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Lauren Drewes Daniels

Lauren Drewes Daniels is the food editor of the Dallas Observer. She started working as a freelance writer in 2013 and became editor in 2021. She covers Dallas’ evolving dining scene, the many openings and closings as well as trends and breaking news. She oversees annual lists including Top 100 Bars and Top 100 Restaurants and contributes to the Best of Dallas. If you have a tip about an amazing pastry, pie or taco, let her know.

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Mauricio Gallegos

Señor Oink Is the Tropical Carnitas Party Dallas Needs

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 26, 2025

Señor Oink: Because apparently, Mauricio Gallegos hates your diet as much as you do.

Gluttony with a Side of Michelin: Going All in at Birrieria and Taqueria Cortez

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 24, 2025

We wanted to understand Birrieria and Taqueria Cortez, so we tried the entire menu, which you can too, for less than $100.

Full city cafe

Popular South Dallas Cafe Featured on Good Morning America

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 20, 2025

We’ve long loved Full City Rooster, and now the whole world knows.

Shaquille O'Neal at 7-Eleven

Photos: Shaq Visits Local 7-Eleven to Promote New BeatBox Flavor

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 18, 2025

Shaq was out and about at a 7-Eleven recently promoting his Blueberry Lemonade BeatBox.

lasagna blanca.

Join the Dallas Observer for Members Only Supper Club at Radici

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 18, 2025

Break bread – and nothing else, we promise – with your favorite local news source at the Observer’s first members-only supper at Radici on July 16.

The 10 Best Hot Chicken Sandwiches in Dallas, Ranked

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersJune 17, 2025

The hot chicken wave hath cometh. Left in its wake are copious amounts of spicy sandwiches and foreheads glistening with a light sweat.

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Popular Japanese Eatery, Pepper Lunch, Is Headed to Dallas Area

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 11, 2025

These will be the first locations in Texas, and with 540 other locations, we can only wonder, “What took so long?”

Purple cake at Ella.

Highly Anticipated Preston Hollow Restaurant Sets Opening Date

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 9, 2025

The new restaurant has heavy hitters in the kitchen and behind the bar. Here’s a peek at what’s to come.

Queso and chips at Campo Verde

Campo Verde Returns With Fewer Lights and Much Better Food (But Is That Bad?)

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 9, 2025

For decades, families have made annual pilgrimages to this Christmas wonderland. Now it’s got a new menu and owners.

sprouts store front

Sprouts Sets Opening Date for North Oak Cliff Store

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 6, 2025

We’ve got the details for a 20% coupon for opening weekend, plus other giveaways.

Golden Chick's pimento crunchwich

South Dallas Gets First 24-Hour Golden Chick

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 6, 2025

This new restaurant prototype is designed for picking up meals on the go, at any time of the day.

the flying saucer walls

The Flying Saucer in Fort Worth Celebrates 30 Years This Weekend

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 5, 2025

In restaurant years, this is like 100. So it’s only natural that the Fort Worth bar is throwing itself a big party.

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filet of fish

The 6 Best Things We Ate in May: Filet O’ Fish, Churros & More

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 3, 2025

We eat a lot each month – professional hazard – and some things stand out. Here’s May’s round up.

Pass the Pint: Dallas Brewers Share Their Top Local Summer Beers

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJune 2, 2025

We chat with local brewers about the beers they’re looking forward to this summer.

the beef rib at komodo

Upcoming Foodie Events We’re Excited About

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 29, 2025

This weekend is a Texas Monthly’s Taco Fest and the West End Festival returns. Plus dinner at Dean Fearing’s.

We Tried Many H-E-B Dips: Here Are the 10 Best

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 28, 2025

“I put my hand up on your hip, when I dip, you dip, we dip.” What even is summer without H-E-B dips?

leroy and lewis austin

10 North Texas Spots Land on Texas Monthly’s Top 50 BBQ List

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 27, 2025

We can’t all get ribbons for just trying, especially in Texas’ highly competitive world of barbecue.

beef tartare at quarter acre.

Rethinking the Tasting Menu: Quarter Acre’s Fresh Approach (and Pricing)

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 27, 2025

As Dallas embraces the tasting menu, Quarter Acre is telling its story without overwhelming our palates (or pocketbooks).

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riprocks in Denton

After 34 Years, Riprocks in Denton is Closing

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 21, 2025

You probably met at least one ex at Riprocks if you were ever part of the Mean Green.

herby's burgers

The 17 Best Burgers in Dallas

By Angie Quebedeaux and OthersMay 21, 2025

From unpretentious meat and cheese to sophisticated French peppercorn sauce, Dallas has a lot to offer when it comes to burgers.

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Dallas Gems Named the Most Expensive Restaurants in Texas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 20, 2025

If you’ve got a budget you want to blow on fine dining, Dallas is your Huckleberry.

Power House THC Lemon Lime seltzer

Pipe Dream? New Bills Could Save (or Squash) the Local THC Beverage Industry

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMay 17, 2025

THC beverage makers talk about recent legislation that could kill or save the industry.

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