Wings News

Pluckers Wing Bar opens first Dallas location in a decade in Mesquite

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A Texas wing staple is bringing the wings to Mesquite: Pluckers, famous for its wings in many flavors, is opening at 1340 N. Peachtree Rd., in the old Joe’s Crab Shack space. According a marketing spokesperson, it's opening in mid-December.

This will be the first Pluckers to open in Dallas-Fort Worth in 10 years. The last location that opened in the Dallas area was Addison, which opened in April 2014, according to Pluckers marketing coordinator Dina Barrish in an email. (Although another location did open in Fort Worth in 2014 at Alliance.)

The Mesquite location will be the largest in the DFW area, at 7,000 square feet, with a turfed outdoor patio complete with table seating, Adirondack chairs, firepit, cornhole, and other yard games.

Pluckers first opened in Austin in 1995, founded by business partners Mark Greenberg and Dave Paul. They opened their first Dallas location on Greenville Avenue in 2002, and have since added locations in Addison, Plano, Arlington, Allen, Grapevine, and Fort Worth.

Some say their wings are the best in Texas, with 26 sauces and dry rubs, including lemon pepper, Dr. Pepper BBQ and maple chipotle.

They're one of the few chains that offers both flats versus drums, the two parts of a wing, which you can order exclusively, or else the default mix of both. They also offer boneless wings.

Other menu items include fried pickle spears, fried mac & cheese, chicken salad, naked boneless wings, sandwiches, and burgers. There's also a few fairground-like desserts, such as fried Twinkies.

Prices range from $9 for a basket of five wings to $35 for 50 Buffalo bites.

“The Mesquite expansion is special for us," says Pluckers co-founder Dave Paul in a statement. "For the first time in a decade, we’re opening a new location in the Dallas area. With our signature wings and drinks, plus new outdoor games and patio space, we can't wait to make Pluckers a go-to spot for the community."

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Fans of Dallas sports and Dallas food (including wings) can now score tickets to The Tailgate, CultureMap's all-out party devoted to everyone’s favorite way to get in the gameday spirit, presented by Verizon. The event goes down from 6-9 pm December 9 at The Empire Room. Find out more about it here. And watch for your chance to vote for your favorite local wing restaurant in our Ultimate Wing Showdown bracket-style tournament, coming soon.

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Seafood News

Dallas chef brings seafood to Trinity Groves via Pesca restaurant

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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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