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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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Shipley Do-Nuts to Open 25 New Stores Next Year in DFW

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 19, 2021

Hot news out of Houston. Shipley Do-Nuts has big expansion plans for North Texas. Next year they plan on adding 25 stores across North Texas through a new franchise agreement with HPL Capital LLC.

Cooking with Paris: If Paris Hilton Can Gag Her Way Through Roasting a Turkey, Anyone Can

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 19, 2021

Heiress to the Hilton hotel empire and Hollywood socialite, Paris Hilton, has a cooking show on Netflix called Cooking With Paris.

A Taylor Swift Latte Is at Starbucks, and McDonald’s Will Launch a 12-Day Mariah Menu

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 17, 2021

With one pump of cleverness and two shots of celebrity matchmaking, last week Starbucks Tweeted a simple three words that made many Taylor Swift fans squeal: “It’s Red Season.”

We Try Out the ‘Off The Menu’ App for Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 16, 2021

A few weeks ago we wrote about the new app-based deal called Off The Menu. For $20 a month, registered users get seven “off the menu” freebies at restaurants, cafés and juice shops. Every Sunday a new list of items is released;

Loro Expanding to Addison Next Year

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 15, 2021

Loro, which just officially opened their first local spot this summer in Old East Dallas, has plans to open a second restaurant in North Texas early next year in Addison on Montfort Drive.

Tacolandia is This Weekend: Final Call for Tickets Before Price Increase

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 11, 2021

Presale tickets to the Dallas Observer’s 7th Annual Tacolandia are available now through Aug. 16 at 9 a.m. If you’re partial to mild …

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Parterre is Now Open in Downtown with Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Cocktails

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 11, 2021

Parterre is a new cafe now open in downtown Dallas at 1601 Elm Street, in Santander Tower which has the big  WeWork logo on this side.

Sugar Factory Dallas Opens with Nick Cannon Fanfare, Fizzy Booze, Burgers and More

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 10, 2021

Sugar Factory opened in Uptown this past Friday with a kaleidoscope of theatrics in a made-for-Instagram space serving over-the-top food and drinks.

Heim BBQ Near Love Field Closes After Fire and Water Damage

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 9, 2021

Heim BBQ near Love Field is closed for the time being after suffering a fire. The following message was posted to their Facebook page late Sunday evening.

Catching Up with Lakewood Brewing: Seduction in a Six-Pack & Karaoke as Therapy

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 8, 2021

We recently caught up with the founder and president of Lakewood Brewing, Wim Bens, to chat about the state of craft beer in North Texas …

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken Circles Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 4, 2021

Spicy birds continue to flock to North Texas. The Nashville hot chicken train is full steam ahead with no signs of slowing down. It’s a trend we’re cool with; no complaints here.

The Fractured State of Post-Covid Dining in Dallas and How to Mend it

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 3, 2021

Restaurants and bars had the unfortunate role of being on the offensive line for most of 2020. Like blitzing linebackers, the impacts from the pandemic seemed to crash into them first …

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The Anvil Pub in Deep Ellum Closes Shop

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 2, 2021

After 11 years, an iconic bar in Deep Ellum has served its last drink. The English-style pub opened in 2010 filling in a void for regulars who needed a regular bar.

La Mina Opens Underground at The Village

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 2, 2021

The Village continues its massive reinvention. This residential development has been around for decades as a post-college (and beyond) party hub…

Award-Winning Texas Wineries Collaborate on Holiday Pack

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 29, 2021

Like wine? Of course, you do. Like doing nice things for fellow Texans? Well, then we could be serious dance partners.

First Look: The Pastries at Zero Gradi Will Fill That Dark Hole in Your Soul

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 29, 2021

Australian-based gelateria and pastry shop Zero Gradi in downtown Dallas – sister store and neighbor of 400 Gradi – is serving some amazing pastries and desserts.

Written By The Seasons is Now Open in the Bishop Arts District

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 26, 2021

The Bishop Arts District really can have such a wonderful energy. This past Sunday evening it felt genuine, GMO-free. There’s a neighborhood touch, a bit of quirky with just enough tourism to be a compliment but not overwhelming.

520,000 Corn Dogs in 24 Days & More Fair Gluttony by the Numbers

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 25, 2021

The State Fair of Texas closed out another season on Oct. 17. In 24 days more than 2.2 million people passed through the gates to enjoy all sorts of food, fun and revelry.

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A Peek at Elephant East, Now Open in the Harwood District

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 22, 2021

The burgeoning Harwood District has added another restaurant to its ever-growing list of amenities. Elephant East opened this week with pan-Asian fare….

First Look: The Foundry 2.0 Opens in West Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 19, 2021

The Foundry is back in West Dallas. The big open-air music, bar and fried chicken venue felt a lot like its old self on a recent evening during a soft opening.

Detour Donuts is Peddling Their Goods in Dallas at Foxtrot Markets

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 19, 2021

Detour Donuts and Coffee is an upscale donut shop in Frisco that is known for eclectic combinations and flavors, made fresh daily. On Fridays, they have apple fritters,

Gas Monkey Dallas: Large New Restaurant and Music Venue Planned for Early 2022

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 18, 2021

Richard Rawlings, owner of Gas Monkey Garage and of Fast N’ Loud fame is opening a new restaurant and music venue at the Mercer Boardwalk development along LBJ Freeway near Luna Road in Farmers Branch.

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