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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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a tray of bbq from cattleack bbq

National barbecue ranking puts Arizona on top, barely remembers North Texas exists

By Aaren ProdyMay 27, 2026

These reviewers need to turn in their jackets and badges, stat.

Congrats, Dallas: Olōyō, the restaurant we’ve been waiting for, opens soon

Congrats, Dallas: Olōyō, the restaurant we’ve been waiting for, opens soon

By Aaren ProdyMay 22, 2026

After years of refining their craft through hyper-popular pop-ups, the team behind Molino Oloyo is ready to open their new home in East Dallas.

Punk Noir wants to shake up fine dining in Dallas. Here’s a look inside

By Aaren ProdyMay 21, 2026

With a 20-course tasting menu spanning several rooms, the restaurant pairs local artwork with an evolving, multi-sensory narrative. (But what’s it taste like?)

An ice cream shop with a cult following makes its Dallas debut

An ice cream shop with a cult following makes its Dallas debut

By Aaren ProdyMay 20, 2026

The Portland-born shop brings its famous rotating flavors (and a Fritos pie sundae) to North Texas.

two salads on a table at Tribal All Day Cafe

Tribal All Day Cafe to close, reopen in larger space nearby

By Aaren ProdyMay 18, 2026

Tribal All Day Cafe — where eating healthy is actually fun — is moving to a bigger space just across the street. We’re excited about this move.

Lobsta Grilled Cheese from Dock Local - Samantha Marie Photography

Seafood swap: Rex’s Seafood to close, replaced by Dock Local

By Aaren ProdyMay 14, 2026

You have until May 17 to grab your favorite bite at Rex’s at the Dallas Farmers Market – although the flagship location in North Dallas will remain open.

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the patio of casablanca

Why Casablanca in the Bishop Arts District closed

By Aaren ProdyMay 13, 2026

The once very popular lounge with “sing-easies” (private karaoke rooms) is now an event space.

A pickle smoothie from Smoothie King

A big dill: Smoothie King drops a new pickle smoothie

By Aaren ProdyMay 12, 2026

In America, hydration is approached as a high-functioning personality trait. And now we’re drinking our deli garnishes. Case in point?

0.6 miles of glory: the Meat Fight 1K requires stretchy pants, not running shoes

By Aaren ProdyMay 11, 2026

The Meat Fight 1K is the best race you’ll never run. 

the patio at HG Sply Co

The 15 best Dallas Patios for soaking up this amazing weather

By Aaren Prody and OthersMay 7, 2026

The 10-day forecast calls for perfect temps, sunny skies and cocktails on a patio.

Gnocchi Bolognese

Eat Here Now: 12 Fresh Openings Shaking Up the Dallas Food Scene

By Aaren ProdyMay 7, 2026

It may seem like a lot of good ones are closing, but this spring has treated the Dallas dining scene well. Here are 12 places to add to your list of places to try.

the exterior of kitchen and kocktails

Kitchen + Kocktails Turns Closure Speculation Into a Bold Times Square Expansion

By Aaren ProdyMay 5, 2026

All eyes were on this elevated Southern comfort-food restaurant after a cryptic Instagram post hinted at a closure.

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A rendering of Lumis lounge.

Houston Cocktail Lounge Lumis Is Coming to Dallas’ Design District This Fall

By Aaren ProdyMay 5, 2026

The spot follows the success of De Fortune in Houston and is part of massive new space, The Seam on Oak Lawn.

James Beard-Nominated Chef Opens Maroma in the Design District

By Aaren ProdyMay 4, 2026

More seafood is on the way to the Design District.

A mezcal cocktail at kilmac's.

The No. 1 Bar in North America Is Taking Over a North Texas Bar This Week

By Aaren ProdyApril 30, 2026

Visit Fort Worth this weekend for a unique bar concept inspired by the historic 1860 arrival of 77 samurai in the United States.

spicy miso ramen in a bowl served with two thick slices of pork belly at Ichigoh.

10 Most Underrated Restaurants in Dallas 

By Aaren ProdyApril 29, 2026

The best restaurants in Dallas often aren’t on your social media feed. From Deep Ellum staples to dumplings on Royal Lane, here are the low-key best bites in Dallas.

the fried chicken sandwich at Flock and Fresh

This New Dallas-Based Chicken Restaurant Hopes to Rival Chick-fil-A 

By Aaren ProdyApril 29, 2026

The Smoothie King king is getting into the chicken tendie business. And there will be free meals for the first 250 guests at the grand opening this weekend.

a pepperoni and sausage pizza from good side.

17 Best Pizza Spots in Dallas

By Aaren Prody and OthersApril 23, 2026

Our updated list includes a recent California import and one hole-in-the-wall spot that still does their own delivery.

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Maman Kouign Amann

NYC-Famous Bakery Opens New Dallas Location in Lakewood

By Aaren ProdyApril 22, 2026

This Oprah and Martha-endorsed bakery is busy opening new cafes across the country.

Steak Salmoriglio at Trattoria Bugatti

Longtime Staple Bugatti Ristorante Debuts New Trattoria Near Love Field

By Aaren ProdyApril 21, 2026

The new restaurant is helmed by chef Erin Willis a James Beard Award nominee who was most recently at RM 12:20.

a basket of bagels and schmear from PopUp bagels

PopUp Bagels Opens in Dallas This Week. Here’s the Info & ‘No-No’ List

By Aaren ProdyApril 20, 2026

The bagel invasion continues. This one comes from Westport, Connecticut.

A huge chicken and biscuit sandwich on a plate.

The Big D Guide to Breakfast: 16 Spots to Butter Your Morning Biscuit

By Aaren Prody and OthersApril 17, 2026

From diners to Uptown staples, made-from-scratch biscuits to chilaquiles, Dallas doesn’t mess around with breakfast.

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