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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Hey, Meal Prep People: HG Sply Co. Now Delivers Its Bowls, Which Are Amazing

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 18, 2024

We tried HG Sply Co.’s new bowl delivery service and were bowled over.

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Lands in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 17, 2024

Rise Southern Biscuits was ranked in the top 10 Best Biscuits in the U.S. by Food & Wine.

It’s Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 16, 2024

There are two scoop shops in North Texas and both are giving away a free cone or scoop all day.

Bad Chicken Now Open in East Dallas With Patio, Drive-Thru and Late Hours

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 15, 2024

Bad Chicken has flown the coop and settled into a new nest.

Dope Munchie Deals on 4/20 in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 15, 2024

Presumably, none of these places will turn you away just because you emit a faint odor of locoweed.

Photos: Scenes from Totality at Buc-ee’s

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 8, 2024

We headed to Buc-ee’s in Ennis to watch the eclipse, and so did many other people.

Luby’s in Plano to Close Soon After 30 Years of Serving Square Fish

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 5, 2024

You only have a few days to get your last LuAnn Platter before it’s all chicken.

solar eclipse special from Krispy Kreme.

Solar Eclipse Food Deals at Sonic, Raising Cane’s, Krispy Kreme and More

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 4, 2024

April 8 is going to be a busy day, rain or shine.

Chef Misti Norris of Petra and the Beast

James Beard Finalists Include 2 Dallas Chefs and 1 Restaurant

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 3, 2024

Three locals have made it to the finals.

Selena Gomez is cooking for the Food Network

Selena Gomez to Heat Up New Food Network Show

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersApril 3, 2024

Selena Gomez has landed some new jobs in LA.

GuachiMonton, An Añejo Tequila Finished in Orange-Liqueur Casks, Drops in Texas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 1, 2024

This new sipping tequila is aged in orange liqueur barrels, making it perfect for an Old Fashioned or to drink straight over a fat block of ice.

7-Eleven Announces Hot Dog Sparkling Water. Frankly, We’re Dubious.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 29, 2024

The convenience chain thinks it has a real wiener here. Who’s biting?

the swiss madrisa at Henk's european deli

Let Them Eat Swiss Madrisa, Dallas’ Most Defining Cake

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 27, 2024

The Swiss Madrisa just may be the U.N. of cakes.

A Look Inside the New Jack & Harry’s in Snider Plaza

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 27, 2024

Jack & Harry’s is ready to liven up Snider Plaza with a bit of New Orleans charm.

TikTok To-Go: What Would a TikTok Ban Mean for Dallas Dining?

By Samantha Thornfelt and OthersMarch 25, 2024

If you know what mukbang means (videos of people eating) then you’d likely miss food videos if TikTok is banned. It’s not clear whether restaurants will.