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

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

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

Make This Picanha Steak on Labor Day Weekend

Meridian chef Junior Borges has all the intel on the Brazilian favorite

From the Majors to “Picklemall,” Texas Is Pickleball Heaven

Billionaire Steve Kuhn says pickleball can heal America — and maybe he’s got a point

10 Excellent (And Private) Social Clubs Every Texan Should Know

Join for the networking, or for the swimming pool and attentive bar staff

The 14 Best Omakase Sushi Joints in Texas

Your fate is in the chef’s hands now

The 10 Best Burger Joints in Texas

Simple burgers, fancy burgers, so many burgers

New to Dallas? Here’s Where to Eat.

These are 10 of the city’s best and most exciting restaurants

Meow Wolf’s New DFW Installation, “The Real Unreal,” Is Here to Break Your Brain

The trippy, immersive experience begins in a suburban house. Things are not as they seem.

Hôtel Swexan Is Dallas’s Most Exciting New Hotel in Years

Go for the stylish rooms, opulent steakhouse, basement cocktail bar and rooftop pool

Eat Birria Soup Dumplings, Tomahawks and Oysters at Texas’s Best New Restaurants

This summer has provided an embarrassment of steak- and seafood-related riches

How to Make a Frozen Margarita, Texas’s Favorite Summer Cocktail, at Home 

You need a blender (obviously), but also the right tequila-to-ice ratio

The Secret Ingredient for Perfect Fried Chicken…Is Duck Fat?

Celebrity chef Tiffany Derry shares pro tips for recreating her famous fried chicken at home

Stuck in Texas With No Pool? Here’s Where to Rent One.

From a private, cliffside oasis to Insta-ready spreads for 20 people

This Historic Texas Brewery Is Now Making Spirits

Shiner debuts a vodka, gin and corn whiskey, with aged spirits on the way

The 13 Best Bars in Texas, According to Bartenders

From high-end cocktail lounges to old-school classics

This Award-Winning Austin Chef Is Leading Culinary Trips to Mexico

Iliana de la Vega is guiding small groups through Mexico City, Oaxaca and other food-friendly destinations