Food Traveler Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 156

SoUtHwEsT Plano, TX Food is increasingly at the center of our everyday, creating opportu- nity for traditional and food fusions to take off. The DFW area may get recognition for some great restau- rants, but the “City of Excellence” has a food scene of high caliber. If you’re looking for an opportunity to try food from all over the globe, feast your eyes on Plano, Texas – yes, Texas. Plano boasts over 800 restau- rants, making it a food conglomer- ate comprised of a high volume of restaurants per capita. The city has birthed some of the most pop- ular restaurants in Texas, like Whiskey Cake and its famous Shishito Peppers, and has contin- ued to grow in culinary influence due to an influx of new residents from all over the United States moving for new business opportu- nities. The ever-evolving food scene is ripe for those who are looking to satisfy their palate. In the height of food truck fare, you can find a brick-and-mortar restaurant scene rich in foodie fu- sions, but not forgetting the deli- cate details of simple, yet sophis- ticated dishes from countries all over the world. Plano invites guests to discover the culinarily-rich food offerings the best way they know how. At the in- tersection of cultures, not native to Dallas, satisfy the insatiable global cravings of your #PlanoPalate . The most authentic of Asian cuisine can be located at Yao Fuzi, a family owned and operated restaurant. Their soup dumplings are hand- rolled to perfection, ensuring no fla- vor is lost between being rolled, cooked, and placed on your table. As the steam is released from the lid, you’re immediately transported to remote areas of China.