{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Your Dark Companion Podcast","title":"Dallas Dining Is Having a Moment — But For How Long? | Sarah Blaskovich","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/20101f9f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4402,"description":"Episode 197 of Your Dark Companion welcomes back one of our favorite recurring guests — Sarah Blaskovich, food writer for the Dallas Morning News — for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving Dallas-Fort Worth restaurant scene.\nFrom the rise of upscale Mediterranean dining to the buzz around Delilah’s glamorous supper club experience, Sarah breaks down what’s trending, what’s opening, and what might struggle in 2026.\nWe cover:\nWhy Mediterranean cuisine is suddenly everywhere in Dallas\nThe hype (and vibe) behind Delilah in the Design District\nJason Garrett’s new Italian venture, Café Luca\nTiffany Derry’s upcoming sports bar concept in Grand Prairie\nWhy restaurants could face serious economic challenges in 2026\nThe reality of food pricing, rent spikes, and razor-thin margins\nPlus, Sarah shares insight into how she approaches food journalism ethically — yes, she pays for her meals — and why covering restaurants is more like breaking news than you might think.\nIf you care about food, business, Dallas culture, or just want to know where to eat next — this episode is for you.\nChapters\n00:00 – Intro & Welcoming Sarah Back04:43 – How Sarah Became a Food Reporter15:06 – Why Mediterranean Cuisine Is “So Hot Right Now”26:00 – Inside Delilah: Dallas’ Glamorous Supper Club34:37 – AM FM Diner & Music Culture in the Design District37:40 – Jason Garrett’s Café Luca Explained40:05 – Tiffany Derry’s New Grand Prairie Sports Bar46:39 – Why 2026 Could Be Tough for Restaurants52:40 – Inflation, Rent & The $20 Burger Debate57:57 – Chef Shirley Chung & Night Rooster1:04:14 – Budget-Friendly Dallas Favorites1:07:40 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next in DFW Dining\nFollow Your Dark Companion on Patreon for every episode: patreon.com/YourDarkCompanion\nIG: https://www.instagram.com/yourdarkcompanion/X: https://x.com/YDC_DfwTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourdarkcompanionFB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559876685445\nThe Old Grey Wolf: X: https://x.com/TheOldGreyWolfIG:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MY5pcsVq0QCXSElEJXNsUEiC8gyrgEoWfpnhiVr9GdU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZTA1/ZjBmZGFkOTk5ZDdi/YWRmMDQ3NGZjY2Ex/ZjgxYS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}