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Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Dallas Observer. letters@dallasobserver.com (Dallas Observer Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Dallas Observer Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.dallasobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/RSS-DAL_1320x825-100.jpg The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas https://www.dallasobserver.com 144 90 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-west-end-growth-convention-center-40684496/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40684496 Lauren Drewes Daniels https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-west-end-growth-convention-center-40684496/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Food & Drink In 1928, moving a river to save the West End took two years. A convention center remodel will take five. For restauratuers, that's a lifetime.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-west-end-growth-convention-center-40684496/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/opinion-pizza-hut-sale-marks-the-end-of-a-dallas-icon-40689953/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40689953 Jeff Siegel https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/opinion-pizza-hut-sale-marks-the-end-of-a-dallas-icon-40689953/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:07:21 -0500 So does this mean no more personal pan pizzas for reading over the summer? ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/opinion-pizza-hut-sale-marks-the-end-of-a-dallas-icon-40689953/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-restaurants-world-cup-impact-40686651/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40686651 Jeff Siegel https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-restaurants-world-cup-impact-40686651/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:28:31 -0500 Food & Drink A confluence of events, including inflation, gas prices and foreign policy, have some restaurant owners skeptical , at best.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-restaurants-world-cup-impact-40686651/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/neiman-marcus-downtown-dallas-closing-rip-40686569/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40686569 Emma Ruby https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/neiman-marcus-downtown-dallas-closing-rip-40686569/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0500 The 112-year-old downtown Dallas department store will shutter Sept. 30, for good this time. Rest in peace. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/neiman-marcus-downtown-dallas-closing-rip-40686569/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/texas-bbq-struggles-good-morning-america-40685799/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40685799 Aaren Prody https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/texas-bbq-struggles-good-morning-america-40685799/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0500 Food & Drink You know it's bad when the cost of a brisket sandwich in Texas is national news. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/texas-bbq-struggles-good-morning-america-40685799/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/what-moving-the-mavs-and-stars-costs-dallas-bars-40683887/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40683887 Lauren Drewes Daniels https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/what-moving-the-mavs-and-stars-costs-dallas-bars-40683887/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:22:11 -0500 Food & Drink We pulled the liquor sales for places surrounding the AAC for when the Mavs and Stars are playing, versus when they aren't. Ouch. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/what-moving-the-mavs-and-stars-costs-dallas-bars-40683887/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-restaurant-irs-covid-penalty-refund-40677344/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40677344 Lisa Petty https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-restaurant-irs-covid-penalty-refund-40677344/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 -0500 Food & Drink A landmark federal court ruling means the IRS may have illegally hit local businesses with late fees during the pandemic. If so, you have until July 10 to file a claim. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-restaurant-irs-covid-penalty-refund-40677344/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/nothing-makes-any-sense-survey-reveals-the-struggle-for-restaurants-40674454/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40674454 Jeff Siegel https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/nothing-makes-any-sense-survey-reveals-the-struggle-for-restaurants-40674454/#respond Wed, 13 May 2026 08:20:00 -0500 Food & Drink Survey says! While meals cost more, restaurant are making less money. And consumers are driving less and eating out less. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/nothing-makes-any-sense-survey-reveals-the-struggle-for-restaurants-40674454/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/a-dummys-guide-to-dallas-budget-problems-40671756/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40671756 Emma Ruby https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/a-dummys-guide-to-dallas-budget-problems-40671756/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 10:04:04 -0500 News Navigating the financial discussions of a major city can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know, including how Ozempic is involved. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/a-dummys-guide-to-dallas-budget-problems-40671756/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-has-an-affordable-housing-crisis-40668303/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40668303 Kelly Dearmore https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-has-an-affordable-housing-crisis-40668303/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 A new study says Big D is one of the most affordable cities to buy a home in the U.S. We wonder what that really means. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-has-an-affordable-housing-crisis-40668303/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer