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Maman — “mother” in French — is a New York City-based French bakery that just opened its first location in Texas, taking over the old Trova Wine + Market space in the Plaza at Preston Center.
It’s another beloved NYC transplant, but don’t get it twisted, we may have landed a winner.
The concept opened its doors in Soho, New York City in 2014. Within the last decade, it expanded to 50 locations across multiple states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia, as well as in Canada. Now, Texas.
The cafe is known for its fresh, seasonal and savory menu items, baked goods and vintage décor inspired by the South of France. It also has curated lifestyle products and a hit collaboration with Martha Stewart.
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Inside, there is a signature French provincial aesthetic that Maman co-founders Elisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte brought to life with vintage furniture, warm woods, imported tiles and seasonal florals. Our cafe features Texas bluebonnets by the Floratorium, a company that creates conceptual silk flower installations that mimic natural beauty.
Most Maman locations sport the same menu, but with subtle variations depending on the location. There are four menu items that will be exclusive to the Dallas location.
Exclusive to Dallas
The first is a magnolia sweet tea fizz, a cold-steep magnolia bud tea made with Topo Chico, sweetened with local wildflower honey syrup and served with a lemon wedge and fresh mint. OK, yum.
The cheesy brisket croissant roll features Texas smoked brisket, sharp cheddar cheese, wholegrain mustard and other herbs stuffed into the pastry.
The Lone Star cinnamon bun is a classic cinnamon roll topped with a crunchy pastry star. Last is the salted caramel pecan pie roll, a buttery pastry that is swirled with salted caramel, vanilla and toasted maple pecans.
Dallas will also serve the Maman x Martha Stewart holiday collection: peppermint hot chocolate, peanut brittle, pastries and other creations, which are all wildly popular at other Maman locations.
A full espresso and tea menu complements all the pastries and made-to-order savory items. Enjoy them on the cafe’s outdoor sidewalk, inside, or in the semi-private event space. They also do contactless to-go, pick-up or delivery with the Maman app.
We will try it out soon and report back quickly.
Maman is now open at 4004 Villanova St., Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
