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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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Prince Street Pizza

Prince Street Pizza Sets Dallas Opening Date

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 16, 2025

They’re New Yorking the water to make it more authentic.

Kendall Jenner shaking a margarita at Happiest Hour

Kendall Jenner Partied in Dallas This Weekend, We Got Proof

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 14, 2025

Kendall Jenner was in Dallas to promote her tequila brand, but no Timothée sightings reported.

$4 Texas Twinkies Are Back at Hutchins BBQ, for 1 Day Only

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 14, 2025

Hutchins BBQ has some mean (and by that we mean tasty) Texas Twinkies.

Deep Fried PB&J State Fair of Texas

20 Years of Original Sin: How Fried Jesus Makes 15,000 Fried PB&Js at the Fair Every Year

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 14, 2025

The first year at the fair, they hoped to sell 3,000 total; they sold that in one day.

Chef Misti Norris

Chef Misti Norris Channels Petra and the Beast with New Dinner Series

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 11, 2025

The Old East Dallas cocktail lounge, which houses Norris’ Rainbowcat kitchen, will also host a monthly dinner.

Ayahuasca Cantina Oak Cliff

A Taste of the Third Eye: Observer Supper Club at Ayahuasca

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 10, 2025

Support not only free journalism, but a local gem that helps make Dallas a fascinating city to live (and eat) in.

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Cookie Monster at the State Fair of Texas

Watch Cookie Monster Talk Cookie Chaos at the State Fair of Texas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 8, 2025

Cookie Monster was at the fair recently and we talked cookies and Big Tex.

Saint Valentine's in East Dallas is hosting a Hot Flash Rave.

The Hot Flash Rave: Dallas Women Are Flipping the Menopause Script

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 8, 2025

Former Eater Dallas editor Cortney Smith is taking a cue from the Earlybird Dance Club in Chicago.

a pepperoni and sausage pizza from good side.

The 15 Best Pizza Spots in Dallas

By Angie Quebedeaux and OthersOctober 8, 2025

When it comes to pizza, Dallas just about has it all.

Jello Shots from Stiffler's for the Red River Rivalry

A Guide to the Texas-OU Game at The State Fair, With or Without Ticket

By Simon Pruitt and OthersOctober 8, 2025

Here’s everything you need to know prior to the Red River Rivalry on Saturday.

woman at State Fair

Deep-Fried Sticker Shock: It’s Not Just Fairgoers Grappling with Higher Prices This Year

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 7, 2025

Concessionaires work to keep prices low as costs soar.

Brick and Bones is a Deep Ellum staple.

Brick and Bones in Deep Ellum Finds a New Home

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 7, 2025

The popular dive bar isn’t going far, just two blocks over from Elm to Commerce Street.

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The interior of Swizzle was moody and dark.

The 12 Biggest Restaurant Closures of Summer 2025

By Aaren Prody and OthersOctober 1, 2025

Dallas’ dining scene is loud and fun, but also struggling. Kind of like … nevermind.

starbucks secret menu

These Dallas Starbucks Locations Have Permanently Closed

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 30, 2025

Starbucks is trying to turn around a flailing business model with fewer stores and more doodles.

Jimmy's porketta sandwich

Report Says Dallas Is the World’s Most Affordable City for Dining Out? Huh …

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 29, 2025

A report from Chef’s Pencil looked at the affordability of eating and drinking in cities around the world.

billie Joe Coffee interior

Grand Prairie Coffee Shop Earns Top-Ranking in U.S.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 29, 2025

Yelp ranked the top 100 cafes in the U.S. One in North Texas made the cut.

The State Fair of Texas

The Complete List of Fried Foods at the Texas State Fair

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 24, 2025

The fair starts this Friday. Here’s a scouting report of everything that is dipped, rolled and fried.

Dubai chocolate crepe

Crepe Expectations: Snider Plaza Gets a New Sweet Shop

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 23, 2025

The new cafe is a sweet haven, stuffed with broken food diary entries. But worth it.

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duff's wings in southlake

Car Crashes Through Southlake Restaurant, Injuring 6

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 22, 2025

The popular wing spot has rallied and is already reopened.

18 Salad and Go Locations in North Texas Have Closed, Here’s a List

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 22, 2025

The Coit Road Plano and Ross Avenue locations are safe. But Coit Road in Dallas is shuttered.

Pint of beer

Dallas Observer’s Off the Record Ale Now on Tap at Community

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 18, 2025

Feeling inspired to support free press? Also need a beer? We’re here for it. A dollar from each pint sold goes to our newsroom.

New York Pizzeria with Cult Following to Open in Dallas Next Month

By Lauren Drewes DanielsSeptember 18, 2025

The New York-born pizzeria is known for its spicy pepperoni squares and has plans to fuel your late-night antics.

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