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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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the bar at Sylvan Avenue Tavern.

Four Restaurants Have Closed at Sylvan Thirty

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 6, 2024

The commercial and residential development just west of downtown has lost some tenants, most recently Sylvan Avenue Tavern.

How Dallas Bars and Restaurants Are Navigating Election Night

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 5, 2024

Dallas restaurants and bars are approaching the high-stakes election on Tuesday night with strong drinks and some food deals.

The Best Things We Ate in October

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 2, 2024

The food writers and editor at the Observer dish on the best things they ate in October.

Raising Cane's combo box.

Raising Cane’s Founder Invests Half a Million in One Shark Tank Episode

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 1, 2024

Ice cream fried chicken and steam pots full of seafood via delivery were two products Todd Graves stalked on Shark Tank.

Where to Eat, Drink and Be Scary This Halloween in Dallas

By Aaren Prody and OthersOctober 30, 2024

Many creepy bars and restaurants around Dallas give off dark vibes every day of the year. Here are some standard hits, plus special events.

Smoothie King Adds Ozempic-Friendly Options to Menu

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 30, 2024

In a clever marketing move, Smoothie King has a new GLP-1 menu. Will Ozempic menus be a new trend for 2025?

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8 Most Overrated Dallas Restaurants Ranked, According to Readers

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 29, 2024

Overhyped? Maybe. Overpriced? Perhaps. But what is Dallas dining without a little drama?

Doughbird’s Chicken Tenders May Change Your Life

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 28, 2024

We didn’t want to like Doughbird as much as we did. It’s a great new neighborhood spot.

Texas Monthly‘s 50 Best Tacos in Texas Includes These Dallas Spots

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 23, 2024

Long known for its Top 50 barbecue restaurants, Texas Monthly has now released the 50 best taco spots. Here are the local places.

Dallas Restaurateurs Share How They Make It When Everything Costs More

By Carly May Gravley and OthersOctober 23, 2024

As inflation continues to hurt casual dining chains, locally owned Dallas restaurants stick to a few key rules.

Drive-Thru Democracy: Decoding Political Candidates’ Favorite Fast Food

By Carly May Gravley and OthersOctober 22, 2024

What does your fast food order say about your politics?

State Fair of Texas Sells Absurd Amount of Bacon, Corn Dogs. Here Are the Stats.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 21, 2024

The fair has completed its 24-day run, and the final corn dog tally is in.

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TEN Sushi and Cocktail Bar Lands in Victory Park

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 17, 2024

A new sushi spot from California has opened near The Henry and American Airlines Center.

big tex at the state fair of texas with corn dogs

Dave Portnoy Learns What a Corn Dog Is; Also Reviews Thunderbird Pies and Fortunate Son

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 16, 2024

Sports personality Dave Portnoy, who typically focuses on pizza, took a one-bite tour of the State Fair of Texas, starting with a Fletcher’s Corny Dog.

State Fair Ends This Sunday: Here’s Are Some Tips for Making the Most of It

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersOctober 15, 2024

The 24-day run of the State Fair of Texas will end this Sunday, Oct. 20. Have you gotten your fill yet? Here’s a guide.

A Guide to Dallas’ Top Bagel Spots

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 14, 2024

Bagels arouse strong emotions in people, like well-done steaks and pineapple on pizza. Or cilantro.

Hutchins Barbeque Readies for Texas Twinkie Day With $3 Deal

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 10, 2024

Not only is the food worth the line, it’s for a good cause.

Rodeo Goat Now Open in Addison

Rodeo Goat Now Open in Addison

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 9, 2024

Ever had pumpkin spice goat balls?

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Portillo’s Teams Up With Milk Bar for Ultimate Chocolate Cake Cookie

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 9, 2024

Portillo’s is known to do wild things with its cake, like put a whole slice in a shake. Now they’re putting it in a Milk Bar cookie.

Hey, Celebs, North Texas Has Great Tex-Mex. You Won’t Find It at Joe T’s.

Hey, Celebs, North Texas Has Great Tex-Mex. You Won’t Find It at Joe T’s.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 8, 2024

The cast of Yellowstone had their wrap party at the famed Fort Worth restaurant Joe T. Garcia’s. Hollywood stars don’t eat much anyway.

12 Questions with Monarch’s Chef Danny Grant About Michelin Stars in Texas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 7, 2024

What effect will the Michelin guide have on Texas dining? We inquired with someone who has some first-hand knowledge.

Bacon-on-a-Stick Vendor at Fair Shops Local, Buys Champion Reserve Pig

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 4, 2024

In the livestock world, they’re not called “pigs,” but “barrows.” But at the fair they’re called a snack.

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