Poco Fiasco, a Pizza and Martini Idea, Opens Dec. 1 in Dallas

• This stunningly lovely restaurant, headed by Govt Chef JP Mancha, is the newest idea from Harwood Hospitality Group.
• Mancha stated the menu was impressed by the pizzerias of Brooklyn however incorporates a pizza fashion “unmistakably born in Dallas.”

Poco Fiasco, the vigorous pizza and martini idea from Harwood Hospitality Group, is ready to open on Thursday, December 1, in Dallas. It’s Harwood Hospitality Group’s eleventh idea, becoming a member of current manufacturers corresponding to Happiest Hour, Harwood Arms, Te Deseo, and Dolce Riviera, which span the 19-city-block Harwood District.

Initially impressed by the pizzerias of Brooklyn, Harwood Company Chef Taylor Kearney and Poco Fiasco Govt Chef JP Mancha created pies that can enchantment to those that admire a big foldable slice with a little bit chew whereas additionally capturing the crispy outer crust that bubbles oh-so-slightly.

Mancha brings his 10-plus years of culinary expertise in Dallas to Poco Fiasco, having frolicked at Bijoux, The Cedars Social, 18th & Vine BBQ and CT Provisions. Since becoming a member of Harwood Hospitality Group in December 2021, Chef Mancha has served as government chef at Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar, assisted with the reopening of Dolce Riviera in Might 2022, and continues to be integral to the non-public occasions workforce at Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens.

“As we have been creating the menu for Poco Fiasco, we knew we needed to supply company with one thing new,” Mancha stated. “Whereas there are components we took from the Northeast, it is a fashion of pizza unmistakably born in Dallas. We had a variety of enjoyable with the toppings, from classics with a twist to unsuspecting mixtures that we imagine will change into fan favorites, such because the spinach and artichoke pizza and the Texan.”

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The Meals Menu
Poco Fiasco’s pizzas function greater than 10 mixtures, together with a build-your-own possibility that is available in 12”, 16” or 18” sizes. Standout pizzas on the menu embrace the Prosciutto (white sauce, mozzarella, sliced garlic, ricotta, arugula, pecorino and sizzling honey); the Quattro Formaggio (mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, roasted garlic and oregano); The Donkey (diablo sauce, pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage, crimson onion and fennel pollen); The Fig & Favor (shaved roasted lamb, cucumber sauce, Parmesan, dill, feta and fig jam); and The Texan (cheddar, HWD brisket, home BBQ sauce and pickled crimson onion).

Traditional Italian starters present consolation and familiarity with highlights corresponding to Charred Eggplant Dip (confit garlic, blistered tomatoes, flatbread and giardiniera); Garlic Knots (whipped ricotta and Parmesan cheese); and Fried Mozzarella Sticks (housemade with marinara and ranch).

Along with Poco Fiasco’s signature pizzas, company can get pleasure from rustic Italian entrees corresponding to Baked Manicotti (sausage ragu, ricotta and mozzarella) and Hen Parm (marinara, recent mozzarella, Parmesan and bucatini). The recent sandwich choice features a Meatball Sub (home crimson sauce, mozzarella and giardiniera) and the Gyro (housemade flatbread, roasted lamb, cucumber sauce, tomato, crimson onion, feta and dill). For these wanting one thing lighter, recent salads embrace The Greek, Child Kale Caesar and Caprese.

Poco Fiasco can even function a walkup window for to-go orders, with a pizza by-the-slice menu for these wanting one thing fast at lunch time or on the way in which to or from a recreation or live performance.

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The Beverage Menu
Poco Fiasco’s cocktail menu incorporates a core set of basic martinis which might be true to their unique taste profiles. You can find a tackle a basic Vesper Martini known as The James; a model of a Manhattan dubbed The Sterling; and an Espresso Martini French Pressed tableside known as The Joe. Undecided company can even have the ability to build-their-own Poco Fiasco Martini, mixing and matching totally different vodkas, gins, vermouths and garnishes. The menu is rounded out by some playful ideas corresponding to The Wilbur, a spicy pineapple margarita garnished with serrano chilies and pepperoni chips, or The Fico, a fig and ginger highball. Wine lovers will discover a concise however Italian-leaning checklist of pizza-friendly wines together with a number of native beers on draft.

“The bar at Poco Fiasco might be one of many hidden gems in The District,” stated Warren Richards, vice chairman of Harwood Hospitality Group. “We hope that company will find yourself coming to the restaurant as a result of they crave our martinis simply as a lot because the scrumptious pizzas.”

The House
This stunningly lovely 3,332-square-foot house seats 68 inside and 86 on the lined patio and is nestled within the quaint La Rue Purdue close to sister ideas Harwood Arms and Elephant East. The design from Harwood’s in-house design group, HDF, has a refined playfulness but is alluring and mischievous. The cheeky ceiling mural brings the Poco Fiasco feeling to life; it was performed in collaboration between HDF and Dallas-based Artist Rebellion, a corporation connecting up-and-coming artists with firms.

“The mural depicts a feverish occasion turned fiasco, combining favourite Harwood moments all through the district,” stated HDF Design Director Melinda Clark. “A couple of Harwood motifs are illustrated, together with Harwood Arms and Magnolias: Sous Le Pont, in addition to signature Harwood District design elements, such because the blue tree from Te Deseo, a life-size chess board from Marie Gabrielle, and some samurai to signify the Barbier-Mueller Samurai Assortment. The quirkiness of the restaurant is carried by way of to the distinctive wallpapers, artwork choices on the partitions, and playful collectible figurines appointed all through the house.”

Poco Fiasco will open Thursday, December 1, for lunch and dinner seven days every week.