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    This Week In Gluttony

    These are the 7 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

    Diana Oates
    Mar 14, 2017 | 6:00 am

    Thank the whiskey gods that Dallas decided to celebrate St. Patrick's Day early, because now we can focus on fine wine and delicious grub. But for those who insist on partaking in those lucky Irish antics, we included a little something for you too.

    Tuesday, March 14

    Miner Family Vineyards Wine Dinner at Sevy's Grill
    Dave Miner, of Miner Family Vineyards in Napa, joins Sevy's Grill for this one-time-only, four-course wine dinner. Courses include Bay of Fundy salmon filet with leeks and button mushrooms wrapped in a buttermilk crepe, coffee- and ancho-rubbed Kobe beef brisket with a white bean cassoulet, and Rosewood Ranches flat-iron steak with butternut squash risotto. The evening begins with a reception at 6:30 pm and costs $90 a person. Call 214-265-7389 for reservations.

    Pi Day at Greenville Avenue Pizza Company
    In honor of National Pi Day, your favorite East Dallas pizza joint is offering up some pies of its own. All day, GAPC's huge, one-topping slices will be available for just $3.14. Lunch starts at 11 am and pies are served until 1 am.

    Thursday, March 16

    Tequila Dinner at Cantina Laredo Frisco
    Evoking the flavors of modern Mexico City cuisine, Cantina Laredo hosts an exclusive four-course tequila dinner featuring distinctive off-the-menu items paired with a featured tequila cocktail. Courses include bacon-wrapped jalapeño shrimp, roasted tomato and artichoke soup, lamb chops with pistachio pipian, redfish on consommé rojo, and dulce de leche cheesecake. Dinner starts at 5 pm and costs $50 a person. Call 214-618-9860 for reservations.

    St. Paddy's Jameson Tasting Dinner at Independent Bar & Kitchen
    This four-course dinner, curated by chef Andrew Dilda, includes a Jameson drink specifically paired with each course. There is also a performance by the Gypsy Playboys happening during dinner. Menu items include corn beef hash tots, quail scotch eggs, crispy rainbow trout, goulash, and more. Tickets start at $50 a person, and the dinner starts at 6:30 pm.

    Dallas Arboretum Food and Wine Festival at Dallas Arboretum
    This first-time event features savory delicious bites made by award-winning chefs from many popular restaurants around DFW. Guests can expect to sample hundreds of fine wines and craft beers, and the evening ends with dessert and coffee along with a special concert. The cuisine focuses on five regions and types of dishes — American bistro, Mediterranean, Pan Asian, South American, and desserts from around the world. Tickets are sold out, but call 214-515-6500 to inquire about a standby list.

    Saturday, March 18

    Bike + Brunch at VITAL Fitness Studio
    Put a spin on your weekend with a calorie-blasting 45-minute performance ride in The Joule's cycling studio, immediately followed by a delicious brunch at Americano. Brunch comes complete with coffee, a mimosa, Nutella doughnuts, and a choice of entrée from a prix-fixe menu. Tickets are $45 a person, and the cycling class starts at 11:15 am.

    Dallas Bacon and Beer Class at The Foundry
    Indulge in delicious suds and grub at this bacon pop-up event. Sample more than 50 craft beers from regional breweries, try original bacon dishes from local chefs, and eat unlimited bacon strips. Guests can also play giant Jenga and cornhole, and compete in a bacon-eating contest. Tickets start at $49, and the general admission gate opens at 12:30 pm.

    Sevy's Grill hosts the Miner Family Vineyards for a wine dinner on March 14.

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    Sevy's Grill hosts the Miner Family Vineyards for a wine dinner on March 14.
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    Mezze and More

    Acclaimed Chicago restaurant Aba to debut in Dallas' Design District

    Amy McCarthy
    Feb 17, 2026 | 12:34 pm
    A spread of mezze at Aba
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    A mezze spread at Aba

    Aba, the acclaimed Chicago Mediterranean restaurant known for its creative riffs on hummus and meaty kebabs, is coming to Dallas.

    The restaurant, named for the Hebrew word for “father,” is set to open at the in-progress Design District development The Seam, formerly known as the Oak Lawn Design Plaza, at 1444 Oak Lawn Blvd., later this year.

    The restaurant will offer both indoor and outdoor dining rooms decked out in tons of greenery, including “large-scale Mediterranean olive trees,” climbing ivy, and potted plants and trees sourced from local purveyors. The design will also be decidedly Mediterranean-inspired, with Moroccan-style lanterns, vintage chandeliers, and vibrant mosaic tiles.

    The restaurant is a project of the Chicago-based hospitality group Lettuce Entertain You, which operates more than 100 restaurants of all kinds across the country. The group made its first foray into Texas in 2020, when they opened an outpost of Aba in Austin. Dallas is the fourth city for Aba, joining the Austin location, the original in Chicago, and a Nashville restaurant that opened in September 2025.

    “We’ve been humbled by the positive response from our guests in Austin, and we are excited to expand into the Dallas market,” says executive partner Marc Jacobs. “We look forward to bringing our warm hospitality, California-inspired mezze-style menu and energetic ambiance, transporting guests to a vacation in the Mediterranean.”

    Aba hummus Smoky garlic hummus from Aba.Photo by Jeff Marini.

    Top Chef contestant CJ Jacobson is in charge of the menu at Aba, which focuses on both hot and cold mezze dishes and a solid line-up of proteins like pistachio-crusted halibut, shawarma-spiced steak frites, and slow-braised short rib in pomegranate-date glaze. The hummus selection is especially compelling, with options including a beef brisket hummus with smoky barbecue sauce and an iteration that’s topped with a buttery mushroom ragu made with four different types of mushrooms.

    Kebabs also have their own section on the menu, with both vegetarian options like grilled mushrooms and meatier options on offer, including grilled chicken and kafta.

    Though this is Lettuce Entertain You’s first Dallas restaurant, the chain officially planted its flag in the Metroplex in 2025 with the arrival of the Lone Star Smokeout, a barbecue festival with live music that’s expected to make its return in April 2026.

    No official opening date for Aba has been announced, but expect it to arrive sometime in late 2026.

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