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Lauren Drewes Daniels

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Cafe camping: How to kill the mood one latte at a time

Third spaces are essential community spaces — so long as we can all be good campers.

Dallas Observer · Sep 2, 2026 · parks

Sip without sacrifice: Place to imbibe without the booze in Dallas

Thanks to many creative drinks around Dallas, we don't have to get buzzed to go out.

Dallas Observer · Sep 2, 2026 · local

Where to buy local beef in North Texas

Consumers are suddenly reading labels a bit closer. Here's a guide to ensure you know where your beef is coming from; from pasture to your plate.

Dallas Observer · Aug 27, 2026 · library

After 50 years, Smokey John’s revamps its brisket game

In addition to a shiny new smoker, the owners have changed they way they trim briskets allowing for more offerings.

Dallas Observer · Aug 26, 2026 · local

Join our members-only supper club with Chef Shirley Chung at Night Rooster

Fresh off a James Beard House takeover in early September, the Top Chef alum will host a curated meal for Observer members on Sept. 10.

Dallas Observer · Aug 25, 2026 · local

How Smokey John’s BBQ is celebrating 50 years: free brisket and a block party

The iconic Dallas spot marks a half-century with 50 free sandwiches each weekday and a block party on Saturday, Aug. 29.

Dallas Observer · Aug 24, 2026 · local

‘Bar Rescue’ contacted Lakewood Landing. If they touch it, ‘we ride at dawn’

Jon Taffer's producers (or an errant intern) came knocking on the East Dallas institution and they politely declined.

Dallas Observer · Aug 21, 2026 · local

Deep-fried glory: The 2026 Big Tex Choice Award winners are here

A month before the gates open, these four 2026 Big Tex Choice Award winners are guaranteed to draw long lines.

Dallas Observer · Aug 18, 2026 · local

4-alarm fire devastates 2 Arlington restaurants

SmashToast is all but a pile of rubble after the fire that also devastated the longtime Arlington restaurant Beirut Grill.

Dallas Observer · Aug 18, 2026 · safety

WTF is happening to the Garland Road Dickey’s space?

The long-vacant Dickey's near White Rock Lake has a delicious new occupant.

Dallas Observer · Aug 14, 2026 · local

Every restaurant and bar that has closed in Deep Ellum since 2020 (Updated)

Neighborhood turnover remains high in 2026 — even with major events in town, 10 more spots have shuttered.

Dallas Observer · Aug 13, 2026 · business

The 10 best restaurants near AT&T Stadium in Arlington

Whether you're heading to a Cowboys game or a concert, here are the top spots to book a table, grab cold beers, or snag real Texas BBQ and Tex-Mex.

Dallas Observer · Aug 11, 2026 · library

‘I am enunciating, asshole’: Inside the glorious chaos of a dive bar spelling bee

One of Arlington’s oldest dive bars pairs cheap drink specials with chaotic local events — starting with an adult spelling bee with tricky words like "appellate."

Dallas Observer · Aug 6, 2026 · local

The wild wonders never cease: Here are the 2026 Big Tex Choice Award finalists

These 15 vendors understood the assignment: create wildly inventive dishes that draw massive lines.

Dallas Observer · Aug 6, 2026 · local

Buc-ee’s sues tiny corner store in Beavercreek for daring to use a beaver mascot (photo comparison)

The Texas based gas station sues any businesses that use a similar animal as a mascot. Can we also talk about the cake balls?

Dallas Observer · Aug 4, 2026 · business

6 matches, $8.4M in booze: AT&T Stadium broke its record, but did Dallas profit from FIFA?

June TABC receipts show Dallas bars and restaurants saw a single-digit percentage bump in booze sales during the World Cup.

Dallas Observer · Jul 28, 2026 · business

First Look: Texano Cocina on Lemmon fills big shoes

A new Tex-Mex chapter has begun in an old space.

Dallas Observer · Jul 20, 2026 · local

Kevin Kelley’s Deep Ellum concept, KANVAS, to close this weekend

Per a social media post, the sports lounge is closing because of violence in Deep Ellum.

Dallas Observer · Jul 17, 2026 · local

4 North Texas spots, 2 in Dallas, named best hotel restaurants in U.S.

While Dallas has two spots on this list, Frisco and Fort Worth have something to say as well.

Dallas Observer · Jul 17, 2026 · business

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