<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/issues/homecoming-taste-tour.html" dsn="news"><item_date>10/25/2018 12:00:00 AM</item_date><category_header/><title>Homecoming Taste Tour</title><subheader/><description>A sampling of alum-owned bars and restaurants, including Denton County Independent Hamburger Company, Denton County Brewing Co., Wine Squared, Monica's Cedars Social and Komodo Loco.</description><author/><photographer>Erin Cristales </photographer><image> <img src="/sites/default/files/screen_shot_2018-10-25_at_8.08.00_am.png" width="1976" height="1104" alt="" title="Homecoming Taste Tour"/></image><taxonomy-story-type>Online Extras</taxonomy-story-type><taxonomy-cultural-story-category/><taxonomy-news-sections/><taxonomy-college-department/><taxonomy-tags>Alumni Spotlight, Food/Spirits, Homecoming</taxonomy-tags><type>story</type><categories/><relationships/><main-content>

Looking for some great places to grab a few drinks or a bite to eat while you're in town for Homecoming? Need a great place to relax and meet up with friends? Here's a look at a few alum-owned destinations in the DFW area that may just fit the bill.
 










More alum-owned establishments






Leann Berry ('85) makes incredible cocktails -- including a "Mean Green" margarita -- as bartender and co-owner at Monica's Cedars Social in Dallas.


Check out previous stories that highlight UNT alums who have opened bars and restaurants:
Denton brew scene
Denton food scene
Growing and crafting
Leann Berry: Crafter of cocktails
Taste makers
 
 


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