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Lauren Drewes Daniels

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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pavlova at frenchie

Frenchie Makes New Friends in Park Cities, With French Fare and Feminine Energy

By Lauren Drewes DanielsAugust 1, 2025

We’ve tried the freezer martini and almost all the desserts. Here’s a report.

Team Behind The Charles and Carlos Elegante to Open New Spot in Uptown

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 28, 2025

We’re excited about this mash of cultures in a space with a Wes Anderson flair.

Not Everyone Is a Fan of Buc-ee’s, ‘The New Invasive Species from Texas’

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 28, 2025

In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, there’s a fierce resistance to a proposed Buc-ee’s. But have they used the restrooms?

How to Snag Free Pizza for a Year at New Little Caesars Location

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 25, 2025

Little Caesars is giving away free pizzas for one year to the first 100 people in line at its new store this Saturday.

Phat Girlz BBQ: The Smoke Show in Cedar Hill You Can’t Miss

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 23, 2025

We don’t go to Cedar Hill often, but from now on, when we do, it’ll be for the spicy chicken salad and brisket.

canolies and dip

First Look: New Plano Restaurant From Group That Impressed Guy Fieri – And Michelin

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 22, 2025

Flamant has joined the flock of restaurants at the Boardwalk at Granite Park, bringing panache and pink plumage.

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Black Shelton at a concert

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Spotted Dining in Fort Worth

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 19, 2025

The power couple wasn’t at the Fort Worth spot you might expect and, honestly, we’re glad.

Dallas Observer Supper Club Brings Food Lovers to Radici

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 18, 2025

The Observer broke bread with some of our members and chef Ivana Robinson at Radici this week.

What Does Paige Bueckers Order at Wingstop? Now We Know (And You Can Order It)

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 14, 2025

Now you can get Dallas Wings’ point guard Paige Bueckers’ favorite meal from Wingstop. Here’s what that entails.

A brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso with white chocolate mocha sauce and vanilla sweet cream cold foam

Starbucks Ruins the Whole Point, Adds ‘Secret’ Menu to App, Plus Win $25K for Your Custom Drink

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 14, 2025

Starbucks is publishing some of its more obscure drinks in its app. We call foul.

the phoritto at cris and johns

Cris and John Closes Original Location, Sets Opening Date for New Restaurant

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 14, 2025

The Viet-Mex kitchen, which is one of our Top 100 restaurants, is ready for its next phase.

The Rambler Inn

Arlington Entertainment District Gets New Restaurants: Breakfast Brothers and Blue Mint Thai

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 14, 2025

This area near Hurtado and Cane Rosso will soon welcome several new restaurants that we’re pretty excited about.

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Cheesesteak House in Oak Cliff Is an Institution, Here’s What to Order

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 11, 2025

The Padilla family has built a cheesesteak empire. The sandwiches are stellar, but the sauces pull it all together.

H-E-B storefront.

New H-E-B Opening in Dallas-Fort Worth: What to Know

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 10, 2025

What’s the one thing you always buy when you go to H-E-B? Warm butter tortillas here.

The fish tacos at La Tiki Paisa is the surprise dish of the summer.

A Dallas Bookstore Is Selling the City’s Best Damn Fish Tacos

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 9, 2025

Did you know that Half Price Books’ mothership has a cafe-restaurant-tiki lounge with a whole fried branzino?

Kerrville flood damage

How to Help: Mercy Chefs on Ground in Kerrville Fueling First Responders

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 6, 2025

The Texas Restaurant Association reports the nonprofit is on the ground in Kerrville; Mercy Chefs served 500 meals Saturday.

30 State Fair Fried-Food Semifinalists: 6-Word Reviews for Each

30 State Fair Fried-Food Semifinalists: 6-Word Reviews for Each

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 2, 2025

The menu planning has already begun for the State Fair of Texas. Here is a short description of each one of ’em.

12 Best Places to Grab a Hot Dog or Glizzy in Dallas

By Carly May Gravley and OthersJuly 1, 2025

We’ve rounded up the best of the würst. Happy Fourth, Y’all.

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We Try the Tom Cruise Sausage at Pecan Lodge: It’s Got Snap and Cheese

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 1, 2025

Pecan Lodge hosted Tom Cruise a few weeks ago. Now, his sausage will be there indefinitely.

CheapSteaks in Deep Ellum Closes, Set to Reopen as Dusty’s

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 30, 2025

The restaurant and bar by day and music venue by night has closed, as one of the original owners takes full custody for a rebrand.

la costra at chilangos

Reader: ‘Literally the worst list without the real good tacos.’

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersJune 28, 2025

There are a lot of good tacos around here, you guys. After our initial list of the best 12, here are others to try.

Big papa potato

The 9 Must-Try Concessions at Texas Rangers Games, Ranked: A Stadium Foodie’s Guide

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 28, 2025

Going to a baseball game is never a disappointment with food options like the Boomstick and Big Papa.

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