Frisco | October 2022

FIRST LOOK

BY GRANT JOHNSON

THREE DISHES TO TRY

The Italian classic, spaghetti and meatball ($13.49) is made with marinara sauce, spaghetti and a hand-rolled meatball. It is also served with garlic bread.

The DiGirolomo is topped with pepperoni, pepperoncini, gorgonzola and mozzarella. Pictured is the 10-inch pizza ($9.99) .

Cannoli ($2.99) features a crispy shell and creamy ricotta lling.

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Mici Handcrafted Italian Experienced restaurateur brings Italian fare to Frisco A fter 28 years of managing restaurants for an estab- lished brand, Carlos Smith been in the restaurant industry for 38 years, and this concept is not something I have seen.”

on pickup and delivery orders. Once the restaurant has established its presence in the community, 60%- 70% of sales will be takeout and delivery, according to Smith. “Every customer I spoke with has stressed to me that they’re glad that we’re here, and they love the quality of food that they do receive for the price,” Smith said. “So it’s fast, casual, great food.” Now that the west Frisco location is open, Smith is ready to expand the concept to Frisco, Little Elm, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Prosper, Celina and Denton, where he has franchise rights. He plans to open his next two

took a chance by bringing a new fast-casual Italian venture to Texas. Smith was a joint venture partner managing nine restaurants for Outback Steakhouse before a former coworker introduced him to Mici Handcrafted Italian, which is based out of Denver. The coworker is the chief operating ocer of Mici Handcrafted Italian. After trying the food and observing the fast-casual concept that delivers convenient artisan food, Smith was ready for his own restaurants. “Leaving what was comfortable

Mici Handcrafted Italian launched in 2004 and now has nine locations in three states. The company recently expanded into franchising, and Smith plans to open 15 restaurants in Texas. His rst one in west Frisco opened July 18. Mici’s menu includes pizza, pastas, salads and desserts. “Great Italian food is about high-quality ingredients and proper cooking technique,” Partner and Chief Growth Ocer Matt Stanton said. “We’ve focused our menu on creations where the time is in the preparation. ... This way customers can get artisan food fast.” Mici Handcrafted Italian oers dining services but also relies heavily

Carlos Smith is the franchise owner of Mici Handcrafted Italian in Frisco.

Mici Handcrafted Italian 8244 FM 423, Frisco 469-389-3100 www.miciitalian.com Hours: Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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BRAND BUSINESS your WITH STICKIES Exclusive front cover placement • Targeted mailbox delivery • Competitive pricing has allowed me to spread my wings,” Smith said. “The concept itself and the food is just fantastic. I have stores in Prosper and McKinney. “Now that the nal product is done, I am just ready to do No. 2,” Smith said.

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FRISCO EDITION • OCTOBER 2022