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Owner Mike Luther said he wanted to create a restaurant experience the entire family could enjoy.
The Dirty Dawg ($12.99) is a hot dog topped with chili, cheddar cheese and onions, and served with fries.
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The Stix Icehouse o ers food, fun for the whole family The Stix Icehouse owner Mike Luther said the concept was created by a desire to provide a fun experience for the whole family.
The chicken-fried steak ($17.49) is served with mashed potatoes, cream gravy and bacon green beans.
golf course, tetherball poles and more. What’s on the menu? The restaurant is a scratch kitchen, Luther said, meaning that most items are made in house. The most popular menu item is the chick- en-fried steak, which is served with mashed potatoes, cream gravy and bacon green beans. For rst-time patrons, Luther recommends the loaded fries followed by the Dirty Dawg, a hot dog served with chili, cheddar cheese and onions. Quote of note “The secret to our success is hiring people that have a like mindset and a genuine care and concern for people in general,” Luther said.
“We wanted to build a place where families can come with their kids that has really chill vibes where they can relax,” Luther said. “A backyard barbecue vibe where parents can have an adult beverage while their kids explore and be kids.” What’s special about it? Luther said he previously owned Up Inspired Kitchen in Frisco before selling the business in July 2021 after former McKinney City Council member Don Day approached him to open Stix Icehouse. The restaurant sits on 14 acres and o ers several amenities, including a tree house, a nine-hole disc
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