A seafood tower that reaches to heaven (or Fort Worth). | The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth is wading into “low intervention” fine dining Preston Paine stepped into large shoes when he agreed to take over the kitchens at the Crescent Hotel in Fort Worth. The job was initially given to Dean Fearing. Fans of Fearing’s kitchens will recognize the layout as having his touch — lots of chrome accents, an open kitchen with a minimalistic vibe that gives diners an X-ray view in, and a beige palette that gives timeless quiet luxury. Paine, previously the chef at one of Dallas’s most Instagrammed restaurant ..read more

Illustrations by Isip Xin At the Food on Demand conference, drone delivery bound for Dallas makes its debut https://www.eater.com/22866863/future-of-food-drone-delivery-apps-ghost-kitchens ..read more

Getty Images Live band karaoke, themed drinks, and hot spots for fan theories are all here Taylor Swift’s next album, The Tortured Poet’s Department, is dropping on Friday, April 19, and some local businesses are luring local Swifties in for a bracelet exchange and a good time. And frankly, it’s not a bad idea — the artist has inspired the creation of Swiftonomics to describe her tours and albums’ impact. Pollstar reports that her Eras Tour grossed over $1 billion, making it the highest-grossing on record. Swift fans will want to gather to listen to the next album — right? Here are a few spots ..read more

Petra and the Beast. | Kathy Tran Simply the best restaurants in the Metroplex The Dallas-Fort Worth is a sprawling Metroplex of 9,286 square miles. And in that land mass, there are a lot of great restaurants. This list aims to guide visitors and locals alike to great new locations, up-and-coming eateries, and established restaurants at the top of the food game, all at various price points and featuring the numerous cuisines that shine in DFW. Eater Dallas’s list of the 38 Essential Restaurants in fair North Texas is updated quarterly. This spring’s update includes our new favorite the Saint ..read more

Make a date (or a date with a book) at the Wild Detectives in Bishop Arts. | Kathy Tran Engaging first date spots for fun, games, and conversation Dallas is full of immersive activities that can spark interaction and conversation and give insights into both of you. On a first date, there are options beyond the standard dinner and a movie (or coffee for 15 minutes, if you’re the low commitment type). Keep it simple at these places with a game and a cocktail, and then sit down for a whole meal if the sparks are flying. From a low-key meetup at the bookstore to a lively group gathering, these uni ..read more

George and April Kao, owners of Royal China. | Royal China Owners George and April Kao are the heart of the operation — and it’s beloved menu If there’s one thing Royal China is good at, it’s listening to what the customer wants. A restaurant doesn’t stay around, let alone maintain its reputation for serving the best Chinese food in Dallas, for 50 years without mastering the art of giving its customers what they want—and also predicting what trends will come across the Pacific and be a hit in America. April Kao, who runs Royal China with her husband George, has managed the menu for severa ..read more

The Henry | Kathy Tran Where to kick back and enjoy cocktails with a view While enjoying a meal or drinks on a regular patio is a standard level of pleasant, sometimes dining al fresco is better with a bird’s eye view. Luckily, Dallas is packed with sky-high patios that offer stunning views of the city’s unbeatable skyline. Looking for the best rooftop patios in Dallas? Here are a few of the city’s finest, all with excellent cocktails, plenty of snacks, and stunning views. For all the latest Dallas dining intel, subscribe to Eater Dallas’ newsletter ..read more

This month brings a damn fine burger at an unexpected place, a rave for tea service, killer Mexican food, and more The amount of excellent food available in Dallas is dizzying, yet mediocre meals somehow keep worming their way into our lives. With your Eater Dallas editor dining out frequently, that means coming across lots of standout dishes and drinks that need to be shared. Courtney E. Smith Mirador 1608 Elm St. Finding the words to discuss Mirador’s weekend tea service is a struggle. It’s so wonderful that wonderful loses all its impact as a descriptor. The three-course tea comes with thr ..read more

Desert Racer | Rachel Pinn But a big grant for Bonton Farms, a new chef at the Mansion, and a great opening are giving us life in this A.M. intel Lower Greenville loses a large patio as Desert Racer announces its closure. “Well, it’s been a great run, but we have reached the finish line,” a message on its website reads. It directs diners to join them at Surf Camp, the outdoor patio on top of Nick Badovinus’s East Quarter (has that neighborhood name taken off yet?) restaurants Brass Ram and National Anthem, instead. It reopens on Wednesday, March 27. Desert Racer opened in December 2019, just b ..read more

Tiffany Derry is hard at work in the kitchen | Kathy Tran At the top of the list is Tiffany Derry’s forthcoming Italian restaurant Radicci Spring has sprung, and several great restaurants are coming this season — well into the summer. We’ve rounded up the ones we’re most excited to try as the seasons change. Here are the exciting spots we’re looking forward to in Dallas and beyond for the first half of 2024. Radicci Wood Fired Grill 12990 Bee St. in Farmers Branch We remain excited for Tiffany Derry’s forthcoming Italian restaurant in Farmer’s Branch, which should open in March or April, god w ..read more