Eat Drink D-FW
Eat Drink D-FW from The Dallas Morning News is a lively conversation about North Texas’ food and restaurant scene. Each week, our food journalists dish, debate and analyze local restaurant news, food and drink trends, tips for cooking and shopping, and other obsessions (Buc-ee's, anyone?). You’ll also hear from chefs, farmers and foodies like yourself as we explore the people who make D-FW one of the most vibrant, diverse and ambitious food scenes in the country. Talk back: We want to hear from you. Fill out this form or email us at eatdrink@dallasnews.com (mailto:eatdrink@dallasnews.com) with your questions, comments and what you love (or don’t) about the North Texas food scene. Eat Drink D-FW from The Dallas Morning News is made possible by Central Market. All editorial decisions are made by The News.
Episodes
January 23, 2026 • 31 mins
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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January 16, 2026 • 27 mins
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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January 9, 2026 • 25 mins
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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December 19, 2025 • 30 mins
The Dallas Morning News food team shares the best things they ate in 2025, many of which you can find in Dallas-Fort Worth. The team also shares one of its ultimate restaurant industry pet peeves, a restaurant that is lowering its prices, closures, and more, set against the backdrop of a holiday tea. Please note Eat Drink D-FW is taking a break for the holidays. It will return on Jan. 9, 2026.
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December 5, 2025 • 27 mins
Two North Texas women are representing the region on a new T.V. show, "Next Level Baker," from Gordon Ramsay. There's also plenty more food news to catch up on: a new location for Kirin Court, a Wagyu omakase restaurant opening in Design District, and more Tex-Mex hitting Lower Greenville. Later in the show, The Dallas Morning News food team gets into the dishes they loved so much at Thanksgiving, they're making them again for the ...
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November 28, 2025 • 27 mins
A popular Dallas restaurant has a new executive chef; Torchy's is getting a classy makeover at its Uptown outpost; and Tom Brady dined out at a classic North Texas steakhouse. The Dallas Morning News food team jumps in on these topics, more local news and a preview of trends that are played out and those to come.
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November 21, 2025 • 29 mins
The Texas Restaurant Association sounded the alarm as the state's restaurants experience their worst month in years. Dwindling disposable income, inflation, tariffs and an employment challenges are to blame, and the Dallas Morning News food team adds context to the state of the industry in D-FW heading into the holidays.
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November 14, 2025 • 38 mins
Texas' best-known barbecue voice, Daniel Vaughn, joins the Dallas Morning News food team to speak about his new special, "The State of BBQ," where he's eating in North Texas right now, and some of the captivating pitmaster stories he's encountered. Vaughn also sticks around to talk about the Michelin Awards as the team shares listener feedback about the 2025 results.
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November 7, 2025 • 23 mins
New concepts are flying in North Texas, from eatertainment with Padel House and Le Petit Chef, to growing local businesses, like a new something from the folks behind Smoky Rose in East Dallas. Here's the latest on what restaurants are now open or opening soon in D-FW.
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October 31, 2025 • 31 mins
Strange? Defeating? Disappointing? The Dallas Morning News food team has a lot of thoughts, a lot of questions and a few hot takes on the results of the 2025 Texas Michelin Guide. The teams get into the Dallas-Fort Worth's two 1-star Michelin restaurants, Bib Gourmand recipients, Recommended restaurants and more.
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October 24, 2025 • 23 mins
Before El Califa de Leon abruptly exited its Dallas area pop-up, The Dallas Morning News food team used the backdrop of Michelin-starred tacos to discuss what they expected to see ahead of the Texas Michelin Guide announcement on Oct. 28, 2025. Dallas chef Dean Fearing also dropped by to discuss why he missed the 2024 Michelin awards ceremony, how he helped create the iconic Mansion on Turtle Creek tortilla soup recipe and more.
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October 17, 2025 • 28 mins
Move over, PSL - the Dallas Morning News food team is ready to usher in a new era of fall flavors. And don't worry: the team isn't short on suggestions. Also, get the latest news on openings across North Texas, including details on a pop-up for the world's only Michelin-starred taqueria, a new restaurant serving Chinese food through a Puerto Rican lens and more.
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October 10, 2025 • 27 mins
A Dallas-Fort Worth barbecue joint is getting the Hollywood treatment in the new season of “Landman.” There are changes afoot for the Texas Michelin awards. It’s time to say goodbye to a Chili’s classic. That’s all coming up on this episode of Eat Drink D-FW.
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October 3, 2025 • 27 mins
What new foods are worth the coupons at the Texas state fair? The Dallas Morning News food team has some thoughts. The team was joined by chefs Tiffany Derry and Dino Santonicola this year, and they tried everything (so you don't have to).
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September 26, 2025 • 26 mins
Puppies and pizza are among some of the newest offerings at restaurants and cafes in North Texas. But even as the area welcomes more eateries, a handful of closures have been announced too. Plus, in honor of the start of the State Fair of Texas, the Dallas Morning News food team walks through the Big Tex Choice Awards-winning foods they're excited to try.
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September 19, 2025 • 19 mins
Another tasting menu restaurant is slated for Dallas-Fort Worth, and it comes with a unique spin. The Dallas Morning News food team also discusses their favorite happy hours across North Texas right now.
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September 12, 2025 • 25 mins
Lab-grown meat is now banned in Texas. So what's the deal and why? The Dallas Morning News food team discusses that intersection of dining and politics, along with recent restaurant openings and moves. They also talk about the new "straight to jail" social media trend in which folks share their absolute must-orders at iconic restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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September 5, 2025 • 24 mins
Actress and coffee entrepreneur Sofia Vergara shares some of her favorite Texas things with the Dallas Morning News food team. And burgers, burgers and more burgers seem to be popping up across North Texas, and the team gets into some of the biggest news between two buns.
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August 29, 2025 • 21 mins
Chefs in North Texas and the Dallas Morning News food team have some thoughts on what it looks like to dine out in 2025. Get your fill of restaurant etiquette hot takes, with a side of dining-out horror stories, on this episode of Eat Drink D-FW.
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August 22, 2025 • 23 mins
Dallas-Fort Worth chefs share some of their guiltiest of guilty pleasure foods, and the Dallas Morning News food team takes you on a journey around the world.
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