Top Chef alum Tiffany Derry has quietly slipped a new sugar fix into the Dallas-area mix, opening Syrup + Sno, a shaved-ice and sweets stall at Epic Central, during a soft opening on Monday. The compact counter is built for speed and fun, pairing nostalgic sno-cone favorites with chef-driven twists and grab-and-go desserts aimed at families, event-goers, and sports crowds. Derry was on hand for the "snopening," scooping and serving while staff broke in the new stand.
“I grew up loving shaved ice,” Derry told guests from behind the counter, explaining the impulse behind the concept. The menu mixes classic and signature sno cones priced from $8 to $12, soft-serve for $7, warm cookies for $4, and macaron ice cream sandwiches for $9, and Derry said takeout sandwiches and salads will be added soon, as reported by Dallas Observer.
Who’s Behind The Stall
Syrup + Sno is a project of T2D Concepts, the hospitality group co-founded by Derry and partner Tom Foley and responsible for several recent local openings. Derry has built a regional restaurant footprint and a national profile, and she was a 2022 James Beard Award finalist and currently appears on MasterChef, as outlined in a PR Newswire release about her work. According to PR Newswire, the new dessert stop sits alongside other T2D Concepts outlets at the Epic Central development.
Chef-Driven Flavors Meet Summer Classics
Derry’s signature sno varieties lean on her culinary training, turning what could be a simple summer treat into something closer to a plated dessert in a cup. The Bananas Foster sno layers caramelized banana, cinnamon, and brown-sugar snow, while Island Vibes blends tropical syrups with coconut cream and fresh lime zest. The shop balances those more chef-forward creations with childhood staples like Tiger’s Blood and cotton candy, so kids, nostalgic adults, and anyone in between can find a favorite, as reported by Dallas Observer.
When To Go
For now, Syrup + Sno is operating on a limited schedule, open tomorrow through next Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m., making it a convenient stop after afternoon events at Epic Central. The soft opening period is giving Derry and her team time to fine-tune the menu and service before any expanded hours are announced, so sno-cone fans may want to keep an eye out for updates.
