This Week in Gluttony

Farm-to-table dinner at Dallas Farmers Market tops best food and drink events

UPDATE: The Matthew Jennings dinner at FT33 has been canceled.

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Brace yourself for another packed week of Dallas food events, ranging from a farm-fresh dinner to a brisket-and-Bordeaux tasting. If you like to learn, head to Scardello or Sur la Table for some fun foodie classes. But don’t dawdle: Seats to most are going fast.

Thursday, June 12

Farm-to-Table Caucus Dinner at Dallas Farmers Market
This dinner kicks off the “Texas Farm-to-Market Tour,” which aims to build awareness and raise funds for the Texas House Farm-to-Table Caucus. Chefs Sharon Hage, Graham Dodds, Adam West and Mark Wootton prepare a meal using ingredients from local farms. Dinner is served with local craft beer and spirits. The feast starts at 6:30 pm and costs $100 per person. Reserve your seats online.

Charcuterie and Cheese Class at Scardello
Whether you prefer salami, prosciutto or pâté, Scardello shows you how they are made and matches them with incredible handmade cheeses. Tickets are $35. They are going fast and can be purchased online. The event starts at 7 pm.

Friday, June 13

Pecan Lodge Brisket and Wine Tasting at Wine Poste
At this laid-back wine dinner, the Wine Poste serves four highly regarded Cabernet-based Bordeaux blends alongside half-pound portions of Pecan Lodge brisket and mac and cheese. In addition to the tasting, each guests chooses his favorite wine from the tasting and receives a full 4-ounce pour to appreciate with his food. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online.

What We Would Drink Tasting at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
Master Sommelier and Tastemaker Award winner Barbara Werley and her associate sommeliers share their favorite wines from around the world. The event starts at 6 pm and costs $55 per person, including seasonal hors d’oeuvre by chef James Johnson. Call 214-366-2000 for reservations.

Sunday, June 15

Cooking With Dad at Sur La Table
This Father’s Day, work alongside Dad to create a menu of family favorites that are as fun to prepare as they are to eat. The instructor walks participants through the steps of making everything from sliders and fries to homemade guacamole and a decadent dessert. It’s happening from 10 am-noon, and tickets are $39 per person. You can reserve seats online.

Monday, June 16

Guest Chef Series With Matthew Jennings at FT33
Matthew Jennings joins chef Matt McCallister for an eight-course collaborative dinner showcasing local ingredients. Jennings is a two-time finalist for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef Northeast. He has also been named one of America’s Most Sustainable Chefs and was selected as one of Food & Wine’s “Big thinkers, changing the way Americans eat.” The event begins at 6 pm and costs $125 per person, plus an additional $65 for wine pairings. For reservations, call 214-741-2629.

Enjoy Pecan Lodge brisket with Cabernet-based Bordeaux blends at Wine Poste on June 13.

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Enjoy Pecan Lodge brisket with Cabernet-based Bordeaux blends at Wine Poste on June 13.

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Pizza News

Famed pizzeria Slice House by Tony Gemignani to debut in Frisco, Texas

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A famed pizzeria from California is coming to Texas, starting right here in the Dallas area: Slice House by Tony Gemignani, the fast-casual pizza brand by world-renowned pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani, will open its first Texas location in Frisco at 5995 Preston Rd. #102, in a storefront that was once a grilled cheese place.

According to a release, it'll open in January 2026.

Gemignani is the 13-time World Pizza Champion who, inspired by a pizzeria in Naples, Italy, founded Tony's Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco in 2009. He opened the first Slice House — a fast-casual concept — in 2010, then began franchising in 2023. There are now nearly 30 locations open and many more coming soon.

The concept features an extensive menu with four styles of crust:

traditional New York
homestyle Grandma
rustic Sicilian
Detroit-style

… all available by the slice or whole pizza.

“Opening our first Texas location in the heart of Frisco is a huge milestone for Slice House,” Gemignani says in a statement. “With the dedication of our brand partner, Daniel Hawkins, we look forward to becoming part of the local community and sharing our signature menu and Slice House craft as we expand into the South.”

Slice House Frisco will feature an expansive menu of Gemignani’s famous New York, Sicilian, Grandma, and Detroit style pizzas available by the slice or whole pizza with gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options available, as well as pasta, wings, and salads.

The drink menu will include craft beers and premium wines, in addition to non-alcoholic sodas and juices.

The new pizza spot will have indoor seating for 30, outdoor seating for 8, and will offer takeout, online ordering, and delivery. It will be open seven days a week – from 11 am-9 pm Sunday-Thursday and until 10 pm on Friday-Saturday.

“We’re proud to partner with world champion pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani to introduce his acclaimed pizzas and artisanal offerings in Texas,” Hawkins says in a statement. “Slice House’s expansive pizza menu, commitment to quality, and lively atmosphere, will quickly make it a local favorite in Frisco. Whether guests are grabbing lunch with friends or taking a pizza home to enjoy with family, we can’t wait to open our doors and welcome everyone soon.”

Slice House Frisco will open in a shopping center that’s home to a mix of dining, retail, and service-oriented businesses, including Kolache Factory, Koto Hibachi and Sushi, and Classique Jewelers. There's another DFW location penciled in for McKinney, at 7851 El Dorado Pkwy., which is still "coming soon."

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