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Cane Rosso to expand its Neapolitan pizza empire to White Rock Lake

Oven for new Cane Rosso to open near White Rock Lake.
Photo courtesy of Cane Rosso
Patio for new Cane Rosso at White Rock Lake.
Photo courtesy of Cane Rosso

Cane Rosso, the critically revered pizzeria in Deep Ellum, has settled on a site for its second location: 7328 Gaston Ave. at Grand Avenue, near White Rock Lake.

A Facebook page launched on Friday shows the slowly mounting evidence, with photos of the location, patio and magnificent oven.

The new pizzeria will go into what was previously CJs Billiard Palace. It'll have space for private dining and events, plus "one of Dallas' biggest and coolest patios," claimed owner Jay Jerrier via his Facebook page. (Jerrier was unavailable for comment, which, given his social-media savvy and chronic online status, is practically unheard of.)

The White Rock Lake Cane Rosso will be more ambitious than the original, with a salumi bar and wall of craft-beer taps.

The 3,000-square-foot patio will be in front. Jerrier compares it to the patio at Hotel San Jose in Austin. "Lots of shade from three mature trees!" reads his Facebook page.

The White Rock Lake Cane Rosso will be more ambitious than the original, with a couple of new features: a tap wall to address the craft-beer craze and a salumi/cheese bar to address the salumi/charcuterie craze.

Most important, the hand-made Stefano Ferrara oven is already on-site. It looks like an albino cousin of the original oven at the Deep Ellum location, with the dome constructed from white tile instead of red.

This location would not come as a surprise to Cane Rosso regulars; Jerrier has been searching for the right location to open his second branch, with Lakewood/White Rock Lake a prime candidate.

Cane Rosso was already a local favorite, but its popularity spiked after it was profiled on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Jerrier doubled the Deep Ellum restaurant, taking over a vacant space next door.

Situated directly across the parking lot from the temporary dogs of the White Rock YMCA (which is slated to move into the old Trinity Lutheran Church on Gaston in 2014), Cane Rosso White Rock Lake is scheduled to open in the spring of 2013.

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Over-the-top dessert cafe from Canada chooses Carrollton for first U.S. spot

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Sugar cravings are about to be satisfied in Carrollton: Canada's No. 1 dessert chain, called D-Spot Dessert Café, has chosen the Dallas suburb for its first-ever location in the United States. The shop will open at 3432 E. Hebron Pkwy., Ste. 100, on Saturday, July 11.

Founded in Canada in 2014, D-Spot has grown to more than 55 locations across the country and plans to continue expanding south of the border with additional U.S. locations, a release says. But first, Dallas.

Here's what kind of indulgence DFW diners can expect: "The Dallas café will offer D‑Spot’s full dessert menu, including freshly made Belgian waffles, signature crepes, handcrafted milkshakes, milk cakes, croffles, skillet cookies and a wide range of globally inspired desserts," the release says.

D Spot dessert cafe Belgian waffle topped with chocolate and marshmallows and an ice cream cone.Facebook/D Spot

Favorite sweet treats from the menu include:

Towering milkshakes in flavors like Choco Loco Bueno (vanilla ice cream with Kinder Bueno and Belgian white chocolate) and Liquid Gold (Saffron pistachio custard ice cream with fresh banana)
Milk cakes in chocolate or vanilla varieties (Soft sponge cake infused with tres leches)
Cakey crepes, made with chocolate or vanilla cake, drizzles, and toppings
Sushi crepes, round crepes stuffed and served with whipped cream and chocolate dips
Belgian waffles topped with sweet bits like Ferrero Rocher candies, broiled banana & toffee crumbles, and pistachio kunafa
Skillet cookies, cookie creations served in cast iron skillets
Build-your-own crepes or waffles
Hot drinks, cold drinks, and iced coffees

The most over-the-top offering are their Belgian Creations, which are giant Belgian waffles topped with all sorts of crazy confections. For example, the Chocolate Vaccine, which has a syringe of caramel and Belgian milk chocolate stuck in the top; the Rise of the Donut, which has a doughnut perched on top of ice cream on top of a Belgian Waffle.

D-Spot dessert cafe "Rise of the Donut" at D-Spot.Facebook/D Spot

For those looking to balance out the sugar rush, the café also serves burgers, pizza, wings, and sandwiches, including shaved brisket and pesto bella paninis.

The Carrollton location is operated by franchise partners Abdul R. Khan and Faizan Mirza, who have backgrounds in hospitality, retail, and operations.

"Opening D-Spot's first U.S. location is an important milestone for our team," Khan says in the release. "Dallas has an incredible food culture, and we're excited to introduce a dessert café experience built around quality, creativity and warm hospitality."

D-Spot dessert cafe A crepe creation.Facebook/D-Spot

According to the website, the company plans to open a restaurant in Houston soon, along with locations in Georgia, Illinois, and Tennessee.

"This opening marks a significant step in D-Spot's growth strategy as we expand into the U.S. market," CEO and president Kaan Sayiner says. "With a strong Canadian footprint, we're excited to bring our dessert experience to new communities as part of our broader U.S. expansion."

The Grand Opening on July 11 will include BOGO deals, giveaways, family activities, and more.

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