Kevin Gray

Kevin Gray is a freelance journalist specializing in food, drinks and travel, and he's worked as a writer and editor for 15 years. Originally from Dallas, he lived in Austin, New York and Boston before making his way back to Dallas, where he currently resides. After beginning his career in PR, Kevin quickly made the leap to journalism, fueled in part by his appetite for good food and drinks. He joined UrbanDaddy in 2012 as an editor and then senior editor, first running the Dallas edition and then the national food and drink sections for five years, and he also worked as an editor at Liquor.com for two years. As a freelancer, Kevin's work has appeared in publications including The Dallas Morning News, Eater, Forbes, Gear Patrol, GQ, Men's Health, Restaurant Hospitality, Thrillist, Travel & Leisure and VinePair. He's a regular spirits competition judge, and his drinks-related commentary has been featured everywhere from Fast Company to USA Today. Kevin is also an avid traveler, so you're likely to find him on a plane or exploring a new country. He believes that sharing food and drinks is often the best way to learn about people and cultures.

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Rosewood Mansion

The Rosewood Mansion Concierge Shares Her Pro Tips for Spending Time in Dallas

Mary Stamm has 38 years of luxury hotel experience. You’d be wise to listen to her.

Chef Bruno Davaillon

Where Dallas Chef Bruno Davaillon Eats on His Days Off

The acclaimed Dallas chef dishes on his favorite meals and snacks around town

Chef Ambrely Ouimette

Meet the Chef Behind Austin’s Toughest Reservation

Ambrely Ouimette serves a creative 17-course tasting menu at the 10-seat Sushi|Bar

Slick Rock

Three-Day Weekend: Horseshoe Bay Resort Is a Texas Hill Country Oasis

The luxe retreat is teeming with restaurants, bars and championship golf courses

Southerleigh Haute South’s Galveston Shrimp Boil

How to Make a Pro-Level Shrimp Boil at Home

Chef Jeff Balfour of Southerleigh Haute South in San Antonio shares his tips

Interior of Flagship First Dining Room

We Tried Out American Airlines’ Luxe New Flagship Lounge at DFW

Swap that bag of trail mix for lunch courtesy of a "Top Chef" regular

Oysters and Vodka at Diner Bar, now open in Austin. It's one of our favorite new restaurants that opened in Texas in April 2022.

The 6 Best Texas Restaurants That Opened in April

Reserve a table for bagel towers, beef tongue tacos or foie and grits

Exterior of the Thompson and tommie hotel

Review: Austin Hotels Thompson and Tommie Are a Compelling Duo for Downtown Stays

The properties sport a couple Mashama Bailey restaurants and a scenic terrace bar

Chef Chris Shepherd

Where One of Houston’s Best Chefs Eats on His Days Off

Chris Shepherd dishes on his favorites meals and snacks around town

Talula Mesa

6 Lakeside Destinations in Texas for Spring and Summer Escapes

Camping, glamping, luxurious lake houses… they’re all here

Hoodoos Trail, Big Bend State Park

The Six Best Spring Hikes in Texas, From Hidden Waterfalls to Secret Caves

Lace up your boots and explore these trails at state and national parks

A man carrying a pair of Hari Mari sandals on the beach. We caught up with co-founder Lila Stewart to talk about the company's 10-year anniversary in 2022.

Hari Mari Celebrates 10 Years as Texas’s Favorite Flip-Flop Brand

We caught up with co-founder Lila Stewart to see where the Dallas brand goes next. The answer? Everywhere.

Exterior of Chicken n' Pickle

There’s No Better Way to Learn Pickleball Than “Beer in Hand” at DFW’s Chicken N Pickle

It has 11 courts, four bars, a full restaurant and yard games

Tillie's at Camp Lucy

How to Spend an Ideal Weekend in Dripping Springs

The small Hill Country town is awash in local beer, wine and spirits

Entree from The Mexican. The Dallas eatery, with a tequila sommelier and cigar bar, is one of the best restaurants to open in Texas in March 2022.

The Five Best Texas Restaurants That Opened in March

Plot a course for pasta, fried chicken, dumplings and bone marrow tacos

Exterior of The Joule

Concierge Confidential: The Joule’s Nick Rice Reveals His Pro Tips for Spending Time in Dallas

Time to update your to-do list with these restaurants and can't-miss spots around town