Courtney Smith

Dallas

Podcast Writer, Producer, Consultant at Freelance

Editor @EaterDallas. Creating music podcasts @nevermindpods. Co-host of Songs My Ex Ruined. Newsletter: https://t.co/mBcG8fbCY9 Available for freelance work.

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Articles

Tiffany Derry Spills the Tea on Her First Season as a ‘MasterChef’ Judge

2 days ago | dallas.eater.com | Courtney Smith

Chef Tiffany Derry Kelsey Shoemaker Courtney E. Smith is an editor for Eater's Texas region. She lives in Dallas, where she's written about James Beard-recognized and Michelin-recognized restaurants and she loves nachos. Chef Tiffany Derry is living up to her designation as the busiest chef in Dallas. Last year, she launched a celebrity chef food festival, Shef Food and Wine. She also opened a new restaurant, Radici, and this year opened its second location.
Petra and the Beast Chef Misti Norris Is Looking Ahead to the Next Big Thing

3 days ago | dallas.eater.com | Courtney Smith

Misti Norris is a James Beard-recognized chef whose restaurant, Petra and the Beast, closed at the beginning of this year following a decade-long run. On Thursday, May 8, it was announced that Norris would join Far Out, a restaurant in the space formerly known as Wriggly Tin, as its culinary director.
Inside Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez, A Michelin-Recognized Texas Taqueria

3 days ago | dallas.eater.com | Courtney Smith

Welcome to the Scene Report, a column in which Eater captures the vibe of a notable Texas restaurant at a specific moment in time. Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez was perhaps the most unexpected restaurant in Texas to earn a Michelin recommendation in the first-ever ceremony for the state in 2024. Not because a taco joint shouldn’t get Michelin attention — they should and, arguably, too few did.
La Barbecue Is Free From Insurance Fraud Charges

4 days ago | austin.eater.com | Courtney Smith

La Barbecue The charges in an insurance fraud claim against La Barbecue manager Alison Clem, filed in 2022, have been dismissed due to a lack of evidence, the Austin American-Statesman reports. The charges stemmed from a 2016 workers’ compensation fraud alleged by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). Now-deceased founder LeAnn Mueller was also originally named in the charges.
Where Do You Think Tom Cruise Should Eat Barbecue in Dallas?

1 week ago | dallas.eater.com | Courtney Smith

Getty Images It’s been a real celeb gaggle in DFW lately. The cast of Landman, which films in Weatherford, has been spotted all over. The to the Star in Frisco. And a recent family wedding attracted some celeb attendees. But the lid is about to blow off the place with a serious A-lister heading our way. Tom Cruise posted a (low-key threatening) Instagram letting everyone know he’s coming to Texas to screen the latest in the Mission: Impossible film series. This is not a drill.
Houston’s Genesis Steakhouse Becomes Exodus and Pivots to a Non-Kosher Menu

1 week ago | houston.eater.com | Courtney Smith

The steaks are back on. Getty Images Courtney E. Smith is an editor for Eater's Texas region. She lives in Dallas, where she's written about James Beard-recognized and Michelin-recognized restaurants and she loves nachos. The Houston Kashruth Association (HKA) revoked Genesis kosher certification in January after finding a piece of fish without a receipt to prove its kosher status in the restaurant’s freezer.
Where to Take Your Dallas Parent for Mother’s Day Based on What Kind of Mom They Are

1 week ago | dallas.eater.com | Courtney Smith

Kathy Tran Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 11, and the competition to land a reservation at a restaurant that will make your mom happy is fierce. Don’t leave it to the last minute, lest you end up at a place your mom would hate. Since there are all types of moms in Dallas, we’ve got a superlative-driven guide to find just the right spot to take mom this year, because we all know that if mom isn’t cooking, no one else is.
Turkey Leg Hut Allegedly Sold California-Grown Pot Out of Branded Bags in Houston

2 weeks ago | houston.eater.com | Courtney Smith

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Membership Has Its Privileges at the Austin Motel and Prélude Pop-Ups This Summer

2 weeks ago | austin.eater.com | Courtney Smith

MYLK Collective In a bustling city like Austin, it can be tough to keep up with all the changes at local restaurants — noteworthy specials, limited-time deals, pop-ups, and menu changes abound. This weekly guide highlights the coolest things, major changes, and exciting events at some of Austin’s best restaurants. Pool season is here at the Austin Motel Barton Springs can get boring every weekend, so head to the Austin Motel to mix it up.
The Best Dishes Eater Dallas Ate in April

2 weeks ago | dallas.eater.com | Courtney Smith

Courtney E. Smith The amount of excellent food available in Dallas is dizzying, yet mediocre meals somehow keep worming their way into our lives. With your Eater Dallas editor dining out frequently, that means coming across lots of standout dishes and drinks that need to be shared. Courtney E. Smith Be Home Soon9540 Garland Road #407The hummus on freshly made focaccia at this small spot in Casa Linda is so good that I came back and had it twice.