LOCAL + SMALL: Denton

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[LOCAL + SMALL: Denton @localandsmall]

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I waited 9 months for this. 🙌

Enjoyed [every sip] of my first alcoholic bev now that baby is here: the Lavender Elixir at @940skc

Tbh I was a little bit nervous going to a restaurant with a baby, but our little Beau did so well! Perks of a sleepy … https://t.co/OTmcxzL44z

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Welcome the newest #Dentonite to the world. 🥰

Being able to birth our son Beau at @texashealth here in Denton is ✨sentimental✨to us.

Both Evan and I were born here (back when it was Denton Community Hospital) just a couple weeks apart from each ot… https://t.co/VErZWYGUS0

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Tis the season for patio drinkin’, eatin’, and chillin’. 🙌

We just discovered this Thursday special at @oakstreetdrafthouse — and’ve already gone two weeks in a row.👇

✨Get a gyro from @fetaslonestargreek + a Texas draft (ciders included) at OSDH fo… https://t.co/8dqtWSne3p

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When people ask me what my favorite #dentonrestaurant is, @komodolocodenton is [easily] a top 3.

I’ve tried just about everything on their menu and there’s not one thing I haven’t liked. But there’s plenty to ❤️.

Branching out from some of my go-to’s,… https://t.co/AUL0aBK3Rl

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How to announce you’re pregnant on a foodie blog: talk about MOCKTAILS!🍹

That means if you see me walking around looking like🤰🏼this time it’s not a food baby - it’s a real one. 😆

Before pregnancy, I never understood why people wanted decaf coffee o… https://t.co/rgSdHLazSr

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Special occasions call for special night outs - even on a weekday.

My husband got a new job role and promotion within the company (AND hit his 10 year work anniversary!) — so as soon as the offer became official, we called @queeniesdenton to book a las… https://t.co/dDs5K5oWZQ

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Diner prices. ➡️ Brunch quality.

We hadn’t been to @egghousecafe in awhile, but finally ate here recently.

I looked like they’ve made some changes since the pandemic (including new management I think?) and we had a great experience… both times.

Ye… https://t.co/lgU2XCs2dD

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Top 10 Places to Eat Lunch in #DowntownDenton👇

Well, it’s more of a [complete] list of all the places to grab lunch around or beyond the #DentonSquare.

But I started out with my top 10. 😊

So if you’re tired of eating the same thing for lunch, or … https://t.co/J50DWt1u4I

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Did you know @thechestnuttreedenton now offers happy hour?

Well… it’s actually more of a “special hour” called Uncorked — serving unique Italian small plates ($5, $7 and $10 options) that pair perfectly with a glass of 🍷.

They even bring in an Ita… https://t.co/3pBdIZsmRs

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Forget happy hour when you can get that ALL DAY drink special!

At @villa_grande_mex_restaurant, they have $7 large house ritas and $3.50 regular all day on Wednesdays.

Plus, here’s a few things we typically order while we’re there:

✨ Bowl of que… https://t.co/wJ6qdOBv4B

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When you get that warm, happy feeling the moment you walk into a store. 🙌

That’s how I felt when I visited @thirdandsage yesterday — a brand new mother-daughter owned boutique on Elm St. (just 0.8 miles from the #dentonsquare).

Their inviting atmo… https://t.co/wbGaGGFeoJ

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College is out for summer! And you know what that means👇

…finally getting the courage to go near Fry Street and checking out this delicious thai restaurant, @orientalgardendenton!

I took some ladies here (all of our first time!) and we were surpris… https://t.co/OD9uWTRguF

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This place is unlike ANY axe throwing experience you’ve ever had. Guaranteed.

My first (and what I thought would be my last) experience axe throwing was at a super sketchy place in Austin and not once did I feel safe around the crowds of people aimless… https://t.co/SX8pGYRx9r

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How to spend your Saturday morning: @communitymarket

✨Grab a cup of joe (or delicious cold tea in a mason jar) at the @combscoffee booth.

✨Order a savory breakfast sandwich on homemade English muffins at @obrienbrosbaking - and get a bag of those … https://t.co/XPgVqA6in5

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Who else is STILL sad J&Js Pizza is gone?? 🙋🏼‍♀️😭

With big shoes to fill for anyone going into this former spot of our beloved local pizza joint, the new @graffiti_pasta opened up — so we decided to give it a try.

And it did NOT disappoint.

Vibes:

… https://t.co/TAckNKWBrS

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Foodie paradise = tapas.

We are HUGE fans of small plates and getting to try multiple things, especially when it comes to visiting a new restaurant in town.

Just steps off the #DentonSquare, you’ll find @taan_eatery - an Asian Fusion tapas joint with … https://t.co/NP5NIEUxEq

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When you thought you could eat “3 pancakes” 😅

This is the pancake sampler at @sevenmilecafe. Each one was bigger than my face!

You get to pick 3 of their pancake flavors and I got:

✨Berry Dream: Sweet cream cheese glaze, blackberry coulis, fresh b… https://t.co/0YpNgZHKvc

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Have you been to this new(ish) coffee shop yet? ☕️

I went to @elevated_grounds the first day they opened — aka saw the “now open” sign on my way to work and swerved in to try it out.

A couple months later, I found out there was a small indoor space to… https://t.co/0sNHbxpO7r

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Shameless bday plug.👇

I don’t post about myself much because I am not the focus of my page. Local and small businesses are.

That’s why I am usually surprised when someone recognizes me as “the local small girl” - p.s. sorry in advance for any poss… https://t.co/Wc0Qdsq5XA

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New tex-mex restaurant alert 🚨

Locals know McKinney Street to be the authentic taqueria hub of #Denton.

And if you’ve been 🌮ing for awhile, you’ll remember where the former Taco Lady joint used to be behind a laundromat building.

That’s where @o… https://t.co/H7yQoqKIS0