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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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Drink Up, Barbie and Ken, The Whippersnapper’s Barbie Pop-up Opens Aug. 10

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 28, 2023

The Whip in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood loves to change themes. On Aug. 10 the bar will transform into a Barbie Dreamland.

A Night of Biryani, Samosas and Mango Lassi at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 27, 2023

We recently tried the Indian food at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, and the selections were much better than stadium food is supposed to be.

Where to Watch the Women’s World Cup in Dallas

Where to Watch the Women’s World Cup in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 25, 2023

From dark bars to Greenville Avenue rooftops and hipster breweries, here’s a round-up of restaurants and bars around Dallas to watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Cowtown Dogs Rolls Out Superior Dogs, Plus Sleeper Menu Item: Chili Mac and Cheese

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 25, 2023

From custom-made snappy franks, brioche buns and house-made toppings, Cowtown Dogs is pushing out some of the best hot dogs in Dallas.

‘Girl Dinner’ is Not a Snack Plate: It’s a Plan B, M&Ms and Pepsi. Or Whatever.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 24, 2023

The girl dinner TikTok trend has girls sharing their ideal meals. And it’s not a snack plate, it’s not crackers and cheese, it’s whatever the hell they want it to be.

Why is an LBJ Oath of Office Tribute Hiding Behind a Random Bar at Love Field?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 21, 2023

There’s a light and marker noting exactly where LBJ took his Oath of Office aboard Air Force One on Nov. 22, 1963. Why doesn’t anyone know about it?

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In-N-Out Burger Bans Employees from Wearing Masks in Texas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 20, 2023

An internal memo from In-N-Out was recently leaked. In it, the company told employees they could no longer wear masks at stores in five states, including Texas. We talk to a couple of local restauranteurs about the controversial stance.

H-E-B is One Charismatic Leader Short of a Cult as 100s Line Up for McKinney Opening

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 19, 2023

H-E-B has opened its first store in McKinney today. Hundreds waited in the dark, pre-dawn, just to be a part of the fanfare.

Tequila Social on Katy Trail Set to Open on July 24, Which Happens to Be National Tequila Day

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 19, 2023

Tacos, tequila and seating for 199 of your best friends: sound fun? It does to us too. This new restaurant and bar is the 14th concept from Harwood Hospitality.

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Retro Arcade and Bar, Round Two, Opens this Week; Free Games July 19

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 18, 2023

A new retro arcade and cocktail bar is opening in North Oak Cliff with games like Pac-Man, X-Men, Ninja Turtles, Frogger, NBA Jam and The Simpsons, plus board games.

Ahead of Their Dallas Show, Atmosphere’s Slug Talks ‘God Loves Ugly’ and George Floyd’s Influence

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 17, 2023

For more than 20 years, Atmosphere has been producing albums, but their latest is unique in that Slug was just blocks away from where George Floyd was murdered while writing it.

Fresh Pours: The Newcomers on the Observer’s Top 100 Bars List

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersJuly 12, 2023

Dallas loves a nice cocktail. We have the proof. Here we’ve updated our annual list of the top 100 bars around North Texas. Cheers!

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The Making of a Bar Scene in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJuly 12, 2023

We update our top 100 bars list with a few newcomers and old hats each year. We talked to the team behind Double D’s about how they stick out in a crowded field.

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.

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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.

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.

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