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Author: Nelli Tokleh Sproull

Nelli is the Content Manager for two food blogs (and her two cities!): @dallasfoodnerd and @pittsburghfoodnerd. She enjoys trying out new restaurants, traveling and enjoying Tex-Mex on multiple occasions. Connect with her on IG, @pittsburghfoodnerd and @dallasfoodnerd.
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A Food Nerd’s Baby Shower

June 15, 2026 Nelli Tokleh SproullLeave a comment

We can bearly wait!🩵🧸

Tagged baby shower cake,baby shower party,the london baker
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

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
Dallas Events

Sandwiches of History Live! Coming to The Texas Theatre on March 13

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 Nelli Tokleh Sproull
Barry W. Enderwick

“Sandwiches of History: LIVE!” comes to Dallas on March 13

Food News

8 DFW chefs and eateries selected as 2025 James Beard Semifinalists

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 Nelli Tokleh Sproull

Big news for eight DFW chefs and eateries!

Tagged dallas food nerd,dallas restaurants,james beard awards,james beard foundation
Casual Food

A rescue dog and a first-time entrepreneur are behind Sweet Pearls Ice Cream Shop

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 Nelli Tokleh Sproull1 Comment

Your next treat in DFW awaits!

Tagged dallas food nerd,firewheel town center,sweet pearls ice cream shop

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We pulled up to @shanghaidynasty.plano & were not We pulled up to @shanghaidynasty.plano & were not ready for how good this was going to be! Traditional Chinese fine dining with a warm, inviting atmosphere & service that makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. What we ordered: LUNCH COMBO · 3 Entrees · Shareable Style Shrimp Fried Rice · Shrimp Stir Fried with Scrambled Eggs · Bok Choy and Mushrooms · General Tso’s Chicken · Fried String Beans · Honey Walnut Shrimp The lunch combo at $36.99 for three entrees is genuinely one of the best deals in North Dallas. The portions are generous, everything is served shareable style, and your eyes will absolutely be bigger than your stomach….In the best way. This is the kind of spot that works for everyone, date night, family dinner, or a lunch you will be talking about for days. 📍 Plano, TX 🥢 Perfect for date nights, family dinners, and group outings ✨ Hosted · 📸 @feliciajarrell_ · #dallasfoodnerd
We can bearly wait! 🧸✨🩵 @thelondonbaker knocked t We can bearly wait! 🧸✨🩵 @thelondonbaker knocked this baby shower cake out of the park for our contributor! We sent the staff an inspo cake pic for the teddy bear themed-party, and they brought it to life with a playful presentation in this stunning two-tier cake paired with cupcakes. We selected the bottom tier to be a rich chocolate flavor with a ganache filling 🍫 and the top part was strawberry flavored made with real 🍓 — with buttercream all over. The London Baker uses highly quality ingredients to whip up illustrious cakes and gourmet treats, plus they have a full coffee and tea bar. Shop owner, Elizabeth Rowe, has been featured on shows like Is it Cake, Cake Wars, and Wizards of Baking. Her exceptional talent slays, and we can’t wait to see her new cake creations in the future. Check out The London Baker at The Realm at Castle Hills in Lewisville. 📍4440 State Hwy 121, Lewisville *gifted #dallasfoodnerd #thelondonbaker 📷: @nellit16 @pittsburghfoodnerd
Did you know that @jdschippery is serving up some Did you know that @jdschippery is serving up some of the best summer refreshments alongside their legendary cookies? 🍪 While we all know them for their delicious variety of cookies, they are also a go-to spot for beating the Texas heat! We paired our treats with their famous fountain Diet Coke (with fresh squeezed lime!) and a mouth watering strawberry lemonade (with housemade syrup)—the ultimate summer combo! 🍓🍋 Looking for a quick breakfast option? They have sweet and savory muffins that will start your day off right! Pick up a bunch for the office while you are there to be the office hero. Whether you’re grabbing a dozen cookies for yourself (we don’t judge!), ordering a custom cookie cake for a summer bash, or looking for crowd pleasing party options for your next event, JD’s Chippery has you covered. 📍 Find them at either of their Dallas locations: Snider Plaza or Preston Royal Who are you taking a cookie date with this week? Tag ‘em below! 👇 *Hosted #DallasFoodNerd 📷: @CallingCarolyn
New coffee shop near @txmotorspeedway The Northla New coffee shop near @txmotorspeedway The Northlake community off I-35 welcomed @functioncoffeeco owned by local couple, Tony & Devin, and this spot has quickly gotten so popular! The coffee is ethically sourced, roasted weekly, and uses 100% renewable energy for emission-less coffee! They are truly a small-batch and fresh roasted brand. Enjoy a classic coffee or one of the signature canned drinks (and matcha coffees!), plus fresh pastries and delicious breakfast burritos. The energy is high, and we can’t wait to be back! 📍101 Plaza Pl, Northlake *invited #dallasfoodnerd
Seafood season is in full swing and @shellshack_te Seafood season is in full swing and @shellshack_texas is not playing around 🦪🦀 From crawfish specials to crab fries, a Date Night bowl, and a full 3lb boil tutorial courtesy of the sweetest waitress—this one had everything. Perfect timing for FIFA watch parties AND Father’s Day celebrations. Stop in to your nearest location and tell them Dallas Food Nerd sent you! 📍Plano, Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington Highlands, Mesquite *invited #dallasfoodnerd
Best new discovery for hand-pulled noodles & soup Best new discovery for hand-pulled noodles & soup dumplings! 🍜🥟🔥 Chef Sun’s Noodle and Dumpling is one of those spots where the menu is so big that ordering just a few things feels impossible. From juicy soup dumplings and handmade noodles to spicy Sichuan dishes and flavorful appetizers, there’s a little bit of everything here. If you’re a dumpling lover, this place absolutely deserves a spot on your list. Our order: 🍹 Passionfruit Fruit Sparkling Juice 🍹 Strawberry Fruit Milk Tea 🍹 Mango Fruit Ice Tea 🍽️ Red Oil Wontons 🍽️ Spicy Garlic Edamame 🍽️ Rainbow Dumplings 🍽️ Garlic Bok Choy 🍽️ Beef Buns 🍽️ Crispy Fish in Thai Chili Sauce 🍽️ Dry Hot Pot (Chicken) 🍽️ House Biang Biang Noodle (Beef) 🍽️ Red Curry with Chicken 🍽️ Szechuan Dan Dan Noodle 🍽️ Beef Wraps 🍽️ House Special Soup Bao 🍽️ Piggy Custard Buns 🍽️ Corn Mousse Cake 📍McKinney & Plano *invited #dallasfoodnerd
Hank’s Hideaway is back at @henryrooftop_dallas an Hank’s Hideaway is back at @henryrooftop_dallas and y’all, the vibes were immaculate. Tropical flavors, bold cocktails, and a view of downtown Dallas that makes you want to stay all night. What we ordered: SMALL PLATES: Short Rib Potstickers · Jumbo Lump Crab Cake · Guacamole · Spicy Tuna & Crispy Rice MAINS: Wagyu Cheeseburger · Korean Prime Skirt Steak COCKTAILS: Espresso Martini The Korean Prime Skirt Steak was my personal favorite and that espresso martini to close out the night was the perfect ending. Service was attentive from start to finish and everything about it felt like a real experience, not just a meal. This is a seasonal pop-up running May 6 through August 2. Reservations open three weeks in advance so don’t wait on this one. 📍 Downtown Dallas, TX 🌴 Perfect for date nights, girls nights, and summer rooftop vibes ✨ Hosted · #dallasfoodnerd 📸: @feliciajarrell_
If you’re looking to majorly upgrade your dessert If you’re looking to majorly upgrade your dessert game, consider this your sign to visit @tongueincheekicecream! 🍦✨ While we love dropping by for a scoop in one of their delicious homemade waffle cones, they are also a one-stop shop for taking the ultimate ice cream treats home with you. From premium, inventive flavor lineups to frozen desserts perfect for any celebration, they have it all. Here is what you need to check out on your next visit: 🍦The Flavors: Among the classic staples, they also feature several rotating options, including amazing vegan/non-dairy flavors so everyone can get a scoop. 🍦 Ice Cream Sandwiches: The perfect grab-and-go sweet treat. 🍦 Ready-to-Go Pints: Stock your freezer with your absolute favorite flavors to enjoy at home. 🍨 Brownie Sundae (Our fave!): The ultimate decadent treat! A warm, rich brownie topped with your choice of premium ice cream, gooey sauce, and all the fixings. 🎂 Cakes & Pies: Forget standard birthday cakes—their ice cream cakes and pies are absolute showstoppers for your next party. 📍 Stop by any of their four DFW locations: North Plano, East Plano, Richardson, and Lewisville P.S. You can also book Tongue In Cheek for private events and parties! A total crowd pleaser! 🎉 What’s your ultimate ice cream treat—are you grabbing a cone, an ice cream sandwich, or taking several pints of ice cream home? Let us know below! 👇 *Hosted #DallasFoodNerd 📷: @CallingCarolyn
We pulled up to @masuki_sushi_tx and left very ful We pulled up to @masuki_sushi_tx and left very full and very happy. Clean, modern, and inviting from the moment you walk in. This is the kind of spot that works for a lunch meeting, date night, or a full family outing. What we ordered: STARTERS: Edamame · Popcorn Scallops · Gyoza MAINS: Bulgogi · Chicken Teriyaki SUSHI: Sunset Roll · Gold California Roll · Tiger Roll The Bulgogi was our personal favorite and honestly held its own against everything else on the table. The all you can eat format means you can try the specialty rolls like the Double Spicy Roll and the 225 Roll without the pressure of committing to one thing. Order, taste, and keep going. If you are in Plano and you have not tried Masuki yet, add it to the list. 📍 Plano, TX 🍣 Perfect for date nights, family dinners, and lunch meetings ✨ Hosted · #dallasfoodnerd 📸: @feliciajarrell_
All You Can Eataly? Ok bet! We took on the chall All You Can Eataly? Ok bet! We took on the challenge at one of our favorite events at @eatalydallas, where they shut down their massive marketplace to throw an amazing celebration of unlimited bites & sips, live music & fun! It’s such a great time getting to try all of Eataly’s fresh pasta, pizza, desserts & wine. Eataly events cannot be beat, so don’t forget to check their website for what’s coming up. Here’s a couple in June that caught our eye: 🎧Terra - Beats & Bites, June 11 🍝Summer Fridays: Taste of the Market, June 12 🇻🇦Roman Night, multiple dates 🎟️: https://www.eataly.com/us_en/classes-and-events/dallas 📍Eataly Dallas, Northpark Mall *hosted #dallasitalian #dfwfoodie 📷: @amypyen
Golf Course 1.5 hrs North! Golfers! If you’re lo Golf Course 1.5 hrs North! Golfers! If you’re looking for a new course near Dallas, @twresortandgolf is just 1.5 hours north & worth the drive. This 18‑hole course was designed by Arnold Palmer. It has beautiful fairways & some of the most unique greens in Texas thanks to Diamond Zoysia turf that thrives in the heat & is smooth year‑round. The cart staff kept us happy with breakfast burritos and a couple beers, and the location is perfectly central if your crew is coming from Oklahoma or West Texas. Great for a tournament! Make it a quick day trip or turn it into a full Lake Texoma staycation. Stay at the resort, grab dinner, & hit the casino just 30 minutes away! *hosted #dallasfoodnerd
Follow the red brick road to @broncsftw 🤠 From th Follow the red brick road to @broncsftw 🤠 From the owners of Dallas’ @lawniesbar, this new Stockyards bar has two levels with different vibes. Upstairs has a kitchen that’s whipping up hearty bites like Patty melts, burgers, breakfast sandwiches and more bites. Grab a local brew or craft cocktail to pair with your meal. Downstairs is more of your bar vibe with live music, DJs, bar games and more. This section is 21+ only. We don’t get to Fort Worth enough so thanks to the event team for giving us a reason to head to Cow Town again. 📍 Fort Worth Stockyards *invited #dallasfoodnerd #fortworthtx
@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
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