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Author: Mark McKee

Animal lover, nature lover, outdoor enthusiast, avid camper, football fan and super daddio. I became a serious foodie once I moved back to Irving nine years ago, I was so curious and overwhelmed by the diversity and incredible options. My motto- Be good, have fun!

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Foodie Favorites From an Irving Local - Part 2

By Mark McKee on Aug. 16, 2022

Each month we're bringing you a new set of restaurants loved and dined at by foodie lover and Irvingite, Mark Mckee. Check out Part 1 of this locally loved food series. If you want to join Mark and…

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Foodie Favorites From an Irving Local - Part 1

By Mark McKee on Jul. 06, 2022

Meet Mark, your resident Irving foodie! He's so much of a foodie that he runs the well-known Taste of Irving Facebook group. In this multi-partlocal foodie series, he has been kind enough to let us share his top experiences while dining out around town. So if you want to know where the locals eat, you're in the right place. Be like Mark and explore Irving's food scene! Plus, don't forget to abide by his favorite saying, "Be good, eat well and have fun, my friends!" …

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