Is Dallas a bread town? This week on Eat Drink D-FW, we make the case — and break down why that line snaking out of Shy Boy is absolutely worth it. We also get into a conversation that's been a long time coming: what's the real difference between a food influencer and a food journalist, and does it even matter anymore?

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Our food team is growing! In this episode, we introduce the newest member of the DMN crew before diving headfirst into the glorious chaos of a Weird Sausage Taste Test — dubbed the "Fizzy Glizzy" — where nothing is off-limits and palatability is not guaranteed. We also have the scoop on a Giant Hot Dog Challenge making waves in the D-FW dining scene (think: meat sweats, bragging rights, and a very big bun). And because we believe in balance, we swing to the other end of the food spectrum to talk salads — the local spots that are doing them right, the ones that break your heart and why a great salad in Dallas is both rarer and more exciting than it should be.
Eat Drink D-FW is your guide to the Dallas-Fort Worth food scene at dallasnews.com/food.

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The D-FW restaurant scene never sleeps — and neither do we. This week, we're breaking down a wave of new openings you'll want to add to your list immediately. Then, we're wading into a restaurant practice that has diners firmly divided: some swear by it, others can't stand it. Where do you fall? Tune in and decide for yourself. Plus, all the latest food and drink news from our team at dallasnews.com/food.

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This week, we're sitting with a restaurant story that's hard to shake — a local spot just trying to survive in a tough industry. We've also got fresh numbers from the Texas Restaurant Association on how Dallas diners showed up (or didn't) in Q4. Plus, a Bad Bunny inspired pop-up bar, what we're eating this week, and some personal news from our host and food editor Anna Butler. Get the latest from our team at dallasnews.com/food.

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Get tips on searing your best steak ever, just in time for Valentine's Day, thanks to Nick and Sam's chef John Kleifgen. The Dallas Morning News food team also discusses the newly opened Delilah, a reinvented Georgie with chef Bruno Davaillon at the helm, and the Rio Bravo video controversy.

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We’re naming names! Or at least Evan Grant is. Evan, a News reporter who typically covers the Texas Rangers, is moonlighting on the food team and trying to find the city’s best burgers. Did he get it right? We want to know what you think.

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Most restaurants in North Texas are coping with lost revenue after a winter storm blasted through the region over high-grossing weekend days and perpetuated throughout the week. New restaurants still opened despite the weather, and others announced closures. The Dallas Morning News food team also talks through some fascinating trends related to Super Bowl food and Texans

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What should you be checking out at Trader Joe's? The Dallas Morning News food team has some ideas for easy items to pick up for your next get-together. The team also talks through the closures of Deep Sushi, Herrera's on Harry Hines and Rye. But there are also openings that should be on the radar of North Texas diners.

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It's expensive out there, and we have some ideas about how to scrounge for savings. Plus, The Dallas Morning News food team catches up with readers on their 2026 food goals, a new opening near the American Airlines Center, and a few new bar openings.

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Want to know the hottest new places to eat in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2026? The Dallas Morning News food team has got you covered. The team also discusses what chefs and other restaurant pros hope to see trending in dining in the new year, along with a bevy of recent closures.

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