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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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Baby Back Shak, a Dallas Institution, Closes After Fire; GoFundMe Set Up

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 27, 2024

Baby Back Shak in The Cedars is closed after a fire last week. A GoFundMe has been set up to help employee payroll and to rebuild this Dallas institution.

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Leap Day Special: 10 Places in Dallas to Dine Every Four Years

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 26, 2024

Like with any other occasion, we should celebrate Leap Day with food.

Bashar Al Mudhafar at Fattoush Cafe

Popular Arlington(ish) Spot, Fattoush, Expands with New Cafe

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 22, 2024

Fattoush Cafe in Pantego has expanded with a new cafe; more reason to visit.

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See The Observer’s Morning After Brunch Menu, Plus Get Brunch Squad Tickets

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 21, 2024

Who doesn’t love a meal that lets us sleep late, nurse a hangover, drink early and eat great food all at the same time? Get your Brunch Squad tickets now.

Shrimp scampi with vegetables at Bellini's

Bellini’s Old School Italian Vibe Thrives Decades On

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 19, 2024

After two decades in Dallas, Bellini’s upholds the standards for Italian food and ambiance.

Trades turkey melt sandwich

Trades Delicatessen Fulfills Francophile Sandwich Fantasies

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 15, 2024

A new deli has opened in the Bishop Arts District.

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Dallas Bar Lee Harvey’s Backs Away from ‘He Gets Us’ Super Bowl Ad

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 14, 2024

In other news, Lee Harvey’s loves everybody.

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Is the West End Making a Comeback? It Tastes That Way.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 13, 2024

A new steakhouse and a couple of other restaurants have recently opened in the West End.

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Local Dive Bar Lee Harvey’s Featured in Jesus Super Bowl Ad

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 12, 2024

A quick shot of Lee Harvey’s appeared in a Super Bowl ad – about Jesus.

South Polk Pizzeria: Neo-New York Style Pizza and ‘Only Winners’

South Polk Pizzeria: Neo-New York Style Pizza and ‘Only Winners’

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 7, 2024

There’s a new style of pizza in Oak Cliff.

FIFA Announces Dallas Will Host 9 World Cup Matches

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersFebruary 4, 2024

The World Cup is coming to the U.S. But which games will take place in Dallas?

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Dallas Bars Feel the Chill of Winter, So Save a Bar and Go Have a Drink

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 30, 2024

Bars are ready for y’all to get back out there.

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Detroit native Keith Lee is a former MMA fighter turned social media foodie with matter-of-fact restaurant reviews. He has more than 15 million followers on TikTok.

Keith Lee’s Dallas Visit Has Begun with Pizza, Barbecue and Shoulder Shrugs

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 29, 2024

Keith Lee has begun his food tour of Big D.

Okonomiyaki topped with brisket from The Pantry on Magnolia

First Look: The Pantry on Magnolia Serves Stellar Dumplings and Brisket

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 25, 2024

Cowtown’s dumpling game is real.

Regino Rojas of Purepecha in Dallas eats a taco.

2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists Include 8 Dallas-Area Spots

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 24, 2024

Eight Dallas-area chefs and restaurants have made it to the semis of the esteemed culinary awards.

Lawry's The Prime Rib in Dallas

Lawry’s in Dallas To Close for Good, Leaving a Large Restaurant Legacy

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 24, 2024

Legend has it that Lawry’s invented valet parking. Who knew?

Palmer's hot chicken sandwich

Palmer’s Hot Chicken Premiers on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersJanuary 24, 2024

Palmer’s is getting the Guy Fieri treatment.

Lionel Messi Inter Miami at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

Dallas Beats Messi and Inter Miami at the Cotton Bowl

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 23, 2024

Messy as the weather was, Dallas soccer fans came out to see one of the greatest footballers of all time.

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Update: Trompo Raises $36K to Pay Back Rent and Lives On (Again)

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 17, 2024

Trompo on Jefferson Boulevard is giving it one more try.

Taste Tested: Cinnamon and Sugar Churro Bacon at H-E-B

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 17, 2024

H-E-B has a new limited-time bacon.

Maple & Motor is Opening New Restaurant in Far North Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 11, 2024

We’ve got great burger news.

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Barons Creek Tasting Room Is Now Open in Bishop Arts. But What Is It?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 10, 2024

We tried a new winery tasting room in the Bishop Arts District. Or did we?

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