photos by Evelyn Goldstein
The 2025 Chefs for Farmers festival in Dallas felt like a living map of Texas flavor, a weekend-long celebration of farms, fire, and fearless cooking. Held October 29 through November 2 at Old City Park, the festival brought together hometown stars and returning culinary talents, each working directly with local farms to craft dishes that were as much about provenance as they were about technique. Two days of chef tastings kicked off the weekend, allowing early attendees to savor multi-course dishes in an intimate setting while easing crowd flow for the main event, giving the festival a sense of rhythm and letting diners linger over each bite.
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