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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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ari's in downtown dallas

A Look Inside Ari’s New Downtown Market: Italian Groceries, Sandwiches and More

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 15, 2025

Ari’s is the small Italian market of your nonna’s dreams. From house-made tomato sauce, lasagna and sandwiches to all the ingredients for an Italian dinner

the courtyard at Lakewood Brewing

10 Kid-Friendly Restaurants That Parents Won’t Hate, Including 2 Breweries

By Carly May Gravley and OthersMay 14, 2025

The most kid-friendly restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth are most equipped with playgrounds and usually booze for frazzled parents.

Ricahrd Rawlings at Gas Monkey Icehouse

A Look at Richard Rawlings’ New Gas Monkey Icehouse in The Colony

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 14, 2025

The Fast N Loud host is back with a massive venue ripe for car pop-ups.

Cattlelack Barbeque.

Dallas Snubbed on List of Best BBQ Cities in US

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 13, 2025

We’re not saying we have the best barbecue in the country, but top 10? Yeah, we’ll get scrappy about that.

Don Draper dirty martini

This Lower Greenville Bar is Channeling Don Draper and You Should Too

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 12, 2025

The Apothecary has a new menu of cocktails, a tour of decades that lasts through August.

H-E-B storefront.

Buckle Up, Melissa: H-E-B Set to Open Next to Buc-ee’s This Week

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 12, 2025

Traffic in Melissa is about to go to the next level for the once-small town with two iconic brands.

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the exterior of Far Out

Chef Misti Norris Joins East Dallas Restaurant as Culinary Director

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 8, 2025

Far Out, a funky little East Dallas gem, has got a new culinary director. Dallas should be very excited.

spaghetti and catfish.

Burgers, Vaquero’s Barbecue and Other Best Bites from April

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 8, 2025

Ever had spaghetti and catfish? We recently tried it and the Deep South classic is now one of our favorites.

wine section at Eataly

This Dallas Grocery Store Has the Worst Prices in U.S. (But For a Good Reason?)

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 6, 2025

Inflation and tariffs aren’t the reason for high prices at this Dallas grocer.

TikTok Meets Tradition at Ana’s on Maple Avenue

By Melanie Hernandez and OthersApril 30, 2025

Social media isn’t just a tool for showcasing new restaurants; veteran spots can also indulge out of necessity.

a tray from cris and johns in dallas

Cris and John’s, Home of the Phorrita, Is on The Move

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 24, 2025

The amazingly popular fusion spot hasn’t always been easy to get into. That will soon change.

Nirvana Lounge Is a Culinary and Cocktail Gem

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 24, 2025

The new restaurant at the Toyota Music Factory complex brings excellent cocktails and dishes

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Former Observer Staffer Patrick Strickland to Talk About Greece’s Violent Far Right

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 21, 2025

Strickland will sign and talk about his new book You Can Kill Each Other After I Leave at Half Price Books April 26.

outside of meridian

Meridian Plots a Comeback As a Relaxed Neighborhood Bistro

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 16, 2025

Once one of Dallas’ prized restaurants, a new chef is at the helm of Meridian, which should reopen early this summer.

PETA hell on wheels truck

PETA is Patrolling Dallas Restaurants Today

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 10, 2025

Thinking of barbecue or ham for lunch? Might want to have your headphones on.

Luka Doncic

VIDEO: Dallas Welcomes Luka Doncic Back to the American Airlines Center

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersApril 9, 2025

The superstar was traded 67 days ago. Upon returning to Dallas, Doncic was shown the sort of love few will ever experience.

Bottled Blonde, a nightclub in Dallas.

Bottled Blonde Closes Temporarily. When Will it Reopen?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 9, 2025

The popular bar near Deep Ellum is evidently getting an updo. Or blowout. We’re not sure which.

hampton social dallas

First Taste of The Hampton Social in Downtown

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 9, 2025

The Hampton Social is a coastal-inspired three-story behemoth in downtown, where some kinks can’t be worked out.

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food and drinks at Joe T. Garcia's

Fort Worth Spot Serves the ‘Most Legendary’ Margaritas in Texas, Supposedly

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 8, 2025

Well. We have feelings on this.

rahr beer cans

Rahr Brewery is On the Move; Announces Closing Date for Current Space

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 7, 2025

The beloved Fort Worth brewery is looking for a new home to expand its beer offerings.

chop sports exterior and sign

Bar in Victory Park Hosts Fundraiser and $7.77 Specials for Luka’s Return as a Laker

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 7, 2025

Real commitment is running around the AAC 77 times. Who’s in?

Photos: Best Things We Ate in March

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 7, 2025

You had me at ‘dirty martini deviled egg.’

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