Stories by Brian Reinhart
Food & Drink
La Comida Brings Its Tex-Mex, Yucatán Specialties, and Flamingo Love to Oak Cliff
Brothers Ivan and Mario Urtecho operated La Comida in Addison from late 2014 to late 2019. It took them eight tries to find a new location.
First Bite
Pizza Leila Brings a Slice of Sicily—and Much-Needed Casual Eating—to the Arts District
The new Sicilian slice joint fills a gap in downtown’s middle-class casual dining options.
Food & Drink
Local Celebrates 20 Years of Fine Dining in Deep Ellum
This year marks 20 years of Deep Ellum’s Local, which is still going strong under the leadership of chef-owner Tracy Miller. Though Miller is known for her fresh seafood and tasting menus, one thing’s for sure: Local serves an outstanding salad.
Food & Drink
After a Lively Neighborhood Planning Debate, North Oak Cliff Is Getting a Sprouts
The grocery should open in 2024. Its development drew interest of thousands of neighbors, plus two misleading Morning News editorials.
Food & Drink
D Magazine’s List of the 50 Best Restaurants in Dallas Is Updated and Reimagined
Our list of the best restaurants in Dallas just got its first update in two years. A whole lot has changed.
Stories by Brian Reinhart
Classical Music
The 13 Most Exciting Concerts in Next Year’s Dallas Symphony Orchestra Season
Get ready for the Book of Revelation, history’s most epic breakup song, the world’s best pianist, a terrifying portrait of Stalin, and a Ukrainian night.
Food & Drink
Chicken Warriors Is Next-Level Committed to Fried Chicken
Hope you like fried chicken. And eggs dressed to look like chickens. And rubber chickens.
Lunch Box
Cris and John’s Pho Burger Is Here to Stay
Cris and John gives culinary fusion a good name, and they are not stopping at the phorrito.
Food & Drink
The French Room Is an Essential Dinner Destination Again—for One More Month
Chef Victoria Blamey, born in Chile and acclaimed in New York, brings an immigrant’s skill for combining traditions and defying labels. She also brings some incredible scallop-stuffed cabbage.
Food & Drink
The Best Restaurants Always Have the Hardest Paths to Success
You can create thrilling meals by relying on expert labor to transform humble ingredients. But that will always be a challenging business model.