DINING FEATURE
BY SHELBIE HAMILTON
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STAFF’S TOP PICKS Here are some of the favorite dishes of the sta members at The Yard.
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1 THE PICKLE DIP $10
“I would describe it as a tzatziki with pickles in it. I’m from New York; I worked in a Greek restaurant for three years up there; the tzatziki up there is really good. ... This stu , it just takes it to the next level.” DAVE HILSDORF, SERVER AND BARTENDER
The Yard is a backyard restaurant concept located in east McKinney. (Photos by Shelbie Hamilton/Community Impact)
2 THE CHURCH ST. CLUB $15
The Yard Downtown restaurant creates community gathering spot in east McKinney T he Yard, a backyard restau- rant concept in east McKin- ney, is the only restaurant of being converted into a restaurant space in the late 1990s, according to the restaurant’s website. The restaurant keeps fans and misters on hand for the summer heat, as well as heaters for the cold months, Wisniewski said.
“It’s been my favorite item for a very long time. I really like the sourdough that it’s on, and the fact that we use arugula instead of like regular lettuce.” BRANDON LILJESTRAND, SERVER
3 THE YARD BURGER $15
“It’s a fan favorite, it’s a sta favorite, and it’s super consistent every time.” CHELSEA CLOSE, GENERAL MANAGER
its kind for Frisco-based Restaurant 33 Group, Chief Operating O cer Kristin Wisniewski said. Restaurant 33 Group operates seven restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including two in down- town McKinney. “The Yard is going to be a really tough one to duplicate,” Wisniewski said. “If I was willing to operate a restaurant on a daily basis for the rest of my life, it’s this one. I love this restaurant.” The restaurant is located in an over 100-year-old historic home o the downtown square. The prop- erty, originally built in 1855, was used as a single-family home before
The Yard opened at that location in fall 2018. The restaurant’s con- cept focused on creating a backyard space where guests could eat, drink and play, Wisniewski said. “This is a local gathering place for downtown McKinney, and that’s what it’s supposed to be from the very, very beginning,” she said. The restaurant features indoor seating, patio and yard outdoor seating as well as the Yard Bar, a 21-and-over bar space in the back- yard. The Yard is also dog-friendly, Wisniewski said. “At any given time on the week- end, there’s at least 20-30 dogs [at The Yard],” she said.
The menu ranges from nachos and smothered wa e fries, to chicken tenders and burgers. Recently added menu additions include some summer heat-tolerant and healthy items such as salads, as well as protein and grain bowls, Wisniewski said. “All of the common things that you would expect to nd in a backyard restaurant ... those things are still on the menu,” she said. “But we also wanted to get ... some more health-forward options.” The restaurant’s drink menu includes beers, frozen drinks, wines and premixed cocktails on tap.
The Yard 107 S. Church St., McKinney 469-631-0035 www.yardtx.com Hours: Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
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