Memorial Day weekend arrives and with it comes opportunity to partake in American classics like hot dogs, burgers, barbecue, and...pickle ice cream? Save room for an interesting oyster and whiskey pairing dinner, an elaborate sushi and sake dinner, and an around-the-world tasting of bubbly. Start the week with a bar takeover by a Mexico City speakeasy to mark World Paloma Day.
Tuesday, May 20
World Paloma Day at The Tipsy Alchemist
Tequila Enemigo will partner with Hanky Panky - the cult-favorite Mexico City speakeasy ranked among the World’s 50 Best Bars - for an exclusive takeover of The Tipsy Alchemist for World Paloma Day. Adrián López, Hanky Panky’s master mixologist, will step behind the bar to debut his fresh and modern take on the grapefruit Paloma crafted with Enemigo’s award-winning tequilas. The takeover starts at 8 pm.
Wednesday, May 21
Oceans & Oysters at Monarch
The 49th floor restaurant and bar will host a four-course dinner featuring Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea Bourbon – a spirit matured on the open water. Menu highlights include oysters of all sorts, including crispy oysters topped with caviar, oyster dumplings, and oysters atop an heirloom tomato granita. There’ll also be bourbon glazed short rib with sweet corn risotto, and a Madagascar vanilla mousse with hazelnut sponge cake. Dinner is $175, plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 6:30 pm.
Thursday, May 22
Wine Tour Around the World at Fearing’s Restaurant
Located inside The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, Fearing’s will host an around-the-world tasting featuring bubbles from France, Italy, Spain, and more. Led by Fearing’s sommelier Paul Botamer, the tasting will come with a five-course menu of paired plates. Tickets are $159, plus tax and gratuity, and the event begins at 7 pm.
Friday, May 23
Cotton Patch Cafe Memorial Day Chicken Fried Steak
Southern chain is serving its weekly $10 Monday special of chicken-fried steak — with hand-battered steak, cream gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, and bacon green beans — throughout Memorial Day weekend, from May 23-26 for dine-in at all locations.
Saturday, May 24
6th Annual Boots & BBQ Fest at Legacy Hall
Plano food hall and entertainment venue will host an all-day barbecue featuring live country music, barbecue plates, whiskey cocktails, and more. Tickets start at $10 for general admission (military and veterans get in free) Or go VIP for $65 and get access to the second floor balcony, whiskey tastings, and great stage views. Doors open at 1 pm and the live music starts at 2 pm with the last band taking the stage at 8 pm.
Corrido Tequila Dinner at Cantina Laredo
Addison outlet of the Mexican chain will host a four-course tequila pairing with Corrido Tequila cocktails. Guests will partake in sope de carnitas, shaved Brussels salad, choice of chile-lime New York strip or shrimp with pineapple guajillo sauce, and Mexican bread pudding for dessert. The dinner is $80, plus tax and gratuity. Arrive by 7 pm for a pre-dinner reception with a Corrido Tequila flight.
Prestige Dinner Collaboration with Heavensake & Sushi by Scratch Restaurants:Dallas
Located inside The Adophus Hotel, Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Dallas will host a 16-course omakase dinner in partnership with Heavensake to celebrate their release of two new renowned Japanese sakes. There are only 9:30 pm seatings left for the event, which is $395 plus tax and gratuity.
Sunday, May 25
Dallas Pickle Festival
Pickle lovers will unite during this all-day pickle fest to be held at Lofty Spaces in Dallas. Vendors will sell their sourest pickle-flavored concoctions, and there’ll pickle eating and pickle juice drinking contests for kids and adults. Tickets are $3 for children 14 and under and $7 for adults, plus a small fee. The event will run from 12–6 pm.
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day Rooftop Pool Party at Waterproof
Located on the 19th floor of The Statler, this rooftop pool and bar welcomes guests to celebrate Memorial Day with upbeat DJ music, classic grab-and-go hot dogs and hamburgers, and festive drinks. Admission is free before 2:30 pm and then start at $25 for general admission thereafter. The party will run until 9 pm.
