While summer travel is fun and exciting, sometimes life keeps you stuck at home. Instead of dreaming about your friends’ latest trips, treat yourself to your own adventure, like a fun staycation that leaves people wondering what it’s like to summer in Plano.

At West Plano Village, there is plenty to do with friends and family that will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed, without the travel pains:

Let’s Do Brunch

There’s nothing better than a lazy morning accompanied by some delicious brunch on a hot summer day. Inside where it’s cool or out on the patio, there are many brunch options in West Plano Village that will leave you feeling perfectly content with your day.

Party on the Patio

Add some al fresco ambiance to your summer by sitting on one of the great restaurant patios West Plano Village has to offer. Spend the evening twilight hours at Mi Dia from Scratch, rated one of Plano Magazine’s best patios in Plano, or celebrate happy hour in casual elegance on Kona Grill’s.

Make It A Movie Date

Of course, what is summer without the movies? Enjoy a tasty dinner in West Plano Village then head on over to Cinemark West Plano where you can enjoy one of summer’s must see films. Really make it a special date with a delicious meal from Princi Italia. Start with their beet and goat cheese salad followed by their Saturday special, the Veal Chop Milanese. Then finish your meal with their indulgent Tiramisu.

No matter the time of day, there is plenty to do and plenty of fun to be had here in Plano to satisfy your staycation needs. So we hope you enjoy summer with us in West Plano Village.

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Once again, two of the fabulous restaurants located at West Plano Village have been nominated for “The Best of Plano 2018” categories by Plano Magazine for 2018, and in addition to great food and cocktails, West Plano Village also offers a great variety of stores and entertainment. So take a look at these 2018 nominations and plan on going out after work or on the weekend to check out their mouth-watering menus and handmade cocktails.

Here Are This Year’s Nominations! 

“Best Margaritas in Plano” Mi Dia from Scratch 

Mi Dia From Scratch combines Mexican cuisine with a Santa Fe and Tex-Mex feel and they also make some of the very best Margaritas in Plano! At Mi Dia, you can enjoy a endless variety of specialty margaritas, such as these:

Platinum Pure Margarita – El Tesoro Platinum, Grand Marnier, Patron Citronge, Lemon Juice, and Agave Nectar

Black Barrel Margarita – Hornitos Black Barrel, Grand Marnier, Lemon Juice, and Agave

Tattooed Blonde Margarita – Dulce Vida Anejo Lone Star, Cointreau Noir, Lemon Juice, and Vanilla Agave Nectar

Just to name a few! and here are the rest of this year’s category nominations…..

“Best Place in Plano to Drink Too Many Trendy Cocktails” – Mi Dia from Scratch

Mi Dia simply has too many trendy margarita variations to count! There’s a handmade, specialty margarita for everyone! And if it’s not on the menu, the bartender can probably make it for you!

“Best Mexican Food in Plano” – Mi Dia from Scratch

Just take a look at their menu and you’ll see why!

“Best Patio for Day Drinking in Plano” – Mi Dia from Scratch

The next time you’re trying to think of a good place to go sit outside and enjoy the sunshine while you and your friends have some chips and dip with a delicious margarita, well this is the place! And don’t forget, Happy Hour is Monday through Friday, from 3PM to 6PM.

“Best Market for Foodies in Plano” – Eatzi’s Market and Bakery

If you’re not really sure what exactly you’re in the mood to eat, well Eatzi’s at West Plano Village is the place to go, because they’ve got a little bit of everything at the market at this European Style Eatery. Check out their menu and you’ll soon see that there’s everything from breakfast foods to lunch and dinner foods. Eatzi’s also serves wine, and for these reasons you can see why they are one of the very best markets for foodies in Plano!

Please feel free to contact us should you have any concerns and we look forward to seeing you out at West Plano Village! When you think of our food and cocktails, remember….“We’re Simply the Best; Better Than All The Rest!” 

West Plano Village is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

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Recently, Crave DFW visited Princi Italia in Plano. Thank you Crave for this great review of Executive Pastry Chef Ryan Jungman!

We visited with the pastry chef from Princi Italia in Plano and Dallas this week and was able to sample some new items headed to the menu  this week. Executive Pastry Chef Ryan Jungman has been baking in Dallas for many years working at some notable restaurants such as Stephan Pyles and Charlie Palmer, and has worked with chefs such as Marc Cassel, Jackson York and Joel Harloff. His skills are sweetly honed and may be found in full action at one of his kitchens.

Princi Italia is the warm Tuscan restaurant envisioned by Patrick Colombo and Chef Kevin Ascoles (Ferre and Mi Piaci) and offer modern Italian fare with deep rooted dishes that include homemade pastas and marvelous Napolitano-style pizzas.

Read the entire article on Princi Italia’s Ryan Jungman here. 

Check out some of Ryan’s desserts:

Coconut Key Lime Torte with Mango Coulis

Pistachio Crust, Almond Cream, Honey Caramel Custard, Caramelized Pineapple, Candy Pistachio

Citrus Budino with Almond Biscotti / Citrus Mascarpone Custard with Blueberry Syrup and Vanilla Cream