Anamias spices up the competition, wins “Best Tex-Mex” in Coppell

Aubrie Sisk, Communications Manager

May 8, 2017

Filed under 2017 Winners, Best of Coppell

Walking into Anamia's Tex-Mex, it is easy to see why it has won “Best Tex-Mex” two years in a row in The Sidekick’s Best of Coppell. Anamia’s is always full of Coppell residents, even on weeknights when most restaurants are empty, enjoying chips and salsa while watching the waiters make tablesi...

A ‘twisted’ sense for hunger; Twisted Root Burger Co. awarded Best Burger

Kathryn Rudd, Entertainment Editor

May 4, 2017

Filed under 2017 Winners, Arts & Entertainment, Best of Coppell

Located in a prime spot of Coppell’s community and history, a franchise burger joint has become distinctly local to Coppell residents.   Twisted Root Burger Company, located at 505 Houston St., has been serving its hearty, half-pound hamburgers since June. Menu options are not only unique ...

(Fro) Yo

Meha Srivastav, Social Media Manager

April 28, 2017

Filed under 2017 Winners, Arts & Entertainment, Best of Coppell

Step 1: Take a cup (one size fits all at Tappy’s).   Step 2: Proceed to the frozen yogurt dispensers and push the chosen handle downwards with maximum vigor. Repeat for each flavor, preferably, until the cup is flooded. (Tip: Try a little of each flavor to achieve a delicious goop.) &nb...

Mi Cocina wins Coppell’s new restaurant with unique take on Tex-Mex

Wren Lee, Staff Designer

April 26, 2017

Filed under 2017 Winners, Arts & Entertainment, Best of Coppell

You might expect Mi Cocina to have traditional decor and classic cuisine, but Coppell’s newest Tex-Mex restaurant is not traditional at all, and that is what makes it stand out. From the moment you step in 110 W. Sandy Lake Rd. Suite 112, you enter a modern, 21st century restaurant. The fake fire ...

Chick-fil-awesome

Reid Valentine, Staff writer

April 25, 2017

Filed under 2017 Winners, Arts & Entertainment, Best of Coppell

“Can I have a three strip meal with a sweet tea along with an individual spicy chicken sandwich? Extra Chick-fil-A sauce please.”   I have placed this order quite literally hundreds of times at varying Chick-fil-A locations, yet the spot on 483 E Round Grove Rd. in Lewisville is Copp...

Donut Palace renowned as community staple for classic, comforting breakfast

Sakshi Venkatraman, Executive News Editor

April 25, 2017

Filed under 2017 Winners, Arts & Entertainment, Best of Coppell

One of Coppell’s oldest donut shops, Donut Palace has been located at 600 E Sandy Lake Rd. #126 since its opening on April 15, 1985. Over the past 30 years, the shop has become a community favorite and a hotspot for weekend breakfast.   Donut Palace serves a wide variety of tastes with their selectio...

Starbucks provides welcoming, productive environment with coffee

Sruthi Boppuri, Staff Writer

April 25, 2017

Filed under 2017 Winners, Arts & Entertainment, Best of Coppell

For those stressful nights and morning pick me ups, Starbucks is the place to get a freshly-brewed cup of coffee.   The popular coffee company has a wide variety of drinks that are guaranteed to satisfy your caffeine cravings, ranging from cappuccinos, tea, lattes and more.   If you’...

New Tech dares the Coppell community with a scare

Christie Nah, Staff Writer

November 1, 2016

Filed under 2016 Winners, Arts & Entertainment, Reviews

Fall is for freaky, fun Halloween events celebrated every year. New Tech [email protected] continued this tradition on Thursday with its annual spooky haunted house fundraising event that gives a heart-pounding rush.   It takes about seven minutes to go through multiple rooms that includes clowns,...

Donut Palace is a family tradition, not a run of the mill shop

Emma Cummins, Editorial Page Editor

January 26, 2016

Filed under 2016 Winners, Showcase

  It’s Sunday morning, and mass at St. Ann Catholic Parish in Coppell has just ended. Instead of driving home, my father, my sister and I drive over to Donut Palace.   Sunday is the day for rest and donuts for the Cummins household.  But the tradition is not for donuts from any ...

Zenzero Kitchen and Bakery takes the cake for best bakery in Coppell

Sloane Samberson, Managing Editor

January 20, 2016

Filed under 2016 Winners, Showcase

“It all began with a girl,” and this girl is Coppell resident Ginger Blazek, creator and owner of Zenzero Kitchen and Bakery. Back in 2012, Blazek opened Zenzero for she wanted to take her lifelong passion from her kitchen at home to the community.   If you are wondering what “zenzero...

I’ll be back to J Macks

January 8, 2016

Filed under 2016 Winners, Arts & Entertainment, Showcase

Meara Isenberg staff writer @mearaannee   At the heart of Coppell, J Macklin’s grill has been offering American style food since 2009. Their motto “Eat. Talk. Drink.” though vague, could not have better summed up my experience at the popular brunch spot.   Eat. &nb...

The Sidekick names Palio’s Pizza Cafe best place to take a date

January 8, 2016

Filed under 2016 Winners, Arts & Entertainment, Showcase

By Mallorie Munoz Managing Editor @munoz_mallorie   When planning your next evening with your significant other, look no further than Palio’s Pizza Cafe. Whether it is a romantic dinner or a spontaneous lunch date, Palio’s offers the perfect atmosphere.   With its dim mood lig...