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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Two burgers being held in front of a yellow wall

The 10 Best Burger Joints in Texas

Simple burgers, fancy burgers, so many burgers

mashed potatoes in gravy with meat and vegetables piled on top

New to Dallas? Here’s Where to Eat.

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

washing machine portals in an art istallation in texas.

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.

Exterior Pool at Hôtel Swexan.

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

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

Dining room in Mister Charles.

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

Frozen Carriqui Margarita (left) and Goode Company’s Damn Goode Margarita.

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

A bowl of fried chicken.

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

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

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

The first three bottle releases from Shiner Spirits

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

The 13 Best Bars in Texas, According to Bartenders

From high-end cocktail lounges to old-school classics

Isabel Torrealba (right), food writer and Mexican cultural anthropologist, with mother Iliana de la Vega, James Beard Award-winning chef.

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

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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

Ben Williams (left) and Wendell Robbins

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

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

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Spend Your Summer at These New Texas Restaurants

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

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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

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The 8 Best Fireworks Shows in Texas

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