Food
Restaurant news, openings, guides, and can’t-miss eats around town.
Best Patios in Dallas (2026): Where to Eat and Drink Outside
The best patios in Dallas – dog-friendly beer gardens, live-music yards, and shaded neighborhood spots, with honest takes and summer survival tips.
Best French Restaurants in Dallas: 11 Spots That Go Way Beyond Croissants
The best French restaurants in Dallas range from a Michelin-starred Uptown newcomer to a 30-year-old Provencal bistro in Far North Dallas. Here are 11 worth your time.
Best Mediterranean Food in Dallas (2026): 10 Spots for Every Budget
The best Mediterranean food in Dallas for 2026 – Lebanese, Turkish, Greek, and Moroccan spots ranked by a local. What to order, where, and who it’s for.
Best Texas BBQ (2026): A Dallas-Based Guide to the State’s Top Pits
The best Texas BBQ for 2026, ranked from a Dallas seat – the DFW pits worth a line and the road-trip joints worth a tank of gas.
Best Seafood Restaurants in Dallas (2026): Fresh Catches, Honest Takes
The best seafood restaurants in Dallas for 2026 – Gulf oyster institutions, fish-market grills, and the splurges that earn it. Honest takes.
Best Donuts in Dallas (2026): 10 Shops Worth the Sugar Rush
The best donuts in Dallas for 2026 – from Bishop Arts brioche to $1 old-school glazed. Where locals actually line up, and what to order.
Best Korean BBQ in Dallas (2026): 10 Spots Worth the Smoke
The best Korean BBQ in Dallas for 2026 – AYCE and a la carte spots in Koreatown, Carrollton, and beyond. What to order at each.
Best BBQ in Dallas (2026): Where Locals Go for Brisket
The best BBQ in Dallas for 2026 – from Pecan Lodge to Cattleack, ranked by brisket, ribs, and sides. Where locals actually go.
Happy Hours in Dallas: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide (2026)
Finding the best happy hours in Dallas just got easier. After five years exploring every corner of this city, I’ve discovered where to find $3 tapas, half-price craft cocktails, and filet mignon sliders for $12. This guide covers 50+ verified Dallas happy hour spots with real prices, actual experiences, and insider tips you won’t find
Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ: What Happened and What’s There Now (2026)
Ferris Wheelers Backyard and BBQ closed in 2025. Here’s why, what replaced it, and what AM/FM brings to the Design District in 2026.
Best Brunch in Dallas (2026): 11 Spots Locals Actually Line Up For
The 11 best brunch spots in Dallas for 2026 — honest picks from Uptown to Bishop Arts, with bottomless mimosa intel and real reservation advice.
Shyboy Hi-Fi Opens in Downtown Dallas: Inside the City’s First Underground Listening Bar
Dallas finally has its own hi-fi listening bar — and it’s unlike anything else in the city. Shyboy Hi-Fi opens this weekend beneath Main Street, where a former bank vault has been transformed into one of the most acoustically advanced nightlife spaces in Texas. Downtown Dallas nightlife just got its most exciting new addition in
Best Brunch in Dallas (2026 Local Guide)
If you are searching for the best brunch in Dallas, you have no shortage of options. From rooftop patios in Uptown to cozy cafés in Bishop Arts and lively spots in Deep Ellum, Dallas has turned brunch into a full weekend experience. The best brunch in Dallas usually combines three things: a strong cocktail program,
The 5 Best Dallas Meal Prep Services for Fresh, Local Ingredients.
Dallas has no shortage of food options, but busy schedules have pushed more locals toward meal prep services Dallas residents can rely on week after week. Instead of cooking every night or defaulting to takeout, many people across Uptown, Lakewood, Plano, and surrounding neighborhoods are choosing subscription-based meal prep services that deliver fresh, ready-to-eat meals
Best BBQ Sauce in Dallas: Where to Buy Authentic Dallas-Made Sauces
If you’re a Dallas resident or visitor on a mission to find the best BBQ sauce in Dallas, you’re in the right place. From iconic smokehouses in Deep Ellum that bottle their own house sauces to local markets stocking small-batch Texas-style BBQ sauces, Dallas has plenty of places to satisfy your sauce cravings. Whether you
The 6 Best Chicken Fried Steaks in Dallas (2026): Where to Find the Real Deal
In Dallas, Chicken Fried Steak (CFS) isn’t just a menu item; it’s a birthright. While most of the country is busy debating avocado toast, we’re over here arguing about whether a steak should be “pan-fried” or “deep-fried” and if jalapeño cream gravy is a stroke of genius or a sin against tradition. The Dallas Observer
A Dallas Local’s Guide to Bishop Arts Restaurants
While Dallas continues to grow, the Bishop Arts District remains our city’s soul. a walkable, 49-block sanctuary where independent spirit beats out corporate chains every time. As someone who has spent my Saturday mornings at Davis Street Espresso and my Friday nights at Revelers Hall for years, I’ve seen this neighborhood evolve from a hidden
Best BBQ in Dallas: Top Rated BBQ Restaurants (2026 Guide)
Finding the best BBQ in Dallas is serious business. From legendary brisket in Deep Ellum to old-school Oak Cliff BBQ joints, Dallas has no shortage of smoked meat worth lining up for. If you’re searching for the best BBQ restaurants in Dallas, this guide breaks down the top-rated spots locals consistently recommend. Whether you want
21 Dallas restaurant closures to know this fall
Dallas food news is coming fast this season, so here’s a simple, numbered rundown locals can scan in a minute. First reported by the team at The Dallas Morning News, these are the closures and reconcepts most Dallas diners are talking about right now. Closures at a glance Why this matters in Dallas Closures are
Dallas openings: Pizzana and Prince St. land in the same week
What just opened in Dallas? Dallas restaurant news moves fast, but this week felt like a sprint. Two big-name pizza players arrived almost back to back, plus a few other concepts worth a look. First reported by CultureMap Dallas, here’s what matters for your Dallas plans. Pizzana expands to Preston Forest West Coast favorite Pizzana