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11 17 09 | Cow Town Munchies
The yogurt craze is stretching far and fast in the DFW metroplex and it sure has gotten to our blogging colleague Mooky, (in absentia but still eating, so I write for her). Pinkberry is just one of the latest shops to open in Dallas and it had quite the grand opening: Security, pink carpet, and other Yogurt heads flocking to try the newest thing.
Yogurt is anything new, but the way shops offer them is always a treat to try. At the grand opening of Pinkberry on Preston and Royal, it all seemed very "high-end" and "sophiscated". With the pink carpet stretchingfrom the entry way, to the long lines of Yogurt heads, to the security guards and managers standing outside, Pinkberry appeared to offer a delectable if not fashionable treat. The furnishings screamed out of the catalogs of Design Within Reach. The walls splashed with fruity kiwi, brigh orange, and Pinkberry's signature pink. Modern lines mixed with natural sweets. Hmmmmm.
They want to offer service that other places do not: meaning no self-service. Prices varied by cup size rather than the ounce. Cups of plain yogurt were expensive enough and you definitely pay for the yogurt. Servers are standing behind the glass, much like you would see at Subway or Quiznos, waiting for your picks. The cups are filled with original, pomegrante, passionfruit, coconut or green tea yogurt of your choosing. Then the toppings are placed along the sides of the cup (if there is room) with the usual pickings: berries, fresh cut fruits, chocolate chips, nuts and granola.
At the grand opening, all the small cups were free. That was very nice. Other than that, I am quite used to serving myself when it comes to yogurt shops. With the lavishness of the design and the ridiculousness of a grand opening, Pinkberry is just okay.
Sweet treats and good eats.
-Kirby
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