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 f ...
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The DMN food team dives into the topic of restaurants gone by - and the nostalgia that anchors them. A reader request also leads to conversation about some of the best-curated wine lists in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesPor Eat Drink D-FW
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Pumpkin spice & MasterChef & The Bear, oh my!
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The Dallas Morning News food team dives into favorite food television programs, both scripted and reality, and how they play into the dining experience. They also taste test a mysterious Fall-themed beverage: The new pumpkin spice Slurpee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Bucket-list travel, State Fair of Texas and Helen Corbitt: DMN food dreams big
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Inspired by the trip of a lifetime, the DMN food team discusses the experience of staff writer Claire Ballor at the Paris Olympics and other bucket-list travel around the world (and even to a specific time in Dallas). Senior food reporter Sarah Blaskovich also dove into State Fair of Texas' savory and sweet food finalists. Learn more about your ad …
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Introducing new DMN food editor Anna Butler
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Here's your chance to get to know our new food editor, Anna Butler, a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, former cookbook publisher employee and native Texan. This week, we also discuss favorite Italian restaurants in town and more as we respond to reader questions as part of Ask Eat Drink D-FW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…
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The team says farewell as host Erin Booke departs
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The Dallas Morning News food team says farewell to editor and host Erin Booke as she embarks on new adventures. From condiments to new recipes for the sushi bazooka, Sarah, Claire and Imelda each bring restaurant and food recommendations for Erin to continue enjoying as she spends more time with her family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p…
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Got questions about food and restaurants? The Dallas Morning News food team has launched Ask Eat Drink D-FW. The team answers questions on the pod about an Italian restaurant that closed and how to make a shortcut beef stroganoff. The team also discusses how local farmers could benefit from the recent news of Michelin moving into town, plus why For…
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How Michelin might change the Texas food scene
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The Michelin Guide is coming to Texas, and it's the biggest news to hit the local restaurant scene in ... maybe forever. The Dallas Morning News food team explains how Michelin works, what the inspectors look for, and which Dallas and Fort Worth restaurants are poised for Michelin recognition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…
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Have you ever thought about what your last meal would be? For some Dallasites, it would be shrimp cocktail from TJ's Seafood. For others, it's a double double cheeseburger, enchiladas with roasted chicken, or a favorite childhood carrot cake. The Dallas Morning News food team talks about foods that evoke special memories and bring us comfort during…
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Happy Fourth of July! The Dallas Morning News food team shares their favorite Independence Day food memories, from milkshakes to patriotic fruit displays, then dives into grilling tips from Dallas chefs. Brent Reaves of Smokey John's shares why he prefers to go with smoked salmon on the holiday, Dean Fearing has secrets for grilling corn and chicke…
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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 res…
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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. Learn …
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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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho…
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Why we love steak frites now in Dallas
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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 …
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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 …
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Why more restaurants are turning into playgrounds
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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 be…
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Is Keith Lee's style of food criticism the new normal?
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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 t…
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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 mo…
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Stay tuned! We'll be back after a short break
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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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…
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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 cook…
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Why this Dallas cocktail pro stopped drinking
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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 advi…
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. …
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Our favorite trashy meals to eat in your PJs
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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 Afric…
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Holiday food firsts, fails and ... fights?
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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 re…
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America’s Test Kitchen shares Thanksgiving secrets
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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 dish…
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Perfect holiday cocktails, from classic to creative
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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 cockta…
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How to have a stress-free Thanksgiving
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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 B…
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What this Texas Rangers expert eats at the ballpark
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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 M…
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The food traditions of Dia de los Muertos
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What would a celebration of life be without food? Dallas Morning News food reporter Imelda Garcia shares her family’s Day of the Dead traditions, which include offering favorite foods and drinks like tamales and Mexican brandy to departed loved ones. And don’t forget the sugar skulls, which will remind you to live life to the fullest every day. The…
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One of Dallas’ liveliest restaurants also happens to be its most ... dead? Samir Dhurandhar, founding chef at longtime steakhouse Nick & Sam’s, joins the podcast to tell stories of his many ghostly encounters over 24 years at the restaurant, which used to house a morgue of sorts for nearby Parkland Memorial Hospital. During the quiet morning hours …
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The buzzy restaurants we’re most excited about
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Dallas-Fort Worth is full of new and exciting restaurants to visit right now, and the Dallas Morning News food team has its favorites. From French food in Fort Worth to a North Texas Portillo’s takeover, there’s something for everyone and every mood. Reporter Imelda Garcia also shares why Austin restaurant El Naranjo is worth the trip — for authent…
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The deep-fried dishes worth your dough at the State Fair
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The Dallas Morning News food team and their associate tasters recently spent hundreds of coupons at the State Fair of Texas to taste the ten Big Tex Choice Awards finalists for 2023. Listen as the team samples pizza topped with french fries, cold cheesecake on a stick, fried pho stuffed with noodles, crabby tater tots and more, all while sitting in…
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These Dallas restaurants are bringing casual back
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While Dallas has seen many high-dollar new restaurants open in the last couple of years, some new (and old) spots are bucking the trend and going back to casual. The Dallas Morning News food team explains how East Dallas favorite Gemma reinvented itself with a more casual vibe and menu, and new Green Point aims to be a casual “seafood brasserie,” w…
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The Eat Drink D-FW team sits down with Texas Monthly’s Barbecue Editor Daniel Vaughn at Brix Barbecue in Fort Worth to talk about the state of smoked meats. Vaughn dishes on how Texas-style barbecue has influenced a brisket boom across the country, but how it’s now evolving with more influence from immigrant cuisines like Mexican, Vietnamese and Et…
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What’s the secret to living to 100? Is it eating sweet potatoes, ditching our dependency on cars, or hanging out with friends more? Listen as The Dallas Morning News food team explores how the new Netflix docuseries about longevity ― Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones ― has already prompted big diet and lifestyle changes. Producer Julie Fisk ev…
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Did you know that people in Mexico City eat quesadillas without cheese? Dallas Morning News reporter Imelda Garcia explains Mexico’s national debate over cheese vs. no-cheese quesadillas as the food team tries both kinds from Dallas taqueria Tortas Revolucion. The team also shares “the best burger news of the year” before cracking open their pantri…
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It’s pumpkin spice latte time! Yes, it’s still August, but the Dallas Morning News Food team discusses why hot coffee is still a must for some. Then they dive into the wild State Fair food winners of 2023 (what’s new on a stick?), and where to get affordable sushi in D-FW. But what to make for dinner? The team has some shortcut ideas on everything …
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How one Texas farmer uses nature as his guide
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The Dallas Morning News food team discusses the popular new Netflix documentary Poisoned, which shines a light on big gaps in U.S. food safety regulations. Are we really doomed, or is there anything we can do to keep from getting sick? Then stick around for lighter fare, like the top fried foods to try at the 2023 State Fair of Texas, fun new resta…
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What weird new food gimmick are we tasting now?
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If there’s a weird new food on the market, the Dallas Morning News food team will try it. So they ordered the mustard-flavored Skittles from the candy’s new partnership with French’s. Listen as they give their first impressions (which might involve a spit cup). Then stick around for fun restaurant news, from a new Fort Worth sotol distillery to bre…
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The summer food trends we love to hate
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Girl dinner? Grimace shake? Barbiecore? This has been the summer of viral food trends, and The Dallas Morning News food team weighs in on which ones they love or hate. Or both. Then the team tackles the latest Dallas restaurant news, from a new Knox Street spendy spot with throwback vibes to a “glammy grammy” bagel shop in East Dallas and a Mexican…
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This week is all about the drama. The Dallas Morning News food team talks about an ice cream shop feud in Oak Cliff, the latest on the city of Dallas’ Street Seats initiative, why The Bear is the best show on TV right now, and what Eat Drink D-FW listeners really think about "sheet meat." You’ll also hear the food team’s favorite summer food memori…
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Holy sheet meat! We can now eat lab-grown chicken
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SPAGHETT! Bo Time! Sheet meat? The Dallas Morning News food team discusses everything from the hottest summer cocktail hacks to the cult of Bojangles chicken and biscuits. Then it’s time to get into some geeky food science after the approval of cell-cultivated chicken for sale at some restaurants. Is this the future of food? Does it taste good? Doe…
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What’s the real story behind Flamin’ Hot Cheetos?
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The Dallas Morning News food team has always been hot for Cheetos, particularly the spicy kind. Listen as the team crunches on the groundbreaking chip flavor (”it burns gooood”) and chats about Flamin’ Hot, the new movie about the man who reportedly invented the concept and is now known as the “godfather of Hispanic marketing.” June is also Pride M…
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Cake or glazed? Filled or plain? The Dallas Morning News food team dives into some serious doughnut discourse after The Washington Post named Dallas a “national doughnut capital.” What makes Big D so special? It’s the diversity, from national chains to indie artisanal spots like Hypnotic Donuts. Then the food team washes it all down with a tasting …
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What is it about smoked meats that makes people so litigious? The Dallas Morning News food team talks about the latest legal feud in the world of Texas barbecue, this time involving Lockhart Smokehouse and Crossbuck BBQ. Then stick around as Tom and Lisa Perini of the legendary Perini Ranch Steakhouse talk about cowboy cooking, celebrity visits, an…
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Topo Chico is kind of a thing. The sparkling water has had loyal followers for some time now, including The Dallas Morning News food team, so they had to taste Sabores, Topo’s new line of flavored sparkling waters (in cans!). Listen as the food team gets burbujeante with excitement and gives honest first impressions. The team also talks about Dalla…
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Yay or nay? We taste test Blue Bell’s Dr Pepper ice cream
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“It tastes like summer.” If Blue Bell Creamery has a new flavor, the Dallas Morning News food team is willing to try it, especially if it also involves Dr Pepper. Listen as the team tastes the new Dr Pepper Float ice cream and shares some immediate nostalgic thoughts. The team then chats with celebrity chef and Food Network star Scott Conant, who’s…
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The comfort foods we bring for friends in crisis
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Dallas Morning News food reporter Claire Ballor stepped in recently to help cover the deadly shooting in Allen. Listen as she shares stories and memories of families who suffered unimaginable loss that day, like the Cho family, who ate their last meal together at their favorite Plano diner. And if you know someone who is grieving or in need of some…
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Chicken fried feels: Our most unpopular food opinions
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Is breakfast better sweet or savory? Where does Blue Bell stack up in the ice cream sphere? Should steak be fried? Should anything be fried? Our Food team, with a special appearance from Dallas Morning News managing editor Amy Hollyfield, share their most unpopular food opinions. They also compare their results from a “food disgust test” and their …
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