This Week in Gluttony

Chef Omar Flores at Wine Poste tops best food and drink events in Dallas

The upcoming Easter holiday is all about brunch, so much so that we made a list of places to enjoy it. That said, Easter brunching can't be done all week, so the food and drink events roundup must go on.

From an impressive guest at Wine Poste to a chili cook-off for a cause, This Week in Gluttony has you covered.

Wednesday, April 16

Goose Island Beer Dinner at Olenjack's Grille
Olenjack's Grille welcomes Goose Island Beer Company for a beer-pairing dinner. Dishes include BBQ oysters; slow-braised antelope ribs; crawfish cornmeal fritters; tomatoes with arugula, cucumber and mozzarella balls; and chocolate chipotle soufflé. Dinner starts at 7 pm and costs $65 per person. Call 817-226-2600 for reservations.

Thursday, April 17

Spanish Wine Dinner with Chef Omar Flores at Wine Poste
Omar Flores, who recently departed Driftwood to focus on Casa Rubia in Trinity Groves, prepares a five-course Spanish feast, including ajo blanco espuma, calçotada, lomo de cerdo, cordero moruno and cafe con leche. The evening begins with a sparkling wine reception at 7 pm, followed by dinner paired with wines. The cost is $110 per person, and you can reserve a spot by calling 214-272-3221.

Saturday, April 19

White Rock Local Market at Lakeside Baptist Church
At White Rock Local Market, you can find the best local produce, meats and cheese, bread and pastries, pickles, jams, tamales, and more. The market is at Lakeside Baptist Church on the first and third Saturday of the month and the Green Spot on the second and fourth Saturday.

Young Texans Against Cancer Chili Cook-off for a Cure at The Foundry
YTAC Dallas and The Foundry present the second annual Chili Cook-off for a Cure from 2-5 pm. Teams of YTAC supporters bring the heat with chilis while guests indulge in tastings, beer, and live music from Tanner Louis and The Aviators. Tickets are $30 for members of YTAC and $45 for nonmembers. Proceeds benefit the Dallas chapter of Young Texans Against Cancer, a nonprofit organization that focuses on raising funds for local cancer research and support organizations.

2014 Tap 'n' Run at Sandbar Cantina and Grill
Participants don crazy costumes for the Tap 'n' Run 4K, which features three beer-chug stations along the course and a full beer station at the finish line. Attendees receive a finisher's medal that doubles as a bottle opener, the equivalent of two beers, T-shirt, and entry into the frivolous awards ceremony. Tickets range from $30-$45, and you can sign up online. Event starts at 5 pm.

Monday, April 21

Guest Chef Benjamin Sukle at FT33
As part of its ongoing guest chef series, FT33 welcomes James Beard Award nominee Benjamin Sukle of Birch restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island. He prepares an eight-course, seasonally driven menu. Dinner starts at 6 pm and costs $105 per person; add $55 per person wine pairings. Call 214-741-2629 for reservations.

White Rock Local Market is back at Lakeside Baptist Church on April 19.

Produce, White Rock Local Garden, White Rock Local Market

Photo courtesy of White Rock Local Market

White Rock Local Market is back at Lakeside Baptist Church on April 19.

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Pie News

White Rhino Coffee acquires Dallas bakery chain Emporium Pies

Photo courtesy of Emporium Pies

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A Dallas pie company has a new boss: Emporium Pies, a small chain of pie shops founded in 2012, has been acquired by White Rhino Coffee, the Dallas-born coffee company known for its community-driven cafés and craft-focused approach.

Emporium Pie owners and sisters Landon Perdue, Jen Abohosh, and Addie Roberts say in a release that the transition reflects a natural alignment in values.

"Part of our shared mission is hospitality and giving people a reason to celebrate," Roberts says. "We love the team, who I’ll continue working alongside, and I’m excited for this next chapter together. There’s something about dessert that brings people joy in a way nothing else can, and we’re thrilled to see that legacy carried forward."

Emporium began as a small operation selling pies from a 1930s bungalow in Bishop Arts. A second location opened in McKinney in 2013, followed by Deep Ellum which opened in 2016, and Fort Worth which opened in 2021, for a total of four shops. This is the second time the chain has changed hands; the original founders sold the company in 2022.

White Rhino was founded in 2007 and currently has 12 locations, the most recent being a location at Cypress Waters, inside a conference room, which opened in 2025.

“Emporium Pies has built an extraordinary legacy,” said Sara Escamilla, CEO of White Rhino Coffee. “Their products are consistently excellent, impeccably crafted, and beloved. Every pie is made with the highest quality ingredients. To be able to support and grow a concept of this caliber is an honor.”

The bakers and Addie Roberts will remain on staff, ensuring that the recipes remain unchanged. While the businesses will operate as usual for now, White Rhino Coffee plans to explore expanding Emporium Pies’ footprint across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

They'll also introduce collaborations and menu integrations such as signature pie-and-coffee pairings.

“For now, it simply means coffee and pie - two of life’s best comforts - can be enjoyed across both brands,” Escamilla says.

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