The Leftovers
A weekly dispatch about food and restaurants all over the great state of Texas, from a sixth-generation Texan.

If we haven’t met, I’m Courtney E. Smith, the former editor for Eater’s Texas region, and based in Dallas.

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The Hot Flash Rave

Oct 7, 2025

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5 min read

The Hot Flash Rave

Roll Up to Emerald City

Sep 29, 2025

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6 min read

Roll Up to Emerald City

A Tale of Two Raw Bars, Somehow Both in Waco

Sep 18, 2025

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8 min read

A Tale of Two Raw Bars, Somehow Both in Waco

Field Notes: Mamani

Sep 11, 2025

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11 min read

Field Notes: Mamani

The Duchess at the Nobelman in Fort Worth Makes Hotel Dining Compelling

Sep 4, 2025

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7 min read

The Duchess at the Nobelman in Fort Worth Makes Hotel Dining Compelling

The Secret to a Great Bowl of Queso and Where to Eat It

Aug 28, 2025

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6 min read

The Secret to a Great Bowl of Queso and Where to Eat It
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