Eat Drink D-FW

What’s it like to be a barman who doesn’t drink alcohol anymore? Longtime Dallas bar consultant and master mixologist Alex Fletcher quit drinking two years ago, and he’s never looked back. In this special episode, he chats with Dallas Morning News columnist Sharon Grigsby and reporter Sarah Blaskovich about his experience, and even shares some advice for others interested in forging a similar path. The rest of the food team then talks about their own food and drink goals for 2024, from more Sunday dinners to less food waste to ... no goals at all! 

Do you remember all of the barbecue feuds, crazy martinis, and celebrity food news of 2023? The Dallas Morning News food team recaps the food and restaurant stories that made the biggest waves this year. The team also debates the Oreo cookie controversy before trying some … nontraditional candy canes.

Need gift ideas for the foodie in your life? The Dallas Morning News food team has tasty suggestions, from tamales to tinned fish, with even a few "Dad Hats" thrown in for good measure. They also share all the new D-FW restaurants you need to try and discover an exciting trend of new bites in extremely old places.

Boxed mac and cheese, rotisserie chicken, popcorn concoctions, and tons of dips: The Dallas Morning News food team shares their go-to “garbage” meals, the dishes you make in your pajamas and eat standing up when no one is looking. Nothing fancy here! The team also shares the latest restaurant news, from a sushi omakase boom in Dallas to South African chicken and a barbecue expansion.

Does mac and cheese belong on a holiday table? How many people does it take to spatchcock a turkey? Are hot Cheetos the best way to jazz up cottage cheese? And what the heck is a Sandy Pickle? The Dallas Morning News food team asks the important questions about holiday cooking, viral food trends, breakfast ideas and the latest news on the Dallas restaurant scene.

Special guest Bridget Lancaster of America's Test Kitchen joins Eat Drink D-FW to share her Thanksgiving traditions and cooking advice for turkey, sides and her “favorite beverage”: turkey gravy. She discusses how much butter to use for the silkiest mashed potatoes, why spatchcocking turkey is best for saving time and space, and how make-ahead dishes are the ultimate holiday hack. Stick around as the team also discusses a food and restaurant boom in Farmers Branch, the return of the wine bar, and a holiday cookie hack from a listener. Happy Thanksgiving!

The Dallas Morning News food team is split over recent viral food trends, including Thanksgiving Sushi, which features chicken skin and cranberry sauce, and a Georgia restaurant fining parents for unruly kids. But the team is really into holiday drinks right now, like classic champagne cocktails, festive non-alcoholic options, and why savory cocktails might be the best new trend. Parmesan or kimchi in your martini, anyone?

How much pie is the food team going to make this Thanksgiving? They have some big holiday aspirations, but they also have tips on how to slow down and really be thankful for whatever you happen to make, be it traditional turkey, Mexican cochinita pibil, or a British berry tart. They’ve also got holiday hacks, plus behind-the-scenes news on Shug’s Bagels, Restaurant Beatrice, and where the Texas Rangers celebrated their big World Series win. (Hint: It was a steakhouse.)

Have you ever dressed as a $250 lobster roll for Halloween? Food reporter Sarah Blaskovich did, and she’s here to tell you how she did it. The wildly expensive lobster roll that inspired her costume was made especially for World Series games in Arlington, and it captured the attention of Texas Rangers fans across North Texas. But what does Dallas Morning News Rangers Insider Evan Grant actually eat at the ballpark? He joins the show as a special guest to talk birria tacos, Lebanese food and more. Then stick around for a chat about favorite comforting sandwiches like egg salad, tuna and ... banana and mayo?