Lauren Drewes Daniels

Arlington, Dallas, Texas

Food Editor at Dallas Observer

Dallas Observer Food Editor. ❤️ dogs. Been in one hurricane and two dirt devils.

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Articles

Meridian Plots a Comeback in Dallas As Neighborhood Bistro

1 week ago | dallasobserver.com | Lauren Drewes Daniels

Meridian at The Village Dallas is ready for its next phase. Almost. The restaurant is at the heart of the renowned Village community, a city within a city near Central Expressway and Loop 12 that has been a hub for young adults and shenanigans since the '60s.
Oak Cliff Cheesesteak House Serves Epic Queso-Drenched Sandwiches

1 week ago | dallasobserver.com | Lauren Drewes Daniels

On a cool Sunday afternoon, cars were whipping in and out of the small parking lot in front of Cheesesteak House along Davis Avenue. Inside, the line moved fast as the grill sizzled with meat as other cooks prepped and packaged long, slender cheesesteaks. The Padilla family has been running this restaurant for more than 10 years, and it's turned into a pillar of the local sandwich community. The door is almost always swinging open, letting the sunlight in; there are plenty of pick-up orders.
Popular Dallas Bar Bottled Blonde Closes for Renovations

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Lauren Drewes Daniels

Each month, we look at booze sales around Dallas; the state publishes a report of total alcohol sales for every bar and restaurant in the state. Bottled Blonde along North Good Latimer between Deep Ellum and downtown has long dominated the top 10 on that list, often pushing north of $500,000 in sales each month. For the latest report, which was for February's numbers, the massive bar wasn't in the top 25 in Dallas.
PETA Blasts Dallas Restaurants With Dying Animal Sounds

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Lauren Drewes Daniels

The Dallas Morning News reports that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) will be patrolling Dallas restaurants and a theme park today in a truck that will blast "dying animals' cries." PETA's press release gives the details of today's tour. The truck, "Hell on Wheels," is designed to look like it is loaded with pigs squished inside pens (of course, no real animals are involved).
VIDEO: Dallas Welcomes Luka Doncic Back to the American Airlines Center

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Lauren Drewes Daniels |Kelly Dearmore

It was a moment 67 days in the making. On Wednesday night, the Mavericks' prodigal son returned to play in front of the Dallas crowd that had claimed him as its own for seven NBA seasons. Perhaps calling Luka Doncic a prodigal son isn’t accurate.
Bottled Blonde in Dallas Has Closed for Renovations

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Lauren Drewes Daniels

Each month, we look at booze sales around Dallas; the state publishes a report of total alcohol sales for every bar and restaurant in the state. Bottled Blonde along North Good Latimer between Deep Ellum and downtown has long dominated the top 10 on that list, often pushing north of $500,000 in sales each month. For the latest report, which was for February's numbers, the massive bar wasn't in the top 25 in Dallas.
We Get a Taste of The Hampton Social in Downtown Dallas, Texas

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Lauren Drewes Daniels

The Hampton Social is the new restaurant where Iron Cactus once was in downtown, which closed during the pandemic. The location is notable: The restaurant overlooks the fountains in Pegasus Plaza at the corner of Main and Akard Streets, at the far end of the block anchored by the soon-to-be-gone (probably) Neiman Marcus. There are some lovely trees in the park and towering buildings all around, making it an entertaining space, especially if you like people-watching.
Fort Worth Spot Serves the 'Most Legendary' Margaritas in Texas, Supposedly

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Lauren Drewes Daniels

A few months ago, we had a hot and mostly agreed-upon opinion about the food at the wildly popular Tex-Mex restaurant in Fort Worth, Joe T. Garcia's, after the cast of Yellowstone held a wrap party there The restaurant is known for big Tex-Mex spreads that come from a tight menu with just two options: fajitas or enchiladas. After ordering, plates of food roll out fast, making it superb for large groups.
Rahr Brewery is On the Move; Announces Closing Date for Current Space

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Lauren Drewes Daniels

Rahr and Sons Brewing Company announced on Instagram Sunday evening that it's getting a little too big for its lederhosen. The Fort Worth craft brewer has "surpassed the capability of our current location" and is searching for a new home.Rahr and Sons is the work of Frederick "Fritz" Rahr, who honed his brewing chops at the Siebel Institute in Germany after graduating from Texas Christian University.
Bar in Victory Park Hosts Fundraiser and $7.77 Specials for Luka's Return as a Laker

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Lauren Drewes Daniels

Spring has sprung, and so has Dallas Observer‘s spring campaign!Our goal is to raise $5,500 by April 27, and we’re counting on you, our dedicated readers, to help us get there. The funds we raise will power our newsroom and ensure we can continue delivering the trusted journalism and local coverage you rely on. If you enjoy reading Dallas Observer, will you help us thrive in 2025 and beyond?