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Lisa Petty

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Lisa Petty is a journalist whose original reporting has been cited by The Dallas. We aggregate Lisa Petty's work from trusted local sources with full attribution, linking back to the original publisher. To learn more about how we select and review stories, see our editorial standards.

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Worth the drive: 6 hidden gem restaurants in Fort Worth

Chilaquiles, chicken and dumplings and Thai food make for a diverse list of restaurants in Fort Worth.

Dallas Observer · Sep 1, 2026 · business

Old Pizza Testa space reborn: Goodwins’ team brings Lake Como and spice to Lower Greenville

The team behind Goodwins and Alamo Club reveals details on Corsaire, taking over a beloved neighborhood spot with custom baking, bold spices, and coastal Italian patio energy.

Dallas Observer · Sep 1, 2026 · local

Zatar joins a string of closures in Deep Ellum, highlighting World Cup winners and losers

Turns out, not surprisingly, the World Cup prefers sports bars. For others? It was like a 'ghost town.'

Dallas Observer · Aug 21, 2026 · local

Staple Dallas Thai spot closing after 40 years: Visit once more, then try these 3 gems

Pay your final respects to a neighborhood institution, then pull up a chair at these three classic local staples.

Dallas Observer · Aug 19, 2026 · local

Twisted Root closes original Deep Ellum location after 20 years

An original co-founder, Jason Boso, says it's sad to see this one 'go by the wayside.'

Dallas Observer · Aug 17, 2026 · local

Delilah and Evelyn, meet Marlowe: another Art Deco lounge set to open in Uptown

Dallas is getting another Grandma-core lounge with a moody interior.

Dallas Observer · Aug 14, 2026 · local

Buh-bye sushi, hello $50 rib-eye: Vandelay plays musical chairs in Preston Royal

El Molino replaces Anchor Sushi in the longtime Cantina Laredo space.

Dallas Observer · Aug 11, 2026 · local

12 true Dallas-area hidden gem restaurants

The real hidden gems of Dallas aren't rolling through your social media feeds, but you can find them here.

Dallas Observer · Aug 6, 2026 · business

Review: Dallas-area chefs turn out for screening of the salty coming-of-age ‘Tony’

In this biopic, we get a glimpse into Anthony Bourdain's summer of 1975 on the Cape.

Dallas Observer · Aug 5, 2026 · local

Team behind Michelin-starred Houston restaurant to open Masía in Uptown Dallas

The Uptown spot will be inspired by a Catalonian country farmhouse. Also, what even does that mean?

Dallas Observer · Jul 30, 2026 · business

High proof, low key: The 50 best bars in Dallas right now

Here are the city’s best spots to grab a drink, from high-end lounges that break stereotypes to low-key dives where locals get uninfluenced.

Dallas Observer · Jul 29, 2026 · local

The paint is barely dry, but Preston Center’s newest restaurant is already peacocking

Scillia is a new concept from the Duro family (think Mr. Charles, El Carlos Elegante and Sister) that gets better as the sun goes down.

Dallas Observer · Jul 28, 2026 · business

H-E-B Murphy is now open, plus updates on Garland stores

Buckle up, Murphy. You too, Garland.

Dallas Observer · Jul 23, 2026 · business

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