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Hank Vaughn

Hank Vaughn is a freelance writer who enjoys sharing and overthinking his food and drink experiences, both good and bad, from his culinary journeys with his wife across North Texas and beyond.

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Chef Misti Norris

Chef Misti Norris Announces Petra and the Beast Will Close Dec. 29

By Hank VaughnDecember 28, 2024

The local chef promises this isn’t the end, but a moment of “reflection and growth.”

We Pig Out at Harumama Noodles + Buns

By Hank VaughnDecember 6, 2024

Harumama Noodles + Buns’ first location outside of California has landed in Carrollton, with cute character buns good enough to eat.

a past dish, coniglio alla gricia, from Radici

The Best Things We Ate in Dallas This Year

By Nick Reynolds and OthersDecember 3, 2024

From gumbo to hot dogs, and Italian dishes to bread in Waxahachie, here are our favorite meals of the year.

First Look: Shanghai Taste Arrives in Plano from Vegas

By Hank VaughnNovember 4, 2024

Shanghai Taste, a dumpling house from Jimmy Li, opened in Plano, its first shop outside Las Vegas.

First Look: Brooklyn Bagel Arrives in The Colony

By Hank VaughnOctober 28, 2024

John Choi grew up in his father’s bagel shop in New York and has followed in his footsteps with Brooklyn Bagel, north of Dallas.

Deviled Egg Co.: Eggstrordinary Eggstravagance in Denison

By Hank VaughnOctober 18, 2024

The Deviled Egg Co. offers a wonderful selection of eggs at a sit-down location in Denison and a to-go spot in McKinney.

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When the Treat Is the Trick: Worst Halloween Candy From Back in the Day

By Hank VaughnOctober 14, 2024

Trick-or-treating at Halloween was always great fun, even if some of the treats received were less than stellar.

We Find Fine Haitian Food in North Texas at Sophia’s Haitian Cuisine Food Truck

By Hank VaughnOctober 11, 2024

Sophia’s Haitian Cuisine food truck serves up some great Haitian comfort food, coming to a location near you if you’re lucky.

San Martín Bakery & Restaurant Opens Lovely New Location in Addison

By Hank VaughnOctober 1, 2024

San Martín Bakery & Restaurant recently expanded to Addison, providing another place to enjoy Guatemalan fare.

Best of Dallas: Budget Bites

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersSeptember 28, 2024

Rich but on a budget? Sames. Here are some of our favorite spots in Dallas that won’t break your #lifegoals.

First Look: Everything Madeleine in Historic Downtown Carrollton

By Hank VaughnSeptember 26, 2024

Seunghee Park’s new bakery boutique, Everything Madeleine, in downtown Carrollton, is a labor of love.

Molcajete Taquero: The Star of the Taqueria Catrinas Menu

By Hank VaughnSeptember 23, 2024

We visited this spot for one dish: a lava rock mortar stuffed with about five pounds of grilled meats and vegetables.

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Eat This: The Porchetta Panino Sandwich at Eataly

By Hank VaughnSeptember 16, 2024

Always on the lookout for a good porchetta sandwich, we sampled the version offered at Eataly at NorthPark Center.

La Casita Coffee Turns a New Page at Half Price Books’ Flagship

By Hank VaughnSeptember 3, 2024

La Casita Coffee has a new location at the Half Price Books flagship store, offering coffee, croissants and more.

First Look: Chef Sun’s Noodle and Dumpling Takes Up Residence at a Familiar Location

By Hank VaughnAugust 26, 2024

A third restaurant to take up residence at this location in as many years. How do they fare?

First Look: Perch Bistro and Bar Takes Flight

By Hank VaughnAugust 14, 2024

Dea has been rebranded as Perch Bistro & Bar, offering up some of Dea’s favorites as well as new items such as pizza.

Overseas Market: a Welcome Lao Grocery and Restaurant in Southwest Dallas

Overseas Market: a Welcome Lao Grocery and Restaurant in Southwest Dallas

By Hank VaughnJuly 25, 2024

Overseas Market offers Lao and Thai groceries and provides freshly cooked meals in a small dining area in back.

Discover Tashreeb at Albaghdady Bakery & Café

By Hank VaughnJuly 10, 2024

Tashreeb is a broth-soaked bread covered with meat, and it’s glorious.

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We Explore Brazil Latino Market, a Texas-Style Bodega in Far North Dallas

By Hank VaughnJuly 3, 2024

Brazil Latino Market in Far North Dallas offers a bodega-like experience with groceries, a butcher, drinks and Brazilian street food made to order.

Royal Kitchen’s Best-Kept Secret: $55 Royal Crispy Shrimp with Chicken

By Hank VaughnJune 4, 2024

Intrigued by something called Royal Crispy Shrimp with Chicken, we went on a fact-finding mission and are glad we did.

A Guide to Dumplings in Dallas

By Hank VaughnMay 29, 2024

Here’s a guide to help you navigate the rich dumpling offerings in Dallas.

Petra and the Beast’s New Brunch Is an Elegant and Distinct Feast

By Hank VaughnMay 22, 2024

Chef Misti Norris debuted brunch at Petra and the Beast earlier this spring, so we had to try it out.

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