Details have been revealed for Dallas-based Harwood Hospitality Group's newest restaurant. The restaurant, called Dorcent Steak & Lounge, is a Japanese-style upscale restaurant scheduled to open this summer at 14 Harwood, the company's office tower, according to a release. Address 2801 N. Harwood St.
By our count, Docent is the 21st restaurant concept in the Harwood area, but the most upscale restaurant concept in Harwood to date.
Docent takes guests on a culinary and artistic journey while celebrating the rich heritage of the samurai. The menu includes a wide selection of Kobe beef, including Harwood's own premium HWD beef.
Docent will also include a sushi bar and other Japanese-inspired decor, as well as an extensive wine and sake selection.
Taylor Carney, Harwood Hospitality's vice president of culinary, said in a statement that Dorcent will combine Japanese fusion with traditional steakhouse.
“Recognizing Texas' deep-rooted passion for beef, Dorcent honors tradition and offers iconic Texas-style cuts such as the 40-ounce Longbone Cowboy Rib Loin, along with a wide selection of exquisite seafood and something to please every palate. We plan to serve it with a variety of cuisines,” Carney said. Say.
The restaurant's name is a hint at what a big role art will play, and 'docent' is the name of the art gallery guide, giving a hint to the assortment of artworks that will be integrated into the design.
The two-story restaurant offers guests a museum-like experience with nearly 100 pieces from the Anne & Gabriel Barbier Muller Museum, the only museum in the United States dedicated to samurai art and armor and part of the Samurai Collection. We provide a unique experience. The world's largest.
The samurai artifacts found within Docent reflect three centuries of Japanese culture and history, and are described in the release as follows: “The samurai were the samurai class of medieval and pre-modern Japan, who dominated the country's military and government from 1185 to 1868. The early samurai were archers; they fought on horseback; A horse and rider in armor and two other samurai in period armor occupy the entrance to the restaurant, while three other retainers in rich Edo period (1615-1868) armor Dominating the dining and bar areas are dynamic samurai helmets, textiles, carvings and even a menacing iron horse mask.”
The upper level of the restaurant features red, gold and copper on black and charcoal, drawing inspiration from samurai armor and theater settings.
The lower level features a DJ, sushi bar, and “atmospheric dining” environment, separated by large artifact cases. Floating silk fabrics and rows of samurai spears create translucent partitions that span the length of the room. Additional armored samurai and gold folding screens complete the space, “exuding the strength, strength and beauty of samurai culture.” wonderful.
Dorcent will join NDA Brasserie, which is also currently open at 14 Harwood. They join Harwood Hospitality Group's stable of restaurants: Dolce Riviera, Elephant East, Happiest Hour, Harwood Arms, Magnolia: Sous Le Pont, Marie Gabriel Restaurant and Gardens, Mercat Bistro, Poco Fiasco, St. Anne Restaurant & Bar, Te Deseo, Tequila Social, Fig & Favor, and Hotel Swexan, home of Stillwell's, Leonie's, Isabel's, and Baboo's.
