Ultimate Guide to New Year’s in Frisco – Top Events and Town Buzz

⸺Ring in 2025 with style, fun, and flavor, plus the latest Frisco Biz News

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Nicole Barron
December 24, 2024

Welcome back, Lifestyle Frisco fans! We wish all our Frisco Insiders a cozy Christmas and a fantastic New Year filled with happiness, love, and just the right amount of chaos!

Now, let’s get to this week’s newsletter. And also, if you’ve never seen National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (referenced below), that’s just so incredibly sad. Watch it. Tonight. Right now. Go.

Top 5 Things to Do This Week in Frisco - 🥂NYE Edition🥂

🎉🥂🎈 Say Farewell at Sidecar Social: Bid 2024 farewell with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve party featuring live music by Good Questions. Watch the countdown on the massive 18-foot screens, dance the night away, and ring in 2025 with a complimentary glass of bubbles at midnight as balloons and confetti drop. 

🎹🍾 Go High Energy at Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar: Enjoy Pete’s one-of-a-kind beat bumpin’, feet tappin’, mic-droppin’ live entertainment experience, complete with party favors, singing, the signature bathtub cocktail, and a bottle of champagne with reserved seating.

🥖🇫🇷 Be Fancy at La Parisienne: Ooh la la, your go-to spot for Tiffany-blue, Paris-inspired ambiance has an extra fancy NYE menu prepared for you (and your kids, too)! Enjoy an elevated evening surrounded by winter wonderland decor, plus a complimentary glass of champagne and a macaron gift box. Reservations are recommended. 

🍽️✨ Celebrate in Style at Omni PGA Frisco: Grab your favorite dinner companion for a special New Year’s Eve menu at Ryder Cup Grille: prime rib with burgundy carrot puree, agave roasted sweet potatoes, trumpet mushrooms, and other delectable delights. Reservations are strongly recommended.

🧪🎈⏰ Get Smarter at Sci-Tech and Go to Bed Early: An annual tradition for many Frisco families, Sci-Tech Discovery Center invites you to Countdown to Noon. Enjoy a science-themed celebration featuring multiple countdowns with ball drops, engaging crafts, and holiday STEM activities.

Weekly Flavor Fest

Craving wagyu beef but not wagyu prices? Dee Lincoln, the “Queen of Steaks” has you covered at Dee’s Table – Burgers and More. Just a few doors down from its “mama,” this smaller spot blends casual dining with upscale flair, showcasing Dee’s Louisiana roots through gourmet wagyu burgers, salads, shrimp tacos, and po’boys. The star of the menu? The Double J Sandwich, a tribute to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, featuring tenderloin, tomato, red onion, remoulade, and arugula.

Feast your eyes: Dee’s Table on Instagram

Frisco Rumor Mill

The latest whispers and speculations about exciting local developments, from potential new biz openings to upcoming community projects and events everyone is talking about.

  • The Great Starbucks Panic: Many coffee lovers are in a state of panic this week as they watched their Starbucks baristas walk out, sans red cup and green apron. The strike, which began at 6:00 AM on Monday, left thousands of people without their beloved morning brews. “The holiday season should be magical at Starbucks, but for too many of us, there’s a darker side to the peppermint mochas and gingerbread lattes,” said one longtime Starbucks employee. 😬😬 So far, our local Frisco baristas seem content, so we don’t need to get our green tea in a tizzy. Meanwhile, social media is abuzz with hashtags like #RedForBread and #StickItToStarbucks. 

  • Holy Crep: Chef Scott Hoffner, owner of Didi’s Downton, is set to open LottieBirds in the Rail District next month. While Henry’s ice cream and Starship Bagels will be featured, the real star is going to be the crepe menu. These thin little golden delights are the perfect canvas for culinary creativity, both savory and sweet. How about a Philly Cheesesteak crepe or a Cuban? On the sweeter side, how about a Churro crepe? We know Didi’s was named after Chef’s mother… Where do you think the name LottieBird comes from? If you know, leave a comment on our latest social post.

  • New Besties: The Revel Patio Grill and Mudbugs Bar & Grill have launched Frisco’s first dual-concept restaurant. The innovative venue will combine the sports bar and live music scene The Revel is known for with Mudbugs’ Cajun cuisine and classic American favorites. We haven’t yet learned the official name of this new pairing.

Live the Lifestyle: This Week’s Featured Properties

(a.k.a. your next dream home)

Out-of-Office Assist

We hope you can take a day or two off from work before the end of the year. If you plan to be O-O-O, we’d like to challenge you to up your email auto-reply game. Here are a couple of ideas:

Thanks for your email. I'm currently out of the office, celebrating the New Year by trying to remember my resolutions from last year (and probably failing at them again). 🎉 I'll be back on [return date], hopefully with a renewed sense of purpose and a slightly smaller holiday belly. If your matter is urgent, please contact [colleague's name]. If it's not urgent, feel free to join me in my New Year's resolution of procrastination. Wishing you a fantastic New Year filled with joy, laughter, and fewer emails!

Thanks for reaching out. I'm currently out of the office, ringing in the New Year with a mix of celebration and confusion about what day it is. 🥳 I'll be back on [return date], hopefully with some new resolutions and a lot of great stories (or at least some funny ones). If you need immediate assistance, please contact [colleague's name]. If not, I'll get back to you as soon as I can, once I've figured out how to work off all the holiday treats.

Rec of the Week

Get ready to discover your next obsession. Each week, we handpick a gem just for you — a binge-worthy podcast, a must-have product, a recipe, or an interesting news story.

It’s Mock-o-Clock Somewhere: Dry January has become a tradition for many people seeking a fresh start to the new year. But just because drinks may not contain alcohol doesn’t mean they have to be boring. The restaurants at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa and the PGA District will offer an exciting lineup of delectable, alcohol-free concoctions at many of its 13 dine-and-drink destinations. See the recipes and get more details here.

Around the Metroplex

Although we’re proud of our Frisco-centric-ness, sometimes we go a little rogue to keep our pulse on cool happenings south of the Sam Rayburn.

Ever heard of a little game called Minecraft? With over 300 million copies sold, it’s literally the best-selling game ever and for a limited time, fans can dive into a real-life Minecraft quest! Join an epic rescue mission and see iconic places and creatures from the game come to life! (Bonus points if your name is Steve.)

Sports Spotlight

From rec to pro, there’s always, always (literally always) a game to catch in “Sports City USA.”

The stage is set in Frisco for the 2025 FCS Championship game between #2 North Dakota State and #1 Montana State on Jan 6. (Yeah, we know. It’s impossible not to hear “Jan 6” and not think of that Jan 6, but we don’t get political over here, so moving on…) You might still be able to snag a seat to watch the game at Toyota Stadium. If not, you can watch it online and yell and shriek when you see someone you know in the stands.

FCS Championship Game, Toyota Stadium, Frisco, TX (image courtesy Visit Frisco)

Nicole Barron
Editor