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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A Hungry Person’s Guide to Hot Luck, Austin’s Premier Food Festival

Four days of barbecue and hanging out with chefs? Consider yourself booked this Memorial Day weekend.

Tom and Lisa Perini of Perini Ranch Steakhouse

Perini Ranch Celebrates 40 Years as the Most Iconic Steakhouse in Texas

Situated in the small town of Buffalo Gap, it’s been serving “real Texas food” since 1983

A suite at the new Naviva resort in Punta Mita from the Four Seasons

Punta Mita Is Your Next Great Long Weekend Destination

Luckily, you have some coming up — and this peninsula is just 25 miles from Puerto Vallarta

Cars parked by city buildings pointed at a screen playing a movie.

6 Drive-In Movie Theaters Keeping the Tradition Alive in Texas

Pack some snacks and hop in the car for a nostalgic night out

The couple who founded Spirit Works outside of their establishment with their dogs.

A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Local Spirits, Beers and Ciders in Sonoma County

There’s more to Wine Country than wine

A picture of a martini glass with a spoon of caviar resting on top with a cocktail shaker next to it.

Here’s How to Make Tango Room’s Famous Caviar Martini at Home

Or get it at the Dallas steakhouse, alongside a wagyu beef taster

Chef Blaine Staniford of 61 Osteria. He detailed his favorite restaurants in Fort Worth, Texas.

Where Chef Blaine Staniford Gets Tacos, Ramen and Oysters in Fort Worth

When he’s not at 61 Osteria, here are his favorite spots around town

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Bourbon Is the Theme at This New Texas Hill Country Getaway

Go for the whiskey, stargazing and glow-in-the-dark fly-fishing

The lush Equipment Room, a new vinyl bar in Austin, Texas in the basement of the Hotel Magdalena

Austin’s Equipment Room Revives a Century-Old Japanese Bar Concept

The team behind the "hi-fi vinyl sanctuary" chats about what to expect, from the music selection to the cocktail menu

Cliff Carver at Camp Fimfo in Texas Hill Country

The Texas Hill Country Gets an Alpine Coaster and 16-Story Zip Line

Plus: the camp activities to hit up after you ride

Spread from Loop 9

Pho-Spiced Bone Marrow, Smoked Brisket and Ice-Cold Martinis

Feast accordingly at Texas’s best new restaurants

Keldon Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs Are Heading to Austin

Until Austin gets a team of its own, this is the next-best thing

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Everything to Know About Buc-ee’s, Texas’s Favorite Roadside Stop

From BBQ to “beaver nuggets,” Buc-ee's has it all

A white hat with a feather from Trovador Customs in Austin, Texas

Trovador Weaves Personal Stories Into Each Bespoke Hat

Designs from this Austin hatmaker can feature song lyrics and wood-burned symbols, and clients include ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons

Interior of Ember

Live-Fire Steaks, 24-Karat Tacos and Fermented Mango Oysters

Meet five of the most exciting Texas restaurants to open in the past 30 days

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How to Host a Crawfish Boil

Nail this essential spring activity with pro tips from Houston chef Drake Leonards