Bakery News

Berkley's Market debuts line of world-class pastries at Dallas stores

French Atelier Bakery

Berkley's Market

Dallas neighborhood market and coffee bar Berkley’s Market has added a new line of authentic French pastries that were previously impossible to get.

The line is from French Atelier Bakery, a Dallas wholesale bakery that specializes in croissants and other baked treats, which it supplies to restaurants, hotels, and coffee shops.

Now they are available daily at all Berkley’s locations, delivered fresh each morning, with savory and sweet options that include:

butter croissant, almond croissant, chocolate croissant, and ham & cheese croissant
tomato basil danish
cinnamon rolls
pain Suisse
strawberry pop tarts
blueberry muffin, lemon poppy seed muffin, and matcha cruffin

They also do gluten-free and vegan items such as a GF chocolate vegan doughnut, GF blueberry muffin; and a GF banana bread.

French Atelier Bakery was founded in 2024 by Fiona Bergson and chef François Delaire, a native of France and an acclaimed international pastry chef with more than 20 years of experience in fine dining and luxury hotels across Europe and Asia.

His resume includes Joël Robuchon’s globally celebrated restaurants, Peninsula Hotels, and InterContinental properties as well as some of the finest restaurants in France such as Patisserie Mourot Devos in Dijon, Café de la Paix at Le Grand InterContinental, and the three-Michelin-starred Le Pré Catelan Lenôtre in Paris. He was pastry chef at the one-Michelin-starred L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in London, and was pastry chef at one-Michelin-starred Rech By Alain Ducasse in Hong Kong.

Known for his innovation, consistency, and quality, his creations have appeared on television across France and Asia, and he has a passion for sharing his craft.

Berkley’s Market co-founder Zac Porter proclaims that French Atelier's pastries are better than pastries he's had in France. Bold!

"It’s no exaggeration to say Dallas is truly fortunate to have a chef with François’ incredible talent, and we’re beyond honored for Berkley’s to be his debut venue here," Porter says.

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Closing News

Longtime Dallas restaurant Sevy's Grill to close after nearly 30 years

Photo courtesy of Sevy's Grill

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A longtime Dallas restaurant is closing in 2026: Sevy's Grill, which has been open at 8201 Preston Rd. near Preston Center for nearly 30 years, will close on June 27, 2026.

According to a release from the owners, they're closing due to what appears to be an increase in rent.

"After months of negotiations, we were not able to come to a mutually beneficial agreement for our fourth 10-year lease," the post said.

The restaurant is located in Preston Sherry Plaza, which was acquired in September 2025 by Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate. Somebody gotta foot the bill.

Sevy's says they are looking at other locations.

"Our focus now is to finish these next 6+ months taking care of our guests and staff at the same caring level we built our brand on: Warm, professional service, consistently good food and a comfortable ambiance where the guest is always first," the post says. "First on our list of priorities is taking care of our guests in December and all the wonderful celebrations of family, friends and business groups. We do still have some availability for reservations, including our last New Years Eve at Preston Sherry. Come celebrate with us as the exciting anticipation of a new year for all of us."

"Our second priority will be the search for a new location to continue doing what we love," they said. "We are already reviewing possible sites and will keep everyone updated regularly."

Owned by chef Jim "Sevy" Severson and his wife Amy Severson, the restaurant has long been a neighborhood favorite with a lively bar scene, and was nominated in CultureMap's 2018 Tastemaker Awards for Best Neighborhood Restaurant. They were a frequent choice for winemaker events and are also known for the longevity of their staff.

"Eight team members have been with us all 29+ years, with an average tenure in the kitchen of 15+ years and a Management team that you all know," their post said. "Come support our staff as we celebrate the next 6+ months.Thank you again for your support through all the normal challenges of running a restaurant as well as economic downturns, market bubbles, Y2K, and of course the COVID era. As I tell my family and friends to “enjoy the ride in life”, wow, what an amazing ride it has been for us! And as always, Sevy’s Grill is here for you."