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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This Subscription Box Features Sauces, Rubs and Swag From Texas’s Best BBQ Joints

Started by pitmaster Joe Zavala, the subscription also includes recipes and video Q&As

This Houston Distillery Is Making Texas’s First Hemp Seed Vodka

Highway Vodka is also the state’s first Black-owned distillery

Spend Your Summer at These New Texas Restaurants

Five exciting openings, from a sleek steakhouse to a Thai-Native American concept

You Need These Brisket Sliders for the Fourth of July and Beyond

Houston chef Dawn Burrell shares her recipe and pro tips for getting it right

The 8 Best Fireworks Shows in Texas

Independence Day brings food, drinks, music and fireworks all across the state

The Untold Story of Texas Whiskey’s Dramatic Past

We interview Andrew Braunberg about his new book, “Fires, Floods, Explosions, and Bloodshed: A History of Texas Whiskey”

Five Texas Beaches Perfect for Summer Road Trips

Go where sunshine, sand and cold drinks converge

The Iconic Stoneleigh in Dallas Celebrates 100 Years With a Penthouse Speakeasy Party

The Roaring Twenties-themed parties will have a Jazz Age bar and more

The World’s Best Rooftop Restaurant Just Expanded to Texas

Plus: tomahawk steaks, Peking duck, excellent tacos and more newness this month

This New “Celebrity-Free” Tequila Is the Antidote to 818 and the Rest

La Pulga is the first part of a project that will also bring a hotel and distillery to Fort Worth

All You Need Is a Cast-Iron Pan for This First-Rate Porterhouse Recipe

Georgia James chef Greg Peters shares his tips for a perfect porterhouse

A Trip to the PGA’s Frisco Resort, With Three Golf Courses and 13 Restaurants

The sprawling North Texas property has everything you need for a relaxing getaway on the links

Road-Tripping From Austin to Marfa? Here’s Where to Stop Along the Way

From Hill Country wineries to a famous West Texas hotel

10 Texas Food and Drink Influencers Worth Following on Instagram

Get the scoop on your city’s best tacos, pizza and secret bars