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Chefs

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chef adam reson the fairmont dallas
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The Prep Q&A with chef Adam Reson at the Fairmont

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 21, 2026

Ever had an oven explode in your kitchen? Meet chef Reson at the Fairmont and hear other fun stories about cooking in Dallas.

Evan Pemberton (left) and Mike Stites standing in front of their new restaurant
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Midcult Society wants to fill a ‘Cry Wolf-shaped hole’ in Dallas dining

By Chris WolfgangMay 12, 2026

A pair of industry veterans will open an Expo Park restaurant that promises creative flavors in an approachable venue.

Members-Only Supper Club With Chef Misti Norris: The Menu Release
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Members-Only Supper Club With Chef Misti Norris: The Menu Release

By Lauren Drewes DanielsApril 28, 2026

The menu drop is here. Chef Misti Norris has created a seasonal, locally sourced dinner for 20, which is this Monday, May 4. Only a few seats are left. Snag them quickly.

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

Chef Scott Girling at Osteria Il Muro
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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.

Petey Feng standing in the airport in Taipei
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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.

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RJ Yoakum standing in the kitchen at Sushi Kozy.
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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.

The exterior of Local in historic Deep Ellum.
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Deep Ellum’s Chef-Driven Restaurant, LOCAL, Still Shines 23 Years Later

By Lisa PettyMarch 16, 2026

Revisiting a longtime Deep Ellum favorite, Local, reminds us why it’s been around for more than 20 years.

A close up of a bowl of chicken nuggets topped with cheese and green onions.
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3 Dallas Spots Make Texas Monthly‘s Best New Restaurants List

By Aaren ProdyMarch 3, 2026

Texas Monthly food critic Paula Forbes crisscrossed the state to find the best new restaurants, and Dallas did quite well.

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Chef Reilly Brown standing in his kitchen at Frenchie.
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Dallas Chefs: The Prep Q&A With Chef Reilly Brown at Frenchie

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 25, 2026

Chef Reilly Brown recently moved to Park Cities’ restaurant Frenchie, where he’s putting his Michelin touch on the dinner menu.

chef Anastacia Quinones Pittman
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Dallas Chefs: The Prep Q&A With Chef Anastacia Quinones-Pittman

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 4, 2026

We talk to chef about her worst day in the kitchen, which involved the whole staff walking out.

Chef Eduardo Osorio at Meridian
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Dallas Chefs: The Prep Q&A with Eduardo Osorio at Meridian

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 15, 2026

We ask chefs about their favorite 2 a.m. spots, the biggest challenges facing the restaurant industry and their biggest kitchen disasters.

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Chef Matt McCallister
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Hell and Back: Chef Matt McCallister’s Journey Through Addiction

By Lisa PettyJanuary 14, 2026

The lauded chef who helmed Dallas restaurants FT33 and Homewood opens up about his addiction, which started when he was just 9 years old.

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Chef RJ Yoakum Joins Team at Michelin-Recommended Sushi Kozy

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 6, 2026

Sushi Kozy just got a glow up (not that they weren’t already all glowed up).

Sister Grove Dinner Series
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Food Network All-Star Vijay Sadhu Announces Plano Supper Club 

By Nick ReynoldsDecember 15, 2025

The dinner club will take place twice a month starting Dec. 20.

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Snowbird Executive Chef Alvaro Vazquez Puts “A Little Bit of Heritage in Every Dish”
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Snowbird Executive Chef Alvaro Vazquez Puts “A Little Bit of Heritage in Every Dish”

By Jordan MaddoxDecember 2, 2025

Delicious food is only half of the equation at this Frisco restaurant.

Pistachio Tres Leches from La Tiki Paisa
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2 Dallas Bakers Compete on New Gordon Ramsey Holiday Dessert Show

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 25, 2025

This is Gordon Ramsay’s first-ever dessert show; two North Texas bakers will give it their best sugar shot.

Chef Bruno Davaillon at Bullion
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Michelin-Recommended Georgie Gets A New Old Chef

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 24, 2025

The job posting never even made it to LinkedIn: They had an inside man.

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the dining room at Georgie
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Chef at Georgie Is Out in Second Shake Up Since Summer

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 21, 2025

The Dallas Morning News has reported that chef Wes Whitsell is out at Georgie.

sachet
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James Beard Foundation to Host Dinner at Sachet This Spring

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 21, 2025

The Taste America culinary series will showcase visionary chefs shaping food culture.

whipped ricotta at cenzo's
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The Observer’s Top 100 Restaurants

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersNovember 12, 2025

From stellar barbecue to amazing steaks and fried chicken, here are our favorite restaurants in Dallas.

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Dallas Michelin Star Winners
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Dallas Michelin Guide 2025: Winners, Stars & New Restaurants

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 28, 2025

The big surprise of the night is that newly opened Mamani earned a Michelin star. Good on ya!

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