Every Dallas Restaurant That Closed in 2025
Last year was a tough one for local restaurants. If you have a favorite neighborhood gem, work them in the schedule more often.
Year in Review
Showing 1 - 22 of 23
The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2026
If you didn’t hit all the new places you were looking forward to in 2025, we’ve got good/bad news.
Dallas Bars Wrapped: The Spots That Sold the Most Booze in 2025
In a city of lushes, these are the lushiest.
Dallas Dialed Up Nostalgia in 2025 by Partying Like it Was 1999
From old-school landlines to roller rinks, Dallas is riding a wave of millennial nostalgia, proving that what once was old is new (and cooler) again.
10 Best Albums of 2025, According to Music Experts
Academics name the year’s top releases. Do they match your faves?
Coda: Remembering Music Makers North Texas Lost in 2025
These artists and music scene players have passed, but their sounds and memories echo on.
advertisement
Remembering 6 Dallas Cultural Pillars We Lost in 2025
From capturing fans with athletic prowess to bringing joy to millions with a viral dance, these figures were tough losses in 2025.
The Worst of Dallas 2025
Come on, join the commiseration. Take a look at what made Dallas not great this year.
The Top 10 Most-Read Culture Stories of 2025
Funny enough, some of the biggest stories of 2025 were the announcements of things that have yet to come.
advertisement
The Most Read Food Stories of 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.
Most Anticipated Concerts of 2026 (So Far)
Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Jason Isbell, Caifanes and more promise a happy new year for North Texas music fans.
Our Best Bites of 2025 From a Pizza Special to Wagyu Dino Ribs
Foie gras Snickers and caviar and lobster lumpia top our list of best bites this year.
advertisement
‘Broke and Bummed’: The Biggest Dallas Restaurant Closings of 2025
If you have a favorite neighborhood restaurant, prove it by eating there. A lot.
13 Restaurant Openings That Shaped Dallas Dining in 2025
Dallas dining had a remarkable year with more than a dozen big openings.
Lily Allen Once Again Turns Pain Into Masterful Pop
Making the best pop album of 2025 came quickly, and with a price.
advertisement
The 10 Best Films of 2025
From Texan triumphs to global masterpieces, these films defined 2025 with unforgettable stories, bold visions and cinematic magic.
Dallas’ Most Booked Restaurants of 2025 (Sorta)
Here’s a look at OpenTable’s most booked restaurants at the end of 2025, with a look of who has come and gone from the list.
The Top 25 Dallas-Fort Worth Rappers Right Now, Ranked
Does BigXThaPlug continue his reign for another year, or has a rap star from the New Dallas or Dallas Drill movements replaced him at the top?
advertisement
Observer News Stories You May Have Overlooked in 2025
Considering how wild and eventful 2025 has been, it’s understandable if some of our stories slipped past you the first time they ran.
Top 10 Most Read Observer News Stories of 2025
Airlines, evictions, weather and suburbs – lots of suburbs – were hot topics for Observer readers in 2025.
The Most Positive Dallas Observer News Stories of 2025
This year has been rough year in many respects, but there have been some stories we think showcase a different side to 2025.
advertisement
The 10 Most Read Dallas Observer News Stories of 2024
We in Dallas like to keep up on the most important issues, like the weather and drugs.