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Lauren Drewes Daniels

Lauren Drewes Daniels is a senior editor at the Dallas Observer. She started freelancing in 2013 and became the food editor in 2021. In 2026, she was promoted to senior editor. Beyond covering Dallas’ dynamic restaurant scene, she helps drive community engagement and digital innovation. Lauren holds degrees from the University of North Texas and the UT Arlington. If you have a tip about an amazing pastry, pie or taco, let her know.

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We Found Dallas’ Best Cup of Coffee at a New Spot on Garland Road

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 15, 2025

Ever heard of café de olla? The traditional Mexican coffee is being poured at Remote Coffee on Garland Road.

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Dallas Chefs Host Dinner To Benefit Mercy Chefs in LA

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 15, 2025

More than a dozen Dallas chefs are pitching in for a family-style dinner this Sunday to benefit Mercy Chefs in LA.

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To Tip or Not To Tip: Diners Tap Brakes on Gratuity

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 14, 2025

If you’re reconsidering your relationship with the tip prompt, you’re not alone.

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East Dallas Coffee Shop Collects Toys for LA Fire Victims; How to Help

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 11, 2025

If you’re looking for a way to help the LA fire victims, an East Dallas coffee shop is jumping to action.

100 People to Get A Year of Free Pizza at New Little Caesars Grand Opening

100 People to Get A Year of Free Pizza at New Little Caesars Grand Opening

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 8, 2025

It’s just one pizza a week, but it’s for an entire year. Pizza! Pizza!

Dallas Chefs Sound Off on Best Bites and 2025 Aspirations

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 8, 2025

With a look back on chefs’ favorite meals and a look forward to a new year, Dallas chefs have a mouthful.

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Another Big-Name Restaurant Will Expand to Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 7, 2025

If you’re in Vegas or West Hollywood over the next year, you can get a sneak peek.

The Best Things We Ate in December 2024

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 3, 2025

December was a month of great indulgence, but a few things stood out.

Local Grocery Stores Open on Christmas Eve

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 24, 2024

Forgot cornstarch? And you never have enough eggs, right? Probably should have grabbed one more carton of eggs.

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We Try Good Side Pizza in Deep Ellum

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 20, 2024

This fairly new pizza spot jumped onto our favorites list straight out of the gate.

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Most Read Food Articles of 2024

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 19, 2024

You get avocados! And YOU get avocados! Everyone gets avocados!

Washington Post Says Whataburger Has Lost Its Shine. It’s Not Wrong.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 19, 2024

We didn’t want to say it, so we’re glad someone else did: Whataburger is not the Texas icon it once was.

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We Took a Dallas Bartender to The Mansion to Try Their $75 Cocktail

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 17, 2024

‘Tis the season! Or is it? We dive into The Mansion’s top-shelf $75 cocktail.

Guy Fieri Visits Dallas. Did He Film New Episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Guy Fieri Visits Dallas. Did He Film New Episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 13, 2024

Rumors are rampant! Who has seen platinum spikes in Dallas?

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We tried robot food delivery in downtown Dallas. We’re smitten

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 12, 2024

The new robots scooting along downtown sidewalks are getting lots of attention and photos.

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Veteran Dallas Crew Announces New Restaurant and Brewery Near Fair Park

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 12, 2024

Wriggly Tin closed this summer and a spot from an all-star crew has taken over.

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Barley & Board in Denton To Close, Announces Last Date of Service

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 10, 2024

The popular Denton gastropub posted on social media that it has decided not to renew its lease.

NDA Brasserie Brings Elevated Classics to the Harwood District

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 10, 2024

A brasserie is a jovial drinking establishment with hearty dishes to soak up beer. NDA fits the bill.

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Dallas Bars Wrapped: These Bars, Restaurants Sold the Most Booze in 2024

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 9, 2024

Dallas’ booze wrap is impressive, topping $10 million in drinks at one establishment in the past year.

Two New Dallas Restaurants Make Yelp’s Best of List

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 4, 2024

Dallas restaurants continue to gain accolades, and one thing remains the same: they’re all different.

At Fault: Pickleball Courts, Restaurant and Bar Opens in Farmers Branch

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersDecember 4, 2024

Pickleball is more than a sport. It’s now a lifestyle.

Esquire Crowns Dallas Spot as One of the Best New Restaurants in America

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 3, 2024

Dallas’ smallest restaurants continue to get accolades.

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