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A hat company, a wagyu steak, and a festival at Legacy West

A hat company, a wagyu steak, and a festival at Legacy West

October 25, 2024

LOCAL BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT

McKinney Hat Co.

In 1865 an enterprising young man with a pioneer spirit found himself braving the wilds of Colorado. Hoping to try his luck in the booming west he trekked through vast rugged terrain and battled the elements of the Rocky Mountains. Always a problem solver, he handcrafted headwear that would keep the rain and snow off of his face and neck, a skill passed to him by his hat making father. Using high quality beaver fur to create the felt he needed he designed a hat that could offer protection from the fierce western sun and the unpredictable weather. It didn’t hurt that it looked pretty good too. Soon, others took notice of the practicality and quality, and when one man offered him $5 for the hat, a sum equal to around a hundred dollars today, the first Stetson hat was sold…

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LOCAL FOOD HIGHLIGHT

Today’s CollinCounty.com local food highlight hails from Local Yocal in McKinney, TX!

Local Yocal is more than a restaurant. It’s a bit more like a Local Treasure.

This place embodies the spirit and style of McKinney, Texas, the house seat of Collin County.

Boasting modern/western/vintage decor, premium Wagyu steak, stylish cocktails, and a friendly staff, this restaurant is regarded as one of the most desirable in the region.

When you’re at Local Yocal, you feel oddly “at-home”. There’s something about this place that makes you feel at-ease.

You might even feel a sense of local pride as you partake in a meal with friends and family, enjoying food and drink that is certain to delight the senses.

We’re not even going to get-into the connected event venue, or the “Steak 101” classes… we’re saving all that for a later publication. 😊

Local Yocal is located at 350 E Louisiana Street, McKinney, TX

P.S. We recommend bringing a little extra cash and getting yourself some official Local Yocal swag after your meal!