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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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Buc-ee’s Ranks Third in Convenience Store Survey. How? We Unpack This Nugget.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 3, 2024

We argue that Buc-ee’s has comprehensively changed gas station culture in America. Some don’t see it that way.

Sorry Big Tex, Big Pig Is the Real Hero of the State Fair

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 2, 2024

Every city needs a hero, a mascot. There’s a gentle giant in Fair Park, snoozing the day away. Once seen, he’s never forgotten.

Cinnaholic Offers BOGO for National Cinnamon Roll Day

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 1, 2024

We love made-up holidays. Especially when they involve over-the-top cinnamon rolls.

Best of Dallas: Budget Bites

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersSeptember 28, 2024

Rich but on a budget? Sames. Here are some of our favorite spots in Dallas that won’t break your #lifegoals.

How To Do the State Fair on a Budget

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 26, 2024

Want to hit the fair, but don’t want it to hit back? Here’s how to do it well.

An Irving Restaurant Makes The New York Times Best 50 Restaurants

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 25, 2024

Simply South is one of the 50 best restaurants in America. Never heard of it? Us neither. Get ready for the three-hour wait.

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Fueled by Cheetos and Coke, State Fair of Texas Vendors Share Their Daily Hustle

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 25, 2024

The Nevins family celebrates 75 years at the fair this year. Three pairs of sneakers, Coke, Cheetos and showroom massage chairs keep them going.

Dallas Restaurant Groups’ Blame Game Leaves Servers Hungry for Wages and Tips

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 24, 2024

While two companies blame one another, employees are owed hundreds of dollars in tips and wages.

Cotton Candy Bacon Beer? Mustard Beer for Your Corn Dog? Only at the State Fair of Texas.

Cotton Candy Bacon Beer? Mustard Beer for Your Corn Dog? Only at the State Fair of Texas.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 23, 2024

Local craft breweries are getting in the State Fair of Texas game, pairing beer with food, like corny dogs and cotton candy bacon.

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A Chat With Michelin Guide’s Boss About Impending Dallas Stars & Barbecue

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 17, 2024

The Michelin Guide is expanding to Texas this year. We caught up with a team from France while in Austin last week to ask a few questions.

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Meet Our New Restaurant Crush: Two Mules Cantina at Texican Court

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 12, 2024

This chef-driven restaurant nestled in a retro boutique hotel might be one of the real hidden gems of Dallas.

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Three Local Chefs Named to Food & Wine‘s Best New Chefs in America

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 10, 2024

The smoke signals are in, and three pit masters at Goldee’s have been named to this exclusive list of rising stars in American cuisine.

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Doughbird Brings Pizza and Rotisserie to Lovers Lane

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 10, 2024

The restaurant is the chain’s first in Texas. It’s from the hospitality group behind The Henry and Culinary Dropout.

The Shake Fee That Shook Dallas: a Margarita Whodunit

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 9, 2024

Social media influencers Blondes Who Eat were hit with “shake” fees for their margaritas. Dallas has questions. We tried to get answers.

Sammy Hagar plays Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas.

Guitar Gods Bless Dallas as Sammy Hagar Puts on Blistering Show With Joe Satriani

By Lauren Drewes DanielsAugust 23, 2024

Backed by an all-star band including Satriani, Michael Anthony and Jason Bonham, the Red Rocker lit up Fair Park.

Vector Brewing Expands Business, Opens for Breakfast and Coffee

By Lauren Drewes DanielsAugust 23, 2024

Vector Brewing wants to be your new work-from-home space. Cheers to that.

2024 Texas State Fair Food Winners Named

By Lauren Drewes DanielsAugust 22, 2024

The winners of the Texas State Fair food awards include a Dominican dog, candied bacon and a cup of fun.

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Pizza, Fried Ravioli and Bocce Ball at Oreste’s in Trinity Groves

By Lauren Drewes DanielsAugust 22, 2024

Trinity Groves has a new pizza spot from the same group behind Saint Rocco’s.

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Photos: New Eats at Dallas Cowboys Games. Wait, What’s a Pizza Burger?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsAugust 21, 2024

The Pizza Burger may be the hottest thing in AT&T Stadium this season.

Drone-Powered Food Delivery Soars in North Texas, Looks To Expand

By Lauren Drewes DanielsAugust 16, 2024

By the end of this Q&A, our only question was: Why aren’t we doing this already?

Eat This: Uchiko’s Grilled Sea Bass Is the Best Meal for Two in North Texas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsAugust 15, 2024

A dry-aged sea bass served in a brown butter dashi is one of the best meals we’ve had this year.

Burglary Adds Insult to Injury for The Grapevine Bar Amid Escalating Costs

By Lauren Drewes DanielsAugust 14, 2024

One of Dallas’ most beloved bars was burglarized this week.

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