Eat Drink D-FW

If you have an allergy to any kind of food, be it peanuts, shellfish or even specific meat proteins, dining out can often be a difficult journey. The Dallas Morning News food team talks to a reader who is helping his wife navigate a new allergy, then the team shares tips from chefs and restaurateurs on how to order and stay safe when going to a restaurant.

We've had a lot of visitors in town lately, from the NBA Finals to summer family visits, but where do you take them to eat? The Dallas Morning News food team shares their favorite spots to really show off the Dallas dining scene, from old-school favorites like Adair's and Mariano's to newer names like Whistle Britches and El Carlos Elegante.

Not everything is always bigger in Texas. These days, the dining scene is going tiny! The Dallas Morning News food team explores all things miniature, from doll-sized cocktails to one-bite snacky dishes, which can be called everything from amuse-bouches to canapes. No sharing allowed! 

We know Dallas loves steak, but these days steak is going simpler than tomahawk ribeyes and filet mignon. The Dallas Morning News food team explores the trend of steak frites in D-FW, with the arrival of new restaurant Medium Rare, which offers $30 plates with the rare option of getting seconds. Erin, Sarah, Claire and Imelda then talk about a new make-your-own-gin bar and the return of fan-favorite bar Stoneleigh P.

May was a big month for new restaurants in D-FW, from celebrity chef Tiffany Derry's Italian spot in Farmers Branch with its unique wood-fired grill and smoky menu, to American restaurant Goodwin's on Greenville Avenue, to some cool, worth-the-drive restaurants in Waco. But if street food is more your thing, listen as reporter Imelda Garcia shares tasty details about her story on the Mexican hot dog vendors outside American Airlines Center.

"Eatertainment" venues are popping up all over D-FW, and now Trinity Groves is revamping its restaurant park to include mini golf and pickleball. The Dallas Morning News food team discusses this restaurants-as-playgrounds trend and why Dallas is the best place for it. They also share the heartwarming story of a local restaurant saved by its fans before diving into everything about avocados, from how to choose the meatiest ones to tasting a new avocado gelato.

"Influential TikTok food critic Keith Lee came to Dallas-Fort Worth in January, and the 10 restaurants he visited are still feeling the effects, good and bad. One restaurant owner has seen business explode, and he's poised for expansion. Others are still receiving negative feedback from Lee's followers. The Dallas Morning News food team discusses the impact Lee had and how his unique approach to food criticism has become the new normal.

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The Dallas Morning News food team returns with their weekly podcast on all things restaurants, drinks and cooking in North Texas. Hosts Erin Booke, Sarah Blaskovich, Claire Ballor and Imelda Garcia sit down with new producer Billy Kidd and social media coordinator Carmina Tiscareño to talk Dairy Queen, Fritos vs. Cheetos, new kitchen gadgets and more. The team also shares the best thing they ate during the break. Listen for their favorite new taco spot, the best croissant treat, how they made dumplings at home, and what they made from carrots their kids grew. 

The Eat Drink D-FW podcast is taking a brief hiatus and saying goodbye to longtime producer Julie Fisk, who is moving on to a big, important job! Listen as the food team remembers their favorite funny Julie moments from the podcast and shares their restaurant recommendations for her. Bring your tissues! 

Did you swarm Target for the latest limited edition Stanley cup release? Do you have straw charms or a sweater for your Adventure Quencher? The food team dives into the cult of the super-popular Stanley thermos. Then the team outlines their food and restaurant ins for 2024, from half-strength cocktails and more walk-in seating to more regional cooking and more earth-conscious eating. Nostalgia is also on the menu this year, including reinvented old favorites like quirky Dallas bars and Fort Worth Tex-Mex.