Legacy West Podcast

The namesake of Johnny Rodriguez the Salon sits down with his newest client as guest host Rebecca Silvestri follows up a haircut from Johnny himself with this revealing conversation. In this episode of Legacy West Podcast, the Executive Editor of Local Profile finds out the keys to color, dimension, the right products, the right length, the right amount of layers, and how to talk to your stylist about finding the perfect hairstyle for you.

Before he became the Beverage Operations Coordinator for the entire Earls brand, Kevin Hawk was one of the original team members to open the Legacy West location. On this episode of Legacy West Podcast, Kevin joins us by phone from Vancouver, Canada where the restaurant group has its headquarters. He tells us what’s behind the cocktail’s surge in popularity, how to find the right drink for you, and what it takes to craft the perfect cocktail.

At a time when smart watches are growing in popularity, more and more young people are joining previous generations by distinguishing themselves with a classic timepiece. On this episode of Legacy West Podcast, we turn the hosting duties over to Timeless Luxury Watches co-owner Anna Broadfoot as she interviews her husband and Timeless co-owner, Dan Broadfoot, who recently returned from one of the biggest watch shows in the world.

As our tastes become increasingly discriminating, dessert is anything but an afterthought. When only the best gelato will do, Amorino is proud to offer the authentic experience. In bringing the brand to Legacy West, German Rodriguez draws on his own cross-cultural background, sourcing the finest ingredients from around the world to ensure a time-honored Italian tradition.

The ritual of New Year’s resolutions is a promising way to make a new start in our lives. For many of us that inevitably means vowing to live healthier. But if you’ve been making the same resolution year after year to eat better, what can you do this year to make a lasting change? We ask True Food Kitchen Executive Chef David Laser how to take a cue from the restaurant that believes great food can be the foundation for a life well-lived.

Entertaining guests can be one of the best parts of the holiday season. Of course, it can also be stressful to figure out how to do it right. That’s why we asked the dream team at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse to offer some advice on holiday hospitality. We sit down with Double Eagle’s Executive Chef Craig Walter, Wine Director Steve Orozco, and General Manager Ann Johnson for a few tips on preparing the perfect holiday feast.

The holidays are here, and that means so are the party invitations. From office parties to events with family and friends to a big holiday gala, trying to figure out what to wear can be beyond overwhelming. No one needs that additional stress, especially this time of year! We enlist the help of stylist Laurie Graham King to navigate and avoid any fashion disasters.

She has one of the most famous and familiar voices not just in North Texas but across the country. Kellie Rasberry of the Kidd Kraddick in the Morning Show is a legendary broadcaster, a mom, a wife, and a proud Plano resident. We talk to Kellie about her extraordinary career, her own podcast show with new husband Allen, and some of her favorite family traditions as she joins us to help kick-off the holidays at Legacy West.

She’s a lawyer turned jewelry designer who credits a humiliating appearance on the “Oprah” show for her for her new-found fame. We talk with Jill Donovan, Founder of Rustic Cuff, about her booming bracelet business and how her love of new hobbies — and the most embarrassing moment of her life — brought about incredible success.

The nature of cities is changing. Old distinctions between urban and suburban are breaking down as places like Plano begin to challenge bigger city neighbors for growth. That trend has placemaking efforts underway in communities across the country to create the perfect walkable urban district to serve as a center for new life. In his essay for The Catalyst, a journal from the George W. Bush Institute, SMU professor and former Dallas Morning News editor Bruce Tomaso describes how suburbs are coming of age.

The fountain of youth may not be a myth after all. From Botox to laser hair removal to body shaping, you can look, feel, and be your very best with some help from the experts at TruDerm.

No neighborhood feels complete without a bookstore around the corner where guests can take a break from their busy lives to lose themselves in a good read and give their brains a break from screen time. As one of the nation’s largest booksellers, Barnes and Noble operates more than 600 bookstores across the country. Now in just a handful of markets, Barnes and Noble Kitchen is feeding minds and bodies alike with a new concept that adds great food to the experience.

We all know we need to update our wardrobes as the seasons change, but what about your beauty routine? We talk with a beauty expert from MAC Cosmetics about the five must-have products for fall.

Today, stylish, fun, and best of all, affordable, that's Fabletics. And who better to represent the activewear brand than its super fit co-founder, Hollywood actress Kate Hudson. We talk with an expert about the Fabletics brand and why fitness enthusiasts can't get enough.

With new food halls opening across the country, Legacy West is proud to be home to the biggest in Texas. At 55,000 square feet, more than two dozen stalls, and a thriving live performance space, Legacy Hall is setting the standard for one of the hottest trends in the restaurant business. A recent study predicted that by 2020 the number of food halls in the United States will have tripled over the course of five years. Author and food expert Leslie Brenner tells us it’s all part of a very long tradition.

Today it's the largest clothing brand in the country ever built on the web. We're talking about Bonobos. This definitely isn't your standard men's clothing store. We discovered what makes Bonobos so different and how it's changing the retail landscape.

Celebrity chef Tiffany Derry became an audience favorite on her way to the final four on Season Seven of Bravo’s Top Chef. She went on to make the finals again on Top Chef: All Stars. Since then she’s opened restaurants across Texas earning four-star reviews hailing her as one of the “Best Chefs in DFW.” With high profile appearances on popular food shows like Hungry Investors and Bar Rescue, Derry decided to use her expertise to tackle the new challenge of fast casual with Roots Chicken Shak at Legacy Hall. 

He has an integral part in shaping our city, passionately fostering a sense of community and inspiring our youth. When he's not busy serving as the 39th Mayor of Plano, we find out how Harry LaRosiliere enjoys spending some of his rare downtime at Legacy West.

Restaurateur Alberto Lombardi, a veteran of the Dallas food scene for decades and owner of restaurants across the country, is a constant presence at his latest two projects: Legacy West’s Taverna and Toulouse. You can often see him going table to table greeting customers. With a third restaurant, KAI coming soon to Legacy West, Lombardi is once again reshaping the food culture in North Texas, something he’s been doing since the 1970s.

There are so many amazing restaurants at Legacy West serving up the best dishes. But if you are watching your waistline, what are some of the best options when you dine at your favorite Legacy West restaurants? We find out from an expert.