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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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Black Swan Dallas

The Black Swan Is Back, Baby

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 6, 2024

We’ve got great news … we’re actually crying a little bit.

Black Tap (left) and Rogers Roadhouse (right) burgers

Dallas Observer’s Burger Week, 7 Days of $7 Burgers

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 2, 2024

How many burgers can you eat in one week? We’re thinking seven sounds good.

Taipo: Momo and a Speakeasy Bring a Taste of Nepal to Arlington

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 2, 2024

Arlington has a bright new Nepalese restaurant and swanky speakeasy.

a spread of dishes at Nikki Greek

A Look Inside Nikki Greek Bistro & Lounge

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 30, 2024

The owners of Ivy Tavern are behind this new spot.

culpepper steak house

Culpepper Cattle Co. of Rockwall Opening New Spot in Deep Ellum

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 29, 2024

Culpepper Cattle Co. is a mix of steaks, Tex-Mex and strong drinks.

josh abbott at dairy queen

Dairy Queen Gets in the Celebrity Meal Game With Josh Abbott

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 24, 2024

We don’t listen to a lot of Josh Abbott, but we feel like this meal gets us.

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Foxtrot Market

Foxtrot’s Demise: Employees Left in Lurch as Stores Shut Down

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 24, 2024

Foxtrot is no more.

chef tiffany derry food network

Tiffany Derry’s New Italian Restaurant, Radici, Sets an Opening Date

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 23, 2024

Chef Tiffany Derry is just about ready to open her new space.

H-E-B storefront.

H-E-B Announces New Stores in HEB and Murphy

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 22, 2024

With more than a dozen H-E-Bs either already open or in the works, there are still zero in Dallas County.

Dr pepper creamy coconut flavor

Dr Pepper Launches Creamy Coconut Flavor for Summer

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 19, 2024

We’re excited about this not only because it will go perfectly with rum but also … actually, that’s it.

H-E-B storefront.

H-E-B Buys More Land in Celina

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 18, 2024

H-E-B sure likes Dallas suburbs.

Hey, Meal Prep People: HG Sply Co. Now Delivers Its Bowls, Which Are Amazing

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 18, 2024

We tried HG Sply Co.’s new bowl delivery service and were bowled over.

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Rise biscuit

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Lands in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 17, 2024

Rise Southern Biscuits was ranked in the top 10 Best Biscuits in the U.S. by Food & Wine.

a pint of ben and jerry's ice cream

It’s Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 16, 2024

There are two scoop shops in North Texas and both are giving away a free cone or scoop all day.

chicken wings at Bad Chicken

Bad Chicken Now Open in East Dallas With Patio, Drive-Thru and Late Hours

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 15, 2024

Bad Chicken has flown the coop and settled into a new nest.

Dope Munchie Deals on 4/20 in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 15, 2024

Presumably, none of these places will turn you away just because you emit a faint odor of locoweed.

Photos: Scenes from Totality at Buc-ee’s

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 8, 2024

We headed to Buc-ee’s in Ennis to watch the eclipse, and so did many other people.

chicken fried steak at Luby's

Luby’s in Plano to Close Soon After 30 Years of Serving Square Fish

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 5, 2024

You only have a few days to get your last LuAnn Platter before it’s all chicken.

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solar eclipse special from Krispy Kreme.

Solar Eclipse Food Deals at Sonic, Raising Cane’s, Krispy Kreme and More

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 4, 2024

April 8 is going to be a busy day, rain or shine.

Chef Misti Norris of Petra and the Beast

James Beard Finalists Include 2 Dallas Chefs and 1 Restaurant

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 3, 2024

Three locals have made it to the finals.

Selena Gomez is cooking for the Food Network

Selena Gomez to Heat Up New Food Network Show

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersApril 3, 2024

Selena Gomez has landed some new jobs in LA.

GuachiMonton tequila bottle

GuachiMonton, An Añejo Tequila Finished in Orange-Liqueur Casks, Drops in Texas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 1, 2024

This new sipping tequila is aged in orange liqueur barrels, making it perfect for an Old Fashioned or to drink straight over a fat block of ice.

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