This Week In Gluttony

These are the 6 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

We aren't ones to pick favorite food events, but given this week's surprisingly low temperature forecast, it seems like an ideal time to sip rosé, eat lobster, and pretend like you live in the Northeast. Ya know, before it's 100 degrees again next week.

Wednesday, August 17

Legal Draft Beer Co. Dinner at CiboDivino Marketplace
Chef Ryan Olmos partners with this new Arlington brewery for an exciting pairings dinner in North Oak Cliff. Courses include 44 Farms beef-bacon BLT, lime-grilled shrimp flatbread, grilled vegetable sausage, spicy tuna and avocado stacks, and sirloin and wild mushroom dip. Guests also receive a complimentary Legal Draft Beer Company Pint Glass. Tickets are $55 and dinner starts at 6 pm.

Thursday, August 18

La Cie en Rosé Special Tasting Dinner at Dallas Fish Market
Executive chef Richard Triptow joins forces with DRG Concepts wine and spirits director George Calderon for a special night of tasting Dallas's favorite summer wine. Bites include yellowtail, salmon crudo, redfish, and seared scallops. The rosé selection includes Bieler Père et Fils, Torres, Le Grand Courtâge, Masseria Li Veli, and Elysis. Tickets are $50 and the wine starts to flow at 6:30 pm.

Beer and Cheese Pairing at Texas Ale Project
This laid-back class begins at 6:30 pm with an introductory pint to get the evening started on a fun note. At 7 pm, the good times really begin when guests get four beers paired with eight cheeses. "Cheese Guru" Tyler educates you on the cheese, while the founders of Texas Ale Project handle all the beer knowledge. Tickets are $35, not including the bartender tips.

Friday, August 19

3rd Fridays Salado Whiskey Reception at Texas Spice (Omni Dallas Hotel)
This reception-style event features food stations that are each accompanied by a specialty cocktail. Stations include smoked, country-fried, gulf, and sweet treats. The event costs $55 and kicks off at 7 pm. Space is limited to 60 people, and reservations can be made by calling 214-979-4529.

Saturday, August 20

Pop-Up Art Show at Viridian Farmers Market
The work of nearly a dozen local artists complements farm-fresh produce and artisanal delicacies in this exciting hybrid event. Paintings, sculptures, and handcrafted items will be available for viewing and purchase. Live music is being provided by Tony Ray, and Pokey O’s Tarrant County food truck is scheduled to make an appearance with cookies and ice cream for purchase. Admission is free, and the market lasts from 8 am to noon.

Sunday, August 21

New England Lobster Bake at Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill
Head to Plano for this special New England lobster bake for two for $100. The bake includes two 1.5 pound lobsters, 1 pound of Prince Edward Island mussels, a dozen little neck clams, red potatoes, corn, and house salads. Advanced reservations are recommended by calling 972-473-2722. You can also choose to order the lobster bake to-go.

Buy your tickets now for the La Cie en Rosé tasting at Dallas Fish Market on Thursday, August 18.

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Buy your tickets now for the La Cie en Rosé tasting at Dallas Fish Market on Thursday, August 18.

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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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