The Observer’s Most Read Food Stories of 2023
From adults-only skating rinks with restaurants to hidden gems, here are our top-read stories of the year.
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Cafe 146 in Frisco Serves Up Korean Shaved Ice, Taiyaki and Croffles: Go Hungry
Cafe 146, formerly Gold Snow, serves a variety of Korean treats including taiyaki and croffles. Our only advice is to take people with you and go hungry.
Harlowe Closes After Allegations of Drugging, Another Woman Speaks Out
Harlowe in Deep Ellum has closed as DPD continues to investigate a case involving a bartender.
A Peek at New Sushi Restaurant, Shodo, Now Open in the Design District
Shodo is a new sushi restaurant and bar in the Design District from the same group behind PakPao and El Bolero.
The Biggest Restaurant Openings and Closings in Dallas in 2023
We rounded up some of the most notable restaurant openings and closings in Dallas this year.
We Put Maple Syrup on Spaghetti, and Elf May Be on to Something
Does maple syrup really go with everything? We’re one step closer to finding out.
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Updated: Your Guide to the Best Christmas Pies in Dallas
Just buy pie. Nothing else matters.
The Tomato Pizza in Denton Has Flung Its Last Pie After Another Fire
The Tomato Pizza, the second incarnation of Denton’s Flying Tomato, announced that it has closed following another devastating fire.
Chef Junior Borges to Collaborate for 2 Nights at Sushi Bar Omakase
Junior Borges and Francis Arguilla will team up for an unforgettable omakase.
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First Look: We Try Some Tapas at Sangria y Cerveza
Sangria y Cerveza in Plano promises tapas, beer, cocktails and tequila with a Mexican and Mediterranean twist.
Dallas Gets a New Deer-Themed Boba Shop With Croffles
The Alley is a popular boba tea shop that is expanding across North Texas. If for nothing else, go try the coffles.
Cielito in Las Colinas Blends Modern and Traditional Flavors from Puebla, Mexico
Add Cielito in Las Colinas to your list of places to enjoy Mexican food.
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Dumont Creamery & Cafe Brings India’s Favorite Ice Cream to North Texas
A celebrated Indian ice cream maker, Dumont, has come to Frisco.
Plain Rude: Another Food-Throwing Customer, This Time at a Plano Starbucks
Researchers found that “asymmetries in power can lead certain people to act more dominantly.” Particularly in a Starbucks drive-thru. In Plano.
First Sip: Saint Valentine Is an Instant East Dallas Classic
We’re not sure if this comes as good news or bad news, but we found a new bar we really love.
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Diners, Servers and TikTok Think Tipping Culture Is Out of Control
We already knew those tablet tip screens were the worst, but now there are studies confirming it.
A New Bohemian-Themed Burger Joint Lands in North Texas
We checked out Bohemian Bull in Grapevine.
McDonald’s To Launch New Concept, CosMc’s, in Dallas Area
CosMc’s is set to land in DFW at some point in 2024.
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Funny Library Is A Boozy and Instagrammable Coffee Shop Inside the Virgin Hotel
Need a swank place to hide and work, or get caffeinated?
Dallas Cowboys’ Cornerback Jourdan Lewis To Team Up With Raising Cane’s on Dec. 12
Now you’ve got a great excuse to get Cane’s tomorrow.
Margaret’s for Brunch Will Have to Do
We went for lunch but settled instead for a really good brunch with great views of the city in an elegant and open setting.
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How’s This, Eh? We’re Finally Getting a Tim Hortons
Texas’ third Tim Hortons, the Canadian born coffee and doughnut cafe chain that’s basically the Shipley’s Donuts of Canada, will open in Coppell in 2025.