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2025 has kicked off with a handful of new restaurant openings and announcements. The Dallas Morning News food team discusses some of those, along with the state of the Texas restaurant scene as restaurateurs and chefs confront proposed tariffs, no-tax-on-tips policy and more. Plus, a listener inspires a top cooking tips segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Dry January from some, and The Dallas Morning News food team is delving into the topic of drinking in moderation and who is making the best mocktails in town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News food team discusses the hottest restaurant openings of 2025 in D-FW. They also dive into comments from readers on what they want to see more and less of in the North Texas dining scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Through the medium of a White Elephant party, The Dallas Morning News food team shares ideas for favorite foods to take to a holiday gathering. The team also discusses a new restaurant in Dallas' Bishop Arts neighborhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News food team catches up on the local dining scene and childhood memories while enjoying holiday tea on-site at the Dallas Arboretum's DeGolyer House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After catching up on the Thanksgiving holiday, The Dallas Morning News food team discusses restaurants in the Dallas area that are quieter and calmer amid a loud season, in addition to answering other questions from listeners and readers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News team hears from a returning guest, science fellow Miriam Fauzia, on what spices to add to your Thanksgiving food that might make your feasting more healthful. Plus, the team answers more Michelin questions and hears more about a recent deep dive on Eatzi's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News food team is filled with hot takes and quick takeaways from what the first Michelin Guide Texas means for Dallas-Fort Worth. The team also answers reader questions about the restaurant picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News team discusses hopes and fears for the forthcoming announcement of the restaurants that made Texas' first-ever Michelin Guide. Part of the team also talks about a recent dining experience in which they accidentally went to the same restaurant at the same time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning Food team discusses things that scare them in restaurants — from QR code-only menus to anxiety while ordering. The group also talks about the latest from Imelda's D-FW Sabores project and a recent item checked off of Sarah's bucket list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News food team discusses a project nearly a year in the making from reporter Imelda Garcia: a quest to find authentic Mexican cuisine in North Texas. They also touch on Texas Monthly's top tacos list and the highly anticipated opening of Le PasSage in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News food team deep dives on a new dumpling restaurant and discusses the artistry behind this and other foods steeped in tradition and skill. They also share recommendations for solo dining around Dallas in response to a listener question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the Dallas Morning News food team discusses fall musts in North Texas. And — no surprise — the autumn bucket list revolves around food. The team also gives an update on the latest for the Michelin Guide's Texas edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News food team taste tests and ranks the 10 Big Tex Awards food finalists with the help other journalists from the paper. Think of this as your everyman's guide to the State Fair of Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honor of the state fair, the DMN food team brought in science fellow Miriam Fauzia to get at just why we love to eat fried food. She shares the "why" and dives into tips to get the most out of your fried food-eating experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The DMN food team answers reader questions about where to find menu items from days gone by and hard-to-find ingredients and foods in Dallas-Fort Worth. The team also discusses their picks for where to catch dinner and a show. (Yes, Medieval Times is on the list.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just in time for football season, the DMN food team discusses their top food picks to take to a tailgate or watch party, in addition to favorite spots (with tasty menus of course) for game viewings. The team also discusses a unique prix fixe menu that might just be worth the splurge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The DMN food team discusses signature Dallas restaurants - and places that feel like home even when hundreds of miles away. The team also dives into the city's most-expensive restaurant buildout ever and (conversely) places to find an affordable dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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

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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Fort Worth is poised for Michelin recognition.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.com/adchoices

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 times of crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 chicken, and Lydia Gonzales of the Latino Culinary Institute just wants people to stop overcooking their meat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 restaurant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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. " Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Then it’s time for a scary taste test, as the food team tries a Skittles energy drink as well as the hottest new candy on store shelves. Are the mac and cheese gummies as terrifying as they sound? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 before opening, Chef Samir has heard whispers, seen objects move, and even talked to an apparition. Some spirits are helpful, tweaking administrative tasks or pointing him to ingredients in the kitchen. He says the ghosts seem to like it there, and who wouldn’t want to spend their afterlife at an endless party? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 authentic Oaxacan dishes and a sweet behind-the-scenes family story. And if you need some new words to zhuzh up your food vocabulary, the team discusses Merriam-Webster's newest additions, like cheffy, stage, torta and smashburger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the shadow of Big Tex. Which dishes are worth your (fried) dough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices