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Brian Reinhart

Brian Reinhart

Dining Critic

Brian Reinhart became D Magazine's dining critic in 2022 after six years of writing about restaurants for the Dallas Observer and the Dallas Morning News. A Turkish-American, Brian has lived in London, cooked at a fast food chain, and, since taking up food writing, dined at over 200 Dallas-area restaurants each year. His favorite food group is cookies.

Stories by Brian Reinhart

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Restaurants & Bars

The Thompson’s Newest Restaurant Makes a Warm First Impression

Little Daisy blends a well-appointed French sidewalk cafe look (on the ninth floor) with a menu that features New Orleans touches and a terrific salad.
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Publications

A Historic Bishop Arts Mansion Is Now a Turkish Culinary Embassy

A historic Oak Cliff house that belonged to a Dallas mayor is updated with hummus, pita bread, hookah, and Turkish tea.
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Restaurants & Bars

The Best Pizza in Dallas

Does Dallas have its own pizza style? Not really. But there are so many great pies to be found here that it hardly matters there isn’t one to call our own. Here’s a list of our favorites.
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Arts & Entertainment

Samuel Adler Looks Back on 70 Years of Writing Classical Music for Dallas Audiences

The composer, conductor, former Temple Emanu-El music director, and longtime teacher also has lessons for us about the importance of creativity to a well-enjoyed life.
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Stories by Brian Reinhart

Picture of a barbecue tray from Hutchins BBQ, including a bacon-wrapped jalapeño pepper.
Restaurants & Bars

Let’s Tally the Disputes Between Dallas Restaurants with Similar Names

ChopShop vs. ChopShop, Hutchins vs. Hutchins, Bisous Bisous vs. Bisou, Hudson House vs. Hudson House, and somehow a bunch more.
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Restaurants & Bars

Find Your Next Favorite Bottle at Ampelos Wines in Bishop Arts

And don’t sleep on the “Wine-Dow,” a patio window through which you can order a glass to sip on al fresco.
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Restaurants & Bars

Here’s What Food Writing Has Taught Me About Living in a City

You can learn a lot about your city, your neighbors, and the diversity around you by going to restaurants. Specifically, the restaurants you don’t usually go to.
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Arts & Entertainment

Here’s Your Opinionated Guide to the Dallas Symphony’s Upcoming Season

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra just revealed its new season. There are plenty of big booming shows, but also more reflective options, too.
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Restaurant Reviews

A Lakewood Restaurant Deliciously Answers the Question: What if Ramen Was Italian?

WAYA Izakaya is one of East Dallas' ultimate under-the-radar gems, and its tomato ramen is a standout.
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