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Desiree Gutierrez

Desiree Gutierrez is a Dallas-based arts and culture journalist who dabbles in food writing. She joined the Dallas Observer as an arts and music intern in fall 2021. Since then, she has been a contributing writer and has written for D Magazine and SUCCESS Magazine.

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Members of the Latina Social Club DFW on trivia night

Chicas Unidas: Latina Social Club DFW Builds a Resilient Army of Friendship

By Desiree GutierrezMarch 13, 2025

Latina Social Club DFW celebrates its anniversary at LadyLove with half of specialty cocktail proceeds benefiting Raices.

Pasta Rasta from Cafe Nubia.

The Best Things We Ate in February in Dallas

By Nick Reynolds and OthersMarch 4, 2025

Chicken-fried steak in a jalapeño gravy, pizza and garlic noodles are some of the best things we ate this month.

The burning site of Dallas club Jack's House.

The Search Is Still on For the Arsonist Who Burned an After-Hours Dallas Club to Ashes

By Desiree GutierrezFebruary 20, 2025

Jack’s House co-owner DJ Willie Trimmer witnessed the intruder pouring gasoline into the club’s interior.

The 6 Prettiest Nail Salons in Dallas

By Desiree GutierrezFebruary 20, 2025

Pull your cameras out. These exceptionally designed nail salons go above and beyond.

Blacked redfish at Claremont.

Claremont Finds Instant Success in Old Preston Hollow

By Desiree GutierrezFebruary 13, 2025

Reservations are a must at the Northwest Highway and Midway Road newcomer.

Fearful of ICE, Dallas Artist ByZeneth Issues a Call for Humanity and Resistance

By Desiree GutierrezFebruary 4, 2025

As the Trump administration’s deportation effort gathers steam, the artist and immigrant wants the world to watch carefully.

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What to Eat Now in Dallas

By Nick Reynolds and OthersFebruary 3, 2025

January is finally over and one good thing we can say is we ate well.

Drizzle Cheesecake’s Maximalist Indulgences Are Line-Worthy

By Desiree GutierrezJanuary 31, 2025

“I put my hand upon your hip, when I dip, you dip, we dip.” But with cheesecake.

Dallas’ Sweetest Airbnb Opens in Bishop Arts

By Desiree GutierrezJanuary 30, 2025

Dude, Sweet Chocolate’s new location doubles as a short-term rental.

The House Royal Oysters are topped with a bit of caviar.

A Tale of Two Hugos – Bishop Arts’ New Seafood Destination

By Desiree GutierrezJanuary 28, 2025

Hugo Osorio and Hugo Galvan join forces in Bishop Arts District to create Hugo’s Seafood Bar.

Head Over Heels: Dallas Readers Are Getting Smutty

By Desiree GutierrezJanuary 22, 2025

Dallas women prefer their reads extra spicy.

First Bite: Little Blue Bistro Charms Eighth Street

By Desiree GutierrezJanuary 13, 2025

With its escargot and natural wines, Little Blue Bistro is breathing new life into an 80-year-old repurposed home.

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A Sip of the Valle in Dallas

By Desiree GutierrezDecember 25, 2024

The owners of Dallas’ first Mexican wine shop, Vinito, have opened the city’s first Mexican wine and cocktail lounge in Bishop Arts.

Rose Café Sprouts on Katy Trail

By Desiree GutierrezDecember 23, 2024

We visited this lovely new spot along the Katy Trail for a cocktail, banh mi and spring rolls, which set us back $50.

Get Lit: Grown-Up Book Fair Is Strictly for Adults

By Desiree GutierrezDecember 13, 2024

The adult-focused book fair will present 10 local authors, vendors and the Gin Austen cocktail.

Where To Get Blinded by Christmas Lights in DFW

By Liam Gaughan and OthersDecember 12, 2024

DFW went all out this year with the Christmas lights. You gotta see ’em to believe ’em.

Take a Lavish Journey Aboard Le PasSage

By Desiree GutierrezDecember 3, 2024

The new Katy Trail restaurant is backed by an all-star chef and hospitality group and is priced accordingly.

Fort Worth Is Rambo Elliott’s Gallery

By Desiree GutierrezDecember 3, 2024

Famed photographer Rambo Elliott’s eight-stop public tour is a healing homage to connection and vulnerability.

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Mariah Carey playing a Christmas concert at American Airlines in Dallas.

Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time Tour Dazzles With Good Tidings and Cheer

By Desiree GutierrezNovember 22, 2024

Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time Tour came to town with nostalgic holiday classics and the living legend’s greatest hits.

Sushi Marquee Is a Suburban Playground

By Desiree GutierrezNovember 19, 2024

You’ll get more money out of the Large Star platter than the Dallas Cowboys are getting out of their roster.

Tanner Adell playing the House of Blues in Dallas.

Tanner Adell Is a Rising Force in Country

By Desiree GutierrezNovember 15, 2024

After being tapped by Beyoncé, Nashville-based Tanner Adell kicked off her inaugural headlining tour at the House of Blues.

The 8 Best Chilaquiles in Dallas

By Desiree GutierrezNovember 7, 2024

Need a big cup of coffee and a plate of smothered and soaked tortilla chips? Of course you do.

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