This Week in Gluttony

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

This week is all about transporting yourself somewhere else through food and wine. Whether that's a culinary tour of Tuscany or a Kentucky bourbon adventure is up to you.

Tuesday, June 14

A Taste of Tuscany Wine Dinner at Bistro 31
Regarded as one of Italy's most esteemed winemakers, the Folonari family is making its way to Dallas for this special one-night-only wine event. Indulge in a decadent four-course dinner, along with wine pairings in the Champagne Room. Dinner is $125, and the event kicks off at 6:30 pm. Reservations are required by calling 214-420-3900.

A Community Cooks at We Over Me Farms at Paul Quinn College
Leading culinary talents and food lovers come together for this sixth annual event to celebrate and support the We Over Me Farm — a student-run, 2-acre, organic farm located on the school’s former football field. Along with a deliciously unique culinary experience, attendees enjoy live music, wine, beer, garden-inspired cocktails, and an opportunity to learn more about the farm. Chefs participating include Blythe Beck, Pink Magnolia; Nicholas Ocando, Hibiscus; Jon Stevens, Stock & Barrel; and many more. Tickets are $75, and the event starts at 6 pm.

Thursday, June 16

Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Across America at Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Addison's beloved bar is celebrating Sierra Nevada’s 2016 Beer Camp Across America with the release of six new Sierra Nevada Beer Camp collaborations. Flights are available for a limited time for these collaborations, including Sweet Sunny South, Moxee-Moron, Family Values, West Latitude, Pay-Rye-Ot, and Stout of the Union. Learn more about each beer here.

Booker’s Bakers & Maker’s Dinner at III Forks
The history of bourbon in America is one with deep roots, and that history will be celebrated when the legendary steakhouse hosts this dinner with country music star Andy Velo. The evening starts with a meet and mingle at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner at 7 pm. Courses include seared lamb lollipop, pork belly, Jim Beam-braised short rib, and Maker's Mark pear crush. Dinner is $90, and you can make reservations by calling 972-267-1776.

Dallas Blind Cafe at Atlantis Business Center
Enjoy dinner, discussion, and a musical performance all in the dark with no blindfolds. Through this experience, the audience builds community, makes new friends, and advocates for a better life for the blind and visually impaired. Tickets start at $75, and there are two different show times on Thursday — 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. There are also events on Friday and Saturday.

Saturday, June 18

Best Little Brew Fest in Texas at Old Town Lewisville
More than 90 breweries (many from Texas) offering more than 300 craft brews take over Old Town Lewisville. Texas wines and distilled spirits are also making an appearance for your sampling pleasure. Food trucks will be onsite, and music from local bands will keep your head bobbing. Through Cloud 9 Charities, this event supports the Alzheimer’s Association and Teen Suicide Prevention, with all the profits going to these organizations. Tickets start at $35, and gates open at 3 pm.

Monday, June 20

Guest Chef Series at FT33
FT33’s guest chef dinner series continues when Tony Maws of Cambridge, Massachusetts' Craigie on Main drops by for a night dedicated to innovation and collaboration. The eight-course dinner costs $95 per person, plus $55 for optional wine pairings. The dinner starts at 6 pm; call 214-741-2629 for reservations.

Bourbon fans need not miss the Booker’s Bakers & Maker’s Dinner at III Forks on Thursday, June 16.

Photo courtesy of III Forks

Bourbon fans need not miss the Booker’s Bakers & Maker’s Dinner at III Forks on Thursday, June 16.

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Skewer News

Vila Brazil to bring affordable Brazilian steakhouse to Cedar Hill

Photo courtesy of Vila Brazil

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A Brazilian steakhouse known for its low-for-steak prices is coming to Garland: Called Vila Brazil, it's part of a small local chain and will open in Cedar Hill, at 305 W. RM Rd. 1382 #316, in the former Crab & Bar space, in late 2025.

Vila Brazil was founded by restaurateur Roberto de Sa, who opened the first location in Irving in 2011, as a home-grown rendition of churrascaria-type restaurants such as Fogo de Chao. A second location opened in Garland in 2024.

According to co-owner Gabriel de Sa, the Cedar Hill location will feature the same menu, including rotating chef specials at the buffet.

Vila Brazil features a lower-cost version of churrascaria, a Brazilian style of serving cuts of grilled meat from giant skewers onto diners’ plates. They offer eight cuts of meat including picanha steak, sirloin, chicken, lamb, and pork.

There’s also a salad bar buffet featuring rice, salads, vegetables, and Brazilian-inspired dishes such as cheese bread rolls and cinnamon-grilled pineapple.

Weekday lunch is $25 and dinner is $40 daily. For the buffet only, it’s $18-$21.

They own other restaurants including VB's steakhouse in Arlington and Casa Pollastro, a Brazilian-Italian concept in North Dallas. But Gabriel says they take a different approach with Vila Brazil than some of the other more expensive churrascaria restaurants in town.

"Instead we offer homemade food at an affordable price with great quality and flavor,” he says. "Our guests on average visit our store three times a month — much more frequently than your typical churrascaria."

The Cedar Hill location will be fairly large, in a 6,528 square-foot space, with an approachable casual dining atmosphere.

“We choose the Cedar Hill community for the same reason we opened in Garland, to serve an underserved community,” Gabriel says. “A fusion between a fast casual buffet and a Brazilian Churrascaria Vila Brazil is accessible to all members of the community with high value.”

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