McKinney | December 2024

Dining

BY COLBY FARR

Harvest at the Masonic reached new heights in November when it was included in the Michelin Guide’s inaugural Texas guide. The full story The Michelin Guide revealed its rst restaurant recommendations and awarded its rst stars to restaurants across the state. The Texas guide was revealed during a ceremony held Nov. 11 in Houston. Harvest, located in downtown McKinney, was included as a recommendation in the guide. “I think it’s great for them to come to Texas,” Harvest Owner Rick Wells said. “I think it continues to just show that our cuisine and our restaurants are slowly but surely starting to take it up to the point where Michelin is coming and reviewing our restaurants and the state.” Wells said it was an honor for the restaurant to be recognized in a publication that sets the bar from a culinary standpoint. The recognition will continue to drive its sta as they reach for new goals, he said. “This really pushes us to continue to get better at what we did,” he said. “For me, that’s what this signies.” The backstory Harvest rst opened in 2014 at 112 E. Louisiana St. in downtown McKinney. The restaurant later relocated to North Kentucky Street in 2023. Since 2014, the restaurant has built a network of local farmers, ranchers, artists and artisans that it can source from, according to its website. General Michelin Guide recognizes Harvest at the Masonic

Michelin’s Texas recommendations Over 100 restaurants in Texas’ biggest metroplexes, including Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio, as well as their neighboring suburbs, were awarded various recognitions. One Star Restaurants awarded one

McKinney Harvest at the

Masonic recognized as a Selected Restaurant (215 N. Kentucky St., McKinney)

Dallas-Fort Worth 28 restaurants recognized, including one restaurant awarded one Michelin star

Michelin star indicate outstanding cooking judged based on the organization’s universal standards Selected restaurants Awarded to restaurants that serve above average food but did not earn a star Bib Gourmand award Awarded to restaurants that oer good food at a reasonable price Green Star Awarded to restaurants to highlight dedication to sustainability standards

Austin 45 restaurants recognized, including seven restaurants awarded one Michelin star and two Green Star restaurants

San Antonio 13 restaurants recognized, including one restaurant awarded one Michelin star

Houston 30 restaurants recognized, including six restaurants awarded one Michelin star

SOURCE: MICHELIN GUIDECOMMUNITY IMPACT

Manager Sanam Zahir said the recognition also belongs to those that the restaurant works with. “It’s a mark of approval on everybody’s work and it’s a good pat on the back,” Zahir said. “You’re on the right path. Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re doing it right.” More details Harvest’s Executive Chef Andrea Shackelford highlighted McKinney’s part in receiving the recog- nition, noting that the award will bring even more attention to the community. “The community itself fuels us to be great,” she said. “I think it’s great to just give back to McKinney as well in that sense.”

Harvest at the Masonic’s menu has a carrot hummus and other items made with locally sourced ingredients.

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