15 Best Dallas Food Blogs in 2024
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Dallas is known for its diverse and delicious food scene, with everything from classic Texas BBQ to innovative fusion cuisine. With so many culinary options available, deciding where to dine next can be overwhelming.
That's where food blogs come in. They offer a wealth of information and recommendations to help you discover the best dining experiences in Dallas.
In this article, we've compiled a list of the 15 best Dallas food blogs to follow. They offer recipes, restaurant reviews, and mouth-watering food photography. Whether you're a foodie or just looking for some new dining inspiration, these blogs are sure to satisfy your cravings.
D Magazine
The Urben Life
Living Locurto
Dallasites101
House of Yumm
Dallas Observer
The Dallas Socials
Fortuitous Foodies
Plant Based Dallas
City Love List
Eater Dallas
Joy + Oliver
Dallas Food Nerd
What Now Dallas
CraveDFW
Best “New Bites” content - D Magazine
D Magazine started as a magazine publication in 1974 and has since grown. Today they’re an online, print, custom content, and events company. They feature a segment we love called “New Bites”, a weekly dispatch of need-to-know food and drink news, from quiet closures to restaurant openings, and everything in between.
Best dairy-free egg-free recipes - The Urben Life
At The Urben Life, you will find endless amounts of easy and healthy meal ideas, all of which are dairy-free and egg-free (and a majority end up being accidentally vegan as well). With several food allergies and being a former picky eater, Jenna understands the struggle of getting nutritious and satisfying meals on the table every day. The purpose of her blog is to help people like herself cook delicious, allergy-friendly recipes.
Most likely to help you throw a party - Living Locurto
Living Locurto’s mission is to share easy recipes and fun party ideas to help spark more creativity in your life. Amy’s blog is filled with tips for entertaining, delicious recipes to make, and DIY projects to indulge in. Check out her “snacks” category for charcuterie board inspiration and party-themed bites!
Best Dallas events guide - Dallasites101
Dallasites101 is your guide to life in Dallas, sharing the success of the city, its businesses, and its people. It aims to make Dallas a more accessible and fun place to live through daily content, hosting monthly events, and sharing community events and city news. We love their events calendar that outlines what’s going on around the city each week.
Best Tex-Mex recipe - House of Yumm
Written by Serene, a busy Texas mom of 5, House of Yumm covers mostly Tex-Mex recipes with her own twists and touches. This blog features recipes for Tex-Mex favorites such as Mexican gorditas, elote corn salad, and Tex-Mex roasted potatoes. Check out House of Yumm for all Texas dinner and dessert inspiration.
Top 100 Dallas restaurant recommendations - Dallas Observer
To stay up to date with Dallas events, news, and culture check out the Observer. Founded in 1980, the Dallas Observer has kept the city informed about everything from local politics to restaurants. If you’re looking for the best restaurants in Dallas, consider reading their article Top 100 Dallas Observer's Favorite Dallas Restaurants for 2023.
Most likely to convince you to buy an air fryer - The Dallas Socials
Betsy started her blog in 2009 when she was living in the heart of Dallas. She was having a hard time finding fun things to do in the city with the lack of a reliable source for events. This is where The Dallas Socials was born. One of our favorite blogs is her “100+ air fryer recipes”. Here you can find easy, air-fryer recipes that will save you time and calories!
Best wine bar recommendations - Fortuitous Foodies
Fortuitous Foodies is run by two sisters, Emily and Barbara, who are all about sharing adventures in the kitchen, wellness tips, clean foodie finds, and fun travel content. For the most satisfying wine recommendations, check out their article The Best 15 Wine Bars in Dallas. Follow them for city guides, recipes, and honest reviews!
Best plant-based dining-out tips - Plant Based Dallas
Plant Based Dallas is a blog written by Dianne and her husband Pat. This blog goes beyond just plant-based recipes by outlining how to live a planted-based lifestyle, too. For example, at popular Mexican restaurants in the Dallas area, this blog recommends ordering veggie fajitas and asking your waiter or waitress if they can eliminate the oil and dry grill the veggies. Check them out for more plant-based tips!
Best Dallas restaurant listicles - City Love List
City Love List is a collection of food, art, places, and people. The Dallas page is your go-to for finding the best new restaurant or craft cocktail. With Dallas being one of the largest cities in the nation, it’s common to find sushi spots around every corner. Check out City Love List’s blog about 22 of the best spots to get sushi in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Most delicious doughnut guide - Eater Dallas
Eater doesn’t need an introduction, but we will say Eater Dallas has some phenomenal guides and recommendations for the city. For example, the Eater Dallas article Where to Find the 10 Best Doughnuts in Dallas-Fort Worth caught our attention and had us craving one of these delicious treats. Don’t miss this article to read about everything from horchata-soaked brioche doughnuts to creative flavor combinations like lemon and passionfruit.
Tastiest dessert recipes - Joy + Oliver
Joy + Oliver is a food blog written by Pastry Chef, Kristen Joy Massad. After culinary school, she started her own bakery in her hometown of Dallas. She has since sold it, started a family, and now shares her recipes with the world through this blog. She shares plenty of mouth-watering dessert recipes, including chocolate pecan tartlets, banana upside-down cake, and no-bake peanut butter pie.
Best monthly food finds - Dallas Food Nerd
What makes Dallas Food Nerd unique is that the blog is made up of several different foodies and food bloggers. They come together to work on this page in order to deliver Dallas natives their greatest foodie recommendations. Check out their monthly “nerd finds” that outline different restaurants they try each month.
Most up-to-date recommendations - What Now Dallas
What Now Dallas does a great job providing the people of Dallas with news on all brick-and-mortar goings-on locally. From hole-in-the-wall, casual restaurants, to the most reputable chefs in town, What Now Dallas has the scoop. We love how up-to-date this website is, especially in the “restaurant news” category. Visit What Now Dallas to stay informed about all things food in Dallas.
Most likely to satisfy your cravings - CraveDFW
CraveDFW was created because we all crave something delicious, and the crew at CraveDFW explore these cravings to share them with their Dallas community. They cover all aspects of the Dallas food scene from BBQ to brunch. Check out their article on Dreamboat Donuts & Scoops to satisfy your vegan sweet-tooth cravings.
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The Dallas food blogging community is vibrant and diverse, reflecting the city's culinary richness and cultural diversity. From BBQ joints to sushi bars, and food trucks to fine dining restaurants, there's something for everyone in Dallas. We hope this list of the 15 best Dallas food blogs helps you discover new dining experiences and inspires you to explore the city's many delicious offerings.
So, whether you're a local or a visitor, don't hesitate to dive into the world of Dallas food blogging and start planning your next culinary adventure. Happy eating!
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