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Darby Murnane

Darby Murnane is a freelance journalist for the Dallas Observer. She has a master of journalism from the University of North Texas and is a Fulbright Scholar. Darby was born and raised in New Jersey but has no mafia connections that need concern you.

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Oktoberfest Returns to Addison for its 35th Year

By Darby MurnaneAugust 8, 2022

Addison Oktoberfest is back at Addison Circle Park for its 35th year Sept. 15 through 18 to celebrate German culture, food and, of course, bier all with a “Texan twist.”

LSA Burger in Denton Exhibits 42 Murals That Are Meant to Be Gone Soon

By Darby MurnaneJune 15, 2022

Ten years of business, seven years of painting and around 42 murals painted and repainted by 35 artists – all at one burger joint in downtown Denton.

Tall Orders for Shortbread: Le Gourmet 10th Anniversary and Williams-Sonoma Partnership

By Darby MurnaneMay 18, 2022

Local baker Le Gourmet Baking in Dallas is celebrating 10 years in business and a new partnership with the high-end cooking line Williams-Sonoma …

Taste of Addison Returns June 3-4 for 39th Year

By Darby MurnaneMay 16, 2022

For almost four decades Taste Addison Food and Music Festival has been an OG North Texas food festival. It returns to Addison Circle Park June 3 and 4 with more than …

Taste of Dallas is Back this Summer for its 36th Year

By Darby MurnaneMay 5, 2022

North Texas’ biggest food festival, Taste of Dallas, returns to Dallas Market Hall for its 36th year in June. Organizers are excited to announce all-new attractions …

Embracing Absurdity (and the Waffles) at The Flying Squirrel

By Darby MurnaneApril 29, 2022

The Flying Squirrel on West Hickory Street in Denton is a riotous visual playground. On the back wall across from the bar hangs an altered, animalistic American Gothic featuring

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