TEXAS BEST SHOWCASE

Joanne Bondy, Executive Chef - Old Hickory Steakhouse at the Gaylord Texan

Joanne’s approach has combined a focus on fresh ingredients with an adventuresome spirit.  Growing up in Florida, she and her mom would shop at the Farmers Market.  So, from the earliest age, “fresh” was part of her vocabulary.  As a chef she has sought the freshest seasonal ingredients from local farms often over the years driving her produce distributor crazy. 

Her teaming up with renowned restaurateur Monica Greene to create

Ciudad spoke to her desire to push the envelope.  In the land of Tex-Mex, very few had experienced authentic Mexican food – food with French, Caribbean, Spanish, and Mayan-Aztec roots.  The result was a restaurant that was placed on Esquire’s list of the “Top 20 Best New Restaurants in America.”  Joanne and her staff cooked for a sell-out crowd at the James Beard House for Dia de Los Muertos, and she was invited the next year to cook for the Culinary Awards Ceremony.  

In her menu for Blue Mesa the freshness and adventure themes are front and center.  Focusing on a ubiquitous Texas staple, the pecan, one can taste the pecan in ways never experienced - from pecan crusted salmon croquettes with fresh orange-chipotle ketchup, to gulf shrimp ravioli with arugula-pecan pesto cream. 

We are very excited about Joanne’s contribution as one of our Texas Best Showcase chefs.

For more information see  http://joannebondy.com.

The following menu is available at all DFW Blue Mesa Grills for the month of May.

Texas Pecans

Texas Greens with Pecan Butter Croutons

blueberries, Mozzarella Co.'s hoja santa goat cheese and citrus vinaigrette  5.75

Pork Tenderloin Churrascaritas on  Grilled Mesa Panna    

applewood smoked bacon, tequila caramelized onions, and jalapeno-pecan relish   . 6.95

Gulf Shrimp Raviolis 

arugula-pecan pesto cream  7.95

Pecan Crusted Salmon Croquettes      

chipotle orange ketchup  7.95

Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae       

layers of cajeta and raisin-pecan compote   5.50

THE BOLD AND COLORFUL TASTE OF THE SOUTHWEST COMES TO ARLINGTON!

We are excited to announce the opening of our newest location in Arlington. Come see the latest in the evolution of our concept – a union of the elements of Blue Mesa and TNT, our newest restaurant in Austin. The concept in design and inspiration is elemental – a simple grill where locally sourced meats, vegetables, and fish are grilled to order; and a Tequila Bar where top of the line tequilas and fresh squeezed fruit juices provide the essence of what makes a great margarita.

550 Lincoln Square - I-30/Collins in North Arlington - (682) 323-3050