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Five Restaurants Kicking Off Pride Month with Drag Shows

By Alex Gonzalez

Jun 2, 2021

Pride is back in Dallas, sis! Although there’s no grand parade at Fair Park this year, there are still plenty of opportunities for you to spill some tea with your chosen family and have a queer old time. So pour out the mimosas and get ready for music, costumes and drag shows galore.

Berry-topped brioche French toast with a side of bacon at Knife

Cheers, Mom! A Complete Guide to Mother's Day Brunch in Dallas

By Kristina Rowe

May 5, 2021

The past year has been quite a challenge for all of us, and as always, our moms were there to keep the family safe and functioning. At the very least, we should take her out to brunch for Mother’s Day, like we would any other year.

East Coast oysters at Yo Lobster served with a cocktail horseradish sauce and Champagne mignonette.

Yo Lobster's Namesake Roll and Brunch Has Big Boss Vibes

By E.Mayne

May 4, 2021

Brunch is big business in the Lone Star State. This couldn’t be truer than in the swanky metropolis of Dallas. The options can be overwhelming, of course, because there's everything from home-cooked Southern fare to savory Tex-Mex and also heavenly Asian cuisine.

The name of this spot, Booty's, is a reference to pirates, who were the original travelers of the world, and their loot.

Booty's Street Food Peddles Global Bites & Cocktails, Plus a Drag Show Brunch

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Apr 30, 2021

Booty’s Street Food was created by Kent Roth and Collin Ballard, both avid travelers. They’ve traversed countries, often breaking camp at hostels; more than 100 collectively. Their experiences led them to want to create a similar space for travelers in Texas.

A boudin kolache along with sausage and bacon croissant rolls from Cajun Donuts II in Garland.

You Need Some Boudin and Beignets for Breakfast from Cajun Donuts II

By Kristina Rowe

Mar 16, 2021

Even if it never occurred to you to wrap a spicy boudin sausage in sweet, fluffy bread and eat it for breakfast, you may find yourself nodding vigorously at the idea. It’s quite a good idea, and you can make it a reality at Cajun Donuts II in Garland. While...

Ever wonder why avocado toast became a thing? Now you know.

The Berni Bean Coffee Co. Brings Costa Rica to Dallas

By Kristina Rowe

Mar 16, 2021

If you can’t pin down how long you’ve been longing for a vacation, you’re not alone. But if you’re imaginative, a trip to Costa Rica could be as close as your next coffee break. Born and raised in Costa Rica in a family that’s been in the coffee business for...

Mini Doughnuts Have Arrived

By Taylor Adams

Nov 16, 2020

Just one county to the south, there’s a little trailer filling paper boats full of mini-doughnuts. These aren’t your typical fried rings of dough, but more cake-like treats designed to be topped with sweets before they’re devoured. And devouring is just the way to eat these little things from Romeros...

Good to Go: Leila Bakery and Cafe Offers Must-Haves as Fall Weather Approaches

By Taylor Adams

Oct 2, 2020

First, Kelly Ball wowed us with baked goods at farmers markets, then we heard she would open up her own brick-and-mortar. Ball had just gotten the dining room of Leila Bakery and Cafe running, then the pandemic swept over Dallas. “I think, as a bakery, we’ve been fortunate we haven’t...

There’s a Phenomenal Seafood Brunch Happening at Revolver Taco's La Resistencia

By Taylor Adams

Sep 2, 2020

The dining room has just three tables, covered in vibrant tablecloths contrasting with the black walls and floors. Colored chalk takes over the western wall with a menu surrounded by drawings of a sun, fish, crab and the shape of the Japanese islands. On the bottom left corner is a...

The Zaguán brunch is a full meal you'll appreciate.

To Brunch or Not to Brunch? If You Do, Try Zaguán.

By Taylor Adams

Jun 25, 2020

There has been some talk about how the restaurant industry might look when we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic: Maybe QR menus should stay. What will happen to fine dining? Perhaps being able to purchase alcohol to-go from a restaurant could stick around. It’s entirely possible that months ago,...

Drink This: Gabe Sanchez Is Making Bloody Mary Mix

By Taylor Adams

Apr 8, 2020

Gabe Sanchez is one of the best people in town you could have making you a drink. Of course, he's not doing as much of that since Deep Ellum's Black Swan Saloon is closed along with all the other bars to help stop the spread of COVID-19. In the meantime,...

In college I remember hearing if you were detained by Highland Park or University Park overnight, the next morning you'd get a meal from Bubba's. I didn't seek to confirm it myself.

Bubba’s, Venerable Park Cities Spot, Still Turns Out a Fine Gravy

By Taylor Adams

Mar 12, 2020

With so much mediocre gravy in the world, finding a decent one can make your day. And you can at a spot in University Park — it’s a standby for fried chicken and has been there long enough to be an established staple. In fact, when I was 6, I...

The bird Benedict at Lucky's, which (if you ask nicely) you can also get on a weekday.

Lucky’s Cafe Still Satisfies for Brunch

By Taylor Adams

Mar 2, 2020

I used to go to Lucky’s Cafe all the time in college. Despite my never really having lived that far from it, it fell off my rotation until recently. And that’s a mistake, considering the place is still pretty wonderful. For one, there aren’t a lot of places that feel...

Living La Dulce Vida Through Italian Brunch

By Jennifer King

Feb 24, 2020

I can never get past eggs Benedict or pancakes when checking out a new brunch menu. It’s fun to see how differently two very basic breakfast items can be made. Plus, how could anyone choose between something savory versus sweet for brunch? That’s why it’s always good to bring friends...

Chorizo migas: eggs scrambled with sauteed pork chorizo, tortilla strips, onions, tomatoes, serrano peppers, queso fresco and crema ($13)

Meso Maya’s Brunch Leaves Us Wanting More Flavor

By Taylor Adams

Feb 13, 2020

I remember when Meso Maya opened near downtown about eight years ago: There was hype. Walking in on a Sunday morning for brunch in 2020, that appears to still be the case. You’re asked if you have a reservation at the host stand, and look around with that tinge of...

The Morning After Gave Us All We Love About Brunch

By Philip Kingston

Feb 10, 2020

I’m not the biggest brunch guy. I feel like maybe later in life I’ll get there because I certainly love traditional brunch items, and day drinking seems like it might be fun in an alternate timeline where I don’t have so damn much to do. But Medrano is a brunch...

The potatoes are the best part of this plate.

Brunch at E Bar Is Mostly About the Margaritas

By Taylor Adams

Feb 7, 2020

E Bar Tex-Mex is a good enough go-to for strong margaritas and meeting up with a friend on the way home. But you can also hit it for brunch — or breakfast food any time of day. And thankfully, you can still get margaritas even if you are having the...

Alamo Club’s Brunch Is a Comfortable Place to Spend a Day

By Taylor Adams

Jan 30, 2020

Lower Greenville feels like it’s been ebbing and flowing with businesses since Angela Hunt started making moves to revitalize it. With that, we’ve seen some places come and quickly go. We’ve seen some places that make us want to adopt another neighborhood’s “Don’t Uptown my Deep Ellum” saying. I hear...

Hold on to your gravy boats: the Morning After brunch fest is back Feb. 8

Morning After’s Just About 2 Weeks Away (and It Can't Come Quickly Enough)

By Taylor Adams

Jan 21, 2020

Out of the food events the Observer does, I hear many people talk specifically about how they love the brunch event. Morning After takes over part of the Dallas Farmers Market to bring us some fantastic bites from a meal that’s become a highlight of our week. Even if you’re...

Here’s Why Trompo Needs to Be in Your Brunch Rotation

By Taylor Adams

Jan 16, 2020

Trompo is still around. Plenty has been written about Luis Olvera moving his taco spot to Oak Cliff, but it’s still hard for people to make their way there. The former ChildCareGroup location is now split into small business operations, and you have to know where you’re going to get...

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