Darna Mediterranean Current market and cafe escorts exotic eats to Plano

The hummus is headed for Plano with the imminent opening of Darna Mediterranean Sector, the Marrakesh-impressed bar, cafe, and market opening at Legacy West.

The 6,200-square-foot industry and eatery, which has been in the operates due to the fact April 2021, is likely into the previous Barnes & Noble space at 7700 Windrose Ave. #G-170. In accordance to a release, it truly is anticipated to open up in June.

The new thought is from veteran restaurateur Yaser Khalaf (Mondo Pizza, Baboush in Dallas, Shawarma Bar in Fort Really worth), and is described as a celebration of the outlets, cafés, road sellers and bazaars that appeal to individuals of all ages and cultures to the shores of the Mediterranean.

Darna – which indicates “our household” in Arabic – will address a extensive range of global cuisines, with meat boards, French pastries, Italian/Roman-type pizza, Turkish flatbreads, Middle Eastern kabobs, Moroccan tagines, and Lebanese mezze, while also producing the vibrancy of eccentric markets in the Mediterranean.

For dining in, a comprehensive-assistance kitchen will accommodate with dishes this kind of as Greek feta fondue, pastrami hummus, and hen kabobs.

A grab & go deli will attribute all set-to-take in choices, together with its speedy-company mezza, salad, and sandwich stations. Seize & Go attendees will be capable to build salads and sandwiches tailored to their liking, with dwelling deli meats, breads, cheeses and spreads assorted by Darna’s staff.

A market place will supply large-high quality goods, together with specialty olive oils, Moroccan spices, dried fruits, roasted nuts and European cheeses and meats. Important cooking ingredients will also be readily available for curious cooks and seasoned cooks alike.

A coffee bar will serve pastries, desserts, and an array of critical coffees, especially Turkish espresso. Darna will also feature a full-service alcoholic beverages bar presenting every thing from craft cocktails to find beer and wine.

Khalaf is partered with Pat Garza in a corporation named Yela Concepts, which does places to eat and consulting.

“Yaser and I have been doing the job on this unique venture for rather some time, so we couldn’t be a lot more energized to open, producing an encounter not like any other in North Texas,” says Garza, who is Yela Concepts’ President & CEO.

“Impressed by Yaser’s heritage and several years of exploration, alongside with his substantial standing in the restaurant sector, Darna will encompass the cultivation of encounter outlined by texture, aroma, and visible art. We can’t wait around to open up future thirty day period and welcome every person into ‘Our Household,'” he suggests.

Darna will characteristic an ambiance impressed by timeless Center Jap elements with nuances of modern day stylish, North African and coastal Mediterranean interiors. Darna’s field-main style and design and architectural companions will create a world-class area that is certain to get attendees on a Mediterranean journey like no other,” Garza claims.
