This Week in Gluttony

Farm to Table Thursday tops best food and drink events in Dallas

This week started with a holiday, but now it's time to get serious and start filling up your calendar with food and drink events. First up is a fun debut at South Side on Lamar, followed by some wine-themed activities, a beer dinner with a local brewer and a pet-friendly happy hour on the patio.

Thursday, May 29

Banshee Wine Dinner at The Grape
Join chef de cuisine Jed Demler for an intimate three-course bistro menu that complements select wines from the Sonoma Valley winemakers. Special guest host is Jenny Davis of Pioneer Wine Company. Dinner starts at 5:30 pm and costs $48 per person. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 214-828-1981.

Farm to Table Thursday at South Side on Lamar
Want farm-fresh produce during the week but work during the day? Dallas Farmers Market and South Side on Lamar have a solution for urbanites. From 5 to 8 pm, shop fresh produce, artisan foods and art supplied by local farmers and food makers, ArtLoveMagic, and South Side creatives. Vendors include Good Earth Organic Farm, JuHa Ranch, Providence Ranch, Boom Juice and Brazos Valley Cheese. Also enjoy live music by DJ Frances Jaye and drink crafty libations from The Cedars Social is in charge of keeping the party going strong.

Wine Chat at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Tastemaker Award nominee Michael Flynn leads this informal chat, during which he reveals what's new and notable in wine. Cost is $35 per person, and reservations aren't required. Flynn hosts these events every Thursday.

Wine Dinner With Chef Justin Box at Wine Poste
Dallas chef Justin Box invades the kitchen at Wine Poste to prepare a six-course dinner with wine pairings. Courses include Mexican street corn, coconut melon soup, T.G.H. Farms red oak salad, pan roasted squid, smoky venison loin, and blue cheese and pear tart. Dinner starts at 7 pm and costs $80 per person. You can buy them online.

Friday, May 30

Four Corners Brewing Co. Beer Dinner at Whole Foods
Whole Foods Highland Park welcomes Four Corners Brewing for a pairing dinner. Chef Ken Howell prepares four courses, including feta bruschetta; a trio of dips (jalapeño salsa, guacamole, black bean) with tortilla chips; ground beef topped with cheddar, bacon and grilled jalapeño with Cajun-dusted fries; and Mexican chocolate bread pudding. Dinner runs from 7-9 pm and costs $25 per person. Seats are limited, so reserve yours now.

Saturday, May 31

Sip -N- Slide Into Summer at Henderson Tap House
The crew at Henderson Tap House is grilling burgers and hot dogs on the patio from 2 to 6 pm. Two $6 signature cocktails are available: Wyatt Berry Fizz, with Bombay Sapphire Gin, fresh lemon and lime juices, and raspberry schnapps topped with a slash of soda, or Dixie Tea, with sweet tea vodka, peach schnapps, sour mix and a splash of Sprite. Additional drink specials include $5 calls, $4 wells and $4 domestic drafts. A burger or hot dog with a beer sets you back $6. Guests who RSVP are entered for a chance to win a patio party for 10.

Yappy Hour at Gin Mill
Gin Mill and Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT) team up for an all-breed “Yappy Hour” from 3-5 pm. Bring your well-behaved, leashed pooches to the patio for an afternoon of libations and fun benefiting a good cause. Cost is $10 per person and includes your first brew of local draught rotators, $5 Greyhounds and happy hour prices. The full menu is available, and tickets can be purchased at the door.

Gin Mill and Greyhound Adoption League of Texas team up for a “Yappy Hour” on May 31.

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Gin Mill and Greyhound Adoption League of Texas team up for a “Yappy Hour” on May 31.

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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."