SusieCakes, the bakery known for its nostalgic, made-from-scratch desserts, is ushering in the spring season with a dazzling lineup of Easter and Passover treats. Available for pre-order starting March 2, these limited-time offerings feature beautifully decorated cakes, classic cookies, festive cupcakes, and traditional holiday favorites—perfect for family gatherings, holiday tables, and sweet spring celebrations.
Continue readingFiled under Steven Doyle
For more than five decades, Swiss Pastry Shop has been a fixture on Fort Worth’s West Vickery Boulevard. What began in 1973 as the dream of Swiss-born baker Hans Muller has grown into a cherished neighborhood institution under the care of his son, Hans Peter Muller, who continues to honor and evolve the family legacy with quiet dedication and precision.
Continue readingFiled under Steven Doyle
In a quiet shopping center along Frankford Road, Brazil Latino Market offers far more than a grocery run. It is a flavorful crossroads where Brazilian tradition, Latin comfort, and everyday community life meet—anchored by food that feels both soulful and generous.
Continue readingFiled under Steven Doyle
Joy Macarons has become a quiet standout in Dallas by doing one thing exceptionally well: executing classic French macarons with precision, restraint, and real flavor payoff. Founded by Liz Lanier, who began baking macarons at home before building the business into a beloved local bakery, Joy Macarons reflects a hands-on, detail-driven approach that shows in every box. Lanier’s background as a self-taught baker informs the shop’s focus on technique first, with creativity layered in thoughtfully rather than theatrically.
Continue readingFiled under Steven Doyle
King cake is a defining tradition of Mardi Gras season, enjoyed from Epiphany through Fat Tuesday and rooted deeply in New Orleans culture. Made from a soft, brioche-style dough, it is typically swirled with cinnamon or other rich fillings, finished with icing and the iconic purple, green, and gold sugar. A small token (baby) hidden inside adds a playful element, turning the cake into something meant to be shared, celebrated, and passed around offices, families, and gatherings throughout the season.
Continue readingFiled under Crave
If you’ve ever seen a pastry that looks like a caramel-crusted croissant and wondered what it is, there’s a good chance you were staring at a kouign‑amann (pronounced “queen‑ah‑mahn”). This rich, flaky treat comes from a very unlikely origin story — and has quietly become one of the most talked-about pastries in cities like Dallas.
Continue readingFiled under Steven Doyle
Haute Sweets Patisserie is the bakery people turn to when they’re feeding more than themselves. Birthdays, showers, office parties, holidays—this is where Dallas hosts go when dessert needs to look good, taste better, and work for a crowd.
What sets Haute Sweets apart is range. This is not a one-note pastry case. You can build an entire dessert spread here, mixing textures, flavors, and styles so there’s something for everyone without it feeling chaotic.
Continue readingFiled under Steven Doyle
Maman, located at the Plaza in Preston Center, is the first Texas outpost of the beloved New York café. The space is bright and inviting, with wood floors, farmhouse tables, and subtle French touches that make it feel carefully designed yet effortlessly comfortable. The café doesn’t accept reservations and is laptop-free, encouraging visitors to slow down, enjoy their meal, and focus on the food and conversation rather than screens.
Continue readingFiled under Steven Doyle
