The following is an excerpt from D Magazine announcing the Grand Opening Party of the Highland Park Village Paciugo.
Read the original post at http://www3.dmagazine.com/events/details/Paciugo-Grand-Opening-Party
The following is an excerpt from CBS DFW’s July 11th 2012 post “Best Cold Treats in DFW”
One of the best cures for a hot summer day is a cold yummy treat. Whether ice cream, frozen yogurt or some other cold creation, it can be just the thing to settle the heat waves radiating off your skin. When you are looking for the perfect cold treat, here is a list of the best in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Although many American shops claim to serve gelato, Paciugo is one of few to serve the authentic Italian treat. Paciugo was founded by an Italian couple and their son after they moved to Dallas from Italy. The first location opened on Lovers Lane and has since expanded, so visit the website to see all the locations around the Metroplex. Paciugo is always inventing new flavors like Guinness or sweet corn thorntree honey, along with traditional gelato flavors like tiramisu and stracciatella (chocolate chip). This is a spot sure to satisfy all specific tastes with over 150 rotating flavors. This gelato has the perfect creamy consistency to make you feel as if you’re stepping into a small Italian shop along the streets of Florence.
Read the full post at http://dfw.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-cold-treats-in-dfw/
The following is a reprint of Cinemark’s May 24th 2012 press release announcing their partnership with Paciugo.
PLANO, Texas, May 24, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Cinemark Holdings, Inc. CNK +0.08% , one of the world’s largest motion picture exhibitors, today announced they will offer their customers Paciugo Gelato, just in time for Memorial Day weekend, at their Cinemark Legacy & XD theatre located at 7201 N Central Expressway, Plano, TX 75025.
“Cinemark has developed a reputation for providing innovative food options to our customers,” comments Bob Shimmin, Cinemark’s Vice President of Food & Beverage. “We are pleased to now offer eight different flavors of Paciugo Gelato. This will be a light and refreshing treat for movie-goers to enjoy and it’s arriving just in time for summer.”
The gelato and sorbets are made the traditional Italian way, with the freshest fruits and wholesome ingredients. The result is a light, unbelievably smooth Italian Ice Cream with 70% less fat than traditional ice cream. “We pride ourselves on the unparalleled quality of our delicious, handmade, authentic Italian gelato and are excited by the terrific opportunity to partner with Cinemark as they strive to find new ways to delight their movie-goers,” said Vincent Ginatta, President of Paciugo. The Paciugo gelato and sorbet flavors will be prepared each day at the Studio Eats Grill and Cafe in the lobby of the Cinemark Legacy & XD theatre. Just as in the Paciugo Gelato retail locations, Cinemark will prepare the gelato by hand in small batches for optimum taste. Customers will have the chance to try different flavors throughout the summer in three different cup sizes or served in a freshly made waffle cone.
The addition of the Paciugo gelato is only one of the many concession offerings at the Cinemark Legacy & XD Theatre. Orville Redenbacher popcorn and Coca-Cola remain synonymous with movie-going, but Cinemark Legacy & XD also features Starbucks hot and frozen beverages, Angus hot dogs and burgers, and Slurpee(R) frozen drinks.
Cinemark takes pride in creating the best entertainment experience in the industry. In order to make movie-going as easy and enjoyable as possible, Cinemark focuses on offering more choices to their customers. For example, theatres feature online “Print at Home” ticketing, available at www.cinemark.com , which make it easy for patrons to purchase tickets in advance from the comfort of their home or office. Customers are able to bypass lines at the box office and go directly to a kiosk in the theatre lobby. Also, guests can download and purchase tickets through Cinemark’s mobile applications that are available for iPhone and Android phones. Finally, to stay connected, customers can sign up online to receive free, weekly showtime e-mailers that contain online coupons for discounts at the concession stand and other weekly special offers. To review additional information about Cinemark’s food and beverage options or to sign up to receive weekly e-mail and concession coupons, go to www.cinemark.com .
About Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
Headquartered in Plano, TX, Cinemark Holdings, Inc. is a leader in the motion picture exhibition industry with 459 theatres with 5,181 screens in 39 U.S. states, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and 10 other Latin American countries as of March 31, 2012. For more information go to www.cinemark.com .
About Paciugo Gelato & Caffe
Paciugo Gelato & Caffe was founded in 2000 when Ugo, Cristiana and Vincenzo Ginatta, inspired by their passion to bring authentic Italian gelato to customers outside of Europe, moved to Dallas, Texas and opened their first gelateria. Since then, the company has grown to 41 franchised and company owned locations across the United States and one in Cayman Island. Each Paciugo Gelato & Caffe offers more than 30 flavors of gelato that are handcrafted with love every morning at each neighborhood location. Cristiana has developed more than 400 recipes, including flavors ranging from Mediterranean Sea Salt Caramel, Blackberry Cabernet, Tiramisu, and Fondente Extra Dark Chocolate to more unusual flavors like Banana Beet and Black Pepper Olive Oil. The menu also includes all-natural, 100 percent Arabica coffee and espresso-based drinks, as well as gelato-based specialty desserts. In 2011, Paciugo Gelato & Caffe ranked 285 in Entrepreneur’s 32nd Annual “Franchise 500,” the world’s most comprehensive franchise ranking. For more information, visit www.paciugo.com and become a fan at www.facebook.com/paciugo .
SOURCE: Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
James Meredith, 972-665-1060
VP, Marketing & Communications
Read the original press release at http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cinemark-partners-with-paciugo-to-bring-authentic-traditional-gelato-to-movie-goers-2012-05-24
The following is a reprint from the May 22nd 2012 article written by Marsela Sulku and Nastassja Sielchan for Spartan Sports Network
I scream, you scream, we all scream for … gelato?
Paciugo’s Gelato and Café is one of the most popular gelato places in town. Out of 44 franchises in the country, Paciugo’s, at 300 Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg, is the number one store in the whole country, said store manager Brad Augustine.
Paciugo’s is a cozy café with friendly people. Thirty-two unique flavors of gelato are served each day, the most popular flavor being fondente, a rich chocolate flavor. Gelato, an Italian-style ice cream, is a healthier alternative because it has less fat and calories.
“We don’t change out the flavors,” said Augustine. “I changed two today and that’s about all I can get away with ‘cause people will come from Tampa over, and if their flavor isn’t here they get a little upset.”
Paciugo’s Gelato gets numerous visits and sells more than 18,000 cups of gelato each month. Gelato prices range from $3.99-$5.55. Gelato costs a little more than ice cream, but it’s definitely worth it.
“Paciugo’s is an amazing, family friendly café. I love coming here,” said a long-time customer Kathryn Snow.
It’s open every day. In addition to gelato, sundaes, coffee, pastries and soft drinks are also served.
Read the original article at http://snntoday.snn.pcsb.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1116:cupcake-spot-review&catid=42:rokstories
The following is a reprint of “Paciugo Gelato and Caffè Opening Today in Clarendon” by ARLnow.com
Paciugo Gelato and Caffè is opening in Clarendon this afternoon.
The eatery is expected to open for business at or just after 4:00 p.m. This week Paciugo (pronounced “Pah-Choo-Go,” per a sign on the wall) will be serving gelato, cakes and other desserts, coffee and espresso drinks. Next week, the store plans to introduce breakfast and lunch items, including sandwiches.
The company says their sometimes eclectic gelato flavors (from standards like sea salt caramel or stracciatella to the interesting — but currently unavailable — organic maple caramelized bacon or black pepper olive oil) are made on-site daily. Paciguo is a Texas-based chain, but the owner of the Clarendon store lives in Northern Virginia, we’re told.
The smallest gelato cup or cone starts at $3.99 and can hold up to three flavors. Paciugo is located at 3033 Wilson Boulevard in the former Cafe Wilson/Big Belly Deli space.
Read the original article at http://www.arlnow.com/2012/03/28/paciugo-gelato-and-caffe-opening-today-in-clarendon/
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