Tasty Notes: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream opens first Dallas shop; Dolce Riviera reopens

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream now open in West Village. (Courtesy photograph)

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Tasty Notes is a roundup of meals and restaurant information together with specials, native meals information, eating occasions and extra across the space.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream units up store in West Village

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the nationally acknowledged model recognized for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice lotions opened final Saturday within the West Village at 3699 McKinney Avenue, positioned on the south aspect of the complicated between Kendra Scott and Hugo’s. The store supplied $1 scoops all day with unique Van Leeuwen branded swag to its first 100 prospects.

Celebrated for its no-junk allowed ethos and use of top quality, easy elements, Van Leeuwen is made and distributed out of Brooklyn, New York, the place the corporate started in 2008 as an ice cream truck. With greater than 30 flavors of ice cream, together with vegan choices, Van Leeuwen has grown to scoop retailers in New York Metropolis, Los Angeles, Houston and Philadelphia with the soon-to-be-open Dallas location as its thirtieth store. Van Leeuwen pints may also be ordered on-line and located in grocery shops resembling Texas’ Central Market and HEB.

“Dallas has been on our radar for fairly a while and we’re thrilled that we’re about to formally be part of this iconic Texas metropolis,” Ben Van Leeuwen, co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen stated in a press launch “We spent plenty of time figuring out the place we needed to increase to and Dallas was on the prime of our record due to its pleasant, food-focused and numerous group. Bringing goodness to our Dallas prospects is the core ingredient of what conjures up our service and we’re excited to be part of West Village.”

Following the custom of making a restricted version, unique taste for every new ice cream store, Van Leeuwen will debut Strawberry Margarita, made with Ego Tequila, a Fort Price-based, woman-owned tequila model. Guests can get pleasure from scoops of the cocktail-inspired taste on the West Village location whereas provides final.

Along with ice cream scoops, Van Leeuwen may also serve ice cream sandwiches, root beer floats, sundaes and milkshakes with a wide range of toppings out there, resembling sizzling fudge and housemade whipped cream. The store may also unveil 4 particular flavors every season out there in-store for a restricted time.
Van Leeuwen’s West Village location is Sunday via Thursday from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.-midnight. @vanleeuwenicecream.

Atìpico to open this June

Atipico menu objects (Courtesy photograph)

Atìpico, the restaurant that “frequently adapts to completely different existence with a menu of inventive dishes that’s continually evolving,” is scheduled to open its doorways this June at The Union Dallas. This Mexico Metropolis-inspired restaurant will open its first United States location in Dallas with the objective to offer meals, collect the group and fulfill varied dietary preferences.

The restaurant goals to increase and promote atypical culinary experiences by adhering to its motto: “Be Authentic + Keep Completely different.” In creatively reinventing worldwide delicacies, Atìpico’s menu is consistently altering with conventional, keto, vegan and gluten-free choices, amongst others. Giving the classics a twist is Atìpico’s type and its first location in Dallas will add a singular eating expertise to the native eating panorama.

Dolce Riviera reopens within the Dallas Harwood District

Dolce Riviera. (Courtesy photograph)

Dolce Riviera has formally opened its doorways once more on Thursday in Harwood District. The institution gives new and traditional menu objects of coastal Italian delicacies with a contemporary twist.

Below the path of Chef Taylor Kearney, traditional menu objects return such because the Burrata, Spaghetti Pomodoro, Porterhouse Bistecca alla Fiorentina and Branzino. New menu objects embrace the Gnocchi al Genovese, Tagliatelle Nero di Seppia, Seared Kampachi, and Polpettine.

Dolce Riviera has additionally included a brand new idea titled, The Parlor at Dolce Riviera. It should double as an opulent grab-and-go spot for the Harwood District by day and rework into an intimate cocktail lounge by night time. Within the evenings, The Parlor will function its personal cocktail menu with signature drinks such because the Smoky Parlor Previous Customary, Prim and Correct Martini, and Italian 75 Aperitif.

Dolce Riviera is open for dinner Wednesday via Sunday at 5 p.m. with brunch served on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. The Parlor is open for breakfast Monday-Friday at 7 a.m. and open for cocktails Wednesday via Sunday at 5 p.m.

Sfereco gives $10 categorical lunch specials

Sfereco lunch specials. (Courtesy photograph)

Sfereco is now providing an Categorical Lunch Particular, which incorporates two slices of cheese or pepperoni pizza, a Caesar salad and a mushy drink for $10. The pizzas are repeatedly made to maintain them contemporary and sizzling and shifting quick to considerably cut back the wait time typical of the Dallas lunch rush. The particular is nice from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday via Friday.

At Sfereco’s Lewisville and River Stroll places, the Categorical Lunch Particular features a 10-inch cheese or pepperoni pizza, a Caesar salad and a mushy drink for $10.

This particular is obtainable for dine in or take out.

Nationwide Meals Days

Nationwide Wine Day, held this yr on Wednesday, Might 25, celebrates all of the completely different sorts of wine on one special occasion. Cantina Laredo places in Frisco and Addison will have fun wine on Wednesday with half-price wines by the glass and bottle from 4-7 p.m. within the eating room and on the bar.

Menu Information

Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill to host Ziata wine dinner

The culinary staff at Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill has created a five-course dinner that includes seafood favorites paired with vintages from Ziata hosted by Chef Ryan Oruch and wine entrepreneur Karen Cakebread.

Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill is positioned in LakeSide Market close to the intersection of Preston Street and Spring Creek Parkway. Sea Breeze incorporates a full fish market displaying all kinds of contemporary and wild seafood from throughout the planet, in addition to a Chef at Residence case that includes ready meals.

The occasion opens with a cocktail hour and can function restricted seating for social distancing. Reservations are required by visiting the restaurant’s site. Resulting from house limitations, Sea Breeze asks that visitors decide to a full desk. The five-course meal is $135 per individual, excluding tax and gratuity. Particulars beneath below Meal Plans.

The wine dinner menu:

Crispy Pores and skin Branzino

Stonefruit salsa, ardour fruit oil drizzle, grapefruit essence

2020 Sauvignon Blanc

Ginger Seared Sea Scallops

Lychee espuma, kumquat jam, kaffir lime leaf oil, spiced almonds

2018 Carneros Chardonnay

Broiled Halibut

inexperienced garlic spaetzle, pinot-braised maitake mushrooms, pine nut cream

2019 Russian River Pinot Noir

Surf & Turf

roasted monkfish medallions, seared New York strip, pommes souffles, English pea puree

2017 Meteor Cabernet Sauvignon

Salted Butter Apple Galette

bourbon maple whipped cream

Smoked Cinnamon Amador Previous Customary

Flower Mound’s new Scout location options new menu

The brand new Scout outpost on the River Stroll in Central Park, Flower Mound’s latest eating and leisure district opened Friday. Scout, which has its flagship on the historic Statler Resort in downtown Dallas, joins Primo’s MX Kitchen & Lounge, Sfereco and the River Stroll Chapel and Reception Corridor already open on the location.

Scout’s new menu is a departure from the unique with objects such because the Bison Meatloaf Patty Soften, the Pork Stomach “Scooby Snacks,” and the Braised Quick Rib Stroganoff as nicely as extra sports activities bar fare.

Here’s a take a look at Scout’s Flower Mound menu:

Appetizers

Idaho potato chips and dips – french onion dip, beer cheese, jalapeno ranch
Rooster Wings – select buffalo, candy bourbon, the jerk or garlic parmesan. select six, one dozen or two dozen
Loaded Fries – pimento beer queso, scout chili, bacon, jalapenos, cilantro, bitter cream
Pork Stomach “Scooby Snacks” – candy & spicy sizzling sauce, texas ketchup
Buttermilk Rooster Tenders – select buffalo, candy bourbon, the jerk, or garlic parmesan. select six, one dozen, or two dozen

Wholesome & Hearty

Scout’s Southwestern – pepper jack cheese, roasted corn & black bean salsa, crispy tortilla strips, honey-lime French dressing, chipotle ranch. [add grilled chicken +4, herb peppered beef +6, grilled shrimp +7, grilled salmon +6]
Mediterranean Salad – pepperoncini, kalamata olives, purple onion, tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, oregano French dressing. [add grilled chicken +4, herb peppered beef +6, grilled shrimp +7, grilled salmon +6]
Texas Beef Chili – crispy tortilla strips, shredded cheese, purple onions, bitter cream, contemporary cilantro

Sandwiches & Burgers – served with common or waffle candy potato fries

Scout’s Roasted Turkey Membership – smoked bacon, avocado, pepper jack cheese, mayo, entire grain toast
Bison Meatloaf Patty Soften – havarti cheese, grilled onions, texas toast
Charred Teriyaki Tuna – brussels sprouts-pickled ginger slaw
Buttermilk Rooster Tenders Handler – lettuce, tomato, onion, scout sauce
Fork & Knife Grilled Cheese – beef brief rib, home pimento cheese, buttered texas toast
The 1-Lb “Tildogger” Burger – fresh-ground beef, vermont aged cheddar, hickory bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, ‘mayochup’
8 oz. Scout Burger – american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, home pickle

Mainstay Provisions

Atlantic Cod Fish & Chips – crispy fries, lemon-caper aioli
BBQ Citrus Glazed Salmon – german purple potato salad, blue cheese & pecan slaw
Creole Blackened Shrimp – linguini pasta, inexperienced onions, andouille sausage, roasted purple peppers, cajun cream sauce
Steak Frites – 10oz butcher steak, home herbed butter, parmesan-truffle fries
Braised Quick Rib Stroganoff – roasted mushrooms, buttered egg noodles, contemporary herbed bitter cream

Flatbreads