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Treasured East Dallas bakery Lubellas Patisserie closes down temporarily

Pastry case at Lubellas Patisserie.

Marc Lee

An acclaimed bakery in East Dallas has closed - temporarily: Lubellas Patisserie, known for its fantastic croissants and pastries, is closing, but only to execute what will be an expansion to almost double its current size.

Located at 10323 Ferguson Rd., in the venerable Casa View Shopping Center, Lubellas is from pastry chef Maria Becerra and her husband Ismael Trejo Gonzalez, who are now expanding into the space next door.

The bakery had its last day on Mother's Day, May 12, and will close down for what they hope will be just a few weeks of construction.

The expansion comes almost two years after they opened in September 2022. During that time, they've earned widespread acclaim for their impeccable baked goods including croissants, Danish, cakes, cookies, muffins, cheesecakes, scones, cinnamon rolls, and brownies. In addition, Becerra is famous for her decorated cakes made to order.

They've also built a big following for their savory items including stunning quiches, tarts, and croissant sandwiches with fillings such as turkey, tuna, chicken pesto, and smoked ham.

Becerra, who is a three-time nominee for CultureMap's Tastemaker Awards for best Pastry Chef in 2022, again in 2023, and once more in 2024, says the expansion will give them twice the space.

"We leased the space next to us," she says. "We have 1500 square feet right now and we are adding 1500 more, for a total of around 3000 square feet. We'll see the benefit both in the front of the house and behind. It means we will have a bigger kitchen and a bigger area for seating."

It's pretty comprehensive including new electrical, a new AC unit, new plumbing, floors, walls, and another restroom. Those who want to support the bakery can buy gift cards for family and friends. Becerra is very responsive on Instagram.

"We just need to merge the two spaces," she says. "It's a big investment, but the response we've received keeps us motivated to do it. It's a lot, but we have faith we can make it happen."

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Taking the field

Dak Prescott-backed Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux kicks off in Wylie

Photo courtesy of Walk-Ons

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is opening in Wylie on August 10.

A Louisiana sports bar chain that counts Cowboys QB Dak Prescott as a partner continues to build its fan base in Dallas-Fort Worth: Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is set to open a new location in Wylie on Monday, August 10.

Announced earlier this year, the restaurant is at 906 FM 544, near the intersection of Highway 78 and FM 544. The opening marks the chain's 20th Texas location and its second operating restaurant in the DFW area.

Founded in Baton Rouge in 2003 by former LSU basketball "walk-ons" Brandon Landry and Jack Warner, Walk-On's has grown to more than 80 locations nationwide. The company is co-owned by former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (an Austin native), and franchise partners include Prescott, along with former NFL player Derrick Brooks, and college football coach Dabo Swinney.

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux Wylie The new Walk-On's is at 906 FM 544, Wylie.Photo courtesy of Walk-On's

The menu is centered on seafood and classic Louisiana dishes: fried seafood platters, pastas, burgers, sandwiches, po'boys, fried oysters, gumbo, fried alligator, and boudin balls. Prices range from $10 to $20.

Starters include waffle cheese fries, fried pickles, boneless wings, cheeseburger sliders, spinach-artichoke dip, and venison nachos. They have a bread pudding made with Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

There's also a plentiful selection of beers on tap, plus margaritas and other crafty-ish cocktails.

The Wylie restaurant is owned by franchisee Cooper Thomson, who says the community made the city an appealing place to expand.

"I am thrilled to expand Walk-On's presence in Dallas, and particularly in the community of Wylie," Thomson says in a release. "To be a part of the growth in this area - to serve families and be a place where little league teams celebrate and football fans cheer on their team - is such a special opportunity."

Although Walk-On's has been in the DFW market since pre-pandemic times, Wylie will be its second restaurant in DFW open currently, joining a location at Grandscape in The Colony. Earlier Dallas-area locations in Irving and Arlington have closed, although the company has previously said it plans to reopen the Arlington restaurant at a new location.

The Wylie restaurant features a sports bar with dozens of TVs, a large outdoor patio, and a family-friendly dining room designed for game-day crowds.

Grand opening festivities will kick off at 10:30 am on Monday, August 10, with a ceremony featuring Walk-On's founder Brandon Landry, franchise owner Cooper Thomson, Wylie Mayor Matthew Porter, city officials, and representatives from Wylie High School and Wylie East High School.

The celebration will include donations to the two schools' athletic departments, followed by a ribbon-cutting at 10:45 am. Doors open to the public at 11 am, and the first 100 guests to dine will have a chance to win free Walk-On's for a year.

Walk-On's will be the second sports bar concept with celebrity cred to open in DFW within a few days' time. Shark Club, from Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi, opened Friday, August 7 in Northlake.

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