In-N-Out Burger is known to every last Southern California resident and to many residents across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. Just mentioning the name will literally turn millions of people hungry and salivating. The chain has a widely known reputation for fast, fresh, and favorful food. I've eaten my fair share in travels through the Golden State.
 
With little fanfare, the Council approved the request last night for a fast food outlet near Firewheel Town Center, on Lavon Ave (SH-78) across the side street from Christina's and Pei Wei restaurants. Although there have been no formal announcements, In-N-Out Burger is expected to open it's first of several Texas locations in north Garland. No schedule has been announced.
 
In-N-Out is very much oriented toward cars. At the locations I've visited, it is all drive-through although this location will have outdoor seating.
 
Since the Town Center is heavily pedestrian-oriented, a drive-through might seem to be a bit of a contradiction. Not really. The restaurant will be located on the bank of a river of cars, Lavon Ave. It doesn't affect the future potential Town Center development that should also be pedestrian-oriented because it will be outside those pedestrian areas.
 
So, drive to get a burger and walk over to the Town Center, the best of the auto and pedestrian worlds!
 
UPDATE: The DMN Garland Blog mentions this post and gathers several comments from readers.