Taste and the City

Dining group explores Dallas cuisine and conversation

By Eva D. Coleman
Lifestyle & Culture Editor
Texas Metro News

Christina Howell admits to being on TikTok everyday checking out places to dine. Seeing negative posts by others trashing Dallas dining options, she sprang into action and Dallas Dinner Society was born. Her response to the naysayers…

“You just don’t know where to go. Follow me.”

Dallas Dinner Society celebrated successful women in the food and beverage industry during its Spring Awakening Brunch on March 22, 2025 at Dolce Riviera in Dallas, Texas. The exclusive group awarded three Savor Her Success awards in different categories. Congratulations to the 2025 honorees:

Marissa Allen, The Cookie Society – Excellence in Pastry and Confectionery Award

Rikki Kelly, Ego Tequila – Spirits in Excellence Award

Dominique Bryant-Howell, Chris Howell Foundation – Community Impact Award

“Our goal is, as a community, to go out and explore the best of Dallas dining scene,” Howell said.

Getting people together to have conversations is key. Upon check-in, Howell shared the requirement of making at least two new connections. Then, there’s the culinary experience.

“Dallas definitely has the food,” Howell said. “So that’s our goal, is to introduce you to amazing restaurants, and bring community with that; we’re all about making connections.”

The Dallas Dinner Society is out and about making memories at establishments in the city two to three times a month.

Check out the tiered levels of membership and more at dallasdinnersociety.com