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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.

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The Best Roll at Sushi Anchor Bar

Anchor Sushi Bar in Dallas Is an Enigma

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 23, 2023

Would you like a slice of lemon pie with your hamachi crispy rice?

Chicago’s Maple & Ash “IDGAF” Experience Comes to Dallas by Way of Monarch

By Amelie Baquero and OthersOctober 19, 2023

It costs more than a flight to Chicago, but who cares, right? We got all those money trees here.

Longtime Lakewood Landing Bartender and GM Roger Nelson Has Died

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 18, 2023

Lakewood Landing, one of Dallas’ essential dive bars, recently lost a good one.

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The new Grapevine Bar is open, here’s a look

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 16, 2023

The Grapevine Bar has found a new home.

10 Dallas Coffee Shops Where You Can Wake Up, Work or Rock Out

By Amelie Baquero and OthersOctober 11, 2023

Now that the heat has eased off and going out doesn’t feel like punishment, here are some great Dallas coffee shops to hang out in.

Rollertown Beerworks and @Rangers.Nation Create The 133 Beer

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 10, 2023

Jinxes aren’t real!

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A Look at the New Post Malone and Cowboys-Themed Raising Cane’s in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 10, 2023

Looking to drown your Cowboys sadness in a combo box?

3 Bites: Slutty Vegan’s Cheesy Heaux, Cowboy Chow and TJ’s Closes in Oak Lawn

3 Bites: Slutty Vegan’s Cheesy Heaux, Cowboy Chow and TJ’s Closes in Oak Lawn

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 4, 2023

Fan of Slutty Vegan? Well, this new menu addition is coming at the perfect time.

Dallas Food Trucks Are in a Permit Pickle with New Law

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 3, 2023

Buckle up, food truck operators. This could get bumpy.

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The ‘Who Killed JR?’ Murder Mystery Dinner at Southfork Ranch Will Be Killer

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 27, 2023

We’ll have the chicken with a side of ’80s rich-oil-man drama. And we’ve got all our money on the bitter side hustle, sister-in-law.

One of Dallas’ Best Taco Spots Opens in East Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 26, 2023

If you haven’t had the costra at Chilangos, we don’t understand what you’re waiting for.

The Honey Bastard Hot Dog: Cane Rosso’s Secret Menu Item (Sort of)

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 25, 2023

Had a pizza dog lately? What about a Honey Bastard pizza dog?

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H-E-B Plans Three More North Texas Stores. Allen To Open Soon, Plus Full List of Area Stores

H-E-B Plans Three More North Texas Stores. Allen To Open Soon, Plus Full List of Area Stores

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 20, 2023

By 2025 there will be 11 H-E-B stores in the North Texas area, 12 if you count Burleson. Question: Do we count Burleson?

The Observer’s Guide to the Best New Foods at the Fair

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 20, 2023

Every year the fair introduces new foods and here are a few we’re jazzed to try.

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National Cheeseburger Day Deals Around Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 16, 2023

There are so many good burgers in the Big D, meaning there’s a lot to celebrate on National Cheeseburger Day. Here’s where to get amazing burgers and some good deals to boot this Monday.

See What’s New To Eat at Cowboys Games This Season

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 15, 2023

Win or lose, Cowboys fans will at least be able to say they were fed.

Fernie's Funnel Cake Cream

Funnel Cake Shots. Why Not? Fernie’s Funnel Cake Cocktail is a Boozy State Fair Treat

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 13, 2023

It’s funnel cake time. Bottoms up!

One of Dallas’ Most Beloved Chocolatiers to Close Shop at End of Year

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersSeptember 12, 2023

CocoAndre is moving to a new chapter with the matriarch retiring soon. But, fear not, the local chocolatier will continue to thrive with daughter Cindy at the helm.

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Dallas Chocolate Festival: 3 Days of Chocolate This Weekend

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 7, 2023

Beat the heat this weekend with some delectable chocolate.

Summertime, and the Livin’ Ain’t Easy for Dallas Restaurants

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 6, 2023

As many hide from the endless days of triple-digit temperatures, Dallas restaurants are limping to the finish line. In other news, it’s a great week to go visit your favorite neighborhood spot.

Taste-Tested: The New Spicy Pimento Cheese Chicken Sandwich at Chick-fil-A

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 4, 2023

A new menu item piqued our interest enough to have us fight the dinnertime rush. And we’re sorry to say how much we like it.

Pitas with a side of cauliflower from Mixnon.

A Cult-Like Following for Cauliflower? Sho’Nuff. World-Famous Pita Spot Coming to Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsAugust 31, 2023

Miznon, originally out of Tel Aviv, is internationally known for pita sandwiches and its boiled and broiled baby cauliflower heads. Yep. That’s what they say.

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