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But that's also OK; the staff at Ascension won't judge as I have. They're extremely friendly without the usual smugness that comes with their level of coffee expertise. Warm chocolate cake is just one of the new sweets on Ascension's evening menu. You'll also find shrimp tacos on the new Ascension evening menu.
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First of all, Schaffler doesn’t think Ascension is only a coffee shop. And second, “Jason brings an element of culinary that we’ve never had,” the president says. From Granada Hills to Newport Beach, we have one of the most diverse and active coffee communities in the world. So support a local roaster and may every cup be, like Twin Peaks agent Dale Cooper himself, damn fine.
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Ascension Coffee President Bill Schaffler has brought on a new managing director and culinary director, according to the Dallas Morning News. Leading the roastery is Jessica Keenan, formerly of Allegro Coffee. Jason Connelly is the new culinary director and recently was most recently executive sous chef at downtown’s historic Adolphus hotel. After a three-month hiatus to redesign its space, Ascension Coffee’s flagship location in the Design District has reopened. It’s doubled in size, taking over the former salon space next door, and launched a new evening dinner menu and brunch menu. Delving deeper into brunch and dinner is part of Ascension’s identity shift, as Schaffler and his team make the case that Ascension is different than the other coffee shops in town.
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And with the return of Ascension’s “half-priced bottles of wine” special Sundays through Thursdays from 3 pm to close, the new space is perfect to gather with friends. Ascension is now offering an evening dinner menu with fresh new dishes. This is another Dallas staple that offers more than just coffee, but the market and bakery does have a cafe. Located in the old Foxtrot location in Highland Park Village, the New York style dining has become a staple in the area.
The menu includes staples such as brisket, ribs and sausage, as well as sides like green beans, jalapeno bacon coleslaw and potato salad. And most importantly, happy hour runs Mondays through Fridays from 4 pm to 7 pm with canned beers for $3 and crafts for $4. On my first visit, I stopped in for a to-go coffee and was in and out of there in less than 10 minutes. However, you’ll enjoy this aesthetically immaculate café best if you linger inside this one-of-a-kind caffeinated pleasure palace. Saddle up to the slow bar and enjoy a personally catered pour, or cozy up on one of the seats laid out in the open and inviting space.
Ascension Coffee Coming to the Design District - Eater Dallas
Ascension Coffee Coming to the Design District.
Posted: Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT [source]
The wild mushroom gnocchi is another new dish on Ascension's evening menu. Definitely try the chorizo flatbread on Ascension's new evening menu. Ascension will always be “coffee forward,” he says, based on the the first Ascension on Oak Lawn Avenue that Russell Hayward founded in the Dallas Design District in 2012. Our cafés reflect our belief in the importance of a stress-free and inviting atmosphere where community can thrive. We strive to make each Ascension café an authentic, warm, and relaxed place that everyone can call their own. Founded in 2012, Ascension Coffee proudly opened its first café in the Design District and continues to be a pioneer of specialty coffee in North Texas.
In his time at Ascension, he has focused his efforts on roasting, sourcing, and the international trade of coffee. Starting as an apprentice under the guidance of Russell Hayward, the founder of Ascension, Alex was able to achieve the title of Head Roaster. He assists in all formulations, roasts and cuppings as the organization continuously improves its quality and our love of the bean. Alex is instrumental in daily coffee operations and equitable, sustainable green coffee sourcing. With the sudden closing of all Foxtrot locations in Dallas, coffee lovers are looking for a replacement. We gathered similar cafes and markets in DFW to help fill that latte-shaped hole in your heart.
The company makes small batches of coffee in its Roastery in Dallas. Haas Moto Museum & Sculpture Gallery is another unique attraction in the Design District. Founded by Bobby Haas, the collection includes more than 200 bikes that span 12 decades. The 20,000 square foot space showcases motorcycles from 1901 to the present day, as well as 50 custom creations.
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Next time you're in the DDD, no matter the time of day, do yourself a favor and stop by Ascension. Whether it's to recharge or relax, they're guaranteed to have the fix you need. And in the meantime, take a scroll through their Instagram and/or website to see some of the goodness you can expect to enjoy. We take pride in our consistency and quality in all of our products. With our impending expansion, we will be implementing a new innovative menu at the forefront of local and international café dining trends. Our neighbors whether they are residents, visitors, or in business all claim the vicinage as their own.
The Wagyu meatballs are addicting and tuna tartare has just the right amount of crispy rice. Eat these while sipping on a signature cocktail like the Canary with Chopin vodka, lemon, strega, lemongrass syrup and pink peppercorn. Ferris Wheelers is a backyard filled with BBQ, games and a 50-foot-tall ferris wheel. We opened our first shop in the Design District in late 2012.
This coffee shop started in the Design District and has since opened locations across North Texas. The craft coffee cafe has a full menu and offers brunch at some locations. For barbecue, drinks and live music in a replica of a classic backyard (plus a ferris wheel), go to Ferris Wheelers Backyard & BBQ. With lawn games, patio seating and the 50-foot-tall ferris wheel, there’s enough entertainment to keep parents and kids happy.
What Schaffler really hopes is that they also want a Wagyu reuben or an order of shrimp tacos — since Ascension is straddling the line between coffee shop and restaurant. But the company is also testing a counter-service-only model at a few locations, trying to determine how Ascension works for all types of consumers. Jason’s culinary journey began at the Renaissance Marriott Hotel in downtown Baltimore. He quickly rose through positions; from cook to lead cook, supervisor to assistant sous chef and then sous chef. Marriott Marquis in Orlando, Jason led teams catering events with up to 2,000 guests spanning all day parts.
There are four locations spread across Dallas on Knox Street, the Arts District, Main Street and Oak Cliff. Whether it's for a morning pick-me-up, an afternoon treat, or an evening of wine + cheese, Ascension has long since been our go-to neighborhood café and wine bar. Between their diverse menu offerings and casual-cool ambiance, can you blame us? But, their bites, brew, and backdrop aren't all that have us coming back. Read on to get to know more about what makes Ascension's DDD location so scrumptious. Prior to joining Ascension, Alex Jacob attended Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University’s Health Sciences Center where he earned master’s degrees in Public Health and Public Administration.
The “maximalist” space includes neon pink lighting, floral prints and a custom printed mural on the ceiling. The mix of outdoor, high-top and booth seating makes for a comfortable space to hang out, work or grab a quick beverage, caffeinated or otherwise, any time your day should require it. The sign out in front says "craft coffee, wine, food," and word is the space will become a wine bar in the evenings, open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
With 1,000-square-feet of extra space inside, there’s much more seating, including tables, high-tops, and couches. There’s still the charming outdoor patio, but the interior additions make the restaurant more sit-down friendly. New bistro tables and cool lamps hanging down from the ceiling are a few new featured pieces.
Design District is a natural match for our way of doing business. But if you are on the more obsessed side of normal, may I direct your attention toward the fact that Ascension Coffee comes complete with a buzz-worthy Synesso Hydra Hybrid espresso machine. Suffice it to say it costs around $20,000 and is the only one in town. And if that fact doesn't make you want to sample the espresso that the machine produces, well, then you're clearly not hard core enough.
