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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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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.

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.

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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.

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?

christina tosi portillo's chocolate cake cookie

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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