Chris Wolfgang

Chris Wolfgang started writing about barbecue for the Dallas Observer in 2015, and became the Observer’s restaurant critic in October 2021. In his free time, he’s a dog owner, plays a mediocre guitar and is likely recovering from his latest rec-league sports injury.

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Image: At Heritage East in Tyler, A Study in the Roots of East Texas Cuisine Awaits

Longform

At Heritage East in Tyler, A Study in the Roots of East Texas Cuisine Awaits

By Chris Wolfgang

Image: The Observer's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

Lists

The Observer's Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and Chris Wolfgang

Image: The 10 Essential Steakhouses of Dallas

Dallas Decoded

The 10 Essential Steakhouses of Dallas

By Chris Wolfgang

Image: Popular Fort Worth Barbecue Spot To Close on Aug. 17

BBQ

Popular Fort Worth Barbecue Spot To Close on Aug. 17

By Chris Wolfgang

Image: Luke Rogers Is Closing Swank As Part of An Ambitious Move And Rebrand

Chefs

Luke Rogers Is Closing Swank As Part of An Ambitious Move And Rebrand

By Chris Wolfgang

Image: One of the Best Burgers in North Texas Is Finally Back, Here's How to Get It

Burgers

One of the Best Burgers in North Texas Is Finally Back, Here's How to Get It

By Chris Wolfgang

Image: Dallas (Mostly) Struck Out At The James Beard Awards, But We Know A Winner When We See It.

Awards & Accolades

Dallas (Mostly) Struck Out At The James Beard Awards, But We Know A Winner When We See It.

By Chris Wolfgang

Image: RJ Yoakum Is Out As Executive Chef of Georgie

Chefs

RJ Yoakum Is Out As Executive Chef of Georgie

By Chris Wolfgang

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