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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 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.

The hotel St. Germain in disrepair with a green construction fense around it.

Historic Dallas B&B To Be Replaced With $250 Million Manhattan-Style High-Rise 

By Aaren ProdyApril 15, 2026

A fixture along Maple Avenue since 1906, the mansion that became Hotel St. Germain is set to become yet another ghost in Dallas’ architectural history.

a plate of thick chicken tenders over fries

Thus Saith the Lord (or Gen Z): Where to Find the Best Chicken Tenders in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyApril 15, 2026

It’s a dodge ball game and you have to pick one team: avocado toast or chicken tendies. Who you slinging for?

A rendering of the front of Queen's Head Pub

God Save Deep Ellum. A British Pub Is Opening in Former Green Room Space

By Aaren ProdyApril 15, 2026

Queen’s Head Pub is from a Deep Ellum venue veteran and is expected to open in late May, just in time for the World Cup.

Lean smoked brisket at Crossbuck BBQ.

Total Smoke Show: Local Pitmaster Joins Bobby Flay’s BBQ Brawl

By Aaren ProdyApril 10, 2026

Of the 12 competitors, only two are from Texas, which quite honestly makes no sense to us.

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Dallas Lost a Sandwich Icon in February, But Will Soon Get it Back

By Aaren ProdyApril 9, 2026

New York Sub has been treading water at a ghost kitchen using DoorDash. It’s been trying. They’re ready to move into their new home.

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Joseph Palladino is the owner and operator of Palladino Steakhouse

Is Palladino’s the Biggest Dallas Opening of 2026? Why the Hype Could Be Real

By Aaren Prody and OthersApril 8, 2026

Palladino’s is backed by a Nick and Sam’s veteran, who currently has a steakhouse in Grand Central Station. He’s now bringing it to Dallas.

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The Most Booked Restaurants in Dallas Right Now

By Aaren ProdyApril 7, 2026

Il Bracco in Park Cities deserves a medal for offering full sheets of tiramisu and selling booze by the gallon.

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9 Dallas Restaurant and Bar Closings in March 2026 That Stung

By Aaren ProdyApril 7, 2026

We lost some good ones last month including Rye on Lower Greenville, and two downtown bars: The Mitchell and Ye Olde Scarlet Pumpernickel Tavern.

How to Hack the Michelin Guide in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyApril 2, 2026

We’ve even got a hack for Tatsu, the one-star omakase near Deep Ellum.

A table full of brunch dishes CATCH.

12 Easter Brunches in Dallas That Beat Another Sad Ham at Home

By Aaren ProdyApril 1, 2026

Don’t fuss with a meal on Easter. Head to one of these Dallas restaurants.

Joseph Palladino is the owner and operator of Palladino Steakhouse

The 12 Biggest Dallas Restaurant Openings This Spring

By Aaren ProdyApril 1, 2026

Chef Omar Flores and Olivia Lopez of Oloyo both have new restaurants to get excited about.

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Popular British Pub Expanding to Arlington in Time for World Cup

By Aaren ProdyMarch 24, 2026

Restaurants are flocking to Arlington ahead of the World Cup.

The Landing in Grand Prairie lounge full of brown leather chairs.

Chef Tiffany Derry Is Bringing a High-End Sports Oasis to Grand Prairie

By Aaren ProdyMarch 24, 2026

The Landing is a gastro pub and sports bar in an upscale lounge setting.

Is Dallas a Bagel City? Here Are the Top Spots, Ranked

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersMarch 20, 2026

Bagels arouse strong emotions in people, like well-done steaks and pineapple on pizza. Or cilantro.

A Teasing, $26 Bowl of Bún bò Huế in North Richland Hills

By Aaren ProdyMarch 19, 2026

V’s House noodle soup might have been perfect but for the utensils we ate it with.

Woman at Apothecary holds a plate of meatballs and a French kiss cocktail with raspberry vanilla vodka, pineapple oleo, egg white, lemon and raspberries.

Archive and Alchemy: Apothecary Reopens as a Two-Room Experience

By Aaren ProdyMarch 17, 2026

Apothecary fills the Rye space and adds two names. Confused? Wait till you try the cocktails.

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No, I’m Not Tipping You for Handing Me a Tablet. Survey Says: Americans Are Tipped Over

By Aaren ProdyMarch 17, 2026

Requesting tips for to-go orders raise a great question: why are we being asked to tip a to-go order?

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The rooftop at Culinary Dropout with lots of people hanging out and drinking.

16 Dallas Rooftops for When You Need a Drink and a Skyline View

By Hank Vaughn and OthersMarch 13, 2026

Soak up the sun and skyline at these rooftop patios where the drinks and food flow.

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The Most Booked Restaurant in the Dallas Suburbs

By Aaren ProdyMarch 12, 2026

Who’s ready to hit the Benihana? A lot of people in the ‘burbs apparently.

The interior of The Henry; lots of nice tables and warm lighting.

Staple Uptown Restaurant Expanding To Legacy West in Plano

By Aaren ProdyMarch 10, 2026

The Henry will open in Legacy West later this year.

The exterior of Slutty Vega in Deep Ellum with metal shutters pulled down across the facade.

Slutty Celebrity Restaurant Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

By Aaren ProdyMarch 6, 2026

Aisha “Pinky” Cole will soon be on Real Housewives of Atlanta where we’ll learn about her vegan fast-food empire (and what went wrong).

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