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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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Is Your Tip Pool Legal? What to Know After the Perry’s Steakhouse Ruling

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 5, 2026

Tip pools are legal, but there are specific laws on who gets pushed in.

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That’s All Folks: After 50 Years, Dallas Sub Shop to Close

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 2, 2026

Another iconic Dallas spot is closing after not being able to agree on new lease.

Dallas Bars Wrapped: The Spots That Sold the Most Booze in 2025

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 31, 2025

In a city of lushes, these are the lushiest.

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Got Your Veuve? Here Are 5 Other Sommelier-Approved Champagnes for NYE

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 30, 2025

We’ve got some top Champagne picks all with interesting backstories and at variety of price-points, sorta like you.

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Fire Temporarily Shuts Down Popular Lovers Lane Restaurant

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 29, 2025

An early morning blaze has shuttered Campisi’s. No one was injured.

15 Dallas Patios So Good, You’ll Forget It’s Winter

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersDecember 26, 2025

The 10-day forecast mostly calls for sunny skies and cocktails on a patio (mostly!).

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The Most Read Food Stories of 2025

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 24, 2025

While lists of the best burgers and pizza did well, local stories focused on the people who make Dallas a great place to live also thrived.

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Our Best Bites of 2025 From a Pizza Special to Wagyu Dino Ribs

By Courtney E. Smith and OthersDecember 23, 2025

Foie gras Snickers and caviar and lobster lumpia top our list of best bites this year.

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The Layover Guide: Best Bars & Restaurants at DFW Airport

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 22, 2025

Make a layover the best part of your busy travel day.

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10 Best Chinese Restaurants in Dallas (and Beyond, of Course)

By Rebecca Hsu and OthersDecember 18, 2025

Choose from new spots or traditional family-run restaurants that have been in Dallas for decades.

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High Fives Along Knox-Henderson Says Goodbye

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 18, 2025

The Knox-Henderson entertainment district is rapidly changing.

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Let Them Eat Cupcakes: Pinkitzel Brings Extravagance to the Bishop Arts District

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 18, 2025

This Oklahoma City import is ready for your next sugar high.

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3 Popular North Texas Restaurants Announce Closures

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 16, 2025

Some sad restaurant news to close out the end of a rough year for the hospitality industry.

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Famous Restaurant to Open First Non-NYC Spot in Uptown Early 2026

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 15, 2025

This all-day cafe, known for its laid-back coastal culture, will open inside a luxury new office space in Uptown, 23Springs, in early 2026

10 Best Restaurants in Frisco

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 12, 2025

From dumplings and German street food to massive wine cellars, Frisco’s got it all.

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Best Philly Cheesesteaks in U.S.? Dallas Spot Makes National Ranking

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 10, 2025

Where’s the best cheesesteak in Texas? Some say it’s in Plano.

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Pie News: White Rhino Coffee Buys Emporium Pies

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 10, 2025

The coffee and pie combo we all need.

Chili's New Southwestern Queso

Chili’s Plays Mind Games, Brings Back Fan Favorite Item

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 10, 2025

Is the skillet queso the glue that holds Chili’s together.

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15 Cafes Where You Can Work, Warm Up or Chill

By Danielle Beller and OthersDecember 9, 2025

Need a place to hang out, warm up, chill out or perk up? Maybe all at once. Here are our favorite coffee shops around Dallas.

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Puerto Cocina and Bar Now Open, with Chef Anastacia Quinones-Pittman Consulting

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 9, 2025

This classy new Design District spot is from the same group behind Ayahuasca and Xaman cafe.

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Tiffany Derry’s Roots Chicken Shak in Addison Now Open

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 8, 2025

Duck-fat fries are comin’ in hot in Addison.

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Every Dallas Restaurant in The Michelin Guide

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 5, 2025

Want to fill up your Michelin passport? Here’s a guide to Dallas.

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