"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. 

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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! 

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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.

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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! 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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