Diana Spechler

Diana Spechler is novelist and essayist whose work appears in the New York Times, the Guardian, Washington Post, Saveur, Bon Appetit, Harper's, and many other publications. On her Substack newsletter, Dispatches From the Road, she writes essays about travel.

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September 17, 2025

Best BYOB Restaurants in Dallas: Top Spots to Bring Your Own Wine & Dine

Drinking while dining out doesn’t have to cost a fortune

By Diana Spechler

August 27, 2025

10 of the Best Ramen Spots in and Around Dallas to Try Right Now

Slurp your way through the city’s best bowls

By Diana Spechler

August 20, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Filipino Food in Dallas

Where to find flavor-packed lumpia, sisig, halo halo, and more

By Diana Spechler

August 19, 2025

10 Dallas Diners Serving Up Pancakes, Eggs, and Comfort Food

Pull up a stool, and enjoy coffee and a meal with a side of nostalgia

By Diana Spechler

August 14, 2025

Dallas Craft Beer Trail: Where to Find the Best Brews in Town

Taste your way through pale ales, IPAs, sours, and more at these lively tap rooms

By Diana Spechler

August 13, 2025

Bubble Tea Bliss: The Best Boba Shops to Sip Your Way Through Dallas

With countless toppings and accompaniments, the boba possibilities are endless

By Diana Spechler

August 8, 2025

Park Cities Palate: Must-Try Restaurants in University Park and Highland Park

These well-appointed restaurants combine substance and style

By Diana Spechler

July 22, 2025

8 Caribbean Restaurants in Dallas That Locals Love

Save the fly time and fill up on all of the Caribbean comforts, right here in town

By Diana Spechler

July 18, 2025

11 Must-Visit Restaurants in Deep Ellum

The hip Dallas neighborhood is rich with history and premier dining options

By Diana Spechler

July 3, 2025

The Best Boozy Brunches and Bottomless Mimosa Deals in Dallas

These lively restaurants give diners plenty of reason to wake up and celebrate the day

By Diana Spechler