Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café is preparing to bring its signature blend of French-inspired comfort and all-day café culture to Addison, with a new location opening soon along Belt Line Road. Founded in Houston in 2012, Sweet Paris has grown steadily across Texas and beyond, earning a loyal following for its approachable take on crêpes, brunch, and indulgent sweets served in a lively, welcoming setting.
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Whisk Crêpes Café, the creation of Parisian native Julien Eelsen, stands as a testament to the seamless blend of French culinary tradition and the relaxed charm of Dallas. Eelsen, who grew up in Paris, has journeyed from a global career with Air France to crafting a unique dining experience in Dallas—a city that, for him, mirrors the warmth and nostalgia of his childhood.
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Certain aspects of crepe-making have remained constant since its advent in the 1100s, spreading the batter onto a very hot surface for 30 to 60 seconds, each side is cooked until it looks like the surface of the moon.
Sweet and savory versions have always existed; traditionally lemon and sugar, and ham, cheese, and egg. Continue reading
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By Landry Rose
Dallas is diverse in culture and cuisines and lucky for us, we have our very own French crêperie to indulge in and to serve our crêpe cravings. And what better time than during the month of February that is dedicated to love.
A little south of the soaring Margaret Hunt Bridge is a cozy café tucked away in the community of Sylvan Thirty, serving mouthwatering savory and sweet crêoes is Whisk Crêpes Café. Continue reading
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West Dallas and Oak Cliff residents will soon be able to experience authentic French crepes, thanks to Frenchman Julien Eelsen’s newest venture: Whisk Crêpes Café, an upscale fast-casual restaurant that’s expected to open in early 2015.
The 20-seat, 645-square foot creperie, located next door to Teiichi Sakurai’s ramen shop, will serve sweet and savory crepes, as well as sides, wine, beer and cider.
“Since moving to the United States from Paris six years ago, I’ve wanted to bring the traditional French crepe experience to my new hometown. After touring Sylvan | Thirty, I knew that my concept would be a great addition to the development,” said Eelsen, who was raised in Paris and has a family history of hotels and restaurants in the Normandy region. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Ruthie’s Rolling Café is a triple threat in the Dallas food truck business. In a time when more than just a few trucks are rolling up their welcome mats and high-tailing it out of town, Ruthie’s continues to expand. As with any business, longevity is given to the very best. Ruthie’s has always been known for their quality sandwiches with their first truck which features above average grilled cheese sandwiches (try the BBQ filled grilled cheese for maximum impact). Continue reading
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by Jennifer Thomas
Ruthie’s Rolling Cafes are a trio of food trucks that have set a new standard in roving delicacies. The first food truck, called Ruthie’s Rolling Cafe, introduced a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich that took Dallas by storm. Offering melt in your mouth grilled cheese sandwiches to the DFW area, word spread like wildfire and Ruthie’s achieved a cult following overnight.
“We use our grandmother’s nostalgic cheesy dreamy recipes and prepare them with love in our “kitchen on wheels”, the result is Ruthie’s Rolling Café, our best idea ever,” said owner Ashlee Hunt Kleinert. Continue reading
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