A straight shot down State Highway 121, The Colony is booming before our eyes. Whether you associate the city with shopping, retail options include Nebraska Furniture Mart and Scheels All Sports, or have kept up with the growth of the Grandscape entertainment district, now’s the time to venture out and learn more about the dining opportunities available. While you can definitely make a whole day out of the excursion, we’re giving you the guide for planning a worthwhile night on the town.
The Colony’s Truck Yard
One of the best perks of living in Texas has to be the prolonged patio season. Embrace a new outdoor dining experience at The Colony’s Truck Yard. This casual, zany stomping ground has it all: live music, craft cocktails and a toilet seat art museum. You read that right. Truck Yard showcases more than 1,400 pieces created by Barney Smith, each one made out of toilet seats. You may want to order a frozen mai tai or Pack Mule, a 128-ounce serving of the bar’s take on a Moscow mule, before walking through the display — it’s a sight for sore eyes. Truck Yard also offers a variety of draft beers, wines and comfort food bites thanks to the location’s rotating food trucks. TruckYardTheColony.com
Seven Doors Kitchen and Cocktails
Keep the whimsy going by checking out another casual yet unique stop in Grandscape, Seven Doors Kitchen & Cocktails. This modern American grill may have a French-inspired name, but its menu is without borders, making it an ideal dinner stop for couples with different preferences. Kick your meal off with a signature starter everyone can enjoy, like its Man Candy, candied thick-cut bacon accented with crushed red pepper, black pepper, molasses and brown sugar. This addictive treat’s only downside is it’s meant to be shared. Whether you are in the mood for a fried clam po’ boy, herb-crusted prime rib or mango salmon roll, it’s available on Seven Doors’ dinner menu. And with colorful seating options, an art gallery aesthetic and bright decor, guests are sure to feel uplifted while dining. SevenDoorsKitchen.com
Baked Bear
Don’t head west until you’ve enjoyed a nostalgic dessert from Baked Bear, a California-based custom ice cream sandwich shop. Guests can pick their top and bottom cookie, with options spanning from sea salt peanut butter chocolate to gooey butter cake, then select their ice cream filling and toppings. And with selections like toasted s’mores and blackberry crumble ice cream, Baked Bear is sure to introduce you to new flavor pairings. Each final result is unique, but the quality remains consistent thanks to the creamy craft scoops and fresh baked goods. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available, ensuring everyone can indulge in this sweet find. TheBakedBear.com