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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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The Top 50 Restaurants in Dallas Right Now

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 10, 2025

From classics and hidden gems to brand-spanking new restaurants, here is our newly minted list of 50 favorites spots in Dallas.

Chili's New Southwestern Queso

Chili’s Plays Mind Games, Brings Back Fan Favorite Item

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 10, 2025

Is the skillet queso the glue that holds Chili’s together.

croissant and coffee from La Casita Bakeshop

15 Cafes Where You Can Work, Warm Up or Chill

By Danielle Beller and OthersDecember 9, 2025

Need a place to hang out, warm up, chill out or perk up? Maybe all at once. Here are our favorite coffee shops around Dallas.

Chef Anastacia Quinones Pittman

Puerto Cocina and Bar Now Open, with Chef Anastacia Quinones-Pittman Consulting

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 9, 2025

This classy new Design District spot is from the same group behind Ayahuasca and Xaman cafe.

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Tiffany Derry’s Roots Chicken Shak in Addison Now Open

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 8, 2025

Duck-fat fries are comin’ in hot in Addison.

Mamani whole duck

Every Dallas Restaurant in The Michelin Guide

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 5, 2025

Want to fill up your Michelin passport? Here’s a guide to Dallas.

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enchiladas at El Ranchito

The 14 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 2, 2025

After more baskets of chips and bowls of salsa than we care to count, here is the best Tex-Mex in Big D.

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H-E-B to Open New Store in Carrollton, Here’s What We Know

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 2, 2025

The new store would be at the northeast corner of Parker Road and Josey Lane.

Even Coast Dining Room

Dallas and Austin Snubbed on List of Best New Restaurants. Houston, However …

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 1, 2025

Houston is the lone Texas city with a new restaurant Esquire is jazzed about.

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5 Things Our Food Editor Is Thankful For

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 27, 2025

The local food scene makes Dallas a great place to live and eat. Hashtag thankful.

Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Hand Pie

The Dallas Cowboys Host the Mother of All Thanksgiving Dinners

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 26, 2025

You might think turkey is the most consumed item at AT&T Stadium, but a popular side actually beats it out.

Pistachio Tres Leches from La Tiki Paisa

2 Dallas Bakers Compete on New Gordon Ramsey Holiday Dessert Show

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 25, 2025

This is Gordon Ramsay’s first-ever dessert show; two North Texas bakers will give it their best sugar shot.

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Dallas Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 25, 2025

You always need more butter. And eggs. And flour. And the mayo is expired …

Chef Bruno Davaillon at Bullion

Michelin-Recommended Georgie Gets A New Old Chef

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 24, 2025

The job posting never even made it to LinkedIn: They had an inside man.

The East Dallas Social Club

The East Dallas Social Club: Fun with a Splash of Advocacy (Like a Martini)

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 24, 2025

It’s the holidays … looking for some new friends and a good cause. We found one.

The Grinch Meal at McDonald's

Pickle Salt Fries and The Grinch: Here’s How to Get McDonald’s Holiday Meal

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 24, 2025

Pickled salt? On McDonald’s fries? Yeah, we’re in.

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Philadelphia Food Writer Boasts ‘Another Thing Philly Has Over Dallas,’ Then Loses

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 24, 2025

A food writer at the Philadelphia Inquirer took aim at our food scene; takes eye off the ball.

the dining room at Georgie

Chef at Georgie Is Out in Second Shake Up Since Summer

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 21, 2025

The Dallas Morning News has reported that chef Wes Whitsell is out at Georgie.

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A pile of avocados at Joe V's

H-E-B Opens New Sister-Concept, Joe V’s, Just in Time for the Holidays

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 21, 2025

Joe V’s is H-E-B without steroids.

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James Beard Foundation to Host Dinner at Sachet This Spring

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 21, 2025

The Taste America culinary series will showcase visionary chefs shaping food culture.

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Iconic California Burger Spot Opens First Dallas Location

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 20, 2025

Fatburger, made popular nationwide by a rap song, has finally opened in Big D proper.

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Elm St. Saloon in Deep Ellum Closing at End of Month

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 19, 2025

After 5 years, the bar is calling it quits.

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