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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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7-Eleven's hot dog water

7-Eleven Announces Hot Dog Sparkling Water. Frankly, We’re Dubious.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 29, 2024

The convenience chain thinks it has a real wiener here. Who’s biting?

the swiss madrisa at Henk's european deli

Let Them Eat Swiss Madrisa, Dallas’ Most Defining Cake

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 27, 2024

The Swiss Madrisa just may be the U.N. of cakes.

bumbo at Jack and harry's

A Look Inside the New Jack & Harry’s in Snider Plaza

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 27, 2024

Jack & Harry’s is ready to liven up Snider Plaza with a bit of New Orleans charm.

tiktok could be banned in the US

TikTok To-Go: What Would a TikTok Ban Mean for Dallas Dining?

By Samantha Thornfelt and OthersMarch 25, 2024

If you know what mukbang means (videos of people eating) then you’d likely miss food videos if TikTok is banned. It’s not clear whether restaurants will.

Exterior of Buc-ee's

Busted Beaver Nuggets: Hillsboro Buc-ee’s Won’t Be Open for Eclipse, Ruining Everything

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 22, 2024

Total eclipse of the Buc-ee’s?

CosMc's from McDonald's

Dallas, We Have Lift Off: CosMc’s is Now Open in Dallas, McDonald’s New Drink Concept

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 20, 2024

Dallas, you shan’t be parched.

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Bistecca a Las Colinas is  at Knife Italian.

Now Open: Chef John Tesar’s Newest Restaurant, Knife Italian

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 19, 2024

Italian food receives the Tesar touch in Las Colinas.

Cenzo's pizza and glass of wine

It’s Pizza Week: Get $10 Deals Around Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 18, 2024

Don’t worry about dinner this week. We’ve got you covered with Pizza Week.

dairy queen dip cone

Get a Free Cone at Dairy Queen on the First Day of Spring

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 18, 2024

Need a snack?

hattie b's hot chicken.

Hattie B’s To Open Second Restaurant in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 12, 2024

Dallas’ second Hattie B’s anticipates a late fall opening.

Pasta Zeppelin at Operators Club

Eat This: The Pasta Sandwich at The Operators Club in the West End

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 8, 2024

You’ve worked hard. You do stuff. You’ve earned a pasta sandwich.

fire damage at baby back shak dallas

Baby Back Shak, a Dallas Institution, Closes After Fire; GoFundMe Set Up

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 27, 2024

Baby Back Shak in The Cedars is closed after a fire last week. A GoFundMe has been set up to help employee payroll and to rebuild this Dallas institution.

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the Dallas skyline from Crowne Block

Leap Day Special: 10 Places in Dallas to Dine Every Four Years

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 26, 2024

Like with any other occasion, we should celebrate Leap Day with food.

Bashar Al Mudhafar at Fattoush Cafe

Popular Arlington(ish) Spot, Fattoush, Expands with New Cafe

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 22, 2024

Fattoush Cafe in Pantego has expanded with a new cafe; more reason to visit.

Brunch at the Dallas Observer's Morning After Brunch event.

See The Observer’s Morning After Brunch Menu, Plus Get Brunch Squad Tickets

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 21, 2024

Who doesn’t love a meal that lets us sleep late, nurse a hangover, drink early and eat great food all at the same time? Get your Brunch Squad tickets now.

Shrimp scampi with vegetables at Bellini's

Bellini’s Old School Italian Vibe Thrives Decades On

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 19, 2024

After two decades in Dallas, Bellini’s upholds the standards for Italian food and ambiance.

Trades turkey melt sandwich

Trades Delicatessen Fulfills Francophile Sandwich Fantasies

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 15, 2024

A new deli has opened in the Bishop Arts District.

inside of Lee Harvey's in Dallas

Dallas Bar Lee Harvey’s Backs Away from ‘He Gets Us’ Super Bowl Ad

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 14, 2024

In other news, Lee Harvey’s loves everybody.

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six-ounce filet steak at Liams

Is the West End Making a Comeback? It Tastes That Way.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 13, 2024

A new steakhouse and a couple of other restaurants have recently opened in the West End.

inside of Lee Harvey's in Dallas

Local Dive Bar Lee Harvey’s Featured in Jesus Super Bowl Ad

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 12, 2024

A quick shot of Lee Harvey’s appeared in a Super Bowl ad – about Jesus.

South Polk Pizzeria: Neo-New York Style Pizza and ‘Only Winners’

South Polk Pizzeria: Neo-New York Style Pizza and ‘Only Winners’

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 7, 2024

There’s a new style of pizza in Oak Cliff.

FIFA Announces Dallas Will Host 9 World Cup Matches

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersFebruary 4, 2024

The World Cup is coming to the U.S. But which games will take place in Dallas?

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