Thursday, June 18, 2009
Paciugo Gelato introduces new flavors, new store design at West Village store in Dallas
Texas pecan sea salt caramel, Texas peaches and strawberries sorbet, and chocolate jalapeno
The West Village branch of Paciugo Gelato was the site of a party on Wednesday where a trio of new flavors were introduced and new interior design elements were unveiled.
Flavors for summer 2009 include: Texas pecan sea salt caramel, Texas peaches and strawberries sorbet, and chocolate jalapeno. These are in addition to a half dozen flavors introduced in the spring that included black raspberry, yogurt, and blackberry cabernet.
Texas pecan sea salt caramel is a spin-off of the chain's hugely popular Mediterranean sea salt caramel, so popular that it already spawned a chocolate version. The pecans were chopped into small bits and had a noticeable buttery component. Texas peaches and strawberries sorbet was in the "light, refreshing, fruity" category, while chocolate jalapeno was an intriguing pairing between dark Belgian chocolate and fresh jalapenos. And by "intriguing," I mean that it was sweet but also fairly hot. Maybe there's a better word than intriguing.
Decor-wise, the store had been refabricated with what co-founder Cristiana Gianatta said were more durable materials, including narrow slate-blue glass tiles on the wall and charcoal quartz tiles on the floor. The most enchanting element was the use of gelato spoons as a decorating motif. One round tabletop was made of clear resin in which dozens of spoons were suspended. The piece de resistance was the chandelier, made of hundreds of hanging gelato spoons -- a colorful composition that could've passed for Murano glass, if you weren't looking too closely.
Marc Lee
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Scott, says:
Texas pecans make everything better.
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7 months, 3 weeks agoLink to this comment | Suggest removal
Michael Anderson, says:
Amen, Scott. Pecan ain't the state tree for nuthin!
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luniz, says:
pecan sea salt caramel does sound pretty good.
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Chris Kidd, says:
The original sans pecans is excellent alone, im guessing the pecans only enhance the experience.
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foodiedfw, says:
Pecan Sea Salt Caramel sounds great!
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Travis Bush, says:
heck yeah it does!
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Teresa Gubbins, says:
oh, pecans are <em>alright</em> and they're certainly available here (all over the ground, for heavens sake) so high-five to Paciugo for "going local" ... but pecans can hardly hold a candle to walnuts and almonds
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Travis Bush, says:
TGubb...are you lookin' for a fight?
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Teresa Gubbins, says:
just having some fun, trav. almonds and walnuts are certainly <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/update1004d.shtml">nutritionally superior</a>. crunchier. tastier!
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Alex Bentley, says:
Wait, who said anything about being nutritious? This is gelato we're talking about, right? :)
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Travis Bush, says:
I know what you mean though TGubb..a lot of pecans have a very acidy taste, but I've recently been getting mine from down near Llano..very sweet tasting and cheaper than here at Dallas Farmer's Market or the grocery store.
Alex..the nutritious value in the nuts counteracts any not so nutritiousness supplied by said gelatos..
.....and now I want some.
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luniz, says:
walnuts almonds are tastier than pecans?
time for a nut tasting?
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Travis Bush, says:
I'll be heading back down to South Texas here after my vacation, I'll gladly pick up some pecans for a showdown! Naturally we'll have to get some of that gelato to counteract any nutrition involved.
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dptycer, says:
love the gelato.. where did the cool light fixtures come from??
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