José Plus she shares the story of getting a tattoo on camera for Netflix José celebrates seven years in business this year. The restaurant will host anniversary parties on May 4 and 5, with live music, a food truck, and lots of special treats (reservations are available now). We caught up with chef Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman to look back and forward on her work, what inspires her, and some big moments at José. Eater: Looking back, how has José changed? Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman: It’s become an institution for some people, in the sense that they know they can come here if they’re having a bad ..read more

Dairy Queen Celebs collabing with brands, take notes on not overdoing it Idalou’s pride and joy (er, that’s a little town outside of Lubbock if you’re rusty on your tiny Texas towns trivia) Josh Abbott dropped a collab with Dairy Queen (which is not a Texas brand) that is in fact the platonic ideal of a DQ order. The country singer pulled together a package based on his favorite childhood meal: a four-piece steak finger country basket (an item available only in Texas which comes with fries, Texas toast, and cream gravy), an iced tea, and a mini M&Ms milk chocolate Blizzard. Not only is thi ..read more

Foxtrot All Dallas area stores are permanently and abruptly closed Foxtrot has left the building. A report from Eater Chicago reveals that Outfox Hospitality, which merged Foxtrot and the Chicago-based Dom’s Hospitality five months ago, will file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Its stores in Texas, D.C., and Illinois are all closed. All Dallas locations of Foxtrot are marked permanently closed on Google Maps, and the brand’s website has been taken down. The news was first reported in the newsletter Snaxshot, which notes that Dom’s didn’t make the usual grocery order in the previous week. Reports say ..read more

Michael Hoeweler Cash app notifications have a way of testing the definition of hospitality https://www.eater.com/24083611/is-it-okay-to-ask-dinner-party-guests-to-venmo-you ..read more

Mirador Chef Travis Wyatt’s creations would make the Mad Hatter proud When I mention to chef Travis Wyatt that many chefs and restaurateurs in Dallas might not consider serving ladies who lunch and tea service particularly prestigious, he looks me dead in the eye and says, “Why not?” And when I tell him it’s because misogyny is all around, he simply says, “That’s gross.” That’s the vibe of the guy with a full sleeve of tattoos and a wife who works at Charles Schwab making a lot more money than he does (she only agreed to let him run this kitchen because there is no dinner service to interrupt ..read more

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