Guy Fieri at Gexa

Guy Fieri burger stand cranks up food concessions at Dallas amphitheater

Dallas' Gexa Pavilion has new celebrity grub on the concourse with the opening of a burger stand by Food Network star and restaurateur Guy Fieri.

Called Guy's Burger Joint, it's a standalone venue serving burgers and seasoned fries. According to the Dallas Morning News, it debuted in at the Lady Antebellum and Hunter Hayes show, which opened concert season at Gexa. It will be open only during concerts.

Gexa is one of a dozen amphitheaters across the country to get the concept as part of a deal forged in 2015 between Live Nation and Legends Hospitality, the food service provider for ballparks such as Yankee Stadium and AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

According to a release, the Live Nation-Legends partnership will bump up the quality at the food concessions, including humanely raised meats and dairy. There's also a new eco-friendly policy with biodegradable plates, cups, utensils and napkins.

Menu items at the new Guy's Burger Joint are as follows:

Real Deal Burger: 80/20 ground beef, L.T.O.P. and a liberal slathering of donkey sauce
Real Cheezy Burger: Real Deal Burger with L.T.O.P, a liberal slathering of donkey sauce and S.M.C.
Righteous Ring Burger: Real Deal Burger with S.M.C., Guy's spicy Sriracha BBQ sauce and a righteous rojo onion ring
Johnny Garlic Fries: Fresh minced garlic, chopped parsley and Parmesan
Buffalo Blue Sabi Fries: Served with spicy buffalo hot sauce and Guy's blue-sabi (blue cheese and wasabi) dipping sauce
Seasoned Fries: Lightly seasoned with Guy's signature fry seasoning

And here is the decoder for Fieri's colorful descriptions:

L.T.O.P = Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle
S.M.C = Super melty cheese
Rojo ring = Spicy fried onion ring
Donkey sauce = Signature mayo sauce

Fieri first debuted Guy's Burger Joint on the Carnival Cruise Liberty line in 2011; it has since been added to a number of the company's cruise ships, where it has earned positive reviews.

Other new offerings at Gexa Pavilion from the Legends team include chicken sausage, "artisan" pepperoni pizza, a vegetarian black bean burger and dessert nachos.

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Seafood News

Dallas chef brings seafood to Trinity Groves via Pesca restaurant

Pesca

Pesca Trinity Groves

A veteran Dallas restaurateur has a new seafood restaurant at Trinity Groves: Called Pesca Coastal Cuisine and Cocktails, it’s in a space with seafood history, in the former Amberjax Fish Market space at 3011 Gulden Ln. #107. According to a release, it opened on December 13.

Pesca comes from Jesus Carmona, owner of the taqueria Milagro Tacos and Argentinian restaurant Chimichurri. Carmona is among the lucky restaurateurs in Dallas who've been featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners Drive-ins and Dives, and he was also on Good Morning America’s taco cook-off.

The menu includes fish grilled or a la plancha, plus spicy shrimp shooters, oysters Rockefeller, tuna crudo, crab croquettes, chowder, shrimp enchiladas, linguini frutti di mare, and lobster rolls.

They also offer desserts, such as Florida Key lime pie and coconut cream tarts, plus cocktails and a selection of beer and wine. Prices range from $6 for a cup of soup to $29 for salmon succotash.

The design features natural wood tones, ocean-inspired hues, and nautical accents, plus bold elements, pops of color, and playful twists.

“I designed this space and menu to invite people to experience my variations of delicious coastal dishes,” says Carmona in a statement. “Pesca will provide new food options for West Dallas, a community very close to my heart.”

Carmona, originally from Mexico City, began his career at the age of 12, working in the family business. Carmona earned his food and beverage degree from Miami Dade College and he attended the San Francisco Culinary Academy. He has more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

“Jesus has provided Dallas communities with quality restaurants and food experiences, and we are thrilled to welcome him to Trinity Groves,” says West Dallas Investments partner Sam Romano in a statement. “Pesca allows him to show us his talents with coastal cuisine - something that is not currently being offered in West Dallas.”

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