This Week in Gluttony

Here are the 8 top food and drink events in Dallas-Fort Worth this week

The Fourth of July festivities may have come and gone, but there is more food to eat and wine and beer to drink. These are the best of the gluttonous events around Dallas-Fort Worth this week:

Wednesday, July 8

Wine But Not From the Vine Class at Whole Foods Preston Forest
Grapes, who needs ’em? Join the experts at Whole Foods as they explore a variety of berry, fruit and honey wines, with the unique flavors of strawberry, blueberry, peach and more. This 7 pm class is free, but you must register.

Thursday, July 9

Cosmos and Cookie Decorating at Barcadia
At this unique class, enjoy laughs, cosmos and sweets as you create cookies in fun shapes like stilettos and little black dresses. Every week, there is a different theme. Early bird tickets are $30; regular admission is $35. The class lasts from 6:30-8 pm.

RustRidge Wine Dinner at Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House Forth Worth
A five-course dinner is paired with wines from RustRidge Ranch and Winery of St. Helena, California. Courses include seared halloumi cheese, miniature Maine lobster rolls, iron-seared Arctic char with parsley pesto quinoa, three-pepper crusted beef ribs, duo of cocoa nib-crusted beef tenderloin with a summer truffle demi-glace and chimichurri marinated lamb chop with foraged mushroom ravioli, and more. Dinner starts at 7 pm and costs $135 a person. Call 817- 877-3999 for reservations.

Friday, July 10

Bordeaux Varietals Wine Tasting at Pappas Bros.
This tasting showcases outstanding examples of wines from around the world that trace their heritage to this classic region, including Semillon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Caramenere. The event lasts from 6-8 pm and costs $65 a person. This is a wine tasting, not a wine dinner, although seasonal hors d’oeuvre will be served. Call 214-366-2000 for reservations.

Saturday, July 11

Asian Street Food Dinner at Grace
Grace chef Blaine Staniford and Tokyo Cafe chef Kevin Martinez host an Asian street food dinner on the patio. The menu features a mix of Asian-inspired and American dishes such as crispy Peking duck with Koshihikari rice, kumquats, watermelon pickle and kimchi; tonkotsu ramen; chili lobster and Shiro Kogi beef ribs; and coconut custard with mochi, lychee nuts and miso crumble. Courses are paired with selections by Grace sommelier Jenny Kornblum. Dinner is $74 and begins promptly at 6:30 pm. Make reservations by calling 817-877-3388.

Sunday, July 12

Sunday Supper at CBD Provisions
This is the kickoff to a weekly series that runs through August 2, and each Sunday features a different three-course menu. Dishes range from charred romaine Caesar salad to Gulf fish fry to coconut layer cake. CBD also offers 50 percent off all bottles of wine on Sundays during dinner service from 5-9 pm, in the bar or dining room. Cost is $37 per person. Call 214-261-4500 for reservations.

Monday, July 13

Barley’s Angels July Chapter Meeting at Deep Ellum Brewing Company
The female-centric beer appreciation group is easing back into chapter meetings with a casual and fun trip to Deep Ellum Brewing. The $18 ticket includes three beers, brewery tour, appetizers and a DEBC pint glass to take home.

Cheese 101 Class at Scardello Artisan Cheese
Experience comparative tastings of cheese and out-of-the-ordinary items that help you focus on the distinct flavors of each cheese type. The class covers the basics on how cheese is made and the fundamentals of pairing it. The $40 ticket also includes drinks; reserve quickly, because these classes often sell out. It starts at 7 pm.

Barcadia hosts a cookie decorating and cosmo event on July 9.

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Soccer and dining venue from the UK gears up for U.S. debut in The Colony

Photo courtesy of TOCA Social

TOCA Social will make its U.S. debut in Grandscape in The Colony.

In time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup frenzy taking hold of Dallas, a soccer-themed entertainment and dining venue from the United Kingdom will make its U.S. debut in DFW this spring: Called Toca Social, it will open at The Grandscape complex in The Colony on March 6.

First announced for Grandscape in 2024, Toca Social combines soccer, entertainment, and dining, with a state-of-the-art venue and innovative soccer-based games. (A Toca Social was originally planned for Dallas, but that location was scrapped.)

The concept was founded by two-time U.S. World Cup veteran and MLS player Eddie Lewis and is backed by soccer legend Abby Wambach. It's billed as "the world’s first soccer social club" and only has three other locations - two in London and one in Birmingham, England.

“Toca was born from my obsession with the technical side of the game and the belief that a soccer ball should be at everyone’s feet,” says Lewis in the release. “After seeing the incredible reception in the UK, bringing our Social flagship home to the U.S. — and specifically to a soccer-rich market like Dallas — is a dream realized. We’ve created a place where the skill of the pros meets the energy of a world-class night out.”

Toca Social soccer Toca Social coming to Granscape in March 2026. Toca Social

The 20,000-square-foot high-tech venue features "social boxes" where players kick soccer balls against a screen that keeps score on best kicks. Cleats are not required. They tout their proprietary ball-delivery and tracking technology — an evolution of the "small ball" training method Lewis used during his 14-year professional career, the release says.

“Soccer is the ultimate unifier, but for too long, the 'entry fee' was being a pro-level athlete,” says Wambach in the release. “Toca Social is changing that narrative. This Dallas-area flagship is where the next generation of American soccer culture is being built.”

Sustenance comes by way of a chef-driven “Global Street Food” menu featuring Birria Tacos and Spicy Fried Chicken; along with a bar program that includes something called a "Pitch Invader" cocktail, which the release does not describe but calls a fan favorite.

There are massive 4K screens, ensuring Toca Social will be a premier location for FIFA World Cup watch parties this summer. Nine World Cup matches will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington in June and July. Dallas' Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will serve as the official will also serve as the International Broadcast Center.

Toca currently operates another concept, Toca Soccer and Sports Centers, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with locations in Allen, Carrollton, The Colony, Keller, and Mansfield. The company also has a strategic partnership with MLS club, FC Dallas.

“Our partnership with MLS is a cornerstone of our mission to engage fans in innovative new ways,” says Yoshi Maruyama, CEO of Toca. “By launching our U.S. Flagship at Grandscape now, we are providing a world-class destination where fans can play, dine, and celebrate the global game."

Reservations are now open at Toca Social in Grandscape for group outings, celebrations, corporate events, and matchday gatherings.

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Raven Jordan contributed to this report.

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