74 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2018 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2018 75 WWW.KENNYSEASTCOASTPIZZA.COM 4701W. PARK BLVD | PLANO 972.519.9669 “Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a feast!” Do you remember a time when there were restaurants without “BS” split charges, 18% gratuity added or ridiculous statements like “I’m sorry that’s our policy?” Welcome to Kenny’s East Coast Pizza. A restaurant reminiscent of the way things used to be.A place where we make it our policy to have no policy! TheKeeper NEWLISTING! Sustainable seafood and a tropical tiki bar create the just-right combina- tiontogiveyoualittletasteofyourlastbeach-yvacation.Themenu's"Just FlewIn"sectionofferstheday'sfreshestselections,bothartfullyprepared andutterlydelicious.Therearealsosomeunexpectedseafoodmenuchoic- es, including shareable portions of Crab Fried Rice with crispy Spam and topped with a perfectly cooked egg, and the Hamachi Crudo—buttery, rawHamachitoppedwithapple,avocado,chilies,yuzusauceanddelicate microgreens.Housesaladsarefreshandseasonalingredient-inspired,and ifyou'resimplynotinthemoodforfish,TheKeeperoffersasuperbGrilled HalfChickenwithTomatoButterSauce. 5840LegacyCircle,Ste.D100|Plano (469)210-5337|thekeeperplano.com STEAK HOUSE AlBiernat’s Since1998,AlBiernat’shasofferedqualityprimeagedsteaks,thefreshest seafood, and the perfect locale on Oak Lawn Avenue to suit the needs of Dallas’glitterati, date nights, and family gatherings. And highly anticipat- ed second location in North Dallas means that suburbanites can cut their driving time to steak nirvana in half.You’ll find all the upscale steakhouse favorites, including just about every cut of steak imaginable, chops, fresh oysters, and the seriously-creamiest-of-creamed spinach. Start with the seafood tower to share and you won’t be disappointed. An intimate bar area is a terrific spot to meet up with a friend or co-worker, and the at- tentivestaffwillensurethatyourdiningexperiencewillbememorable. 4217OakLawnAve.|Dallas (214)219-2201 NEWLOCATIONNOWOPEN 5251SpringValleyRd.|Dallas albiernats.com Fleming’sPrimeSteakhouseandWineBar Whether you prefer your steak wet- or dry-aged, the name Fleming’s is synonymouswiththehighestquality,USDAPrimebeef.Andwhilewealso associateFleming’swithatrulyelegantdiningexperience,it’srelaxingbar is also an ideal place to meet up with friends or co-workers for a glass of wine (100 wines are available by the glass—a rare find at most steak- houses) and to share an appetizer or two. We love the house made bur- rata—creamy cheese served with charred grape tomatoes, wild arugula and toasted garlic crostini. Not surprisingly, steaks are stellar, especially when you throw in a luscious Steak Companion, likeTruffle Poached Lob- ster with Béarnaise Sauce and Caviar or Jumbo Lump Crabmeat. Mouth- wateringsideslikeFleming’sPotatoeswithcream,jalapenos,andcheddar cheese are meant to be shared, and desserts are decadent. Beautiful pri- vatediningroomsarealsoavailable. 107North7250N.DallasPkwy.|Plano (972)543-2141| flemingssteakhouse.com TheKeg Whether you’re meeting up with friends after work or getting to- gether with family to celebrate, The Keg offers an upscale yet relaxed dining experience for everyone. Based in Canada, The Keg knows a thing or two about steaks, seafood, and ribs. Casual plates include a stellar, hearty burgerorlightertunatacos.Prime RibandTopSirloinsteaksaretop- notch,andifyoulikeanuber-thicksteak,trytheBaseballTopSirloin—so thick, it can only be grilled to medium rare or less. Plenty of options for vegetarians and if you have food allergies, check outThe Keg’s website for acompleteallergyfoodguide. 6101WestParkBlvd.|Plano (972)403-0430|kegsteakhouse.com IIIForks With a North Dallas location covering 25,000 square feet, III Forks can ac- commodateeverythingfromdatenightstogiantspecialevents(upto900 people).You’dthinkwithallthatavailablespace,theintimatesteakhouse vibe would be lost but that isn’t the case. Superior service and individual dining rooms, each named after a Texas hero who fought for indepen- dence,helpmakethisplaceunique.StartwithIIIForksfamoussaladwith toasted pecans, blue cheese, Granny Smith apples, and a not-too-sweet maplepecanvinaigrette,thenmoverightontoyourmain—whetheryou prefer steak or seafood, it’s seriously all good. If we were you, we’d order oneofeverysidedish,butifyoucanonlyfindroomforone,don’tmissthe LobsterMac&Cheese—it’stodiefor. 17776DallasPkwy.|Dallas (972)267-1776|3forks.com Rick’sChophouse Located in the beautiful Grand Ho- tel & Ballroom in downtown McK- inney, Rick’s is absolutely a date destinationforlunch,cocktailsand dinner. Comfy leather couches, live music from local artists Thursday through Saturday and handcraft- ed cocktails are just part of what makes Rick’s so popular but it’s a chophouse, after all, and the real emphasis here is on the food. Mouth- wateringsteaks,juicyburgers,freshseafood(includingJumboLumpCrab Cakes served with Roasted Corn-Crawfish Bisque and Bacon-Wrapped Trout) along with classic, hearty salads like the IcebergWedge with May- tag Bleu Cheese Dressing are just a few of the things you’ll love at Rick’s. And since you’ve already booked the sitter, why not include an overnight stayatthehistorichotel?Rick’sservesSundaybrunch,too. 107NorthKentucky|McKinney (214)726-9251|rickschophouse.com • He calls and texts her many times an hour, frequently between midnight and 5 a.m. • He has a "tragic" home life: he is or was physically abused or verbally demeaned, and/or one or both parents are alcoholics or use drugs. • He drinks or uses drugs. • He frequently gives her "advice" about her choice of friends, hairstyle, clothes or makeup. • He calls her demeaning names, then laughs and tells her he was only kidding or that she's too sensitive. • She has become secretive since she started dating him. • She has recently become very critical of her appearance, talents or abilities. • She frequently has to explain herself to her boyfriend or often says she's sorry. • She has bruises she cannot explain or appears nervous about explaining. 1/3 Walsh Ad Lisa, a patient with IHP Weight Loss, explains how she found success. “The secret to weight loss and maintenance is…do what the Nurse Practitioner tells you to do! 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