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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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roman-tonda style pizza at leela's

Leela’s in Uptown is a Cozy Pizza and Wine Den

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 15, 2023

Leela’s new restaurant in Uptown is a cozy, minimalist pizza and wine bar that we have a wee bit of a crush on.

Leon’s Smash Burger Pop-Up Mates Aussie Burgers With Zavala’s Barbecue on Saturday

Leon’s Smash Burger Pop-Up Mates Aussie Burgers With Zavala’s Barbecue on Saturday

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 12, 2023

An Aussie is bringing his smash burgers to Dallas this Saturday for a rendevous with Zavala’s Barbecue.

PGA Madness in Frisco: 13 New Restaurants and All the Golf

By Nicolle Lane and OthersMay 12, 2023

PGA Frisco opened to the public in early May, and it brings 660 acres of immersive games, events and food with it.

The Enduring Role of El Centro in Dallas’ Thriving Restaurant Scene

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 11, 2023

For decades El Centro, now Dallas College, has provided chefs and bakers to the restaurant industry. Now as the scene is on fire, we need them more than ever.

We Try Martin House’s Mayonnaise Beer … ‘for Some Reason’

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 9, 2023

If you’ve ever thought, “Yummm … mayonnaise beer ….” well, great news, Homer.

Micah Parsons to Work Shift at Hat Creek Burger Co. in Coppell for Charity

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 2, 2023

If you’re a fan of burgers and All-Pro linebackers who wear a blue star on their helmet, you might want to make your way to Hat Creek Burger Company on Wednesday.

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Ida Claire Named to OpenTable’s 100 Most Popular Brunch Spots in America

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 2, 2023

OpenTable released a list of best brunch spots and in one case we were like, “Yeah, duh?!” But then we scratched our heads a little.

Mister O1 Pizza Opening Second Location in Grapevine

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 28, 2023

Downtown Grapevine is getting a Mister O1 pizza.

TikTok-Famous Nectar Hard Seltzer Pop-Up at H-E-B Frisco Thursday

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 26, 2023

Nectar Hard Seltzer, a West Coast canned beverage, will be at H-E-B in Frisco on Thursday.

Dwayne, The Rock, Johnson Wants to You to Drink Tequila and Eat More Guac

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 26, 2023

The Rock is picking up the tab for your gauc! (At participating locations, valid where valid, DNA mouth swab may be required along with an expense report in triplicate, you keep the goldenrod).

Parterre in Downtown Dallas: from Brunch to Nightcaps

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 25, 2023

The space and the La Casita-bred French toast here are fan (and we mean this) tastic.

Tequila Social Coming to the Katy Trail This Spring

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 24, 2023

Opening this Spring in the Harwood District, Tequila Social will have a massive patio on the Katy Trail.

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Is There a Bon Appetit Hex on Dallas Restaurants?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 20, 2023

Two local restaurants that were named to Bon Appetit’s top 50 new restaurants list have closed. That makes four of five in recent years.

McDonald’s Rolls Out Changes to The Big Mac and Your Soul

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 19, 2023

The Golden Arches is updating its menu and bringing back an old foe.

A New Dallas Oasis, Saaya, to Open Next to Citizen this Spring

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 19, 2023

Saaya is a new restaurant and bar opening this spring next to sister concept, Citizen.

First Look: Pizza Leila Opens in the Arts District

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 18, 2023

Pizza Leila is pushing Sicilian-style squares in the Arts District, which is appropriate for the gooey and amazing cacio e pepe arancini.

A Look at Crown Block, the New Restaurant atop Reunion Tower (That Doesn’t Spin)

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 13, 2023

We got a peek at the new restaurant, Crown Block, atop Reunion Tower.

‘Kind and Good’: Bud Light’s Recent Transgender Collaboration

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 12, 2023

We asked some Dallas bars about Bud Light sales over the weekend and also dug into how this advocacy is likely a new path forward for the brand.

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Tiger Woods-Designed Putting Green and Restaurant Headed to North Texas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 12, 2023

PopStroke is a high-tech miniature golf venue, with all the amenities (food and booze) going in at The Grandscape in The Colony.

Checking in on Kessler Baking Studio 3 Years After James Beard Nod

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 12, 2023

Three weeks after Kessler Baking Studio was named a semifinalist for a James Beard Award in 2020, shelter-in-place orders were issued. We spoke to owner Clyde Greenhouse about adapting, which he continues to do to this day.

Fig & Favor Grab-and-Go Local Market Now Open in the Harwood District

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 11, 2023

Fig & Favor is a grab-and-go market in the Harwood District that will pull meals and products from some its other concepts, like Dolce Rivera and Mercat Bistro.

Dez Bryant Tweets “Fruity pebbles or Cap’n Crunch?” at 2 a.m.; So Much to Unpack

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 7, 2023

What’s your go-to night-time cereal? Dez Bryant is faced with a tough choice.

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