🍝 A Glance at Historic McKinney｜Italian Warmth Hidden in Red‑Brick

In the cobblestone alleyways of the historic district, this Italian eatery—Spoons Cafe captivates every passerby with a basket of freshly baked rosemary focaccia. While the bread basket is still warm to the touch, the server already presents a dish of olive oil steeped with aged balsamic vinegar, as the 19th‑century cast‑iron street lamps outside slowly glow with an amber halo. 🫒 Taste Notes ✅ God‑Tier Bread Service: Focaccia studded with oil‑soaked cherry tomatoes and fresh rosemary Dipping sauce: Tuscan extra‑virgin olive oil + 12‑year Modena balsamic + freshly ground pink Himalayan salt Hidden service: Free bread refills (though the second round does not include the oil‑vinegar dip) ✅ Pasta Trio Recommendations: Lobster Pappardelle: Handmade egg pappardelle coated in a pink sauce made from lobster tomalley Black Truffle Tagliolini: Winter black truffle shaved tableside; servers will remind you to “enjoy within 30 seconds” Chili Garlic Spaghetti: Deceptively simple, but layered with heat from seven types of chili peppers (can request a “Texas‑level spice upgrade”) 🍷 Wine Ordering Secret Tell your server, “I’d like a wine that feels like a rainy night in Blade Runner 1982”—you’ll typically be served a dark Barbera from Northern Italy, and pairing it with a cured‑meat platter unlocks a hidden cheese‑shaving service. 🌆 Golden Hour Formula Sunday 5:30 PM + Window seat on the second floor + Order a bottle of sparkling wine = Watch the sunset gild the spire of the church across the street while enjoying the chef’s complimentary basil‑pesto breadsticks. #McKinney#McKinneylife#McKinneyfood#fooddiary#McKinneyRestaurant#McKinneyguide#SpoonsCafe