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Cane Rosso Brick Oven

Deep Ellum Pizzeria Celebrates 15 Years with $1 Pizza and Beer This Monday

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 12, 2026

Cane Rosso in Deep Ellum is 15, old enough to realize $1 pizza is the only way to buy our fickle affection.

Falafel wrap with fries

The Beauty of Basics: How Falafel Ave Mastered the Art of the Chickpea

By Melanie HernandezFebruary 12, 2026

Why this hyper-focused suburban gem is serving the best falafel in North Texas.

The lasagna bianca at Radici

The Definitive Guide to Dallas Italian: 15 Restaurants Worth the Hype

By Aaren Prody and OthersFebruary 10, 2026

For many, there are few things as comforting as a bowl of pasta. Here’s our list of great Italian restaurants around Dallas.

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The Charlotte

The 10 Most Booked Restaurants in Dallas

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 10, 2026

You could throw a dart on a map and (almost) anywhere it lands would be better than an atrocity that sells truffle fries for $20. But here we are.

free bread and jam at La Madeleine

Can Free Bread Revive this Dallas-Based Restaurant to Its Old Glory?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 9, 2026

This cozy Dallas-born cafe is back to its old tricks.

pizza beer and wine at Cenzo's

Why Your Favorite Dallas Restaurants Are Stuggling: Part 1, the Toll of Tariffs

By Jeff SiegelFebruary 9, 2026

Take out supplies, utensils, beer and wine are all taking a hit from tariffs.

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Kris Manning at Smokey Joe's BBQ

Beef Prices Expected To Climb, Creating an ‘An Existential Crisis in the BBQ Industry’

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 5, 2026

Is brisket the new filet mignon?

Ricky's Hot Chicken

I Can’t Feel My Face: A Guide to the Spiciest Dishes in Dallas

By Tyler DanielsFebruary 5, 2026

We found Dallas spiciest dishes, as recommended by fans and chefs.

Latte art

Dallas’ Hospitality Industry Grapples With ICE, Politics and Speaking Out

By Courtney E. SmithFebruary 5, 2026

After an employee at White Rhino Coffee quit rather than give ICE agents discounts, the Dallas hospitality industry felt on blast last week.

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chef Anastacia Quinones Pittman

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.

Roasted half chicken at Atelie

The Biggest Restaurant Openings in January

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 4, 2026

January welcomed a lot of new restaurants to Dallas. Just when we’re trying to cut back, huh?

Troy Aikman tending bar at The Katy Trail Ice House

The Best Sports Bar in Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 3, 2026

If you don’t have tickets, here are 15 of the next best options.

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the Gravy Back at Easy Slider

The Best $10 You’ll Spend in Dallas: A Whiskey Shot with a Brown Gravy Back

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 3, 2026

Is it a shot or is it Sunday dinner? And should it come with an ankle monitor?

La Tiki Paisa

Dallas’ Best Fish Tacos Are No More, La Tiki Paisa Announces Closure

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 2, 2026

The tiki-inspired evening pop-up inside Half Price Books closed on Jan. 31.

Falafel at Zon Zon

$13 Falafel: Is This New High-End Mediterranean Spot Worth the Price Hike?

By Melanie HernandezFebruary 2, 2026

This new spot next to Even Coast has a moody vibe and beautiful plates in colorful space.

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Pizza Leila vodka-sausage-pepper pizza slice

Bye Bye Brisket, PoBoys and Sushi: the Dallas Restaurants That Closed in January

By Aaren ProdyFebruary 2, 2026

We’re really going to miss some of these beloved Dallas spots.

Zavala's Barbecue tacos

Turns Out That Billionaire-Backed Stadium Food Slaps

By Courtney E. SmithJanuary 30, 2026

If you need to drown your sorrows at a basketball game, there are some great new options.

a basket of Lubbies Bagels

NYC’s ‘No. 1’ Bagel Spot Is Coming to Dallas

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 29, 2026

The North Texas bagel scene is expanding with another award-winning bagel emporium.

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Hudson House The Cheeseburger

Upscale Burger and Seafood Spot Sets Opening Date for New West Village Location

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 28, 2026

A big bowl of their mac and cheese sounds pretty amazing right now.

Little Ruby's dishes

New All-Day Cafe From NYC Is Ready for Its Uptown Debut, Here’s a Peek

By Aaren ProdyJanuary 27, 2026

Uptown welcomes another out-of-town bougie restaurant.

The beer garden at Dot's Hop House.

Deep Ellum Loses Another Classic: Dot’s Hop House Announces Last Call

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 27, 2026

Deep Ellum is down 99 beer taps.

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dumplings at bushi bushi

Forget Everything Else at Bushi Bushi. Just Order the Dumplings.

By Courtney E. SmithJanuary 27, 2026

The chef here brings some serious credentials as best demonstrated in the soup dumplings.

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