Best Grill Menu Podcasts (2025)

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Your guide to summer dining 18:00

14h ago18:00

18:00

It's hot, but the Dallas Morning News food team can help with a list of easy summer recipes. Listeners, friends, family and colleagues have shared what they're eating and drinking as summer sets in. Get ready for summer inspiration - that shouldn't heat up your kitchen too much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Buy Now, Grill Later 🍔 3:02

6d ago3:02

3:02

🥩 BEEF – The market’s tight and getting tighter. Fewer cattle, expensive steaks, and grinds climbing week after week mean burgers are the summer go-to. With no slowdown in sight, it’s a buy now or pay more later situation. 🐔 POULTRY – Breasts are pausing after a steady climb, while tenders are still on the rise with strong demand. Wings are steady …

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Summertime and the grilling is easy 16:46

8d ago16:46

16:46

Need tips as grilling season sets in? We've got you covered with advice from a local chef. Think of it as grilling 101. The Dallas Morning News food team also discusses classic burger spots in Dallas-Fort Worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Eat Drink D-FW

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Screwed Over: When Worms Attack 3:28

13d ago3:28

3:28

🐄 BEEF: Border closures, parasite threats, and tight supplies – yeah, it’s getting intense. Grinds and thin meats are climbing, middle meats are taking a breather. Memorial Day will tighten harvest even more. This is a buy now or cry later kind of market. 🐔 POULTRY: Chicken’s still climbing – breasts, tenders, all holding strong. Wings? Still the b…

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Drink up: Wine is getting pricier 24:33

15d ago24:33

24:33

Does it feel like wine is getting more expensive? You're not wrong. The Dallas Morning News food team discusses reality of wine prices. The team also sampled 2025's "drink of summer": jalapeño sauvignon blanc (otherwise known as the spicy sauvy b). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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High Steaks & Market Shakes 3:49

20d ago3:49

3:49

BEEF 🥩 Record-breaking cattle prices, border closures, and tight supply are all putting heat on the beef market. Grinds are leading the charge, and summer grilling might come with sticker shock. POULTRY 🐔 Chicken stays hot as demand rises and beef prices push more eyes to poultry. Wings still can’t catch a break, but breasts and tenders are on the …

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Croquet is the new pickleball 17:11

22d ago17:11

17:11

You heard it here first. There's a new place to play croquet in North Texas that has some serious food and beverage clout backing it up. The Tango Frogs are also back on Dallas' Greenville Avenue, and we have some fresh ideas for easy appetizers to bring to any function (but namely graduation parties at the moment). Learn more about your ad choices…

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Moms, Meats, & Markets 🌼 2:57

27d ago2:57

2:57

Beef remains tight — production ticks up slightly, but grilling season and shifting demand are pushing grinds higher. Some middle meats are cooling, others still heating up. Poultry prices still split — tenders climb, breasts stay high, wings dip again. Production’s up and bird flu cases stayed low this week. Grains drift down — corn and wheat slid…

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They're filming what show at which restaurant? 20:26

29d ago20:26

20:26

What should you know about the new Gas Monkey Icehouse in North Texas? Well, other than details about the menu, owner Richard Rawlings is expected to film episodes for his YouTube show at the new spot. Plus, get details on an upcoming mezcal and tequila expo and a new restaurant going into Denton Square. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…

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May the Markets Be With You 🚀 3:54

1M ago3:54

3:54

The beef market is catching its breath, but ground beef continues to climb as shoppers trade down from pricier cuts. Could this pause be the calm before another round of increases? Chicken takes a breather this week, but there’s chatter about a possible summer sandwich surge. Plus, a surprisingly quiet week on the avian flu front during peak migrat…

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Wait. What's a food thirst trap? 31:14

1M ago31:14

31:14

Chef Andre Natera of the Chefs PSA podcast makes a special guest appearance on Eat Drink D-FW and discusses why food is feeling all the same right now, how restaurants can stand out in a Instagram-driven world and what makes great chefs, well, great. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Describe Your Perfect Date: Wings 3:31

1M ago3:31

3:31

Beef production remains limited as packers focus on profit over volume, keeping middle meats inflated heading into summer. Chucks and rounds are softening, while ground beef is climbing as consumers trade down. Buy early – prices aren’t cooling off anytime soon. In poultry, boneless skinless breasts and tenders continue to climb, while wings drop a…

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The secret to getting seated 18:22

1M ago18:22

18:22

What's the deal with reservations right now? The Dallas Morning News food team talks about the apps that are a must to skip the wait. Plus, the team shares more on the new Chuy's location, a Colombian restaurant with heart, the hottest new rooftop patio for spring, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Birds Are in Your Favor 🍗 2:55

2M ago2:55

2:55

We're back with some Spring Market Trends! Beef production remains tight at 564K head, keeping prices strong, especially for ribeyes, tenderloins, and strip loins. With Cinco de Mayo approaching, thin meats are in high demand, and waiting to buy will likely cost you more. Strong beef prices are driving up demand and prices for chicken breasts and t…

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Putting BBQ sauce to the test 21:37

2M ago21:37

21:37

Glen Powell, Guy Fieri and Aaron Franklin all have barbecue sauces, and we’re going to tell you which one is best. The Dallas Morning News food team also catches up on the latest D-FW stops on "Diners, Drive-ins & Dives" and an easy weekend recipe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Is this new D-FW tasting menu worth celebrating? 16:04

2M ago16:04

16:04

Celebrity sightings at Dallas restaurants? A new tasting menu worth celebrating? Another restaurant from Chef Tiffany Derry? The Dallas Morning News food team has a lot to talk about. Plus, the team looks into the history of just how chocolate bunnies became part of the Easter tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

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The Zodiac, Knife and 'White Lotus' (but make it food) 22:03

2M ago22:03

22:03

It's been a busy week in Dallas-Fort Worth food news. There are changes afoot at Knife, and The Zodiac is staying for now, among other developments. The Dallas Morning News food team feasts on fiction, discussing why 'White Lotus,' 'Mad Men' and 'Scandal' makes us hungry and thirsty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

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Eggflation Cracks 🥚💰 2:49

2M ago2:49

2:49

Beef: Tight inventories and rising demand continue to push the market higher, with last week’s production dropping to 560K head. Ribeyes are climbing, while rounds and chucks are still trending down. This is a buy-now market—waiting will likely cost you more in the coming weeks. Poultry: Boneless skinless breasts and tenders are up again, while win…

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26-inch tortillas, 25-course meals & some time-saving cooking tips 22:19

2M ago22:19

22:19

The Dallas Morning News food team has a few things on their minds: the new food offerings at Texas Rangers games, Fort Worth's new Shogun Taqueria, and a 25-course menu celebrating the 25th anniversary of Tim Love's Lonesome Dove. Plus, the team shares some of their after-work dinner hacks to save time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…

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The Markets Are Blooming 🌸 📈 3:09

3M ago3:09

3:09

Happy Spring! Beef: Warmer weather has jump-started the beef market, with strip loins and ribeyes seeing a price surge. Production is inching up, but inventories remain tight, and thin meats like flanks, sirloin flaps, and skirts will rise through Cinco de Mayo. Outside of grinds moving lower, waiting to buy could mean paying more later. Poultry: C…

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Remember this each time you drink a frozen margarita 22:23

3M ago22:23

22:23

The Dallas Morning News food team discusses a new supper club and a Chinese street food spot in Plano, along with a new steakhouse in Dallas' Design District, before learning about the history of the frozen margarita and its relationship to North Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Meating Demand: Harvest Ticks Up 3:01

3M ago3:01

3:01

Weekly beef harvests rose to 578K head from 566K last week. As the weather improves and grilling season picks up, harvests could approach 600K head. Middle meats, chucks, rounds, and grinds have likely bottomed out and are expected to climb, making now a good time to buy. Shell egg prices have dropped – not because of better availability but due to…

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5 years later: Covid's impact on D-FW restaurants isn't what you thought 27:41

3M ago27:41

27:41

Despite roiling losses in the food industry across Dallas-Fort Worth, the region bucked trends and projections tied to COVID-19. The Dallas Morning News food team discusses surprising data, real-life anecdotes and more to commemorate the 5 years since Texas shut down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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A Welcome Break on Egg Pricing 3:14

3M ago3:14

3:14

Beef remains in the same pattern as previous months. Rounds, chucks, and grinds continue declining while middle meats trade sideways. There is some sign of life within thin meats, flank steak, and sirloin flaps. Poultry production and demand continue strong. Breasts and tenders are up for next week. It was the best week we've had in months on the A…

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Notes on a sandwich 27:21

3M ago27:21

27:21

The Dallas Morning News food team discusses reader-favorite sandwiches, judging food competition and the latest restaurant news across North Texas in this episode of Eat Drink D-FW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Eat Drink D-FW

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Migration, Tariffs, and End of Winter Markets 4:01

3M ago4:01

4:01

Beef processors continue to keep production numbers down. Strip loins are moving higher while the other middle meats move lower. We've most likely seen the bottom on ribeyes and tenderloins. This pattern should hold steady in the next few weeks, waiting for warmer weather to help boost demand. Chicken production continues running about 3% over last…

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The ultimate quest? Eat at every Michelin star restaurant in Texas 46:43

3M ago46:43

46:43

After The Dallas Morning News food team catches up on recent restaurant openings, senior food reporter Sarah Blaskovich interviews some of D-FW's most devoted foodies, one of whom dined at all 15 of Texas' Michelin 1-star restaurants over the course of six weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Bellies Take a Big Drop 3:04

3M ago3:04

3:04

Beef harvest continues to decline which should slow price declines. The only area continuing to increase is strip loins. Other cuts should stay where they are until the weather breaks or demand picks up. Avian Flu reports show 3.3 million birds were removed last week, with 3.1 million of those being egg-laying chickens. Egg pricing will continue to…

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RIP to the original Zodiac 26:22

4M ago26:22

26:22

The Dallas Morning News food team discusses the closure of iconic establishment The Zodiac at Neiman Marcus in downtown Dallas, along with some of the new spots they've tried in North Texas. The team also answers reader questions: Where do you never skip dessert? What's the story behind Mia's? That's all on this episode of Eat Drink D-FW. Learn mor…

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Eggs Stay on the Rise 3:11

4M ago3:11

3:11

Happy Valentine's Day! 💘 Another difficult week for Avian Flu. Eggs will continue to rise until we have enough supply to meet demand, which could be a while. In fresh chicken, demand is strong and pricing is up on all three segments. There is plenty of chicken available and it's all being sold. Beef harvest is down to keep pricing from falling duri…

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Have GLP-1s impacted dining in Dallas-Fort Worth? 27:36

4M ago27:36

27:36

The Dallas Morning News food team dives into the topic of GLP-1's and other weight loss drugs with the help of science fellow Miriam Fauzia. There's a philosophical element to the conundrum: Will dining change with shifting appetites and should restaurants be on the forefront of that change? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…

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Uneasy Beef Market 3:52

4M ago3:52

3:52

Avian Flu continues to infect poultry flocks. 32 new cases were reported this week affecting 3.8 million birds. This is not a short term issue. For fresh chicken, wings and tenders are steady and breasts are up. Chicken production continues strong and a good option in protein. Beef production will be reduced for the next couple of weeks. This will …

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A little food business 101 and Not Beer 25:43

4M ago25:43

25:43

The Dallas Morning News food team dives into North Texas some food brands and restaurants that are reinventing themselves — and how newbies, like beverage company Not Beer, try to stand out from the pack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Eat Drink D-FW

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Let's Review Avian Flu 4:30

4M ago4:30

4:30

We'll start this week with a quick recap of Avian Flu, followed by the report for the current week, and how the flock can be rebuilt. In poultry, wings and tenders are steady while breasts are up just a bit. Enjoy these prices on Super Bowl Sunday. February is a soft month for beef demand and the market is due for some correction. Middle meats have…

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James Beard Awards and closures galore 27:23

4M ago27:23

27:23

The Dallas Morning News food team catches up on a first look at the James Beard Awards contenders for 2025 and also discusses some of the recent happenings in North Texas dining, including a bevy of restaurant closures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Eat Drink D-FW

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Avian Flu Hits Egg Layers 3:29

4M ago3:29

3:29

Chicken production continues strong up over last year by 2%. For the week we have steady markets on wings, boneless skinless breasts up just a bit and tenders staying steady for the week. The hatch rate is down to 78.9%, hatch rate being the percentage of eggs successfully hatched into baby chicks. Industry goal is 80% which we have not reached in …

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State Fair of Texas in January? You bet 27:21

4M ago27:21

27:21

2025 has kicked off with a handful of new restaurant openings and announcements. The Dallas Morning News food team discusses some of those, along with the state of the Texas restaurant scene as restaurateurs and chefs confront proposed tariffs, no-tax-on-tips policy and more. Plus, a listener inspires a top cooking tips segment. Learn more about yo…

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Quiet Start to 2025 3:21

5M ago3:21

3:21

The beef market is remarkably strong starting the year. Ribeyes and tenderloins continue to decline while chucks, rounds, and grinds continue to increase. We should see this pattern for a couple more weeks. Chicken production is up 3% over last year. Wings, breasts, and tenders are steady. This week, two million birds were removed from the food cha…

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How moderation, mocktails are playing into the D-FW restaurant scene 24:55

5M ago24:55

24:55

It's Dry January from some, and The Dallas Morning News food team is delving into the topic of drinking in moderation and who is making the best mocktails in town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Eat Drink D-FW

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Brutal Week for Avian Flu 2:48

5M ago2:48

2:48

The beef market is very tight after the holidays and winter weather. We have seen steady increases in rounds, chucks, and grinds. Ribeyes and tenderloins are declining just a bit. If you need middle meats, wait to buy; with all other cuts, waiting will cost you money. Chicken production has started the year off strong. Pricing on wings, breasts, an…

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What's in, what's opening and what's out in D-FW restaurants 32:26

5M ago32:26

32:26

The Dallas Morning News food team discusses the hottest restaurant openings of 2025 in D-FW. They also dive into comments from readers on what they want to see more and less of in the North Texas dining scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Eat Drink D-FW

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2025 Markets Kick-Off 3:17

5M ago3:17

3:17

Last week's holiday-shortened production of 434K head and this week's reduced schedule has tightened beef inventories to start the year. While ribeyes and tenderloins continue to decline in value, rounds, chucks, and grinds are climbing, with forecasts pointing to higher beef prices and lower per capita consumption in 2025. Chicken prices are stead…

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It's the Holiday Season 2:58

5M ago2:58

2:58

Beef availability could be tight for the next couple of weeks due to the holidays. If you need middle meats, wait until you need them to buy. If you need rounds, chucks, or grinds, buy now. Chicken production is strong and demand is good. Wings are moving higher for next week, while randoms and tenders are up a few pennies. 23 new cases of Avian Fl…

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Holly Jolly Markets 🎄 3:23

6M ago3:23

3:23

The Avian Flu is a major issue worldwide. There were 22 new reports this week affecting about 2 million birds in California and the central U.S. The UN released a report citing Avian Flu in 108 countries, affecting over 500 bird species and 70 species of mammals. Worldwide, 76 people have been diagnosed. The chicken market is holding steady for the…

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A White Elephant party, with a food twist 21:53

6M ago21:53

21:53

Through the medium of a White Elephant party, The Dallas Morning News food team shares ideas for favorite foods to take to a holiday gathering. The team also discusses a new restaurant in Dallas' Bishop Arts neighborhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Eat Drink D-FW

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It's Bacon Buying Time 2:56

6M ago2:56

2:56

This was the worst week of reports for the Avian Flu in years. There were 21 new reports affecting 7.5 million birds. Chicken wings moved up a few pennies, breasts are down a few, and tenders are steady. Production remains strong. Beef production is holding strong for the holidays. Buy middle meats now, waiting will cost you money. Rounds, chucks, …

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Spilling tea (literally and figuratively) 29:55

6M ago29:55

29:55

The Dallas Morning News food team catches up on the local dining scene and childhood memories while enjoying holiday tea on-site at the Dallas Arboretum's DeGolyer House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Eat Drink D-FW

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Outback Steak Menu: Behind the Grill 13:44

6M ago13:44

13:44

Ever wondered what makes Outback Steakhouse steaks so irresistibly tender and flavorful? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the art of steak-making. Also, check out the ⁠Outback Steakhouse’s menu here, from the choice of cuts to the grilling techniques that deliver that perfect sear, we uncover the science and skill behind every juicy bit…

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Pork Bellies Finally Drop 3:34

6M ago3:34

3:34

It's the holiday season, and beef continues the same trends of the last few weeks. Middle meats continue to increase and chucks, rounds, and grinds continue to decline. If you need middle meats, buy now. Mexico announced to the USDA that New World Screw Worm has been found in cattle, so exports to the US will temporarily cease while that is being d…

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Shh! Quiet places to dine in D-FW 22:40

6M ago22:40

22:40

After catching up on the Thanksgiving holiday, The Dallas Morning News food team discusses restaurants in the Dallas area that are quieter and calmer amid a loud season, in addition to answering other questions from listeners and readers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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