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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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Dallas is Getting More Vegas-Vibes; Drai’s Set to Open in 2024

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 11, 2023

Drai’s is an iconic staple of the Las Vegas strip that will open next year in an emerging entertainment district in Dallas.

DFW Restaurant Week is Back, Reservations Now Open

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 10, 2023

For the past 25 years, local restaurants have offered a prix-menu at a very fair price, all to benefit two local nonprofits. Great news, the week is actually a month!

Mister O1 Pizza Expands to Mansfield; Lucky’s Hot Chicken on Lemmon Closes

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 28, 2023

A couple of updates on openings and closings in North Texas. Lucky’s Hot Chicken on Lemmon closes and Mister O1 Pizza marches on.

Tiny Buc-ee’s Reappears in West Texas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 27, 2023

Alas, you can’t get days of beef jerky and Beaver Nuggets at this art installation a bit north of Big Bend.

avocado smash brisket candied bacon burger from Smoke and Bone.

Smoke & Bone BBQ Diversifies with Brisket and Candied Bacon Smash Burgers

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 26, 2023

Every dream of an all-brisket smash burger topped with candied bacon and avocado? Smoke & Bone BBQ has a new burger that you should track down.

andy's bar denton

Paschall, The Basement and Andy’s in Denton Partially Close After Employees Ask for Higher Wages

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 21, 2023

Andy’s in Denton is still hosting shows, although many employees quit and others were reportedly laid off after asking for as much as $13 base wage.

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Colette, a European Artisan Aperitivo, To Open in the West Village Late Summer

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 20, 2023

Colette will open later this summer in the West Village offering drinks and a light menu in a European-inspired lounge.

Rendering of Lyla

Lyla to Bring Coastal-Inspired Mediterranean to Former Primo’s Spot in Uptown

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 19, 2023

The days of Primo’s on McKinney Avenue are over as the space is being renovated for a breezy Meditteranean spot.

Bryce Woods of Fat Duck

Hey Dallas, Meet Locally Made Fat Duck Ice Cream

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 16, 2023

Would cheesecake ice cream with ooey-gooey cake bites make everything better? Of course, it would. Fat Duck is now selling pints at the Deep Ellum Outdoor Market.

Café Momentum’s Hard-Fought Wins Are Helping Teens in the Justice System

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 14, 2023

Less than 10 years since originally opening, Café Momentum now serves as a model for juvenile justice reform that is being replicated across the country.

Starbucks New Drink: Three Shots of Espresso and Olive Oil – What Could Go Wrong?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 13, 2023

Starbucks recently released a new line of olive oil espresso drinks called Oleato in the Dallas market. Starbucks says it’s legal. What could possibly go wrong with three shots of espresso and a tablespoon of olive oil? The idea of adding olive oil to coffee came to thrice-former Starbucks CEO Howard…

An Aperol Spritz from Atlas

The Top 10 Bars for Summer Cocktails from Our Top 100 Bars List

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 12, 2023

Need a fruity cocktail? Of course, you do. Try the Yoo-Hoo Yeehaw at Double Wide, or a boozy Dole Whip at Swizzle. Like the taste of vindication? Go for the Mmmmpeachmint at Alexendre’s.

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rolled tacos at Gilberto's Taco Shop

Visit Gilberto’s Taco Shop for More Than its Baseball Fight Mural

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 9, 2023

We recently tried the food at Gilberto’s, the restaurant famous for the Rougned Odor and Jose Bautista fight mural.

H-E-B To Bring Two of its Low-Price Stores, Joe V’s, to Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 7, 2023

South Dallas has long needed a grocery store. After buying an abandoned grocery store space in South Dallas in 2022, H-E-B has announced a Joe V’s will be going in.

Dallas Leaves the 2023 James Beard Awards Empty-Handed

Dallas Leaves the 2023 James Beard Awards Empty-Handed

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 6, 2023

Dallas had a good showing at the James Beard Awards this year, alas none come home with a top prize.

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20 Hot New Dallas Restaurants for a Sizzlin’ Summer

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 5, 2023

The Dallas dining is on fire. Here is just a portion of the new restaurants that have opened in time for summer.

In Tipsy and Full News: El Gordo Seafood on West Davis Is a Charmer

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 31, 2023

El Gordo Seafood on West Davis has a great patio, good-time vibes and tropical cocktails.

‘It Has it All’; The Grapevine Bar Has Found a New Home

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 24, 2023

One of the best dive bars is moving. And, no worries, they’re taking the basketball court.

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Brian’s Coffee Opens with Japanese Souffle Pancakes, Tornado Rice and Big Butts

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 23, 2023

Brian’s Coffee in Carrollton has a rich menu of pastries, croissants, plus brunch options.

Wear a Hockey Jersey and BOGO at Chipotle, Tuesday, May 23 (Go Stars!)

Wear a Hockey Jersey and BOGO at Chipotle, Tuesday, May 23 (Go Stars!)

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 22, 2023

Chipotle is offering a bonus burrito to hockey fans on Tuesday, May 23, from 3 p.m. until closing time. The Stars are down two games to the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals. The teams meet for the Stars’ first home game of the series on Tuesday…

Blue Bell Announces New Ice Cream in Stores Now: Dr Pepper Float

Blue Bell Announces New Ice Cream in Stores Now: Dr Pepper Float

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 18, 2023

Blue Bell Ice Cream’s new Dr Pepper Float ice cream is in stores now.

Komodo: $16 Water, A Service Fee and Sitting in Your Neighbor’s Lap. And So Can You!

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 17, 2023

Komodo is one of the most anticipated restaurant openings in Dallas this year. We made reservations weeks out only to leave feeling a bit had.

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