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Why food and drink is going tiny Jun 13, 2024

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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!

Why we love steak frites now in Dallas Jun 06, 2024

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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.

The biggest new restaurant openings May 30, 2024

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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.

Why more restaurants are turning into playgrounds May 23, 2024

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"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.

Is Keith Lee's style of food criticism the new normal? May 16, 2024

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"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.

Eat Drink D-FW is back! May 09, 2024

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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.

Stay tuned! We'll be back after a short break Jan 25, 2024

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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!

The cult of the Stanley cup Jan 18, 2024

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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.

Why this Dallas cocktail pro stopped drinking Jan 11, 2024

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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!

The biggest D-FW food stories of 2023 Dec 21, 2023

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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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