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Lauren Drewes Daniels

Lauren Drewes Daniels is a senior editor at the Dallas Observer. She started freelancing in 2013 and became the food editor in 2021. In 2026, she was promoted to senior editor. Beyond covering Dallas’ dynamic restaurant scene, she helps drive community engagement and digital innovation. Lauren holds degrees from the University of North Texas and the UT Arlington. If you have a tip about an amazing pastry, pie or taco, let her know.

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Saint Valentine's in East Dallas is hosting a Hot Flash Rave.

The Hot Flash Rave: Dallas Women Are Flipping the Menopause Script

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 8, 2025

Former Eater Dallas editor Cortney Smith is taking a cue from the Earlybird Dance Club in Chicago.

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A Guide to the Texas-OU Game at The State Fair, With or Without Ticket

By Simon Pruitt and OthersOctober 8, 2025

Here’s everything you need to know prior to the Red River Rivalry on Saturday.

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Deep-Fried Sticker Shock: It’s Not Just Fairgoers Grappling with Higher Prices This Year

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 7, 2025

Concessionaires work to keep prices low as costs soar.

Brick and Bones is a Deep Ellum staple.

Brick and Bones in Deep Ellum Finds a New Home

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 7, 2025

The popular dive bar isn’t going far, just two blocks over from Elm to Commerce Street.

The interior of Swizzle was moody and dark.

The 12 Biggest Restaurant Closures of Summer 2025

By Aaren Prody and OthersOctober 1, 2025

Dallas’ dining scene is loud and fun, but also struggling. Kind of like … nevermind.

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These Dallas Starbucks Locations Have Permanently Closed

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 30, 2025

Starbucks is trying to turn around a flailing business model with fewer stores and more doodles.

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Report Says Dallas Is the World’s Most Affordable City for Dining Out? Huh …

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 29, 2025

A report from Chef’s Pencil looked at the affordability of eating and drinking in cities around the world.

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Grand Prairie Coffee Shop Earns Top-Ranking in U.S.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 29, 2025

Yelp ranked the top 100 cafes in the U.S. One in North Texas made the cut.

The State Fair of Texas

The Complete List of Fried Foods at the Texas State Fair

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 24, 2025

The fair starts this Friday. Here’s a scouting report of everything that is dipped, rolled and fried.

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Crepe Expectations: Snider Plaza Gets a New Sweet Shop

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 23, 2025

The new cafe is a sweet haven, stuffed with broken food diary entries. But worth it.

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Car Crashes Through Southlake Restaurant, Injuring 6

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 22, 2025

The popular wing spot has rallied and is already reopened.

18 Salad and Go Locations in North Texas Have Closed, Here’s a List

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 22, 2025

The Coit Road Plano and Ross Avenue locations are safe. But Coit Road in Dallas is shuttered.

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Dallas Observer’s Off the Record Ale Now on Tap at Community

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 18, 2025

Feeling inspired to support free press? Also need a beer? We’re here for it. A dollar from each pint sold goes to our newsroom.

New York Pizzeria with Cult Following to Open in Dallas Next Month

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 18, 2025

The New York-born pizzeria is known for its spicy pepperoni squares and has plans to fuel your late-night antics.

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A Tasting-Menu Only Restaurant with James Beard Chef Is Coming to Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 15, 2025

This new restaurant will offer a VIP car service with a secret entrance. We love this car service trend.

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Rodeo Dallas Blasts Property Owners, Citing Racism in Deep Ellum Bar’s Shutdown

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 10, 2025

The owner of Rodeo Dallas isn’t ready to back down.

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Fuzzy’s Tacos in Deep Ellum Has Closed

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 9, 2025

The Fort Worth-born taco shop has closed its Deep Ellum location.

Whataburger’s Big Slip; Burger Rankings Show Texas’ Chains Decline

Whataburger’s Big Slip; Burger Rankings Show Texas’ Chains Decline

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 9, 2025

The Texas favorite is barely holding on to a top 10 ranking

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Popular Lower Greenville Restaurant and Bar Has Closed

Popular Lower Greenville Restaurant and Bar Has Closed

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 5, 2025

Lower Greenville lost a good one.

A Dallas Lawyer Is on a Mission to Create the Perfect Texas Hot Dog

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 5, 2025

A Dallas lawyer with the hot dog side hustle.

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These Neighborhoods Sell the Most Alcohol in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 4, 2025

Pop quiz: name the three neighborhoods in Dallas where the most booze is sold.

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Top 20 Pancakes in the U.S. Will Soon Be Served in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 4, 2025

Palmer’s has brought its pancake recipe from its Georgia-based award-winning sister concept to Dallas.

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