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Brunch All Day, Then Stay For Happy Hour at Alamo Drafthouse

Sipping on a bloody in an air-conditioned movie theater on a hot summer day? Count us IN. We're big fans of all-day brunch, so why not pair it with a

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Inaugural Eataly Pizza Fest in Dallas, April 6

Save the date for pizza fest!

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The Dallas Arboretum Food & Wine Festival Returns March 27

General Admission tickets are still available but not for long!

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A Food Nerd’s Baby Shower

June 15, 2026 Nelli Tokleh Sproull

We can bearly wait!🩵🧸

Tagged baby shower cake,baby shower party,the london baker
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EAT. DRINK. STAY. | NASHVILLE

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 elysa

Nashville is world-renowned for its neon lights and country tunes, but for us, the real headliners are the cute brunch spots, unique cocktails, and hidden gems. Whether you’re there for a mid-life mom vacation, a bachelorette getaway or just a quick weekend escape, Music City is packed with places that Continue Reading

Fine Dining

A Perfect Valentine’s Dinner at Truluck’s

February 13, 2026 Submitted Nerdery

Truluck’s Valentine’s menu is only available this weekend!

Tagged dallas food nerd,Truluck’s,Valentine’s Day
Fine Dining

Stone Crab Season is back at Truluck’s!

November 13, 2025 Nelli Tokleh Sproull

Fresh Florida Stone Crab straight from the coast has landed at Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab. 

Tagged dallas food nerd,truluck's
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Brunch All Day, Then Stay For Happy Hour at Alamo Drafthouse

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Amy Yen

Sipping on a bloody in an air-conditioned movie theater on a hot summer day? Count us IN. We’re big fans of all-day brunch, so why not pair it with a movie? We got to preview Alamo Drafthouse’s new All-Day Brunch menu, now available at all five of their DFW locations! Continue Reading

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Inaugural Eataly Pizza Fest in Dallas, April 6

March 24, 2025April 2, 2025 Nelli Tokleh Sproull

Save the date for pizza fest!

Tagged Dallas Events,dallas food nerd,eataly,Eataly Dallas

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this is a community project of a few (20+ now!) Dallas based nerds who happen to like food. probably a little too much. do you heart food? do you take pictures of everything before you eat it? Do you use foursquare, foodspotting, yelp, instagram, pinterest and twitter to share about food? Do you live or travel to the Dallas area? join us. Questions or concerns can be directed at DFN founders @Elysa or @RoryEllis or email foodie AT dallasfoodnerd.com Follow my blog with Bloglovin

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National Ice Cream Day! 🍦🍦 Sure, we “said” we wer National Ice Cream Day! 🍦🍦 Sure, we “said” we were full after dinner…but…we lied. NEVER too full to sneak a scoop of ice cream. 😋 With so many restaurants in our city that have a little sweet treat on their menu, how could pass?🍦 Here are some local shops we’ve saved room for ice cream: ICE CREAM SHOPS @stellasicecreamcelina @eiffelwafflecreamery @swirled.peace @localcreamerytx RESTAURANTS @trulucksrestaurant @lebeefsteakfrites @spinpizza @eatalydallas OUTINGS @netflixhouse @pocketsandwichtheatre @popstroke @rangers
We stay caffeinated around here, so we had to visi We stay caffeinated around here, so we had to visit the new @lunacoffeerichardson! Safe to say, we were completely charmed. Not only is it a beautiful cafe, and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. If you visit, you have to try some of our favorites. We highly recommend: Their unique matcha lineup. Try the Cloud Coconut Matcha or Ube Foam Matcha! Treating yourself to a Maple Sea Salted Latte. Give their Vietnamese Coffee a try, it’s one of their specialties. We loved the Salted Milk Foam. They also have some light bites, like donuts and kolaches. Bonus for our remote workers and study buddies: they have a ton of great seating, making it the perfect place to get some work done or catch up with friends over a couple of delicious drinks from Luna. 📍1144 N. Plano Road, Unit 121, Richardson, TX 75081 *Hosted #DallasFoodNerd 📷: @CallingCarolyn
Donut stop! 🍩 We stopped in at one of our favs @h Donut stop! 🍩 We stopped in at one of our favs @honeybirddfw, known for their giant, unique donuts & incredible chicken biscuit sandwiches. Here are a few to try (but there are so many more!!) 🍩 Orange Earl Grey 🍩 Ube & Coconut 🍩 S’mores 🍩 Crème Brulee They pair so well with their tasty coffee drinks, like the pistachio latte or Spanish latte! If you haven’t stopped in a for a while, let this be your sign! They have 3 DFW locations: 📍Allen: 803 E Main 📍Plano: 1941 Preston 📍Flower Mound: 801 International Pkwy *hosted #dallasdonuts #dallaschickenspots 📷: @amypyen
Scratch-made Brunch in Denton 🧇 *ad There’s alwa Scratch-made Brunch in Denton 🧇 *ad There’s always that moment at brunch where the table splits: breakfast people vs. lunch people. Our solution? Order everything & pass it all around.🤭 That’s exactly what we did at @risingsuncafe a family-owned business in Denton that’s actually worth leaving the house for, especially for the matchas.🤤😮‍💨 Every recipe is made from scratch, and you can taste the care. Nothing tastes like it came from a line cook following a generic card. Instead, it tastes like the family has been perfecting the recipe for years. We tried a little bit of everything, and every single dish feels like a hug. 🥰 Well worth the drive! MATCHAS/LATTES 🧋Iced Lavender Matcha 🧋Iced Ube Matcha 🧋Iced Latte BREAKFAST DRINKS (& take some mimosas to go!) 🥂Lavender Lemonade Mimosa 🥂Rising Sun Mimosa 🥂Blue Hawaiian Mimosa BREAKFAST 🧇Omelette - Bacon, Avocado, & Tomato (or create your own!) 🧇Avocado Toast 🧇Chicken ‘N Waffles LUNCH 🥗Berry Berry Feta Salad 🥗Chicken Sandwich If you live or work nearby, they have a drive-thru so you can grab food on the go. 🚗 📍Right off IH35, Denton *hosted #dallasfoodnerd
This is your sign to switch up your next game day This is your sign to switch up your next game day spot! 🏈⚽️🏒🏀 @LifesGooddTX on Lower Greenville has plenty of TVs inside + even more out back, a new menu, and $3 Jell-O shots to celebrate or cope from these soccer games 😅 What we ate: 🧀Spinach Artichoke Dip 🍔Chicken Tender Sliders 🥣Chips & Trio Dip 🥖Chopped Cheese & Seasoned Curly Fries 🍗 Chicken Parm Sandwich 🥗🍔 Caesar Salad Burger (NEW) & a chicken Caesar wrap *invited #dallasfoodnerd 📸 @jeanerjeaner
@hinokisushibar is a chic, modern Japanese kitchen @hinokisushibar is a chic, modern Japanese kitchen that feels like a hidden lunch secret in Frisco. Warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully put together from the menu to the atmosphere. What we ordered: STARTERS: Edamame · Gyoza SUSHI & ROLLS: Frisco Roll · Plano Roll · Dragon King Roll · Hinoki White Roll · Miso Cod Handroll SPECIALTY: Crispy Rice with Fried Tuna You must try the Dragon King Roll! This is the kind of spot you come back to on rotation. 📍 Frisco, TX · off Preston Rd *Hosted #dallasfoodnerd 📸: @feliciajarrell_
More soccer action this week at @thecraftyirishman More soccer action this week at @thecraftyirishmanvictorypark ⚽️🍻 The newly opened second location of The Crafty Irishman was a TIME during our visit! Between the pub-inspired food, drinks & soccer games, the energy was high & fun! Here’s what to order when you stop by⬇️ Apps: 🥨🍺Public House Pretzel 🥨🍺Scotch eggs 🥨🍺Wisconsin spicy cheese curds 🥨🍺Corned beef & cabbage rolls 🥨🍺Paired with Guinness & Stella beers Pub specials & entrees: 🥨🍺Irish spice bag 🥨🍺Howth Beer-Battered Fish & Chips 📍OG location: 1800 Main Street 📍2nd location: Victory Park in Dallas *invited #dallasfoodnerd
The most beautiful French desserts, now open at @m The most beautiful French desserts, now open at @mockingbirdsta! 🥐🍊🍋 @lerevegp just opened its long awaited second location & we had to stop in to try all of their handcrafted desserts, flaky pastries & creamy gelato. Their pastries are made with butter brought in from France, so you KNOW it’s good, perfectly paired with a lovely latte. But the stars of the show are definitely Le Reve’s artisanal desserts—so beautiful, you’ll definitely take 500 photos before taking a bite, but it’ll be worth the wait! The guava was incredible & we also loved the mango & pistachio, a new item. 📍Mockingbird Station, 5321 Mockingbird Ln, Dallas (also on Preston Road in Dallas) *hosted #dallaspatisserie #dallaspastries #dallasdesserts 📷: @amypyen
Cabo just landed in Dallas. 🌮✨ Bringing flavors Cabo just landed in Dallas. 🌮✨ Bringing flavors straight from Los Cabos, La Lupita Taco y Mezcal @lalupitausa in @DDesignDistrict serves authentic Mexican street food with their own twist, handcrafted cocktails, and a lively atmosphere that feels like a vacation in the middle of the city. What we ordered: 🌮 Cheese Crust Pastor 🌮 Drunken Barbacoa 🌮 Chipotle Shrimp 🌮 Baked Regional Cheese The standout? The Drunken Barbacoa and Cheese Crust Pastor. Tender, flavorful, and packed with bold flavors in every bite. The house-made tortillas really make a difference. Between the vibrant décor, mezcal selection, live music, and unique taco offerings, this is the kind of place you pull up to for date night, girls’ night, or when you’re craving something beyond the usual taco spot. 📍 Dallas Design District * Hosted #dallasfoodnerd 📸 @feliciajarrell_
We stopped by @BitofGrubtx and quickly realized th We stopped by @BitofGrubtx and quickly realized this isn’t your average neighborhood tavern! With a menu full of creative comfort food, Tex-Mex favorites, oversized appetizers, and plenty of personality, it’s the kind of spot where you come hungry and leave planning your next visit. What we ordered: 🧀 ADHD Nachos 🧀 OCD Nachos 🥩 Fajitas 🧅 Onion Rings 🥧 Inside Out Chicken Pot Pie The star of the show was the Inside Out Chicken Pot Pie. Comfort food at its finest with a creative twist that had everyone at the table reaching for another bite. The menu is fun, the portions are generous, and the atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between laid-back and lively. Whether you’re meeting friends for happy hour (or reverse HH starting at 8pm!), grabbing dinner with family, or looking for a casual date night spot, Bit of Grub delivers. 📍 Plano (George Bush & Plano Rd.) *hosted #dallasfoodnerd 📸 @feliciajarrell_
Team USA’s out. We're coping with Jell-O shots fro Team USA’s out. We're coping with Jell-O shots from @lifesgooddtx but still wearing our @thatsbullzerk tees ⚽ Fueled by Dallas pride and whatever's in the red solo cup! Soccer/football whatever you call it brought us together—and honestly, we needed an excuse to hang out on weekday. *invited #dallasfoodnerd
⚔️ An opening (k)night to remember! 👑✨ Spamalot a ⚔️ An opening (k)night to remember! 👑✨ Spamalot at the Winspear Opera House! From the hilariously adorable Killer Rabbit Petting Zoo 🐇 to the Ministry of Silly Walks Competition, plus an interactive quest with @commongroundgames, the pre-show festivities were almost as entertaining as the musical itself. 🎭 Catch SPAMALOT at the Winspear Opera House through July 12! *invited by @attpac 📸 @jeanerjeaner Additional B-roll courtesy of @attpac
🎭 Shakespeare in the Park Dallas Add @shakespeare 🎭 Shakespeare in the Park Dallas Add @shakespearedallas Dallas to your summer bucket list. The Samuel-Grand Amphitheatre brings outdoor theater to life under the stars, creating a memorable experience for all ages. They even welcome dogs on select Bark in the Park nights. Bring your own lawn chairs or rent one on-site, pack a picnic, or grab outside food like takeout from a nearby local favorite like MiYa Chinese. The hillside seating has great views of both the stage & the sunset, while the well-kept grounds and convenient on-site parking & amenities make for an easy, stress-free evening. Whether you come for a single performance or become a member for the entire season, it’s such an effortless way to spend a warm summer night in Dallas. We’re already planning a return trip with champagne and a whole group of friends. 🍾🌙 Upcoming Summer shows: 🎭Merry Wives of Windsor through July 19th 🎭Alice in Wonderland through July 17th 🎭Comedy of Errors July 23-26 📍 Samuel-Grand Amphitheatre, East Dallas *hosted #Dallasfoodnerd
A taste of Italy without leaving Dallas @viatriozz A taste of Italy without leaving Dallas @viatriozzi 🇮🇹🍝 Via Triozzi on Lower Greenville belongs at the top of your list to dine at this summer. We started downstairs at Via Triozzi with a dreamy lineup: 🌼 Fried squash blossoms 🥩 Wagyu meatballs 🥗 Arugula & bresaola salad 🍝 Gnocchi Primavera 🍝 Lumache al Sugo Bianco with Jimmy’s sausage 🍗 Chicken Cacciatore Then we headed upstairs to their seasonal rooftop, Terrazza di Triozzi for the views views and tiramisu, because skipping dessert was never an option☕️🍰 Consider this your sign to make a reservation! 📍 Lower Greenville, Dallas #invited #dallasfoodnerd
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY! Looking for the perfect pai WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY! Looking for the perfect pairing? @thesicillianbutcher has Wine Down Wednesday with discounted wine perfect for a midweek indulgence. 🍷 We paired it with their build your own pasta 🍝 and were thoroughly impressed! Yhe best part: everything is made from scratch, even the pasta! Give them a try and tell them we sent you! *invited #dallasfoodnerd 📷: @ashleemademedoit
Preston Hollow just got its next great steakhouse! Preston Hollow just got its next great steakhouse! @palladinosrestaurants brings Joseph Palladino back to Dallas, the city where he helped build the contemporary dining scene, and this one lives up to the legacy. The ambiance is stunning, the energy is elevated, and every single detail of the experience is intentional. What we tried: STANDOUTS: Wagyu Bone Marrow · Chef Sam’s Meatball · Margarita Flavored Oysters MENU HIGHLIGHTS: Slow-Roasted Herb-Crusted Prime Rib · Miso-Glazed Chilean Bass · Maine Lobster Scampi · A5 Wagyu · Sushi & Taste of Japan offerings The Wagyu Bone Marrow, Chef Sam’s Meatball, and those Margarita Oysters were personal favorites and honestly each one could hold its own as a highlight of any meal. The tableside Trolley Treat featuring the Prime Rib is a full moment and worth every second. Designed by Rockwell Group with two private event spaces, this is the kind of restaurant that works for date night, a business dinner, or any occasion that calls for something exceptional. Palladino’s is open daily with the bar starting at 4:30pm and the dining room at 5pm. Reservations are encouraged. 📍 Preston Hollow, Dallas TX ✨ Hosted #dallasfoodnerd 📸 @feliciajarrell_
Sushi in Frisco! 🍣 Kinzo means “neighborhood” in Sushi in Frisco! 🍣 Kinzo means “neighborhood” in Japanese, and Frisco lucked out with this little sushi spot right in our backyard. Chef @leokekoa a longtime player in the Dallas food scene, is the mind behind it, and you can feel that experience in every course. @kinzofrisco offers 10‑ or 18‑course omakase, and it’s so much more than a parade of sushi (though trust me, we wouldn’t complain about that 🤭). Sure, we had buttery sea bass, tuna three ways, and king yellowtail… but they also mix in wagyu tartare, chawanmushi (a steamed egg custard), & even a noodle soup made with sea urchin & Japanese mint flower. Every menu is meticulously built around whatever fresh fish comes in that day, so no two omakase nights are the same. We loved the timed, reserved seating. Everyone starts the experience together, which makes each course feel like a shared moment. We found ourselves rating each bite with the people next to us…and yet somehow each piece kept outdoing the last.😋 We learned fun facts throughout the night, too. Like the Striped Jack is the smallest type of yellowtail, and that Saba was the original sushi people ate 200 years ago. Even picked up new ways to eat with our hands. The service was kind, attentive, and genuinely excited to teach. North Texans: treat yourself to this experience. It’s an intimate night, a chance to learn your partner’s palate, & a way to explore Japanese cuisine together. And if omakase isn’t your thing, Kinzo also has hibachi, sushi rolls, and sake flights. We already can’t wait to come back for the next special occasion. 🍣 📍Main St, Frisco *hosted #dallasfoodnerd
Level up your next dinner party! 🥢🔥 We hosted an Level up your next dinner party! 🥢🔥 We hosted an at-home hibachi dinner for 15 friends to celebrate a big birthday, and it was unforgettable. We’ve tried other companies before, but @brucehibachi completely blew us away. Everyone got custom protein orders, everything from steak and lobster to chicken, shrimp, and salmon with all the rice & veggies. But it’s not just about the food. It’s the added fun elements Bruce brings with him. We’re talking fire tricks, squirt guns filled with sake, nunchucks, and so many interactive games. It costs the same per person as going out to a restaurant, but you get a wild, private party right in your backyard. If you’re in the Dallas/Fort Worth area & want to skip the stress of planning food and entertainment, just book Bruce and his team. 10/10 recommend! #dallasfoodnerd *hosted
Denton Brunch 🥂 Brunch cocktails are vibrant all Denton Brunch 🥂 Brunch cocktails are vibrant all year long at @risingsuncafe in Denton. We stopped in for the Raspberry, Blue Hawaiian, & Lavender Lemonade mimosas and each one was such a treat, that yes, we packed some to go! 🤭 📍IH35, Denton
Summertime calls for ice cream and cobblers! Thank Summertime calls for ice cream and cobblers! Thanks so much to @andysdfw for the gift basket! We put the toppings to good use! This summer, they’ve got strawberry shortcake and blueberry cobbler perfect timing for this red, white, & blue holiday! Stop by this weekend!! @andysfrozencustard *gifted #dallasfoodnerd
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