nine horses in his studio in Nairobi, Kenya, and casting the figures at a foundry in England. The work was completed in 1981. The mustangs were shipped by air from England to Irving. After an intricate procedure of mounting the figures, “The Mustangs of Las Colinas” was dedicated on September 25, 1984. Adjacent to the sculpture, in the West Tower of Williams Square Plaza, is the Mustangs of Las Colinas Museum. In the museum, visitors learn the story of the eight years of work Glen invested in creating the Mustangs. The museum also presents a short film which brings to life for the visitor the time and effort that went into designing, molding, and mounting this distinctive piece of public art. Other works of art by Robert Glen are also on display in the museum. Admission to the museum is free. Visitors can learn about the creation of this distinctive piece of public art by visiting The Mustangs of Las Colinas Museum in the West Tower of Williams Square at 5205 O’Connor Blvd., Monday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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You the reader have judged our local resources and your responses have been tallied. The Irving Rambler printed Reader’s Choice surveys and distributed them in the newspaper. For six weeks, readers had the opportunity to nominate their favorite Irving people, places and retailers for recognition. You responded. It is obvious that our readers are passionate about their city. Readers want to know what is happening. Because of your interest, we decided to focus the articles on how you can learn more about the city not just from The Irving Rambler, but the City itself. The more you know, the more you can provide the City with suggestions for improvement. And now the long awaited results have been compiled for your enjoyment. As you shop and travel around town, be sure to congratulate the Reader’s Choice Award winners for a job well done.
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City of Irving is dedicated to keeping residents informed. Here’s a look at how easy it is to know what’s going on. Print—Irving offers several printed materials to keep residents in the know. • “City Spectrum” is the monthly resident newsletter that’s delivered to more than 90,000 households and provides information on city programs, events and initiatives. • “City Briefs” is a single-page insert delivered monthly to all utility bill customers. It offers city news and updates in both English and Spanish. • “City Operations Update” is compiled prior to each city council meeting and contains results related directly to the city’s Strategic Plan. Paper copies are available at meetings, and it is distributed to the city council, residents and employees via the • “All About Irving” email list.
Website The City of Irving website, cityofirving. org is a treasure trove of information. It offers news articles and videos, as well as web pages of individual departments. The site also includes the city’s event calendar. Also available are options to pay utility bills, apply for garage sale and building permits, and view city publications. Links also lead to the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce. Residents can view restaurant health scores on the “Inspections” webpage, check out upcoming development via the “Capital Improvement/Engineering” link, or offer ideas on upcoming projects via the “Public Input” tab. The “Know the Facts” tab allows community members to ask questions on any city-related
of elderly relatives or job locations. While landlines are already programmed into the system, residents can be notified via cell phone, email and text messaging by adding the information to their iALERT account. To sign up, visit cityofirving.org.
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topic. Responses are then posted on the “Know the Facts” webpage. Residents can sign up for the city’s weekly “All About Irving” email on the home page of the website. To subscribe, visit cityofirving.org, locate the “All About Irving” sign up area and enter a valid email address. The weekly email contains timely city news and events.
iALERT iALERT provides the community with free, up-to-the-minute public safety information on emergencies or critical situations via phone, email or text. It allows public safety officials to notify specific areas of the city’s population about gas leaks, boil water notices, power outages, crime alerts or other high priority events. Residents can add addresses that will specify the area of the city from which they want to receive information such as their home, schools or daycare centers for children, nursing homes
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ICTN also provides on-demand programming at ictn.tv including Work Session and City Council meeting coverage segmented by agenda item, as well as stand-alone shows and videos. The city’s YouTube site, youtube.com/ thecityofirving, features both ICTN television programming and webonly content for viewers. To view ICTN, tune to Time Warner channels 16, 95 and 96; Verizon channels 30, 31 and 32; or ictn.tv.
Irving Goes Mobil Library App Irving Public Library has gone mobile! Get the latest library information and resources delivered to an iPhone or Android through these dynamic mobile apps. BookMyne makes it quick and easy to
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access the Irving Public Library on the go! • Search the catalog and place holds on items of interest • Scan a barcode on a book, CD, DVD or other item at a bookstore and see if the library owns it • Find reading suggestions or check out the latest best-sellers/ award-winning titles • Manage accounts by viewing checked-out items, holds, fines, and other account information, and set up dynamic notifications • Create bookshelves with future reading lists or recommendations
In person Speakers’ Bureau—The City of Irving provides speakers to organizations and businesses that are holding meetings and interested in informative city presentations. For more information, go to cityofirving.org. or call Karen Ducote, 972.721.2533.
Irving Rambler’s Reader’s Choice 2012
Congratulations to Irving Readers Choice Winners in all categories! Thanks to the sponsors of our Lions Roar fundraiser benefiting scholarships for Irving graduating seniors and eye exams and glasses for Irving school children.
Irving Noon Day Lions Club Serving the Irving community for 55 years
DFW CEO Business Ethics Luncheon
(By Invitation Only. If you are intrested in attending, please send an email to Carolina Martinez at CMartinez@IrvingHCC.com)
Thursday, August 9, 2012 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Four Seasons Resort & Club 4150 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75038 Must RSVP by Friday, August 2 to CustomerService@IrvingHCC.com
Speaker: Fr. Nathaniel Haslam (National Ethics Advisor to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) Leading international executives recently attended a landmark Business Ethics Summit in Vatican City, Italy June 2011. This gathering led to increased awareness of the urgency and importance to both understand and implement ethics in all areas of life, including business. Irving will serve as host of this gathering, where will speak about the foundations and applications of ethics in business beginning with the leader's own life. www.IrvingHCC.com | 972.721.2200
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s part of the library’s efforts to expand its services beyond physical library locations, the Irving Public Library introduces streaming videos through Access Video on Demand. This comprehensive free streaming video resource offers a broad variety of documentary, educational, cultural and instructional programming. Irving Public Library card holders can use Access Video Film on Demand from home or anywhere with broadband Internet access. Videos can be viewed on PCs, Macs, iPads, smartphones, or any Internet-enabled device. The streaming video collection includes more than 8,800 full-length videos on topics such as the arts, business, health, home and family, career exploration, history, science, cooking and travel. Content includes videos from some of the world’s finest producers and broadcasters, including BBC, PBS, ABC News, CNBC, Biography, History Channel, National Geographic, Films for the Humanities and Sciences, and Mas-
terpiece Theater. Even some popular television shows are included, such as “Modern Marvels,” “Rick Steves Europe,” “Baking with Julia Child” and Ken Burns documentaries. Beyond the full-length videos, the service also includes a huge collection of archival clips from the early 1920s to late 1960s. “The library is excited to offer this service, not only because it’s the first of its kind in our area, but also because the scope and breadth of this collection will appeal to the diverse interests and age groups within our community,” said Amanda Hipp, library services supervisor. “Now, whether you want to watch the classic ‘Hamlet’ with Laurence Olivier, learn to cook like Julia Child, see the sites in Dublin, or brush up on your interviewing skills, you can—even when the library is closed.” To access the service, visit www.cityofirving. org/library and select the Digital Media icon. Use the Access Video link to begin streaming videos.
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READER’S CHOICE BEST OF IRVING 1. Top Winner 2. Runner Up 3. Honorable Mention In the case of multiple ties, no number is assigned.
Paint and Body Shop
Dry Cleaners
1. Chuck’s Body Shop 2. Charlie Leezo
1. PDQ 2. One Hour Martinizing
Alexander’s Ragtime Dave Tanner Band Nimitz H.S.
Tire Store
Shoe Store
Local Landmark
AUTOMOTIVE Auto Body/Repair
1. Discount Tire 2. Nico
1. Payless 2. SAS 2. Ross
1. Mustangs – Las Colinas 2. Old Central
COMMUNITY Community Leader
1. Mustang Museum 2. Jackie Townsell – Bear Creek
1. Lopez 2. A & F Auto
Auto Supply Store 1. O’Reilly’s 2. Pep Boys
Car Wash/Detailing 1. Mi T Fine 2. Shell Oil Station
Motorcycle Dealership 1. Stadium Yamaha 2. Kawasaki
New Car Dealership 1. Toyota of Irving 2. Freeman Mazda 2. David McDavid
Oil Change Store 1. Wal-Mart 2. Kwik Kar Lube Tune
Towing Service 1. Ron’s 2. Pro Tow
Used Car Dealership
1. Sharon Johnston 1. Ralph Ellis 2. Rose Canaday
1. Big Shoe 2. Car Max 2. The Q 2. Auto USA
Community Volunteer 1. Pat Cook 2. Margie Stipes 2. Tammy Cain
CLOTHING Children’s Clothing Platos Closet Target Children’s Place – Irving Mall R & R Fashion
Local Artist Pete Fernandez Megan Toon Mike Kelley Lyle Movinski
Clothing Store
Local Band
1. Clothing Quarters 2. Kohl’s 2. Ross
EDUCATION Charter School 1. North Hills 2. Universal Academy
Local – Museum
College/University 1. Northlake College 2. U.D.
Private School
1. Irving Cares 2. Lion’s Club 3. One Main Place
1. StoneGate Christian Academy 2. Jesuit College Prep 2. Weslyn Academe 2. St Luke Catholic School The Highlands
Local Sports Team
Public School
1. Nimitz Football 2. MacArthur Girl’s Basketball
1. Townsell 2. Las Colinas Elem
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Local Theater Company
1. Anderson – MacArthur Orchestra 2. Carrie Stanford Pamela Slaughter Carol Sullivan
Local Nonprofit Organization
1. Lyric Stage 2. ICT Mainstage
1. Second Hand Smoke 2. Audioi
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Movie Theater
Karen Pendy Stephanie Soto Michael Richardson Eddie Vernon Julie Brandt Leah Ford Libbi Bray
1. Hollywood Theater 2. AMC
Place to Hear Live Music/ Dance Hall 1. Arts Center 2. Cool River
Travel Agent
ENTERTAINMENT Golf Course
1. Teri Loftus-Emery 2. Shirley McGee 2. Gateway Travels
1. Las Colinas CC 2. Hackberry Creek CC
FINANCIAL Banking Facility 1. Bank of America 2. Chase 3. Bank of the West
Credit Union 1. Credit Union of Texas 2. Resource One
Financial Planning/Advice
NOW ENROLLING 3 yr. olds — 8th Grade
WE OFFER: ◆ Strategic tax planning for individuals and businesses ◆ Financial planning for individuals ◆ Financial consulting for business development and management ◆ Accounting and tax services for the Internet environment
1. Caton Consulting 2. U.S. Trust
Why Catholic School?
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■ Faith-based education ■ Outstanding academics ■ Small class size ■ Nurturing environment ■ Certified teachers
Bakery 1. Outta The Oven 2. Margie Lou’s Bakery and Donuts 2. Encanto Bakery
Our Mission
St. Luke Catholic School welcomes each child in Jesus' name, developing within its students a love for God, learning and others.
Barbecue
St. Luke Catholic School
1. Big State Drug 1. Joe’s 1. Le Peep 2. I HOP
1023 Schulze Drive Irving, Tx. 75060 972-253 8285 www.stlukeschool.us
Mrs. Kathy Carruth Principal Mrs. Gloria Harwerth Secretary Se habla espanol
1. Spring Creek 2. Fred’s BarBQ 3. Red Hot & Blue
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StoneGate Christian Academy
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Hamburgers 1. Big State 2. Five Guys Hamburgers 2. Smashburgers
Chicken Fried Steak 1. Mama’s Daughter’s Diner 2. Cheddars 2. Joe’s 2. Saltgrass
Ice Cream Shop 1. Braum’s 2. Big State Drug 3. Marble Slab
Margaritas 1. On the Border 2. The Ranch
Pizza
2. Spencers 2. Jerry Verner 2. Ken Murray Air
Appliance Store 1. Sears 2. Wal-Mart
Nearly World Famous Wings
Carpet Cleaner 1. Servpro 2. Dal Worth
THANK YOU, IRVING!
Carpet/Flooring Pennel Carpet
Exterminator 1. All American – Kevin Kaskey 2. All Rid Pest Control
Seafood 1. Red Lobster 2. Top Cat 3. D’s Chicken 3. Rockfish
Steak 1. The Keg 2. Saltgrass 2. Outback
Sushi 1. Blue Fish 2. Hanasho 2. Jinbeh
Wings 1. Wing Stop 2. Hooters
HOUSE Air Conditioning Service
1. Al’s Rent to Own 2. The Dump Home Works Doug Toon Mike Kelly HICO _ Bill Looney Dean’s Handyman Repair Angel Cordero Terry Wilson
Hardware/Home Improvement 1. Home Depot 2. Lowes
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1. Home Depot 1. Lowes 2. Chamber’s Nursery
Home Builder 1. Key Life Homes 2. Bill Looney
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House Cleaning Service 1. Better Me Than You 2. Sandra Martinez
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1. Long’s 2. A1 Air Conditioning
Chambers Nursery
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Furniture Store
Handyman
1. iFratelli 2. Cavali’s 2. Vitos
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Lawn Care Service 1. Fuzzy Ford 2. G & F Lawn Service 2. Irving Small Engine Repair Scott West Oasis Landscaping R & R Lawn Service Jesse Aguilar
Lumber Store 1. Home Depot 2. Lowes
Paint Center 1. Lowes 2. Home Depot
Painter 1. B&R Professional Painting 2. Matt Harris
Plant Nursery 1. Chamber’s 2. Doan’s
Plumbing Company 1. Mark Ondras Plumbing 1. Ron’s Plumbing 2. Adam’s
Real Estate Agent 1. Reev Rohter 2. Judy Davis
Real Estate Company 1. Edith Ryan Real Estate 2. Reev Rothers
LIVING Apartment / Duplex / Complex 1. Canal Side Lofts 2. Rosewood Village
Assisted Living Center 1. The Remington 2. Park Manor Apts 2. Emeritus
Nursing Home 1. Northgate Plaza 2. Emeritus 2. Avente
Retirement/Alternative Care Facility 1. The Remington 2. Silverado Memory Center
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MEDICAL
972-570-0981
Chiropractor 1. Dr. Cory Dan 2. Magnolia Chiro 3. John Longenecker 3. Dr. Griffis
2913 N. Beltline Road, Irving, TX 75062
Dr. Filbeck and staff thank you for your many years of loyalty!
Cosmetic Surgeon 1. Dr. Whetstone
Dentist 1. Dr. Jim Filbec Jr. 2. Dr. Dunn 3. Dr. Debbie Seznik 3. Dr. Byron Mitchell 3. Dr. Dennis Westmoreland
Family Doctor 1. Dr. Robert Israel 2. Dr. Mark Anderson 2. Dr. Stephanie Elmore 2. Dr. Walter Gaman 2. Dr. Powell
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Home Health Care 1. Encompass 2. Health Care Assoc.
Hospital
Caring for Irving since 1989
1. Baylor 2. Las Colinas Medical
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Massage Therapist 1. Sheri Blalock–Bodywork By Blalock 2. Barbara Garrett 2. Chad Sheddy LMT
OBGYN-Women’s Health Office 1. MacArthur OBGYN 2. Baylor 2. Dr. Shelley Rames 2. Dr. George Theilen
Attorney 1. Craig Laird 2. John Danish
Best Looking Business 1. Four Seasons Resort 2. Fluor
Business with the friendliest Service
OphthalmologistOptometrist
1. Las Colinas Country Club 2. Angels & Moore
1. Dr. Diane Klein 2. Sr. Conrad Bryan
Orthopedic Care Office 1. Irving Orthopedics & Sports 2. Thomas Schott
Day Care 1. Home Healthcare 2. Morgan Day Care
Employment / Staffing Agency
Pediatrician
1. Express Employment Insurance Company 1. Bill Hooten State Farm 2. Allstate
1. Michelle Han, MD 2. Alex Garcia 3. Dr. Edenhoffer (Kids Kinic)
Printing & Graphics Firm
Pharmacy 1. Brown’s 2. Las Colinas Pharmacy
1. Chili’s 2. Cheddars
1. Fast Signs 2. Waldrum
1. Spring Creek 2. Fred’s 3. Dickeys 3. Red Hot & Blue
1. Public Storage
PET
1. 6th Street 2. Mimi’s
Fast Food Restaurant 1. McDonalds 2. Chick Fil A
Breakfast
1. The Groom Shop 2. VCA
1. LePeep 2. Joe’s 2. I Hop
French
1. The Groom Shop 2. Dawgs Day Spaw 2. O’Connor Animal Hospital 2. Barkingdales Pet Grooming
Buffet
1. Veranda Greek Cafe
Pet Store
Chinese
Grooming
LaMadelines
Greek/Middle Eastern
1. Glory House Bistro 2. Villas
Happy Hour
Caterer
1. Applebees 2. The Ranch; Aspen Creek
1. Glory House Catering
Healthy/Lite/Vegetarian Sweet Tomato
1. Pet’s Mart 2. PetCo
1. Empress of China 2. New Panda Cafe
Veterinary Clinic
Coffee Shop
1. Mama’s Daughter’s Diner 2. Po Melvins
1. Joe’s Coffee Shop 2. Starbucks
Indian
1. VCA 2. Vita Pet – Story Road
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1. Chili’s 2. Hooters 2. Applebees
Boarding
1. Minute Man Press 2. Forest Ink
Pre-School
Coldest Beer in Town
Donut Shop
Barbeque
Storage Company
MORGAN SCHOOL 6:30 AM TO 6:30 PM
All Around Food
Sign Company
Best Place to Work 1. Angels & Moore 2. State Farm
RESTAURANT
2. Cam Designs 2. Las Colinas Printing
Pre-Kindergarten
Ages 6 Wk Infant - 11 Yrs
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Sports Bar
Gift Shop
Italian
1. Spirit Grille 2. Champps
1. Angels & Moore 2. Big State Drug Hallmark
1. i Fratelli 2. Angelo’s
Kid-friendly Dining 1. Big State Drug 2. Cheddar’s
UPSCALE RESALE
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Located in Historic Downtown Irving at the Pigeon Hole
Late-night Dining 1. I Hop 2. Villas
Longtime Favorite Restaurant 1. Angelo’s 2. Joe’s 2. The Keg 2. Chili’s
Mexican 1. Mi Cocina’s 2. El Fenix 2.Via Real
Serving Breakfast and lunch 7am-2pm
New Restaurant
Owner Neeli Yarbrough
142 W. Irving Blvd. 75060
214-300-8169
THANK YOU for selecting Priscilla’s Flower Shoppe as the top florist in Irving. We appreciate your vote of confidence.
Priscilla’s Flower Shoppe 1204 W 6th St., Irving, Texas 75060 at MacArthur Blvd
972-253-1134
(less than 1 year old) 1. Scooter Beans 2. Sfuzzi
Outdoor Dining 1. On the Border 2. Scooter Beans
Romantic Dining 1. Via Real 2. Brunos 2. Villas
Sandwich/Sub 1. Texadelphia 2. Subway 2. Jersey Mike’s
Service in Restaurant 1. Olive Garden 2. Cipriani’s Saltgrass MiCocina
Steakhouse
To Take Out-of-town Guests 1. The Ranch 2. Saltgrass
Value for the Buck 1. Joe’s 2. Burger Island 2. Cheddars
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Jeweler 1. Gold & Carats 2. Perkins Jewlery 2. Fast Fix 2. Kay’s
1. Murphy’s
1. Empress of China 2. East Buffet
SHOPPING Antique Store 1. Vintage & Collectables 2. 135 Antiques Mall
Arts & Crafts 1. Googly Eyes 2. Michaels
Music Store 1. Murphy’s 2. Best Buy
Office Supply 1. Office Depot 2. Staples
Organic Foods Store 1. Sprouts 2. Real Life Nutrition
Specialty Boutique
Bookstore 1. Half Price Books 2. Barnes & Noble
Computer Store / Repair 1. Best Buy 2. Fry’s
1. Celebrity Look Boutique 1. Avenue
Re-Sale Clothing 1. Clothing Quarters 2. Goodwill
Wine Store
Electronics Store 1. Fry’s Electronics 2. Best Buy
Florist
1. Irving Beer & Wine #2. 2. Reserve Wine Big Daddy’s Kroger
1. Priscilla’s 1. Snow’s 2. Chocolate Rose
We Love Being Part Of The Community!
2413 West Airport Freeway, Irving NW corner of SH 183 @ Story Rd.
1. Krogers 2. Tom Thumb
Music Instrument Store
Asian
Thanks For Your Support! — from Meg, Pam, Marlene & Jessica
Grocery Store
1. The Keg 2. Saltgrass
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“THANKS!”
for voting us Reader's Choice Best Breakfast — Restaurant and #1 Breakfast — Food
Thank you for saying Le Peep Las Colinas is egg-sellent ! Breakfast & Lunch served Monday-Friday 6:30am - 2pm and Weekends 7am-2:30pm
4835 N O’ Connor Blvd Suite 100 Irving, TX 75062 972-717-0422 www.lepeeptexas.com
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For all your celebrations! Glory House is a company committed to product excellence and friendly customer service. We are a beloved meeting place in South Irving and welcome you to come visit us!
receptions
bistro
Glory House offers a daily lunch buffet for $8.95 from 11 AM to 2 PM. We post our daily menu selections to Facebook, Twitter and Linked In each day at 9:30 AM. Download our free iPhone app for contact information and menu of the day at the touch of a button. You can also visit our website, www.gloryhousecatering.com.
Glory House Bistro also hosts a unique Sunday brunch once a month featuring Elvis tribute artist, Kraig Parker. Gospel brunch/show price is $25. Upcoming Elvis Gospel Brunch dates are: August 12 September 2 October 14 November 4
Enjoy our dinner and a show events with Kraig Parker on July 13, Fall Ball Oct. 19, and at Christmas on Dec. 15. Evening dinner/shows are $40.
catering
We cater to your company, your home, or your wedding. We provide as much or as little as you need, from food drop-off to full service assistance with linen, china, chair covers, service staff, bar setup, coordination, and catering.
Glory House offers a fabulous venue here on Main Street in Irving. We offer a full service banquet including appetizers, buffet or plated dinners, service staff, bartenders (you provide your own alcohol), china, linen, decor and coordination. Our facility can host an event for up to 200 guests. Saturday minimum guest count is 40. Weekday evenings minimum guest count is 20. Our average price for a weekend event is $25-$35 per person all-inclusive. Weekday evenings $20 on average per person. Glory House is an excellent location for your holiday party, wedding and ceremony, private event, school banquet!
109 S. MAIN STREET, IN DOWNTOWN IRVING WiFi FREE
972-259-1123 www.gloryhousecatering.com