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Pappas taps the Delta Blues for latest opening

Smokehouse features elevated versions of Deep South classics

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

September 16, 2019

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Pappas Restaurants Inc. again taps into the Deep South with the opening Tuesday of its second Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse in Plano, Texas.

The Houston-based company behind Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse and Pappasito’s Cantina, is opening the Delta Blues location in a converted Bone Daddy’s restaurant, adding a private-dining area that expanded the total seats to 383. The original Delta Blues opened in Webster, Texas, near Houston, in December 2017 with about 300 seats.

Pappas Restaurants has 19 Pappas B-B-Q locations, but the Smokehouse elevates the menu and beverage program with signature Southern classics: pimento cheese (named for Harris Pappas’ wife, Vicky Marinos Pappas) with house-flavored crackers and sausage; “old school” blackened Mississippi catfish with chile-lime butter; a half or whole bird serving of Tim’s Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken with a mix of white and dark meat; and Southern Grilled Salmon paired with bourbon maple glaze.

The hickory-smoked beef is USDA Prime. Other proteins include Smoked Berkshire Pork Belly and St. Louis-style ribs.

The beverage program, which was developed in consultation of experts from the often-honored Pappas Bros. Steakhouse team, includes whiskey flights, crafted cocktails and craft beers and wines.

All photos by Ron Ruggless 

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About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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