Nearly two years after announcing its planned expansion into Dallas, it appears that Circo will finally debut in Uptown at the end of May. The spinoff from New York’s now-shuttered Le Cirque will occupy two floors of the new 22-story high rise at 2619 McKinney Avenue, and will feature a resort-style pool and spa along with the restaurant. Former press releases announced that the restaurant would offer drink service in the bathrooms, and the pool? Glass bottomed, y’all.
The Italian-circus-themed Circo is proving to be wholly outlandish. A new press release boasts “monkey-themed appointments” (whatever that means), a white-gloved doorman, and hand-painted truffles. Dishes from Italian-born chef Alfio Longo, who’s been with the brand since 2006, include table-side preparations of six different tartares and select fish and pasta entrees, alongside more pasta dishes, lobster salad, and crème brulee.
