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.

All Articles From Kevin Gray

How to Make La Condesa’s Famous Carne Asada

Chef Rick Lopez shares his recipe from the beloved Austin restaurant

Landrace Is San Antonio Chef Steve McHugh’s Ode to Texas

The restaurant features wood-grilled meats and a fierce dedication to local ingredients

Where This Award-Winning Austin Chef Eats on His Days Off

Tatsu Aikawa dishes on his favorite meals in town

The 5 Best Restaurants to Open in Texas in 2022 (So Far)

It’s a geographic menagerie of biltong, birria and bratwurst.

R-C Ranch Raises Wagyu Beef for Houston’s Best Restaurants — And Now, You

Score great cuts from their new butcher shop, or get it shipped from their online store

The Best Little Rodeo Bar in Texas Makes Its Long-Awaited Return

After closing in 2018, Dallas’s iconic tavern is back with an updated space and menu

Where to Try Your Hand at Winter Sports in and Around Texas

From curling to figure skating, here’s how to train like an Olympian

Dallas Chef Olivia Lopez Started a Business to Spotlight Mexico’s Heirloom Corn

Molino Olōyō sells tortillas and tamales at pop-ups and takes delivery orders via Instagram

A Lesser-Known Mexican Spirit, Sotol, Is Fast Becoming a Texas Sensation

Distinct from tequila and mezcal, sotol has a character all its own

How to Make Baby Back Ribs the Loro Way

Austin's lauded Asian smokehouse shares its secrets

The Kimpton Hotel Is Your New Go-To in Downtown Fort Worth

Choose your favorite view: Dallas or the room where they make the pasta

25 Great, IRL Things to Look Forward to in Texas in 2022

Find your inspiration to eat, drink, explore and celebrate everything the Lone Star State has to offer

The 10 Texas Restaurants We Loved Most in 2021

In praise of a Mexican tasting menu, Lao noodles and top-tier BBQ

Review: Hotel Otto Is a Fort Worth “Micro Resort” Made from Shipping Containers

The eight rooms are joined by a pool, bocce court and fun-loving Italian restaurant

The 5 Best Restaurants That Opened in Texas This Fall

From upscale seafood to Mexican street food.

What Four First-Generation Texas Chefs Are Cooking on Thanksgiving

There’s more to the holiday than turkey, stuffing and gravy