Skip to content
advertisement
  • facebook
  • instagram
  • x
  • tiktok
  • threads
Site Logo
Support Us
User Menu
  • Newsletters
  • Contribute
  • Contact Us
Search
Close Search Close Search
  • News
    • Police & Law Enforcement
    • Economy
    • Education
    • Housing
    • Immigration
    • Politics & Government
    • Texas Legislature
    • Transportation
    • Trump
    • Weather
  • Opinion
    • Community Voice
    • Editorial Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Hidden Gems
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 50 Bars
    • Top 50 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Dallas Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Shopping
    • Travel
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Reviews
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
    • Rock Music
    • Touring Artists
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • City Guide
    • Events Coverage
    • First Look
    • Free & Cheap
    • Lists
  • Best of Dallas
    • Reader’s Choice Poll
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Food & Drink
    • Shopping & Services
    • Sports & Recreation
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Weekly WTF
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise With Us
    • Classifieds
    • Flipbook Archive
    • Membership
    • Our Staff
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored

How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help.

  • News
    • Police & Law Enforcement
    • Economy
    • Education
    • Housing
    • Immigration
    • Politics & Government
    • Texas Legislature
    • Transportation
    • Trump
    • Weather
  • Opinion
    • Community Voice
    • Editorial Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Hidden Gems
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 50 Bars
    • Top 50 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Dallas Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Shopping
    • Travel
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Reviews
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
    • Rock Music
    • Touring Artists
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • City Guide
    • Events Coverage
    • First Look
    • Free & Cheap
    • Lists
  • Best of Dallas
    • Reader’s Choice Poll
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Food & Drink
    • Shopping & Services
    • Sports & Recreation
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Weekly WTF
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise With Us
    • Classifieds
    • Flipbook Archive
    • Membership
    • Our Staff
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored
  • facebook
  • instagram
  • x
  • tiktok
  • threads

Author

Showing 463 - 484 of 2633

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.

lauren.daniels@dallasobserver.com
Visit My Author Page

State Fair Announces 24 Semifinalists for Big Tex Choice Awards in Fried Foods

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 27, 2024

The names are half the fun. Maybe a Whole Bundt of Kisses will win. Or the Standing on Business. Hot Chick-in-Pancake Poppers sound promising.

exterior of Rock and Brews in Grapevine

A Look at The New Rock and Brews Opening in Grapevine

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 26, 2024

This music-centric restaurant and bar is looking for a good time in Grapevine.

a waffle house sign

Here Are the Best and Worst Waffle Houses in Greater Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 24, 2024

We’ve ranked the best and worst Waffle Houses in DFW and pulled out the best worst reviews for each.

Update (Postponed): Knife to Host Meat and Greet with Maverick’s Derrick Jones Jr.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 20, 2024

Bring your Mavs merch. But no crying.

Raising Cane's combo box.

Snoop Dogg Youth Football Gets Big Donation from Dallas-Based Raising Cane’s

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 18, 2024

Raise your hand if you’re surprised the founder of Raising Cane’s is friends with Snoop Dogg.

louie's pizza dallas

Barstool’s Sports Dave Portnoy Visits Two Dallas Pizzeria’s for One-Bite Reviews

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 18, 2024

Have you pied up recently?

advertisement
cuban sandwich at Aguasal

Rye To Transform Into Tropical Escape This Summer. Here’s a Peek.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 17, 2024

Rye, a favorite spot on Lower Greenville, is taking the summer off to go more White Lotus.

Lakewood Brewing and Andy’s To Craft World’s Largest Beer Float – For Now

Lakewood Brewing and Andy’s To Craft World’s Largest Beer Float – For Now

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 17, 2024

Does a beer float sound odd? Well, imagine it with Lakewood’s sweet stout Temptress.

kyrie Irving Dallas

Dallas Bar Loses Big on Kyrie Drink Special, Serves 900+ Tequila Shots

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 13, 2024

A Dallas bar bet on Kyrie Irving. And lost.

Joe V’s, an H-E-B Store, Opens in Southern Dallas and People Show Up

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 13, 2024

The “innovative price format” store is everything we’d dreamed it would be and more.

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.

advertisement
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.

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.

advertisement

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.

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • …
  • 120
  • Next
Site Logo

View This Week's Print Issue

Where To Find Dallas Observer In Print

Editorial

  • News
  • Food & Drink
  • Arts & Culture
  • Music
  • Things To Do
  • Newsletters

Marketing

  • Promotions & Free Stuff
  • Advertise With Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy

More

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Staff
  • Careers
  • Flipbook Archive
  • Membership

Voice Media Group

  • Denver Westword
  • New Times Broward-Palm Beach
  • Miami New Times
  • Phoenix New Times
  • V Digital Services
  • facebook
  • instagram
  • x
  • tiktok
  • threads
PrivacyTermsCookiesAccessibilityAIYour Privacy Rights

Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our policies linked above. The Dallas Observer may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners. ©2026 Dallas Observer, LP. All rights reserved.
Do Not Sell or Share My Information

Privacy Policy

Stay in the Know

Sign up for the latest news, free stuff and more!

Notice of Collection | Terms | Privacy

Welcome!
You are now a Dallas Observer Insider, thank you!