Monday, June 30, 2014

BEST RESTAURANTS IN PLANO TX
best restarurants Plano Texas


DENSETSU (Japanese, Sushi Bars)
4152 W Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, TX 75024
(972) 964-7874

This is by far the best Americanized sushi I've ever had. Sure, Japanese people may cringe at the idea of a sushi burrito (huge roll stuffed with tuna, salmon, and crab salad) or baked lobster roll (topped with a mountain of fried lobster bites) but they sure taste amazing. My personal favorite was the pinky promise roll - I loved the spiciness of the tuna and albacore, and the topping of scallops. The scallop nigiri is worth a shout out too - the scallop was perfectly textured and very fresh. In fact, for those of you searching for a more authentic Japanese experience, I'd recommend the nigiri or sashimi - both of which were well done. The Heavenly roll is perfect for those looking for a little less rice - the roll consists of a combination of various raw fish wrapped in cucumber instead of rice. All of them were fantastic though and I was impressed with the size and creativity of each dish. The overall price wasn't bad either - Densetsu is definitely worth a visit!

MARINARA PIZZA (Pizza)
1915 N Central Expy
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 881-8884

Love this place.  If you're not familiar with the area it can be a little hard to find.  But when you do, you won’t regret it.  Sal, the owner/operator, makes fantastic NY style pizza.  Great food, good prices, and he always throw in a little extra.  The dude is very focused on making his customers happy.  Hope this place sticks around for a long time.

THE CAPITAL GRILLE (Steakhouses, American Traditional)
7300 Dallas Pkwy
Plano, TX 75024
(972) 398-2221

Outstanding dining experience! The filet mignon has great flavor and tenderness. The tournedos came with these herb marinated baby tomatoes that balance the acidity of the tomato perfectly - they were such a pleasant surprise. The Strawberries Capital Grille dessert came with a yummy sauce that tasted like a wine, caramel melt. Service was very thorough and accommodating.  The restaurant lighting was a bit dark for my preference but it seems like all steakhouses adhere to a dimmed lighting ambience.
Oh, I almost forgot how delicious their bread is! I loved everything! Yum yum yum!

DONA MARY (Mexican)
2300 Los Rios Blvd
Plano, TX 75074
(972) 422-6402

My family absolutely loves this restaurant. Great food and extremely nice owner. He makes sure his customers get what they pay for. Portions are great and inexpensive. The enchiladas and their nachos are awesome. By far the best Mexican food I have ever had. It's BYOB too! The salsa is awesome and should seriously bottle it up and sell it. BTW if you come here once, you're pretty much family after that.

It is in a small strip mall and pretty hard to find, especially at night, but once you do find it, you will not regret it.

SEASONS 52 (American, Vegetarian, Wine Bars)
7300 Lone Star Dr
Plano, TX 75024
 (972) 312-8852

The service here is impeccable. The servers as well as the managers make you feel like a celeb. They constantly check up on you and are super friendly. This is probably the reason many, including myself, always return.

Get reservations if you plan on dinner on Thursday-Saturday, otherwise endure the 2 hour wait.

Food - Get any of the flat breads as a starter, I like the Garlic Pesto Chicken best. Tandoori-Style Grilled Chicken Skewers is a great appetizer as well. If it’s in season, the squash soup is probably the best I've had at any restaurant. For the entree I really like (in order) the Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon, Honey & Herb Roasted Chicken, and Grilled Boneless Rainbow Trout.

The BEST part -- everything is under 475 calories AND you actually feel full. So eat up!

THE LATIN PIG (Cuban)
3131 Custer Rd
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 985-9760

Everything we tried was delicious!!!  You can't go wrong with any of their selections...I highly recommend their Torta Cubana, Yucca Frita con Chicharones...., and my favorite...Tostones, (have them fry them a bit longer...they come out better)!  But, what really made fall in love with this place was their Guava & Cheese Pastry with an AWESOME Cafecito!!! (Espresso with sugar to taste)

Note:  You must come early since the location is small...their seating is limited.

CHITOS (Mexican)
301 Legacy Dr
Plano, TX 75023
(972) 527-2704

This place is tops in everything.  My personal recommendations are the enchiladas, gorditas and the charro beans.  Drink options are outstanding.  Service is reliable and friendly.  Lots of meat filling options for the various dishes so you can try something new.

WHISKEY CAKE (American, Breakfast & Brunch)
3601 Dallas Pkwy
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 993-2253

This is a gem in the West Plano. The experience is really fun. They have an outdoor seating and outdoor fireplaces. They have MONSTEROUS burger creations and embarrassingly huge sandwiches at reasonable prices. And now to the most important part, the dessert. You must get the whiskey cake, which I don’t see how this isn't obvious. It is phenomenal, even the cream they give on the side is ridiculously good. Definitely a MUST TRY. Great food, fantastic service.

RUANG THAI (Thai)
1301 Custer Rd
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 422-4143

I have been coming to Ruang Thai for the past year, and I have never been disappointed with the experience. The food and service is always top class--the waiters are always so polite, the owner takes your order personally and remembers you the next time you come in, and the food always arrives quickly and piping hot. I particularly recommend any of the curries (they are all so delicious and the best part of this restaurant), the pad kee mao, the garlic noodle soup (n6 on the menu) or the tom kha.

Having been to various other Thai restaurants in the Plano/Richardson/Dallas area, nothing even comes close. In fact, I usually leave those restaurants wishing I had been at Ruang Thai instead.

KOR – BQ (Korean Fast food)
6505 W Park Blvd
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 390-2850

Wow! I love Korean food and Kor-BQ's fusion take on this style of food is perfect. We had the Bulgogi (beef) Taco, Bulgogi Rice Bowl, Bulgogi & Dwegi (pork) Egg Rolls and KRB (Korean Rice Balls). All items were cook well and amazingly delicious (especially the KRB). Never had Korean food? Not to worry. This place will ease you in to loving this amazing country's cuisine.




TOP 10 SCHOOLS IN PLANO

are schools in Plano good

About Plano Plano is a great place for young and old alike. Excellent schools, award winning parks
 and library systems, and outstanding fire and police departments make Plano one of the safest cities in the U.S. Plano was recently named "the best run city in America", which helps to explain the low property tax rate. One Texas sized benefit of the wealth in Plano is excellent school system. Plano schools have all the bells and whistles. More importantly, the teachers do a great job, as evidenced by nation leading test scores that Plano students and schools produced. Here are the TOP 10 Plano Schools. Are you thinking of moving to Plano? We can help you find your Dream Home today!

Plano has 77 primary and secondary schools. One of the best schools is Bethany Elementary School, with a rating of 10. It has 377 children. The public schools in Plano are in Plano Independent School DistrictAllen Independent School District is nearby and has better ratings than Plano Independent School District. Nearby Richardson Independent School District is worse, with a rating of 7. Plano's population is 261,869. Plano Independent School District enrolls 21% of the population of Plano.

1.       Bethany Elementary School 

       Rating - 10 out of 10

   418 Micarta Dr, Plano, TX 75025        Phone: (469) 752-0300            Web: www.pisd.edu      District: Plano Independent School District

  • Public school • Grades K-5
  • 377 students
  • 14 students per teacher

Bethany Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plano. The principal of Bethany Elementary School is Mr Bryan Bird, whose e-mail is askpisd@pisd.edu. 377 students attend Bethany Elementary School and identify primarily as Multiracial; White, non-Hispanic; and Black, non-Hispanic. 9% of the Bethany Elementary School students have "limited English proficiency." 3% of the 377 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 8% get reduced lunch prices. The student to teacher ratio at Bethany Elementary School is 14:1. Andrews Elementary School is one of the nearest elementary schools.
         Student Ethnicities
Ethnicity
School
District
Multiracial
7%
%
White, non-Hispanic
54%
51%
Black, non-Hispanic
5%
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
27%
20%
Asian
23%
%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Native American or Native Alaskan
0.3%
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
%
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2. Haggard Middle School

Rating - 10 out of 10

2832 Parkhaven Dr, Plano, TX 75075    Phone: (469) 752-5400     Web: www.pisd.edu
District: Plano Independent School District

  • Public school • Grades 6-8
  • 914 students
  • 15 students per teacher
  • (TX avg is 15)
About This School
Haggard Middle School is a public middle school in Plano. The principal of Haggard Middle School is Ms Julie Anne Dean and can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 914 students go to Haggard Middle School and identify mostly as Asian; Black, non-Hispanic; and White, non-Hispanic. 4% of the Haggard Middle School students have "limited English proficiency." 12% of the 914 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 17% get reduced lunch prices. The student to teacher ratio at Haggard Middle School is 15:1. Willow Bend Academy is one of the nearest middle schools.
Extracurricular Activities
  • Arts
·         Band
·         Ceramics sculpture
·         Chorus
·         Computer arts
·         Dance
·         Drawing painting
·         Orchestra
·         Photography


                        Languages Taught
·         French
·         German
·         Spanish

                        Sports
·         Baseball
·         Basketball
·         Cheerleading
·         Cross country
·         Football
·         Golf
·         P.E. classes
·         Softball


Student Ethnicities
Ethnicity
School
District
Asian
9%
%
Black, non-Hispanic
7%
11%
White, non-Hispanic
63%
51%
Multiracial
6%
%
Hispanic
15%
18%
Asian/Pacific Islander
12%
20%
Native American or Native Alaskan
0.3%
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
%

3. Schimelpfenig Middle School

Rating - 10 out of 10

2400 Maumelle Dr, Plano, TX 75023        Phone: (469) 752-6400         Web: www.pisd.edu
District: Plano Independent School District
  • Public School. Grades 6-8
  • 1003 Students
  • 16 Students per teacher
  • TX average is 15

About This School
Schimelpfenig Middle School is a public middle school in Plano. The principal of Schimelpfenig Middle School is Mr Jason Myatt and can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 1,003 students go to Schimelpfenig Middle School and identify mostly as Hispanic; Black, non-Hispanic; and White, non-Hispanic. 2% of the Schimelpfenig Middle School students are "limited in English proficiency." 6% of the 1,003 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 10% are paying reduced lunch prices. The ratio of students to teachers at Schimelpfenig Middle School is 16:1. Great Lakes Academy is one of the nearest middle schools.


Extracurricular Activities
  • Arts
·         Band
·         Chorus
·         Computer arts
·         Drawing painting
·         Orchestra
·         Theater drama

                        Languages Taught
·         French
·         German
·         Mandarin
·         Spanish

                        Sports
·         Basketball
·         Cheerleading
·         Cross country
·         Football
·         P.E. classes
·         Soccer
·         Tennis
·         Track


Student Ethnicities
Ethnicity
School
District
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black, non-Hispanic
7%
11%
White, non-Hispanic
59%
51%
Multiracial
3%
%
Asian/Pacific Islander
24%
20%
Asian

4. Carlisle Elementary School

Rating - 10 out of 10

  • 6525 Old Orchard Dr, Plano, TX 75023
  • Phone: (469) 752-0600
  • Web: www.pisd.edu
  • District: Plano Independent School District

  • Public school • Grades K-5
  • 541 students
  • 14 students per teacher
  • (TX avg is 15)
Carlisle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plano. The principal of Carlisle Elementary School is Ms Linda Patrick, who can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 541 students attend Carlisle Elementary School and are mostly Black, non-Hispanic; White, non-Hispanic; and Multiracial. 9% of the Carlisle Elementary School students have "limited English proficiency." 9% of the 541 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 22% have subsidized lunches. The ratio of students to teachers at Carlisle Elementary School is 14:1. Iacc Academy is one of the nearest elementary schools.
Extracurricular Activities
  • Arts
·         Band
·         Ceramics sculpture
·         Chorus
·         Computer arts
·         Drawing painting
·         Theater drama

                        Languages Taught
·         Spanish

                        Sports
·         Baseball
·         Football
·         P.E. classes
·         Rock climbing
·         Softball
·         Ultimate Frisbee

Student Ethnicities
Ethnicity
School
District
Black, non-Hispanic
9%
11%
White, non-Hispanic
60%
51%
Multiracial
3%
%
Asian/Pacific Islander
19%
20%
Asian
17%
%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Native American or Native Alaskan
0%
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
%


5. Mathews Elementary School

Rating - 10 out of 10

7500 Marchman Way, Plano, TX 75025      Phone: (469) 752-2300      Web: www.pisd.edu 
District: Plano Independent School District
  • Public school • Grades K-5
  • 584 students
  • 15 students per teacher
  • (TX avg is 15)
Mathews Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plano. The principal of Mathews Elementary School is Ms Jill Stoker, who can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 584 students go to Mathews Elementary School and identify primarily as Hispanic; White, non-Hispanic; and Asian. 8% of the Mathews Elementary School students have "limited English proficiency." 2% of the 584 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 4% are paying reduced lunch prices. The ratio of students to teachers at Mathews Elementary School is 15:1. Bethany Elementary School is one of the nearest elementary schools.
Extracurricular Activities
  • Arts
·         Ceramics sculpture
·         Drawing painting

                        Sports
·         P.E. classes

Student Ethnicities
Ethnicity
School
District
Hispanic
6%
18%
White, non-Hispanic
48%
51%
Asian
40%
%
Asian/Pacific Islander
38%
20%
Black, non-Hispanic
3%
11%
Multiracial
3%
%
Native American or Native Alaskan
0.2%
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

0%
%


6. Jasper High School10 out of 10


6800 Archgate Dr, Plano, TX 75024             Phone: (469) 752-7400             Web: www.pisd.edu
District: Plano Independent School District

  • Public school • Grades 9-10
  • 1829 students
  • 17 students per teacher
Jasper High School is a public high school in Plano. The principal of Jasper High School is Dr Kary Cooper and can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 1,829 students go to Jasper High School and identify as Hispanic; Black, non-Hispanic; and White, non-Hispanic. 3% of the Jasper High School students are "limited in English proficiency." 5% of the 1,829 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 8% get reduced lunch prices. The student to teacher ratio at Jasper High School is 17:1. Bethany Christian School is one of the nearest high schools.
Extracurricular Activities
  • Arts
·         Band
·         Ceramics sculpture
·         Chorus
·         Computer arts
·         Dance
·         Drawing painting
·         Orchestra
·         Photography
·         more

                        Languages Taught
·         Arabic
·         Cantonese
·         French
·         German
·         Hebrew
·         Italian
·         Japanese
·         Korean

                        Sports
·         Badminton
·         Baseball
·         Basketball
·         Cheerleading
·         Cross country
·         Football
·         Golf
·         Lacrosse

Student Ethnicities
Ethnicity
School
District
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black, non-Hispanic
6%
11%
White, non-Hispanic
51%
51%
Asian
32%
%
Multiracial
3%
%
Asian/Pacific Islander
29%
20%
Native American or Native Alaskan
0.1%
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

0.1%
%

7. Barksdale Elementary School

Rating - 10 out of 10

2424 Midway, Plano, TX 75093     Phone: (469) 752-0100       Web: www.pisd.edu
District: Plano Independent School District
  • Public school • Grades K-5
  • 634 students
  • 14 students per teacher
Barksdale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plano. The principal of Barksdale Elementary School is Ms Jennifer Caplinger, who can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 634 students attend Barksdale Elementary School and identify primarily as Black, non-Hispanic; White, non-Hispanic; and Multiracial. 6% of the Barksdale Elementary School students have "limited English proficiency." 3% of the 634 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 10% get reduced lunch prices. The student to teacher ratio at Barksdale Elementary School is 14:1. Prince of Peace Christian School & Early Learning Center is one of the nearest elementary schools.
Extracurricular Activities
  • Arts
·         Chorus

                        Languages Taught
·         Spanish

                        Sports
·         P.E. classes

Student Ethnicities
Ethnicity
School
District
Black, non-Hispanic
8%
11%
White, non-Hispanic
55%
51%
Multiracial
5%
%
Asian/Pacific Islander
19%
20%
Asian
19%
%
Hispanic
13%
18%
Native American or Native Alaskan
0%
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

0%
%

8. Skaggs Elementary School

Rating - 10 out of 10

3201 Russell Creek Dr, Plano, TX 75025        Phone: (469) 752-3300     Web: www.pisd.edu District: Plano Independent School District
  • Public school • Grades K-5
  • 534 students
  • 14 students per teacher
Skaggs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plano. The principal of Skaggs Elementary School is Ms Jamey Allen, whose e-mail is askpisd@pisd.edu. 534 children attend Skaggs Elementary School and identify mostly as Asian, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Hispanic. 14% of the Skaggs Elementary School students have "limited English proficiency." 2% of the 534 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 2% get reduced lunch prices. The ratio of students to teachers at Skaggs Elementary School is 14:1.Anderson Elementary School is one of the nearest elementary schools.
Extracurricular Activities
  • Arts
·         Chorus
·         Drawing painting
·         Theater drama

                        Sports
·         P.E. classes

Student Ethnicities
Ethnicity
School
District
Asian
71%
%
Asian/Pacific Islander
70%
20%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Multiracial
3%
%
White, non-Hispanic
21%
51%
Black, non-Hispanic
2%
11%
Native American or Native Alaskan
0.2%
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander


0%
%

9. Haun Elementary School

Rating - 10 out of 10

4500 Quincy Ln, Plano, TX 75024       Phone: (469) 752-1600      Web: www.pisd.edu
District: Plano Independent School District
  • Public school • Grades K-5
  • 533 students
  • 13 students per teacher
  • (TX avg is 15)
Haun Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plano. The principal of Haun Elementary School is Ms Jayne Smith, who can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 533 students go to Haun Elementary School and are mostly Hispanic; White, non-Hispanic; and Asian. 9% of the Haun Elementary School students are "limited in English proficiency." 3% of the 533 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 8% get reduced lunch prices. The ratio of students to teachers at Haun Elementary School is 13:1. New Star Leadership Education is one of the nearest elementary schools.
Extracurricular Activities
  • Arts
·         Chorus
·         Computer arts
·         Drawing painting

                        Sports
·         P.E. classes

Student Ethnicities
Ethnicity
School
District
Hispanic
7%
18%
White, non-Hispanic
45%
51%
Asian
40%
%
Black, non-Hispanic
4%
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
35%
20%
Multiracial
3%
%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
%
Native American or Native Alaskan
0%
0.4%


10. Hightower Elementary School

Rating - 10 out of 10

2601 Decatur Dr, Plano, TX 75093      Phone: (469) 752-1800     Web: www.pisd.edu
District: Plano Independent School District
  • Public school • Grades K-5
  • 482 students
  • 13 students per teacher
Hightower Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plano. The principal of Hightower Elementary School is Ms Mariea Sprott, who can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 482 students go to Hightower Elementary School and are mostly Black, non-Hispanic; White, non-Hispanic; and Multiracial. 8% of the Hightower Elementary School students are "limited in English proficiency." 8% of the 482 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 10% get reduced lunch prices. The student to teacher ratio at Hightower Elementary School is 13:1. Centennial Elementary School is one of the nearest elementary schools.
Extracurricular Activities
  • Arts
·         Chorus
·         Theater drama

                        Sports
·         P.E. classes

Student Ethnicities
Ethnicity
School
District
Black, non-Hispanic
6%
11%
White, non-Hispanic
54%
51%
Multiracial
5%
%
Asian/Pacific Islander
24%
20%
Asian
22%
%
Hispanic
12%
18%
Native American or Native Alaskan
0.4%
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
%