Chef Kevin Ashade has brought his concept from Garland to Dallas, where he plans to stay for the long term.
Chef Kevin Ashade has brought his concept from Garland to Dallas, where he plans to stay for the long term. For several years, it was a highly successful restaurant in Garland, and now it has a higher profile right in the heart of the city.
Chef Kevin Ashade has brought his concept from Garland to Dallas, where he plans to stay for the long term.. For several years, it was a highly successful restaurant in Garland, and now it has a higher profile right in the heart of the city. This is a place whose name says it all. As we learned in school, more than 350 million years ago, there was a single continent, Pangea. And that’s where the concept for this restaurant comes from.Pangea was a successful restaurant in Garland until last year, when Ashade closed it to focus on opening his Dallas location.The Garland location was twice as large, with a capacity for 400 people compared to the 200 who fit in the downtown location, but Ashade is committed to staying in this location permanently.“Once you’re in the suburbs, you have to be a destination, and we were a destination,” Ashade said. “But in downtown, there is a lot of business; people live here, and every day there are people coming to eat.” The menu reflects the chef’s philosophy. Pangea serves a selection of eight cuisines, like sushi, ranging from the traditional California roll to signature rolls like the Amado Special — created by chef Amado Barriga, who runs the sushi bar — featuring shrimp tempura, avocado, habanero, jalapeño, salmon belly, fatty tuna, black caviar, ponzu and crispy onions.Diners can also order stuffed salmon, ribeye, lamb shank, peri-peri chicken, fried rice or something French, like a dish called Have Merci , among other things.The space at Pangea also reflects the concept created by Ashade. Vessels of various materials and sizes evoke a sense of something antique yet elegant, and the covered patio is adorned not only with plenty of plants and earthy colors but also with state-of-the-art air conditioning units that ensure it stays cool even in the summer. Ashade was born in Nigeria but grew up in London and later in Dallas. He knew from childhood that he wanted to be a chef. While other kids were watching cartoons, he watched the Food Network and fell in love with the art of cooking.“Now I work 120 hours a week, but it’s worth it for this place, which I want to be here for the next 20, 30 years,” Ashade said. “That is the true vision I have.” His next goal is to turn Pangea into a national brand, opening restaurants in major U.S. cities and offering his global cuisine concept.Imelda García is a journalist covering Hispanic food and Latino culture trends. She previously worked as a reporter for Al Día, the Spanish-language publication of The DMN. Before working at The DMN, she developed most of her career in national outlets in México.Texas Rangers find unique arrangement to keep veteran Mark Canha as additional bench depth
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
United Way’s Jennifer Sampson stepping down as leader of Dallas charityJennifer Sampson has decided to step down later this year from the organization. A search is on for a new CEO, a position she held for 15 years.
Read more »
Dallas Filmmaker’s Doc Captures Charley Crockett’s Unvarnished SoulA Cowboy in London lifts an unapologetic curtain on one of North Texas' most rebellious, breakout country music artists.
Read more »
Win 2 tickets to Rise Against!The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas
Read more »
WNBA Legend Says Wings Could Form Title Duo With Paige Bueckers, Azzi FuddThis combo of potential talent for the Dallas Wings would be massive for the long term.
Read more »
Dallas-based American Airlines flight attendant reported missing in ColombiaAuthorities are searching for a Dallas-based American Airlines flight attendant who went missing during a layover in Colombia over the weekend.
Read more »
D-FW adds 120,000-plus people — but Dallas County shrinksThe D-FW metro area added more than 120,000 people from July 2024 to July 2025, according to a new Census estimate, a numeric increase that was second only to...
Read more »