Lauren Drewes Daniels

Food & Drink Editor

Lauren Drewes Daniels is the food editor of the Dallas Observer. She started working as a freelance writer in 2013 and became editor in 2021. She covers Dallas' evolving dining scene, the many openings and closings as well as trends and breaking news. She oversees annual lists including Top 100 Bars and Top 100 Restaurants and contributes to the Best of Dallas. If you have a tip about an amazing pastry, pie or taco, let her know.

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Image: Hattie B's Opens Second North Texas Location, Here's the Timeline

Openings & Closings

Hattie B's Opens Second North Texas Location, Here's the Timeline

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Image: Top 100 Bars: Our Annual List of the Best Bars in Dallas, Ranked

Bars

Top 100 Bars: Our Annual List of the Best Bars in Dallas, Ranked

By Desiree Gutierrez, Lauren Drewes Daniels and Lauren Durie

Image: UPDATE: Popular Deep Ellum Bar Ordered to Remain Closed Through Sept. 5

Bars

UPDATE: Popular Deep Ellum Bar Ordered to Remain Closed Through Sept. 5

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

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: Two Michelin-Recommended Restaurants Are Pairing Up for One Dinner

Events

Two Michelin-Recommended Restaurants Are Pairing Up for One Dinner

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

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Dessert

Best State Fair Food? The Big Tex Choice Winners Are In.

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Image: White Castle to Open First Texas Location at Grandscape

Burgers

White Castle to Open First Texas Location at Grandscape

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Image: Preston Center Is Getting a New Bakery

Breakfast & Brunch

Preston Center Is Getting a New Bakery

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

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