The Last Word: Olympic Swimmer on Opening Drizzle Cheesecakes in Irving

“Give me one opportunity to talk to someone, and I’ll work my magic.”

Stephen El Gidi
President
Drizzle Cheesecakes
.…on opening Drizzle Cheesecakes in Irving after winning fans at Six Flags and The State Fair of Texas, via the Dallas Morning News.

Stephen El Gidi

El Gidi tasted big-time competition in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics as a 100-meter butterfly specialist. But his competitive juices really got flowing when he tried to sell his popular “cheesecakes on a stick” at Six Flags Over Texas and The State Fair of Texas.

He found huge success in both big-time venues, which led to him opening his own shop last month: Drizzle Cheesecakes at 310 W. Las Colinas Blvd. in Irving.

El Gidi told the Dallas Morning News’ Sarah Blaskovich that working his magic at the State Fair was especially sweet.

“It’s a straight-up competition,“ he told the DMN. ”And I love that.”

Inside Drizzle Cheesecakes in Irving. [Video still: Drizzle Cheesecakes]

You can learn more about El Gidi’s award-winning cheesecakes—which are dipped, topped, and yes, drizzled with everything from Oreo crumbs to salted pretzels—by reading the DMN story.

And check out videos of his crave-worthy offerings on Drizzle Cheesecakes’ Instagram.

For more of who said what about all things North Texas, check out Every Last Word.


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