Melanie Hernandez

Melanie Hernandez is a former intern for the Dallas Observer and continues to help us cover the Dallas dining scene. The North Texas native is currently attending the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas.

Latest Stories

A table at Brya Zan full of several dishes

Brya Zan: Way More Bangkok for Your Buck

By Melanie Hernandez

A bowl of rice topped with lamb and beef skewers from Ayat.

Ayat’s Palestinian Soul Food Makes Its Dallas Debut (and We’re Hyped)

By Melanie Hernandez

cenzo's pizza and wine

Dallas’ Best Cheap Eats for Every Day of the Week

By Simon Pruitt and Others

Falafel wrap with fries

The Beauty of Basics: How Falafel Ave Mastered the Art of the Chickpea

By Melanie Hernandez

Falafel at Zon Zon

$13 Falafel: Is This New High-End Mediterranean Spot Worth the Price Hike?

By Melanie Hernandez

chick fil a store

Free Breakfast Alert: Chick-fil-A Offers Freebies Through January

By Melanie Hernandez

The Halal Fizz

Halal Fizz Raises Spirits with Tasty Mocktails

By Melanie Hernandez

Red Oak Studios

McKinney’s Red Oak Studios is a Florist’s Dream in Full Bloom

By Melanie Hernandez

jackie hernandez making coffee.

Tejana Coffee Brews Mexican Culture and Community

By Melanie Hernandez

Sweet Heritage: How Oak Cliff’s D’delicias Bake Mexican Roots into Every Bite

By Melanie Hernandez

Aguas Chicas

Aguas Chicas Pays Homage to Their Culture with Innovative Drinks

By Melanie Hernandez

Wu Wei Din

Wu Wei Din is More Than Just a Copy Cat

By Melanie Hernandez

Coco's Croffles

Coco’s Croffles and Shoe-Inspired Croc-Fels Bring Unique Desserts to Dallas

By Melanie Hernandez

The sakura matcha and the Spicybird biscuit from Honeybird.

First Look: Honeybird Takes Breakfast to the Next Level

By Melanie Hernandez

shipley's donut

Where to Find Discounted and Free Food for Teacher Appreciation Week

By Melanie Hernandez

Blume Bakery

Blume Bakery Wants to Grow the Menu, Ship Nationally

By Melanie Hernandez

Braum's

We Rank the 6 New Braum’s Mexican Ice Cream Flavors

By Melanie Hernandez

TikTok Meets Tradition at Ana’s on Maple Avenue

By Melanie Hernandez and Others

Donde Los Tacos

Donde Los Tacos, Mexico City-Inspired Taqueria, Is a True Love Story

By Melanie Hernandez

Dairy Queen

I Do at the DQ: Couple with Last Name Blizzard Gets Sweet Treatment

By Melanie Hernandez

Hoshi Japanese Cafe

First Look: Texas-Sized Onigiri’s at Hoshi Japanese Cafe

By Melanie Hernandez

Union Bear McKinney

Union Bear Taproom (Finally) Opens in McKinney with Sicilian-Style Pizza

By Melanie Hernandez

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