FOOD AND DRINK

The holiday season brings lots of festive cheer—and it’s also peak time for tamales.

Where to find the best tamales for your holiday celebrations in DFW

Thanksgiving dinner just tastes better when you don’t have to cook it yourself.

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Dinner is served: 6 DFW supper clubs to try for a special culinary experience

by Joi Louviere

| October 1, 2024

Community | DFW | DFW Lead Story | food & drink | HARDGATE

Cost, cuisine, and memberships: Let’s lift the veil on these extraordinary culinary events.

Bathing in hops: Waco’s Pivovar Beer Spa experience

by Joey Held

| October 1, 2024

food and drink | HARDGATE | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO

Beer spas are wildly popular in Europe, but you don’t need to travel across the ocean to visit one—just head to Waco for a unique brewing experience.

10 of the best cheeseburgers in DFW

by Joey Held

| September 26, 2024

DFW | food and drink | HARDGATE

Try not to drool as you discover 10 of the best cheeseburgers in Dallas-Fort Worth.

An inside look at Lyla, the trendiest restaurant in Dallas

by Joey Held

| September 11, 2024

DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | food and drink | HARDGATE

Lyla is a newer addition to the Dallas restaurant scene, but this Mediterranean-inspired location has quickly become a hotspot. Here’s what it’s really like.

2024 State Fair of Texas: 10 weird & wonderful foods to try

by Joey Held

| August 14, 2024

DFW | DFW EVENTS | food and drink | HARDGATE | THINGS TO DO

While there’s plenty to see at the 2024 State Fair of Texas, a major highlight will be all of the weird and unique foods you can sample.

Top 10 spots for sandwiches in DFW

by Joey Held

| August 6, 2024

DFW | DFW RESTAURANTS | food and drink | HARDGATE

August is National Sandwich Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than stuffing your face at these 10 DFW spots.

4 Dallas ice cream shops with unforgettable flavors

14 Dallas area ice cream shops with unforgettable flavors

by Marc

| July 2, 2024

Community | DFW | food and drink | HARDGATE

A frozen treat is the perfect way to combat the summer heat. Celebrate National Ice Cream Month in style with these unusual Dallas offerings.

All 13 Dallas restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’

by Dorothy Scott

| June 24, 2024

DFW | DFW RESTAURANTS | food and drink | HARDGATE

Our list of the 13 Dallas restaurants Guy Fieri visited on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" includes information such as the episodes, menu, reviews, and more.