FOOD AND DRINK

Budget-friendly grocery stores worth knowing in Dallas–Fort Worth
by Stacy Rounds
Affordability | DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | food & drink | food resources | grocery | GROWTH | SNAP | TEXAS

Mark your calendars: Shirley Chung’s Night Rooster opens In Dallas January 31
by Sam Cohen
| January 23, 2026
celebrity chef restaurants | celebrity chefs | chinese restaurants | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | food & drink | food and drink | Hooper Hospitality Concepts | Night Rooster | Shirley Chung | top chef
“Top Chef” alum Shirley Chung has partnered with Hooper Hospitality Concepts to open a new Dallas restaurant, Night Rooster. The fine dining eatery will open Jan. 31.

Five of DFW’s best European markets
by Stacy Rounds
| January 22, 2026
Whether you’re missing flavors from home or just looking to expand your palate, these European markets in DFW are worth seeking out.

Six standout farmers markets in the DFW area
by Stacy Rounds
| January 22, 2026
Some neighborhoods are classified as food deserts, where full-service grocery stores are scarce. Farmers markets help bridge that gap by bringing producers and consumers together in neighborhood settings.

Budget-friendly grocery stores worth knowing in Dallas–Fort Worth
by Stacy Rounds
| January 15, 2026
Affordability | DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | food & drink | food resources | grocery | GROWTH | SNAP | TEXAS
When times get really tough, we are lucky enough to have a number of money-saving grocery stores spread across DFW. Here are some budget grocery stores worth checking out.

Locally owned grocery stores that support Dallas–Fort Worth communities
by Stacy Rounds
| January 15, 2026
Affordability | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | food and drink | grocery | GROWTH | shop local | SNAP
These five locally owned grocery stores and small chains across Dallas–Fort Worth share a commitment to serving our North Texas communities.

Dallas’ Starship Bagel takes breakfast to another planet
by Joi Louviere
| January 12, 2026
Award-winning bagels in Dallas? Who would have thought it?

8 Fall-winter recipes using Dallas Farmers Market produce
by Joi Louviere
| December 18, 2025
Try these delicious recipes during the fall and winter seasons.

Where to find the best tamales for your holiday celebrations in DFW
by Joey Held
| December 1, 2025
CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | holiday | holiday food | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | tamales
As the weather gets (slightly) chillier and the festive decor goes up on the walls, we’ve got your guide to holiday tamales across Dallas-Fort Worth.

Thanksgiving in DFW: 10 restaurants to order from or dine in
by Sydni Ellis
| October 29, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DFW | FAMILY | food and drink | HARDGATE | holiday season | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | thanksgiving | thanksgiving in dfw
Reserve a table at one of 10 delicious restaurants hosting Thanksgiving brunch, lunch, and/or dinner in Dallas-Fort Worth this year.

10 celebrity chef restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth
by Sydni Ellis
| September 12, 2025
celebrities | celebrity chef restaurants | celebrity chefs | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | plano
After reading about these 10 Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants started by celebrity chefs, you’ll want to make a dinner reservation pronto.

The best BBQ in DFW, according to Yelp
by Sydni Ellis
| July 16, 2025
Discover eight spots serving the best BBQ in DFW, all of which come highly recommended by Yelpers.

Get a taste of all 28 Michelin Star Restaurants in DFW
by Sydni Ellis
| June 9, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW RESTAURANTS | food and drink | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
Visit these Michelin Star restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth for a truly decadent dining experience.



