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DALLAS (KDAF) — Trinity Groves is such a favorite for foodies. They have everything from high-end to casual and Inside DFW visited the latest addition Lexy/'s. This bright pink eatery is making waves in the Dallas scene with its Instagrammable locale and the only champagne vending machine in North Texas. There are tons of great drinking options to be had at Lexy's no doubt, but this bougie eaterie has some great food worth giving a shout. That's why Jenny Anchondo, Inside DFW host, joined Chef Julian Rodarte, Trinity Groves CEO, for a cookout.

Lexy's is a glamorous new restaurant in Trinity Groves brought to us by the owner of the nearby Beto and Sons, Julian Rodarte, and his wife, Alexa, who is the director of marketing for the Trinity Groves entertainment complex. Like many other spaces in our lives now, Lexy's was created with our Instagram feeds in mind. This glamour-shot-ready style of restaurants is trending.

In this age of social media, it's not always the tuna tartare or the braised short ribs that catches a diner's eye first. It's not the confit chicken thighs, nor is it a searing tomahawk that creates hype. Today, more than ever, diners desire an Instagram-worthy experience at a restaurant to accompany their fare. The days of luring customers with interiors drowning in heavy tapestry, somber woods and bland upholstery are long gone. Many prefer a well-thought-out concept that creates not just a memorable culinary experience but a picturesque one.

In this age of social media, it's not always the tuna tartare or the braised short ribs that catches a diner's eye first. It's not the confit chicken thighs, nor is it a searing tomahawk that creates hype. Today, more than ever, diners desire an Instagram-worthy experience at a restaurant to accompany their fare. The days of luring customers with interiors drowning in heavy tapestry, somber woods and bland upholstery are long gone. Many prefer a well-thought-out concept that creates not just a memorable culinary experience but a picturesque one.

American restaurant Lexy's hasmoved into a corner spot atTrinity Groves in West Dallas.It's the first big opening fornew CEO Julian Rodarte, the 29-year-oldchef who took over the development a few months ago. It's Rodarte's job to infusenew life into a beleaguered restaurantpark that was once an incubator forDallas' rising stars in food.

When it was announced that Julian Rodarte, the 'and son' of the successful Beto and Son Tex-Mex restaurant, was taking over as CEO of Trinity Groves, the restaurant incubator project in West Dallas, it was apparent that some significant changes would follow. Since the pandemic put a damper on the previously packed space, which was always teeming with people, Trinity Groves has badly needed some new life.

When Julian Rodarte, 29, was named CEO of Trinity Groves, the dining park had been operating as an incubator, working with young chefs to test out new concepts. Now, Trinity Groves has a renewed purpose and goal to open permanent restaurants that feel like they've been around a while and could stick around for decades.

Lexy's Local New American restaurant will open Aug. 15 in Trinity Groves restaurant district. My husband and I recently attended a preview party at the beautiful, very feminine-looking new restaurant and bar, which seems to have been perfectly designed for Instagram-ready photo ops. Lexy's opens for lunch and dinner service Aug. 15, featuring American fare, locally sourced Wagyu and produce from Profound Farms. The concept is influenced by the experiences and travels of husband-and-wife restaurateur team, Julian & Alexa (Lexy) Rodarte.

Julian and Alexa Rodarte will launch a new restaurant at Trinity Groves this month. Lexy's, which will offer champagne at the press of a button and farm-to-table intentions, is their first new venture since taking over management of the restaurant complex from developer Phil Romano in April. Julian Rodarte is the executive chef of Beto & Son and CEO of Trinity Groves. Alexa Rodarte is a marketing professional who is now marketing director of Trinity Groves.

Trinity Groves will open a new restaurant called Lexy's on August 15. Lexy's will serve 'local new American,' according to a press release, envisioned by Director of Culinary Aubrey Murphy, who previously worked at Knife Steakhouse under Michelin Star Chef John Tesar, and husband and wife restaurateurs Julian and Alexa Rodarte. The restaurant is named after Alexa, who goes by Lexy.

The first new dining addition to Trinity Groves since Beto & Son co-owner and chef Julian Rodarte took over as owners is set to open on August 15. Lexy's is an American restaurant featuring locally-sourced Wagyu, produce from Profound Farms, and is inspired by the experiences and travels of husband-and-wife restaurateur team, Julian and Alexa. Lexy's will take over the former Casa Rubio and Souk spaces.

West Dallas former incubator space Trinity Groves is trying out yet another new restaurant concept. Called Lexy's, it's named after Alexa Rodarte, Trinity Groves' director of marketing and the restaurant's co-creator, along with her chef husband Julian Rodarte. It'll open in the old Casa Rubio and Souk Mediterranean space on August 15.

American restaurant Lexy's is moving into a corner spot at Trinity Groves in West Dallas by mid-August 2022. It's the first big opening for new CEO Julian Rodarte, the 29-year-old chef who took over the development a few months ago. It's Rodarte's job to infuse new life into a beleaguered restaurant park that was once an incubator for Dallas' most rising stars in food. Rodarte's existing Trinity Groves restaurant, Beto & Son, has thrived alongside Kate Weiser Chocolate and Cake Bar, though more than a dozen other concepts have tried and failed to find a customer base.