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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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PanPan owner Laura Molinar showing off a pan of her soft bread.

PanPan: The Hidden Mexican-Japanese Bakery Drawing Crowds in Arlington

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 10, 2026

At 22, Laura Molinar is running a bakery that mixes her Mexican heritage with Japanese milk bread.

Joseph Palladino is the owner and operator of Palladino Steakhouse

Is Palladino’s the Biggest Dallas Opening of 2026? Why the Hype Could Be Real

By Aaren Prody and OthersApril 8, 2026

Palladino’s is backed by a Nick and Sam’s veteran, who currently has a steakhouse in Grand Central Station. He’s now bringing it to Dallas.

Iconic German Brewery Expanding to Addison with First Texas Location

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 8, 2026

You’ve now got another option for wearing dirndl and lederhosen aside from Addison’s Oktoberfest.

Smoke creeps out of Kilmac's Guinness Old Fashioned, which is made with Aztec Chocolate bitters.

Bottoms-Up: The Top-Selling Restaurants and Bars in Dallas, Frisco and McKinney

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 6, 2026

The bar tab for the top 20 spots in Dallas cleared over $13 million in February 2026. That’s a lot of old fashioneds.

the front of HIDE on Lower Greenville.

Popular Lower Greenville Restaurant and Rooftop Bar Closes

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 3, 2026

HIDE originally opened in Deep Ellum in 2017 and moved to Lower Greenville in 2022.

A plate of nachos from Mama Cuca's

5 New Arlington Restaurant Openings Ahead of the World Cup

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 3, 2026

Fans heading to Arlington today for Opening Day have several new options for places to dine before or after the game.

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Chef Toby Archibald stands in front of his kitchen at Quarter Acre.

Dallas Chefs: The Prep Q&A With Chef Toby Archibald at Quarter Acre

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 2, 2026

Chef Archibald at Quarter Acre answered some questions while breaking down a whole salmon.

An elegant steak and lobster on a white plate, on a white table cloth.

Wait, What? Campo Verde Is Now an Upscale Steakhouse, Théodore’s

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 1, 2026

The iconic Christmas light spectacle in Arlington(ish) is now a steakhouse. Be excited.

Dallas’ Best Happy Hours: Because We’ve All Earned $5 Margaritas in 2026

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 31, 2026

Did you know you can get a happy meal during happy hour at a local bar that comes with a burger, fries, a cocktail and one ciggie.

Chef Scott Girling at Osteria Il Muro

Only 2 North Texas Chefs Make the James Beard Finalists Cut

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 31, 2026

A 24-seat Italian restaurant in Denton and a pastry legend in the Bishop Arts are the only local finalists.

Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

RFK Jr. Visits Local Barbecue Shop After CPAC. Shots, Anyone?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 30, 2026

After the CPAC in Grapevine this week, the HHS Secretary took his MAHA movement to a North Texas smoker.

The sign and exterior of Caffe Lucca in Dallas

Jason Garrett’s New Dallas Restaurant Is the Hottest Seat in Town

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 30, 2026

Knox-Henderson’s latest spectacle is Jason Garrett’s new Caffe Lucca. Good luck getting a table before May.

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A $2 Billion Soccer Wave Is About to Hit Dallas. Is Your Restaurant Ready?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 26, 2026

We spoke with a hospitality expert about what restaurants should be thinking about ahead of the World Cup matches this summer.

Exterior of Cosmic Cafe

Cosmic Cafe Is Back. Namaste, Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 23, 2026

The vegetarian restaurant that thrived for more than 20 years is back.

The meatball sub from Jimmy's, in front of the sore in East Dallas.

The Best Sandwiches in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 23, 2026

From meatball sandwiches at Jimmy’s to mile-high pastrami at Cindi’s, North Texas has some great sandwich shops. Here are our favorites, new and old.

Petey Feng standing in the airport in Taipei

After 133 Days in ICE Detention, Dallas Cook Petey Feng Makes it Home. Here’s His Story

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 20, 2026

A Dallas cook was in ICE detention for 133 days. This week, Petey Feng finally made it home to Taiwan. Here’s what happened.

Is Dallas a Bagel City? Here Are the Top Spots, Ranked

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersMarch 20, 2026

Bagels arouse strong emotions in people, like well-done steaks and pineapple on pizza. Or cilantro.

RJ Yoakum standing in the kitchen at Sushi Kozy.

Dallas Chefs: The Prep Q&A With Chef RJ Yoakum at Sushi Kozy

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 18, 2026

Chef RJ Yoakum recently joined the Michelin-recommended team at Sushi Kozy. We chat about Luka, chicken nuggets and kitchen nightmares.

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A car is flipped over on the patio of Milagros Taco Cantina

Video: Car Crashes Into Milagro Tacos Cantina in West Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 12, 2026

No reports of injuries and one of the city’s best taco restaurants remains open.

The Crafty Irishman's upstairs open-air bar full of people on a busy night.

The Best Pubs in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersMarch 10, 2026

Feeling like some fish and chips washed down with a Guinness? Sames.

Burattino Brick Oven pepperoni pizza in a to go box.

New North Texas Pizza Spot Draws Long Opening-Night Line

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 10, 2026

This California-born pizza spot made big waves opening night and we can see why.

Cardi B attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025, in New York City.

Our ‘Down South’ Recs for the Next Time Cardi B Wants Soul Food in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 9, 2026

We missed Cardi B’s request for “down south food” while in Dallas. But here are our recommendations for next time.

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