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Anisha Holla

Anisha Holla is a freelance food writer for the Dallas Observer, a position that grew from her love for both food and helping small restaurants. During the day, she acts as the founder and CEO of Foodify, a platform that connects small restaurants to local food influencers to drive awareness. Both in and out of work, Anisha loves exploring the hidden spots in Dallas’ food scene.

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Yely: Where Boba Meets Tiramisu in Dallas

By Anisha HollaOctober 10, 2023

Can’t decide between tiramisu or bubble tea? Yely has a two-for-one.

King Restaurant in McKinney Is Fit for Royalty

By Anisha HollaOctober 6, 2023

King Restaurant recently opened in McKinney. We gave it a taste to see who, exactly, it’s fit for.

Stuffed New York Bagels Land in Frisco

By Anisha HollaOctober 6, 2023

Looking for that perfect balance of crispiness and chew in a bagel? Us too. We recently tried a new spot in Frisco.

Dea Launches Brunch and We Dig In

By Anisha HollaOctober 5, 2023

That lemon ricotta French toast, though …

EggMania Hatches Excitement With Its First North Texas Location

By Anisha HollaSeptember 29, 2023

Curry and eggs all day.

UK-Based German Doner Kebab Arrives in North Texas

By Anisha HollaSeptember 28, 2023

Been looking for a new doner kebab spot? Us too. We found one not far away.

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Mama Vicky’s: A Hidden Gem on Yelp’s List of Top 100 Texas Restaurants

By Anisha HollaSeptember 27, 2023

The homemade flor de calabaza pupusas and chili rellenos are equally amazing here.

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Coco Ichibanya’s Authentic Japanese Curry Is Now Available in Frisco

By Anisha HollaSeptember 22, 2023

The hype surrounding Coco Ichibanya has been building for months, drawing long lines since its opening earlier this month. We stopped by to prove (or disprove) the buzz.

Rumali Adds to Irving’s Vibrant Indian Food Scene

By Anisha HollaSeptember 19, 2023

Rumali might be one of the few places in North Texas serving fresh baked rumali roti, a North Indian delicacy.

The candy store at the Sugar Factory.

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Dallas’ Top Candy Shops

By Anisha HollaSeptember 18, 2023

We created a list of the top places to satiate your adult-sized cravings for child-like treats. From buckets of taffy to hot-dog-flavored candy canes, turns out Dallas is super sweet.

Aussie Grind Climbs the Ranks of Dallas’ Brunch Scene

By Anisha HollaSeptember 14, 2023

They say a true Australian breakfast is a trifecta of good coffee, good service and good banana bread. Frisco breakfast spot The Aussie Grind delivers all three.

Locally Loved Food Truck, Cuates Kitchen, Gets a Permanent Home in Dallas

By Anisha HollaSeptember 13, 2023

One of Dallas’ most popular food trucks has made a permanent shift to its very own brick-and-mortar. We made a visit to try the tacos, tortas and a margarita on the colorful patio.

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Gelato La Boca Delivers Argentinian Gelato Straight to Your Doorstep

By Anisha HollaSeptember 11, 2023

Beat the heat with some delicious gelato.

Warm Waffles and Cold Ice Cream: We Check Out Gong Cha’s Bubble Waffles

By Anisha HollaSeptember 8, 2023

Gong Cha, a Taiwan-based spot known for its bubble tea, offers bubble waffles that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They pair well with a scoop of ice cream.

First Look: Gigantic Milkshakes Take Dallas’ Victory Park by Storm

By Anisha HollaSeptember 7, 2023

Originally from New York City, Black Tap’s over-the-top milkshakes recently debuted in Dallas. We came in expecting big and weren’t disappointed.

Phuket I’m Vegan Delivers Thai Flavors in Frisco

By Anisha HollaSeptember 6, 2023

See what they did there? We’ve never been so amused by a vegan meal.

The Toasted Yolk Rolls Into Town with Eggs, Booze and Churro Doughnuts

By Anisha HollaSeptember 1, 2023

The Toasted Yolk is the newest addition to the local brunch scene. Try the signature toasts baked with egg yolk, huge benedicts, crispy churro doughnuts and boozy brunch accompaniments.

101 Paratha Serves 101 Varieties (We Counted) of Fresh Baked Indian Bread

By Anisha HollaAugust 30, 2023

It’ll take a couple of trips to get through the whole menu, but the soft Indian bread stuffed with meats, cheese, nuts and chickpeas (and much more) is worth it. Plus the weekend buffet is a steal.

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In Frisco, The Owl Bar & Boards Houses the Dallas Area’s Largest Alcohol Selection

By Anisha HollaAugust 28, 2023

More than 140 types of tequila, 100 bourbons and 50 variations of vodka make The Owl Bar & Boards a must-visit destination.

Bay Area Restaurant, Nick the Greek, Opens in Dallas

By Anisha HollaAugust 24, 2023

Nick the Greek, a popular Bay Area restaurant, opened its first spot in North Texas recently. We got a taste of the feta-doused fries and swirled Greek frozen yogurt.

TikTok Craze Honey Toast Lands at A Day Cafe North of Dallas

By Anisha HollaAugust 22, 2023

A Day Cafe in Richardson serves some of the most enchanting desserts in the DFW Area. We had to know if they taste as good as they look.

Sandoitchi Finds a New Home in Downtown Dallas

By Anisha HollaAugust 21, 2023

Sandoitchi, originally a Japanese pop-up concept, has a new home for its fluffy, pillow-like Japanese milk bread sandos.

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