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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 lasagna bianca at Radici

The Definitive Guide to Dallas Italian: 15 Restaurants Worth the Hype

By Aaren Prody and OthersFebruary 10, 2026

For many, there are few things as comforting as a bowl of pasta. Here’s our list of great Italian restaurants around Dallas.

The Charlotte

The 10 Most Booked Restaurants in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 10, 2026

You could throw a dart on a map and (almost) anywhere it lands would be better than an atrocity that sells truffle fries for $20. But here we are.

Roasted half chicken at Atelie

The Biggest Restaurant Openings in January

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 4, 2026

January welcomed a lot of new restaurants to Dallas. Just when we’re trying to cut back, huh?

La Tiki Paisa

Dallas’ Best Fish Tacos Are No More, La Tiki Paisa Announces Closure

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 2, 2026

The tiki-inspired evening pop-up inside Half Price Books closed on Jan. 31.

Pizza Leila vodka-sausage-pepper pizza slice

Bye Bye Brisket, PoBoys and Sushi: the Dallas Restaurants That Closed in January

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 2, 2026

We’re really going to miss some of these beloved Dallas spots.

a basket of Lubbies Bagels

NYC’s ‘No. 1’ Bagel Spot Is Coming to Dallas

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 29, 2026

The North Texas bagel scene is expanding with another award-winning bagel emporium.

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Little Ruby's dishes

New All-Day Cafe From NYC Is Ready for Its Uptown Debut, Here’s a Peek

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 27, 2026

Uptown welcomes another out-of-town bougie restaurant.

Slice House Pizza

New Pizzeria From 13-Time World Pizza Champion Now Open in Frisco

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 27, 2026

The North Texas pizza scene keeps expanding.

Palmer's chicken fingers and fries

Popular Dallas Hot Chicken Spot Shuts Down, Moves to Ghost Kitchen Model

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 26, 2026

Palmer’s was a hot-chicken staple in the Lakewood neighborhood.

Night Rooster Dining Room

Long-Awaited Night Rooster Ready To Crow as Chef Shirley Chung Returns to the Kitchen

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 21, 2026

Chef Shirley Cha]ung, a Top Chef alumna, is also known at The Dumpling Queen of Los Angeles.

Centrale Italia is now open in Dallas.

Group Behind Princi Italia Opens New Italian Concept in Preston Hollow

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 20, 2026

This new spot has a Marra Forni pizza oven from Italy, house-made pastas and a full Italian cocktail menu.

Jerk roasted lamb shank at Pangea in Garland.

Chef Kevin Ashade Is Bringing Pangea Back — and This Time, It’s in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 18, 2026

The restaurant closed a year ago in Garland and is making a come back in downtown, sooner than later.

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Delilah Miami

Delilah Dallas Sets Opening Date and Reservations are Live

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 15, 2026

The seen-and-be-seen restaurant has a no-phone policy. Is Dallas ready for that?

A plate of cacio e pepe from Rye

Michelin and Guy Fieri Recommended Spot on Lower Greenville Closing

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 14, 2026

Rye is going to be absorbed by its sexy-moody sibling bar, Apothecary.

pastry from Oak Cliff Bread

The 10 Best Bakeries in Dallas for a Sweet Treat

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 13, 2026

Need a box full of freshly baked pastries? Of course you do.

pecan lodge barbecue platter

A Dallas BBQ Staple Will Soon Be Served on American Airlines

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 12, 2026

You want sauce with that? First-class passengers flying to New York will soon have the option to order barbecue.

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Every Dallas Restaurant That Closed in 2025

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 10, 2026

Last year was a tough one for local restaurants. If you have a favorite neighborhood gem, work them in the schedule more often.

Taste of Addison food

Taste of Addison Food Festival Canceled After 30 Years

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 8, 2026

Who doesn’t have at least one Taste of Addison story?

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Poboy from the PoBoy Shop

Another Really Good Dallas Sandwich Shop Closes

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 8, 2026

The PoBoy Shop in Preston Center was open less than a year.

The dining room at LePassage

Le PasSage To Close, Reopen as an All-Day Cafe

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 7, 2026

Something a bit more casual seems more appropriate for the Kay Trail, don’t you think?

Urban Italia Chicken Parmigiana

New Victory Park Italian Spot Serving ‘Italia-Merica’ Comfort Food

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 6, 2026

The Italian restaurant is from the same group behind Sanjh and will open on Jan. 9.

Docent Second Floor Dining Room

The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2026

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 4, 2026

If you didn’t hit all the new places you were looking forward to in 2025, we’ve got good/bad news.

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