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Aaren Prody

Aaren Prody is a freelance food writer for the Dallas Observer, whose culinary endeavors are inspired by her travels around the world and fueled by a seriously good cup of joe. Her repertoire also extends to her camera and niche selection of Spotify playlists.

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The most-booked restaurants in Fort Worth

By Aaren ProdyJuly 6, 2026

There are some similarities to Dallas here, but steak rules in Cow Town.

gold foiled steak

New glitzy Houston steakhouse Juliet opens next to Delilah this summer

By Aaren ProdyJuly 6, 2026

This Old Hollywood art deco-themed supper club is moving in right next to its competition in the Design District.

the front of MilkShake Factory

MilkShake Factory bets North Dallas drivers need a 900-calorie coping mechanism

By Aaren ProdyJuly 2, 2026

“Myyyyy milkshake…” anyway, this new spot sits just across from the Valley View rubble on Preston Road.

Sevy's interior

6 Dallas restaurants that abruptly closed this summer

By Aaren ProdyJuly 1, 2026

Things must be bad to close just before the World Cup arrived.

a dog dressed up as a bee at Mutt's cantina.

Beloved dog park Mutt’s Cantina permanently closes all locations 

By Aaren ProdyJuly 1, 2026

The dog days of summer are getting real.

a sign that read coming soon.

A new Austin-based sushi restaurant is opening in Highland Park this week

By Aaren ProdyJune 29, 2026

The old Tulum space is finally getting a new tenant.

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la costra at chilangos

The best tacos and taquerias in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyJune 24, 2026

From legendary walk-up windows in Oak Cliff to the city’s best new Mexico City-style street spots, here are our 13 favorites. For now.

Waffle House table full of food.

Big Gulps, Waffle House, beef ribs and ranch: World Cup fans love Texas

By Aaren ProdyJune 23, 2026

Has anyone taken a World Cup traveler to Chuy’s for the Ranch dip and bottomless chips? They might not leave.

Argentina soccer fans outside of the FIFA Fan Fest

Where to watch the World Cup in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyJune 22, 2026

Dallas bars and restaurants offer specials and watch parties where local expats can cheer on their home teams.

the PopUp bagels storefront in Inwood Village

Is Dallas a bagel desert? PopUp Bagels thinks so, opens McKinney shop

By Aaren ProdyJune 18, 2026

Over the last decade, Dallas has elevated its bagel game. PopUp is opening its third local shop. Will the 3-pack $15 minimum buy fly here?

the telephone booth room inside Palladino's

A peek inside newly opened Palladino’s, the steakhouse straight out of Grand Central Station

By Aaren ProdyJune 18, 2026

Joseph Palladino cut his steakhouse chops in Dallas. Now, the New Yorker is back in town with in Preston Hollow steakhouse.

A plate of barbecue from Goldee's.

A Michelin-recognized BBQ joint is closing its rib-focused spin-off

By Aaren ProdyJune 16, 2026

You have until June 21 to grab a rack at Ribbee’s. After that, hopefully it won’t be long before they find a new home.

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Pangea Dallas opens second location in Trinity Groves following its downtown revival

By Aaren ProdyJune 15, 2026

We haven’t seen a menu yet, but we can bet it’ll be worth a trip.

Exterior of Old Mill Inn in Fair Park in Dallas.

Popular State Fair of Texas concessionaire brings historic Dallas restaurant back to life

By Aaren ProdyJune 11, 2026

Visitors to Dallas’ FIFA Fan Festival can get an early taste of what’s on the menu at the historical Fair Park building.

enchiladas at El Ranchito

15 Essential Tex-Mex restaurants in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersJune 9, 2026

These essential spots are some of the best restaurants in a city, where bowls of queso and chili con carne, blessedly, runneth over.

sliced brisket

‘It’s a fear for me on a daily basis’: Texas BBQ gets Good Morning America spotlight

By Aaren ProdyJune 9, 2026

You know it’s bad when the cost of a brisket sandwich in Texas is national news.

The Crab fingers at The Charlotte

Dallas’ 10 most-booked restaurants: Will anyone ever topple Il Bracco?

By Aaren ProdyJune 8, 2026

What does OpenTable’s updated list say about our dining habits? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, or are we just playing it safe?

the interior of Sueno

Sueño looks past standard Tex-Mex for its new Snider Plaza restaurant and tequila lounge

By Aaren ProdyJune 3, 2026

It’s an exciting time to be a plate of elevated Mexican food in Dallas, and the more margaritas, the better.

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a table filled with botanas and mexican drinks

May was busy: 10 new Dallas restaurants to add to your list

By Aaren ProdyJune 3, 2026

Chef Tiffany Derry opened a snow-cone stand, plus one of Dallas’ most popular pop-ups, Molino Oloyo, found a new home.

groundbreaking of White Castle in North Texas.

White Castle breaks ground in The Colony: First Texas location sets opening timeline

By Aaren ProdyJune 2, 2026

A word of advice, from a native Missourian who grew up on these things, you gotta just buckle down and get a Crave Case. It’s the only proper way. 

Dallas restaurant closings: Trinity Groves loses 3 more concepts in May

By Aaren ProdyJune 2, 2026

For a minute there, the future of Trinity Groves was bleak, then it was bright. Is it bleak again? 

Pizza at Partenope with mozzarella, pecorino, tomato sauce, soppressata, Jimmy's sausages, mushrooms and basil.

Dallas pizza shop extends 6-year run on prestigious 50 Top Pizza list

By Aaren ProdyMay 29, 2026

Don’t say there’s no good “real Italian” pizza in Dallas. Partenope says otherwise—  and they have the receipts.

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