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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Four packs of sausage fromHardcore Carnivore

Texas-Based Hardcore Carnivore Just Launched a New Sausage Line at H-E-B

Meet Jess Pryles, the Aussie-turned-Austinite behind the company

Jose Leclerc and Adolis Garcia of the Texas Rangers celebrate on field after defeating the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the ALCS at Minute Maid Park on Monday, October 23, 2023 in Houston, Texas. The Texas Rangers won 11-4.

Is This the Year the Less-Hated Texas Baseball Franchise Takes It All?

The Texas Rangers are one of six MLB teams who have never won a World Series

Lobby with brown and green decor accents in the Crazy Water Hotel

Can Mineral Wells Once Again Become a Wellness Hotspot in Texas?

The town revived a 111-year-old hotel and was recently named the state's "wellness capital"

The Scorpio from Apothecary features charred-tomato and scorpion-pepper mezcal, gin, lime, pineapple, coconut water and turmeric.

Scorpios Get the Cocktail They Deserve at This Dallas Bar

The mezcal and scorpion pepper combo is a highlight of Apothecary’s new zodiac menu

A local's guide to Dallas

You Are Here: Dallas

All the sweetest parts of Dallas, according to someone who lives there

People sitting around the table with plates of food and wine

A French Bistro From a “Top Chef” Alum Leads the Best New Restaurants in Texas

Elsewhere, score a spot at the 24-seat sushi den with a Champagne wall

Three of Socorro Tequila's bottles: blanco, reposado and añejo

Texas-Based Socorro Pairs Tequila With Philanthropy

For every case sold, the fledgling spirits brand donates clean water to orphanages, nursing homes and communities in Mexico

Moon in front of the sun creating red hue in the sky

Texas Is a Stellar Place to View the “Ring of Fire” Eclipse Coming Next Week

10 ways to view the Oct. 14 eclipse — and next year’s total solar eclipse

Layers of sedentary rock on the walls of the Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon, Texas. The white lines in the walls of the canyon are formed from minerals of ancient lake beds that evaporated

10 Texas State Parks Perfect for Fall Camping Trips

Summer's finally over. Grab your tent and sleeping bag.

Plated rattlesnake with Texas flags

Everything You Need to Know About Cooking and Eating Rattlesnakes

Watch chefs compete at the Rattle Battle in Fort Worth — or learn to cook your own rattler with these tips from Tim Love

Wine glasses on a table with a cheese plate

Texas Wine Month Means Free Tastings at More Than 45 Hill Country Wineries

It’s a classy bacchanal

Corn dog being held outside of Fletcher's

35 Wacky and Wonderful Foods to Eat at the Texas State Fair

Deep-fried pho? Yes. Fruity Pebble pickles? Of course. Fried Fireball shots? You know it.

Spread of food on a table

Where to Eat in Houston Right Now, According to Its Top Chefs

Heed their pro tips for excellent sushi, tacos, pizza and more

Collage of the iconic foods and drinks of Texas, including brisket, puffy tacos, chili, pecan pie and kolaches

15 Iconic Foods Texas is Known For (And Where to Try Them)

Brisket may be a no-brainer, but have you eaten kolaches and Texas sheet cake?

Two mugs of beer clinking

The Ultimate Guide to Addison Oktoberfest

It’s four days of beer, bratwursts and music. Here’s how to do it right.

Seating area with booth seats at a window, a bar with barstools and green wallpaper

The Best New Restaurants in Texas, Including Graham Elliot’s French Bistro

Also make reservations for pizza, fresh pasta and vegan fine dining