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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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kyrie Irving Dallas

Dallas Bar Gambles on Kyrie Irving With Drink Special

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 12, 2024

Kyrie Irving has yet to sink a 3-pointer in the NBA Finals. The pressure is on at one Dallas bar.

THC-Seltzer Is Coming for Your Glass of Wine and Dallas Brewers Are Here for It

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 12, 2024

Have you ever asked Alexa if weed or wine is better for you? We dig in to find out and look into the emerging Texas market.

new bucees in hillsboror

Sorry, Florida, the Biggest Buc-ee’s in the World Will Always Be in Texas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 11, 2024

Convenience store dominance matters.

Dry-aged elk and antelope rib pastrami from Carte Blanche.

Carte Blanche Along Lower Greenville Has Closed After Three Years

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 10, 2024

Yes, the bakery is closed. No more crullers.

Ayahuasca Cantina Oak Cliff

Ayahuasca Cantina in Oak Cliff Lands on Esquire‘s Best Bars in America

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 30, 2024

This speakeasy in Oak Cliff has been named one of the best in the nation, and we couldn’t agree more.

bucees beaver

World’s Largest Buc-ee’s Sets Grand Opening Date

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 28, 2024

If you’re a Buc-ee’s fan, you might want to plan a road trip to Luling.

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Shaquille O'neal is teaming with the Dalls County Sheriff to take guns off the street.

Shaq’s Big Chicken To Open in North Texas Soon

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 23, 2024

After two years, we finally found an update on Shaq’s Big Chicken.

A Peek at Uchiko in Plano, Opening Soon

A Peek at Uchiko in Plano, Opening Soon

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 23, 2024

Uchiko, which means child of Uchi, will open soon in Plano.

When and Where To Get McDonald’s New ‘Grandma McFlurry’

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 22, 2024

What flavor comes to mind when you think of your grandma?

iced coffee from Whataburger

Whataburger Wants to Be Your New Go-To Coffee Shop

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 20, 2024

Can Whataburger keep pace with the morning coffee crowd?

Jamie Fulton is the head brewer at Community Brewing Co. and totally sober.

Dallas’ Sober Brewer and His Immaculate Timing

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 8, 2024

Nonalcoholic beverages are on trend, and one Dallas brewer is here for it.

Black Swan Dallas

The Black Swan Is Back, Baby

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 6, 2024

We’ve got great news … we’re actually crying a little bit.

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Black Tap (left) and Rogers Roadhouse (right) burgers

Dallas Observer’s Burger Week, 7 Days of $7 Burgers

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 2, 2024

How many burgers can you eat in one week? We’re thinking seven sounds good.

Taipo: Momo and a Speakeasy Bring a Taste of Nepal to Arlington

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 2, 2024

Arlington has a bright new Nepalese restaurant and swanky speakeasy.

a spread of dishes at Nikki Greek

A Look Inside Nikki Greek Bistro & Lounge

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 30, 2024

The owners of Ivy Tavern are behind this new spot.

culpepper steak house

Culpepper Cattle Co. of Rockwall Opening New Spot in Deep Ellum

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 29, 2024

Culpepper Cattle Co. is a mix of steaks, Tex-Mex and strong drinks.

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Dairy Queen Gets in the Celebrity Meal Game With Josh Abbott

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 24, 2024

We don’t listen to a lot of Josh Abbott, but we feel like this meal gets us.

Foxtrot Market

Foxtrot’s Demise: Employees Left in Lurch as Stores Shut Down

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 24, 2024

Foxtrot is no more.

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Tiffany Derry’s New Italian Restaurant, Radici, Sets an Opening Date

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 23, 2024

Chef Tiffany Derry is just about ready to open her new space.

H-E-B storefront.

H-E-B Announces New Stores in HEB and Murphy

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 22, 2024

With more than a dozen H-E-Bs either already open or in the works, there are still zero in Dallas County.

Dr pepper creamy coconut flavor

Dr Pepper Launches Creamy Coconut Flavor for Summer

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 19, 2024

We’re excited about this not only because it will go perfectly with rum but also … actually, that’s it.

H-E-B storefront.

H-E-B Buys More Land in Celina

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 18, 2024

H-E-B sure likes Dallas suburbs.

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