Vegan News

Dallas Stars host special vegan event featuring crazy-convincing corned beef

This corned beef is unreal.

Photo courtesy of Unreal Deli

Operating under the theory that nothing goes better with vegan food than puck action, The Dallas Stars is hosting a "Vegan Night" on February 11 wherein attendees can feast on a plant-based meal while cheering on the team in their battle against the Carolina Hurricanes.

The event includes a ticket and a choice from three plant-based meals:

Unreal Reuben made with Unreal Corned Beef
Vegan Brat made with Beyond Sausage
Beyond Burger

According to a release, the theme is to give hockey fans a chance to meet others who are into plant-based eating. Stars executive VP Matt Bowman says that the idea came from a Stars employee, Samantha Parrish, who worked with Dallas Vegan Meetup, a group that coordinates vegan social events including a monthly drink meetup.

"All the credit for the 'Dallas Stars Vegan Night' goes to Samantha Parrish, a member of our team who was inspired by her vegan roommate," Bowman says in a statement. "Sam connected with Dallas Vegan and was thrilled that they were as excited as we were to have an event together."

Dallas Vegan founder Jamey Scott is a well-known hockey fan and Stars supporter.

One of the big players in the event is Unreal Deli, a Los Angeles-based vegan meat company known for its convincing faux corned beef that's been a buzzy item in the vegan world.

Unreal caught the attention of Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban on an episode of Shark Tank, and he's invested $250,000 in the business. Cuban recently changed to a vegetarian diet.

Unreal Deli's corned beef is made from beets, chickpeas, and tomatoes. It's sold at an increasing number of Whole Foods Markets, and was just added for a limited time to the menu at Mendocino Farms, the California-based "better sandwich" shop that's opening its first Dallas location at the 2000 Ross building in the spring.

On her episode of Shark Tank, Unreal Deli founder Jenny Goldfarb said, "This business is a cash-cow. We're making cash, and we're saving the cows." That's cute.

American Airlines Center has shown an increasing commitment to vegan diners. Plant-based options are regularly offered at Stars and Mavericks games, inside the Valor Bar & Burger stand.

Tickets are $25 per person for 300-level seating and $75 for lower bowl seating. Seats in dedicated "Vegan Night" sections are available for a limited time and can be purchased online at www.fevo.me/vegan. Doors for the event open at 5:30 pm, and the game begins at 7:30 pm.

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Closing News

Longtime Dallas restaurant Sevy's Grill to close after nearly 30 years

Photo courtesy of Sevy's Grill

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A longtime Dallas restaurant is closing in 2026: Sevy's Grill, which has been open at 8201 Preston Rd. near Preston Center for nearly 30 years, will close on June 27, 2026.

According to a release from the owners, they're closing due to what appears to be an increase in rent.

"After months of negotiations, we were not able to come to a mutually beneficial agreement for our fourth 10-year lease," the post said.

The restaurant is located in Preston Sherry Plaza, which was acquired in September 2025 by Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate. Somebody gotta foot the bill.

Sevy's says they are looking at other locations.

"Our focus now is to finish these next 6+ months taking care of our guests and staff at the same caring level we built our brand on: Warm, professional service, consistently good food and a comfortable ambiance where the guest is always first," the post says. "First on our list of priorities is taking care of our guests in December and all the wonderful celebrations of family, friends and business groups. We do still have some availability for reservations, including our last New Years Eve at Preston Sherry. Come celebrate with us as the exciting anticipation of a new year for all of us."

"Our second priority will be the search for a new location to continue doing what we love," they said. "We are already reviewing possible sites and will keep everyone updated regularly."

Owned by chef Jim "Sevy" Severson and his wife Amy Severson, the restaurant has long been a neighborhood favorite with a lively bar scene, and was nominated in CultureMap's 2018 Tastemaker Awards for Best Neighborhood Restaurant. They were a frequent choice for winemaker events and are also known for the longevity of their staff.

"Eight team members have been with us all 29+ years, with an average tenure in the kitchen of 15+ years and a Management team that you all know," their post said. "Come support our staff as we celebrate the next 6+ months.Thank you again for your support through all the normal challenges of running a restaurant as well as economic downturns, market bubbles, Y2K, and of course the COVID era. As I tell my family and friends to “enjoy the ride in life”, wow, what an amazing ride it has been for us! And as always, Sevy’s Grill is here for you."