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First Look: The Foundry 2.0 Opens in West Dallas

First Look: The Foundry 2.0 Opens in West Dallas

Hurtado Barbecue Opens a Neighbor Bar, Hayter's

Hurtado Barbecue Opens a Neighbor Bar, Hayter's

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First Look at BarNone's New Brunch; Boozy Cereal and Sausage Gravy

By Angie Quebedeaux
Sep 16, 2021

After spending decades at the Angry Dog in Deep Ellum, when co-owner Todd Dickerson opened BarNone he wanted it to be a quaint East Dallas neighborhood spot.
Eat This: Hot Chicken and Waffle Sandwich From La Casita Bakeshop

By Chris Wolfgang
Aug 10, 2021

We need to level with you right out of the gate. You're going to read this story about the hot chicken and waffle sandwich from La Casita Bakeshop,
Dallas Observer Morning After Brunch Is Back, Presale Tickets Available Now

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Jun 15, 2021

If any city deserves an entire event to flaunt its brunch game, it’s Dallas. On Sunday, Sept. 12, it’ll get just that. The Dallas Observer is hosting its 5th Annual The Morning After Brunch at the Dallas Farmers Market and presale tickets
Hurtado Crushes Barbecue Brunch

By Sean Welch
Jun 7, 2021

How often do you think about a weekend brunch destination and consider a local barbecue joint? Better yet, how often do you consider barbecue but whoever you’re with doesn’t have the same craving?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...