Plano Food & Wine Festival, Saving The Malt Shop

“The 8th Annual Plano Food + Wine Festival, presented by Kroger Delivery, will return to Legacy West on Saturday, November 1st, from 12 PM to 6 PM. This highly anticipated event is known for bringing together thousands of foodies, wine lovers, and friends for an unforgettable day of indulgence and entertainment. Guests can expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with wine tasting, delicious bites, live cooking demonstrations, shopping, and more.”

“The Food Tasting Pass gives guests access to sample dishes from 15 of the area’s top restaurants between 12 PM and 4 PM. Each restaurant brings its best and competes for the coveted People’s Choice Award! Some of this year’s featured restaurants include Toulouse Café & Bar, KĀI, Lombardi Cucina Italiana, Taverna, Haywire, Shake Shack, Moxies, Wild Fork Foods, Son of a Butcher, Uchiko, Truluck's, Ford’s Garage, True Food Kitchen, Amorino Gelato, and Renaissance Hotel. Many more will be announced soon. There will be over 30 restaurant options to choose from throughout the day.

Guests who purchase a Wine Tasting Pass will enjoy 20 one-ounce tastings from a variety of exceptional wineries. There are over 100 wines available to taste at the festival. Wine tastings will be available from 12 PM to 6 PM. In addition to wine, attendees can enjoy samples from a wide selection of premium spirits throughout the event including Western Son Distillery, Pinhook Bourbon, Beat Box Beverages, Round 2 Spirits and many others.”

“In addition to the food and beverage offerings, the festival will also include The Lombardi Family Concepts Culinary Demonstrations, dozens of local vendors, photo opportunities, and interactive sponsor activations for guests to enjoy throughout the day.

Ticket options include the VIP Pass for $125, which includes food and wine tasting plus exclusive VIP perks; the Food + Wine Tasting Pass for $80, which includes 15 restaurant samples and 20 wine tastings; the Wine Tasting Only Pass for $45; and the Food Tasting Only Pass for $55. Tickets have sold out in past years, and early reservations are encouraged. Tickets are available now at www.planofoodandwinefestival.com.

The 8th Annual Plano Food + Wine Festival is presented by Kroger Delivery and supported by major sponsors including Legacy West, Lombardi Family Concepts, Prestige Community Credit Lombardi Family Concepts, RNDC, Favorite Brands, Western Son Distillery and many more.”

[Press Release provided by The Gentry Agency]

HELP SAVE THE MALT SHOP!

For 74 incredible years, Spurlock's Malt Shop (formerly The Malt Shop) has been the heart of the Anna community, serving generations with its classic burgers, Super Dogs, and malts since Gilbert Spurlock founded it in 1951. Unfortunately, after decades of continuous operation, this beloved institution faces an unexpected closure because the building it has occupied since 1959 was sold, leaving current owners Mike and Kristi Spurlock Perez without a location. A GiveSendGo campaign has been launched to secure the necessary funds for a new location, covering expenses like a new lease, renovations, and equipment upgrades. This effort is crucial not just to save a business, but to preserve a vital piece of the town's history and identity—a place where memories are made and community traditions thrive. Your donation and sharing of the campaign can help ensure that Spurlock's Malt Shop continues to be a beloved gathering spot for years to come.

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