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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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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
Food News

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

Food News

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
Food News

The Dallas Arboretum Food & Wine Festival Returns March 27

March 19, 2025March 23, 2025 Amy Yen

General Admission tickets are still available but not for long!

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@tokyo_shokudo never disappoints!! 🍣🍱 We haven’t @tokyo_shokudo never disappoints!! 🍣🍱 We haven’t hit up one of our surburban favs Tokyo Shokudo in Plano for a while so we went to try their latest seasonal menu, some of which instantly became our new favs. Here are a few new items you have to try: 🐟Yellowtail or Red Snapper Carpaccio 🍚Salmon & Ikura Bowl 🦀Soft Shell Crab Plus we had to add some items off the regular menu, including a delicious mackerel plate, tonkotsu ramen & a beautifully plated sashimi box. Although their sushi bar isn’t as large as some Japanese restaurants, their fish is some of the freshest we’ve tasted. They have new menu items all the time, so don’t wait as long as we did between visits! 📍4709 W Parker, Plano *hosted #visitplano #planorestaurants #dfwfoodie #dallasjapanese 📷: @amypyen
🌷🌻Garden Girlies! It’s Girls Night Out!🍷 @greenac 🌷🌻Garden Girlies! It’s Girls Night Out!🍷 @greenacresnurserynorthtx is hosting a FREE Girls Night Out, & it’s the perfect way to kick off summer planting season for all the garden lovers! From 6-8:30PM, Enjoy an evening at the Melissa store in the Outdoor Living Department with live music, wine, a cozy bonfire, & exclusive event-day deals. Grab your friends & don’t miss this fun, free garden event in DFW! See you tomorrow! 📍Melissa store ONLY *gifted #DallasFoodNerd
The best gumbo in North Dallas might just live in The best gumbo in North Dallas might just live in Frisco👀 We pulled up to @therevelpatiogrill and did not expect to leave this impressed. The food alone is worth the trip, but the full experience is what makes it special. Patio seating, pool tables, games, and Thursday night trivia? This is the spot for a real night out in the burbs. What we ordered: APPETIZERS: Gumbo • Crawfish Etouffee • Fried Lasagna • Southwest Eggrolls MAIN: CYO Seafood Boils The gumbo was the standout. Rich, full of flavor, and exactly the kind of bowl that makes you slow down and appreciate it. 📍 Frisco, TX 🦐 Perfect for family meals, date nights, and Thursday trivia ✨ Hosted #dallasfoodnerd 📸: @feliciajarrell_
Celina and McKinney just got sweeter🍦 We stopped Celina and McKinney just got sweeter🍦 We stopped by @stellasicecreamcelina and honestly this place checked every box. Clean, colorful, bright, and cozy the moment you walk in. The kind of spot that just puts you in a good mood. What we tried: FLAVORS: Mama Joy • Rocky Road • Strawberry • Salted Caramel MUST TRY: Mama Joy in a waffle cup (tastes exactly like an Almond Joy, we are not joking) FOR YOUR PUP: Pupsicles on the menu and yes, they are adorable🐶 The presentation is on point, the service is friendly, and with 8 non-dairy options there really is something for everyone. Whether you’re dairy free or not, you won’t feel like you’re missing out. Date night, after the game, or a family outing, Stella’s fits every occasion. 📍 Celina + McKinney, TX *invited #dallasfoodnerd 📸: @feliciajarrell_
Hot chicken cravings = officially handled 🔥🍗 Not Hot chicken cravings = officially handled 🔥🍗 Not only does Sal’s offer Nashville hot chicken, they’re also popular for cheesy smashburgers, loaded fries, and over-the-top milkshakes. Sal’s seriously knows how to do comfort food. It’s also halal, the chicken has the perfect crunch, the burgers are packed with flavor, and honestly… saving room for the dessert and milkshakes is non-negotiable! Our order: 🍹 Strawberry Milkshake 🍹 Oreo Milkshake 🍽️ Waff-Wich 🍽️ Wild Wild Wings 🍽️ Chicken Cheese Smashburger 🍽️ Nashville Sandwich 🍽️ Double Cheeseburger 🍽️ Loaded Fries 🍽️ Chocolate Lava Cake 📍New in Richardson and OG location Plano *invited #dallasfoodnerd
Parisian-inspired steak frites for $30?? Say less🇫 Parisian-inspired steak frites for $30?? Say less🇫🇷🍽️ Le BEEF Steak + Frites keeps it simple with a fixed-price steak frites menu that includes a starter salad, canapés, steak with golden frites, and their signature Le BEEF sauce. It’s giving cozy French bistro without the high price tag, and it’s such a good spot for date night, dinner with friends, or anyone who loves a solid meal deal! Get the same entree for lunch (Tues-Fri) for $23.95! Our order: 🍹 French Kiss 🍹 Crème au Citron 🍹 Breeze Fraîche 🍹 Bisou Bisou 🍽️ Chicken + Frites 🍽️ Le Beef + Frites 🍽️ Add Sausage 🍽️ Mousse au Chocolat 🍽️ Crème Brûlée 📍Plano, TX *invited #dallasfoodnerd @lebeefsteakfrites @shopsatlegacynorth
Looking for the best hibachi in Frisco? The search Looking for the best hibachi in Frisco? The search is OVER. 👀🔥 When the presentation hits just as hard as the flavor, you know you’ve found something special—and @jinbehfrisco is exactly that. We went all in: teriyaki steak hibachi, salmon hibachi, crab rangoon, edamame, and sushi to start. Safe to say no one left hungry. 😮‍💨 And if you’re a weekday foodie, Jinbeh just launched happy hour Monday–Friday from 5–6:30pm with drink specials and a 2-for-$35 hibachi lunch deal. Honestly, that’s a steal! 🎁 Mention Dallas Food Nerd when you go and they’ll add a free appetizer with any entrée purchase. (Cannot be combined with other offers.) Don’t miss a free treat for birthdays too! This one’s going on the regular rotation. Who are you bringing? 👇 *invited #dallasfoodnerd
Permanent on the menu ➡️Chicken Caesar Stuffed Cro Permanent on the menu ➡️Chicken Caesar Stuffed Croissant! *ad 🥐 The viral sammich combo at @lamadeleinebakeryandcafe is *officially* on the menu! The Chicken Caesar Sandwich on a croissant is here to stay and even comes with a side—all for under $10! Just imagine a warm buttery, flakey croissant packed with the fan favorite chicken caesar. Paired with a cozy setting? That’s the perfect meal! 🥪 #dallasfoodnerd
Dallas-we just found your new fav burger 🍔 @ramb Dallas-we just found your new fav burger 🍔 @rambleroomsniderplaza is serving up a savory wagyu burger that has an incredible flavor profile. 8 ounces of indulgent and juicy meat, and stacked with mushrooms, sherry onions, horseradish pickles, house potato sticks and white cheddar sauce. Sourced from @rosewoodranches in Ennis, Texas. We are still thinking about this meal! We love the dining experience at Ramble Room every time we pop in. From the dimlit dining mood inside the beautiful restaurant to the fun patio vibes, there’s no bad spot around. Other things we ate & drank that had us swooning: Filthy Martini & Mexican Navy Cacio e Pepe Oysters Jumbo Lump Crab Dip Main Lobster Roll Chocolate Browine Sundae If you try the new waygu burger, let us know if this deserves a spot of the “best burgers” list in Dallas! 📍6565 Hillcrest Ave (Snider Plaza, Dallas) *invited #dallasfoodnerd
Hidden gems hit different when they’re right in yo Hidden gems hit different when they’re right in your backyard. We pulled up @khunnnye_thai in Prosper and honestly? This one surprised us in the best way. Tucked in Collin County, you don’t have to drive to Dallas to find Thai food worth talking about. What we ordered: STARTERS: Egg Rolls · Chicken Satay · Crab Rangoon MAINS: Crab Fried Rice · Tom Yum Noodle Soup with Shrimp · Pad Thai DESSERT: Fried Banana Egg Rolls · Mango Sticky Rice The portions are generous, the service is fast and friendly, and the food came out quick without sacrificing flavor. Our personal favorite was the Tom Yum Noodle Soup with Shrimp. Rich, warming, and exactly what it should be. Whether you’re doing a lunch run or a dinner night out, Khun Nye Thai is worth the stop. 📍 Prosper, TX *hosted #dallasfoodnerd
The richest ramen broth you’ll have outside of Jap The richest ramen broth you’ll have outside of Japan might be in north Texas. 🍜 We tried @kizukiramen at @shopsatlegacyeast in Plano & were so impressed by the whole experience. The restaurant is beautiful, from sake barrels & wood paneling above the bar to street lights lighting the restaurant, bringing the izakaya experience to us. We started with some delicious cocktails (don’t worry, they also have a great sake selection) & some bites from their expansive izakaya menu. You can’t skip the karaage here & we also enjoyed the takoyaki. But the star of the show is Kizuki’s amazing ramen selection, with their unique technique of roasting the pork bones before boiling, resulting in a luxuriously flavorful broth so rich, they offer you a clear broth on the side for free to dilute it if you want to. Their signature is the garlic tonkotsu shoyu, which was delightful, but don’t sleep on some of their other interesting options, including a dry tan tan noodle & a tsukeman, or dipping noodles, which my sister enjoyed very much. We will certainly be back to try more! 📍The Shops at Legacy East, Plano *hosted #ramen #dallasramen #dallasizakaya 📷: @amypyen
Last chance to try the spring menu @konagrill! T Last chance to try the spring menu @konagrill! Their limited-time spring brunch runs through May 31st. Trust us, you don’t want to sleep on it. We’re talking deviled egg trios (traditional 🥚, bacon 🥓 AND lobster 🦞), crab egg rolls 🦀, smoked salmon flatbread, spicy tuna roll 🔥, pancakes 🥞, breakfast burger 🍔, crispy soy brussels, and carrot cake 🥕 This menu has something for everyone; and it disappears at the end of the month. Tell them @dallasfoodnerd sent you! 👇 *hosted @onesevenagency #KonaGrill 📷: @ashleemademedoit
🥳 60k followers! 🥳 Thank YOU for being part of thi 🥳 60k followers! 🥳 Thank YOU for being part of this DFW community that loves discovering the best Dallas–Fort Worth restaurants, local events, and things to do. 🍕🍔🍹🎭🏌️🤸‍♀️ We’re a team of 20 writers across the metroplex sharing the DFW food, weekend activities, and local experiences we think and hope you’ll love. To celebrate this milestone, we rounded up 60 bites we’ve tried recently, from new openings to classic faves. Tell us: What kind of DFW food and lifestyle content do you love to see? What should we cover more often? Date nights? Family activities? Weekenders? Neighborhood guides? Let’s hear from YOU!
There’s no better way to start a morning than with There’s no better way to start a morning than with coffee and flaky pastries from @SugarandSageBakery ☕️🥐✨ Their Spring menu is still here and full of delicious drinks and bites. We loved: 🍵🥕 carrot cake matcha 🍯☕ honey graham latte w/ honey cold foam 🍊💜 orange lavender refresher 🥐🍓 stuffed croissant loaded with fresh vanilla whip cream & strawberries 🫐 blueberry danish 🍥 cinnamon morning bun brioche with vanilla glaze We also couldn’t leave without grabbing a few extra treats for later: 🥐 classic pain au chocolat 🧅 scallion brioche 🧁 strawberry cupcake with buttercream frosting Every visit somehow gets better than the last! Between the seasonal drinks and perfectly flaky pastries, Sugar and Sage Bakery continues to be one of our favorite bakery and coffee stops in Dallas 😍 📍Lovers Lane, Dallas #invited
If you’re out at the @thecjcupbyronnelson swing by If you’re out at the @thecjcupbyronnelson swing by the @firstwatch tent on hole 18. They’re right at the entrance with family‑friendly lawn games, perfect while you wait for your fave golfer to roll through. Plus, they’re handing out prizes like BOGO brunch entrées for the future! Then visit their 2 McKinney First Watch locations or any of their DFW locations. Here’s what we ordered: 🧋 Million Dollar Bloody Mary 🧋 Cinnamon Toast Cereal Milk 🧋 Morning Meditation 🧋 Kale Tonic 🍳 Million Dollar Bacon 🍳 Holey Donuts 🍳 Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash 🥞 And who doesn’t love shared table pancakes? Especially the Chocolate Chip & Carrot Cake pancakes! See you at the First Watch tent and out on the fairway today and tomorrow! *invited #dallasfoodnerd
An immersive dining experience guided by @chef_ale An immersive dining experience guided by @chef_alexischaparro; each dish rooted in flavor, story, and heritage. Every course was paired with a Tequila tasting from @sipdonfulano, complete with a history lesson on the nuances behind each variation📝 Don’t miss his final showcase of the season on June 6. Tell them we sent you. Check out link in bio at @xo_raiz to sign up! *invited #dallasfoodnerd
McKinney just got a new go-to spot and we got in e McKinney just got a new go-to spot and we got in early. We were invited to the soft opening test kitchen at @oakandstonerestaurants and tried a little bit of everything. The vibe is exactly what you want for a weekend out with family and friends, good food, good drinks, and plenty of reasons to stay a while. What we ordered: STARTERS: Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls MAINS: Pepperoni Pizza · Griddle Burger · Buffalo Chicken Bowl WINGS: Bourbon Sticky Wings The Bourbon Sticky Wings and the Buffalo Chicken Bowl were the standouts. Both hit in completely different ways but neither disappointed. And the Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls? Do not sleep on those. Now let’s talk about the On Tap Wall. We are talking 40 to 60 taps of constantly rotating craft beer, premium wines, and craft cocktails. Every location has different selections that change all the time so there is always something new to try. It is an experience all on its own. Oak and Stone is the move for game day, date night, or any time you just want a great meal with even better company. 📍 McKinney, TX 🏈 Perfect for game day, family outings, and weekend kickoffs *Hosted · #dallasfoodnerd 📸: @feliciajarrell_
Boots & BBQ is back for Memorial Day weekend @lega Boots & BBQ is back for Memorial Day weekend @legacyfoodhall! 🤠🍖 Kick back in one of the area’s best backyards at the Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall this Sunday! Enjoy live country music all day, plus barbecue plates from @dryrubbbq, local vendors including a hat bar & permanent jewelry bar and good vibes all day! 📆Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026  ⏰Time: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM  📍Legacy Food Hall @legacywestplano 🎟️: https://legacyfoodhall.com/event/memorial-day-boots-bbq-fest-at-legacy-hall/ *invited #dallasfoodnerd #visitplano #memorialday 📷: @amypyen
@rodeogoatburger is known for their out-of-the-box @rodeogoatburger is known for their out-of-the-box burgers, & their latest idea has even bigger britches! 🍔 👖The Blue Jean Burger👖 is the newest summer special that has a rich blue cheese center and all the flavor. To celebrate the newcomer, Rodeo Goat has partnered with @levis for a one-day VIP preview event for all of us! Save the date! 📅 May 28 | 4–8 PM 📍 Plano location (Plano Pkwy & 75) 👖More the merrier! So invite all your friends & family! See you next Thursday! Be one of the first 200 guests to buy the Blue Jean Burger and score your choice of a bandana or a Levi’s jean jacket. Can’t make it next week? Don’t worry. The Blue Jean Burger will be on the menu at all Rodeo Goat locations through June. Also pictured: the Inspector Clouseau, French onion soup burger. 📍10 DFW Locations: Addison, Arlington, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, Frisco, Plano, Rockwall *ad #dallasfoodnerd
Dallas finally got its first @PopUpBagels! 🥯✨ Ho Dallas finally got its first @PopUpBagels! 🥯✨ Hot bagels & cold schmear to grip, rip, and dip! The have a full bagel lineup: 🥯 Plain, everything, poppy seed, salt, and sesame bagels. Pair it with one of their schmears: plain cream cheese, scallion cream cheese, or salted butter. They also have rotating limited schmear flavors. This week’s specials were spinach and artichoke cream cheese or chimichuri butter 🍃🧈 Hot bagels straight from the oven, tubs of schmear, and honestly one of the most fun bagel experiences in Dallas right now. The rip-and-dip method truly just hits different. 📍Lovers Lane, Dallas *hosted #dallasfoodnerd
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