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50 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2015 Where Theres Smoke Theres Byres SMOKE PLANO - THE PERFECT COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE Honest. Genuine. Real. Its clearly how Chef Tim Byres rollsboth in and out of the kitchen. Its also what led him to open Oak Cliff-based Smoke in 2009 to rave reviews. While the restaurant is centered on smoked ingredients its definitely not a barbecue joint. Nor is it what Byres might call your fathers steakhouse. Instead its the perfect com- bination of traditional barbecue and farm-to-table cuisine rustic meets refined. Were talking all natural pulled whole hog on the very same menu with foie gras and chicken liver pate with smoked red onion marmalade. So how did Byres know that Smoke would be such a hit Dallas has its own food personality different from Austin or Houston Byres says. I felt that we were ready for a fresh dining concept less formal and more focused on seasonal ingredients but still uniquely Texan. And with the opening of Smoke Plano earlier this year suburbia is finally getting a taste of Byres notable talents. Byres a 2014 winner of the prestigious James Beard cook- book award for Smoke New Firewood Cooking says that when considering a second location he was specifically in- terested in Plano. Aside from the fact that he lives in the area Theres so much opportunity here. We have a lot of restau- rants but most of them are chains. I think local residents are looking for more diversity more independent places he says. The newest location at Park and Preston with its large covered patios and nearby like-minded businesses such as Trader Joes and REI give it a real neighborhood vibe. I wanted Smoke Plano to be the kind of place where you could bring the kids on a Saturday morning for a big pancake brunch hang out with friends for wine and cheese on a Tues- day then come back the following weekend for date night Byres says. While it shares a name and several menu items with the Dallas location Smoke Plano is its own place sort of a warm cozy extension of your grandmothers living roomif she happened to be a hip artist from Marfa. And lived in a quirky loft. The patios in particular have already become a local favorite for the happy hour crowd and the large dining room is perfect for family or corporate gather- ings. Without a doubt the restaurants crown jewel is its ten- foot charcoal hearth grill. This is where Byres and fellow chefs work their culinary magic on everything from meats and fish to vegetables such as local beets be sure to try their roasted potatoes with tomatillo butter. Other favorites in- clude house made biscuits pimento cheese croquettes and the EBD Loaded Up Truckin Burger. If you really want to splurge the cheese grits and hominy casserole is to die for. Thanks to Byres influence the whole place is underscored with the type of big southern hospitality for which Dallas is particularly famous. He calls it Come on in and let me show you around. Whether youre looking for place that offers a light healthy bite a craft cocktail or some good old-fashioned comfort food Smoke Planos got you covered. What Makes SMOKE Plano so HOT Smoke Plano can accommodate small intimate gatherings or large events seating up to 289 people. Both patios one large one smaller can be rented out and both have bars. Tons of carnival lighting provides a fun and festive atmosphere. The big private party room with access to the patio is just right for all of your upcoming celebrations. Think homecoming milestone birthdays holiday dinners corporate events etc. Its not just meat although the meat is fantastic Gluten-free Dairy-free Vegan Pescatarian No problem Like its sister location in Dallas SMOKE Plano offers full catering. SMOKE PLANO 2408 Preston Rd. Plano TX 75093 972 599-2222 SMOKE DALLAS 901 Fort Worth Ave. Dallas TX 75208 214 393-4141 smokerestaurant.com by Kristin Cicciarelli Contributor