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This season in gluttony

Fill up on the 18 most delectable Dallas food events of fall 2022

Stephanie Allmon Merry
Teresa Gubbins
Aug 24, 2022 | 4:55 pm
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TLC Vegan Kitchen will be one of the restaurants at CultureMap's new Tailgate event.
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Time to put away the summer bikinis and bring out the comfy caftans of fall, because this season in Dallas is a feeding frenzy. No matter what kind of cuisine you crave — burgers, veggies, tailgating snacks, or fair fare — there's a fête or festival for that. Add in all the wine and beer events, and your cup (and schedule) will runneth over. Here are the top events heating up the fall food scene.

Fair Fare on the Square, September 1-30
Visitors to downtown Garland can get a head start on State Fair-inspired flavors at this monthlong event. Participating eateries along Main, 5th, 6th, and State streets — all near Garland’s historic square — will serve up bites like Dr Pepper slushies, cotton candy iced tea, homemade Frito pie, churro flights, deep-fried funnel cake, Spam on a stick, corndogs, turkey legs, fried Oreos, and more. Make it a progressive dinner or return new tastes throughout the month.

Everybody's Favorite Barbecue & Hot Sauce Festival, September 9-11
This three-day festival travels around the country, and it'll make its first Texas stop of the season in The Colony before heading to Houston and San Antonio. Its aim is to celebrate the best barbecue in the country (no word on local vendors yet) and to showcase talented live acts — all with a spirit of diversity, in an outdoor setting. The festival also honors teachers, who can request free admission. Tickets are $20-$75.

The Dallas Chocolate Festival, September 9-11
The sweetest of all food events is back as an in-person three-day event at F.I.G. in downtown Dallas. Founded in 2009, it features world-renowned chocolate makers, samples, expertise, and sweets-a-plenty. New this year is a one-day conference for professionals, followed by the "main event" with exhibitors and samples, and a day of workshops on topics like pairing chocolate and whiskey. Tickets to the main event are $35, while workshops and other events range from $25 to $100, and are available online.

36th Annual GrapeFest - A Texas Wine Experience, September 15-18
Grapevine's signature event is the largest wine festival of the Southwest and boasts the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation. This year's festival will feature the best of Texas-grown wines, as well as selections from guest wineries in the California Sonoma Valley and the Italian Sicily region. In addition to signature events such as the People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic will be new VIP Experiences, with private tents, charcuterie boards, and more. Admission starts at $5.

2022 World of Foodies, September 17
The city of Carrollton is hosting this foodie event at 1106 S. Broadway St., where you are encouraged to bring your appetite to step into a world of international culture and cuisine. A roster of authentic and culturally diverse vendors will dish out an array of snacks, refreshments, and live performances. A "Foodie Passport" for ages 21+ is $30, and gets you 10 food samples from vendors, an 8-ounce drink at the on-site bar, and a souvenir glass. The fun runs from 3-9 pm, and you can buy a ticket online.

Dallasites101 1st Annual Seltzer Stroll, September 17
Everyone's favorite influencers are hosting a fall bar crawl with a trendy seltzer theme. They've partnered with 7-plus bars in Deep Ellum for signature drinks, food specials, live music, and more. Check-in from 12-2 pm (location TBA) to receive your souvenir item, wristband, and map of the participating stops. For non-seltzer fans, there'll be other drink options. The event takes place from 12-5 pm and is sponsored by Austin-based Blue Norther Hard Seltzer. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online.

Taste of Oak Cliff, September 17-18
The Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce will present the annual Taste of Oak Cliff, showcasing Oak Cliff restaurants, breweries, shops, and artists. Additional food events will include a pepper-eating contest and salsa recipe contest. A local talent showcase, cornhole tournament, and private, on-site mammogram testing will also take place. Tickets are $13-$20.

ZestFest, Hot Sauce & Music Festival, September 30, October 1-2
Spicy annual fest at Market Center Hall is one of the biggest showcases of tongue-tingling foods in the U.S. There'll be hot sauces and zesty items for sale, cooking demos by celebrity chefs including Jon Bonnell, fiery food challenges, and live music by rock stars who make their own hot sauce including Barbwires starring chef Dean Fearing and Guns & Roses guitarist Ron Bumblefoot Thal. Free samples guaranteed to set your mouth on fire makes this literally the hottest event of the year. Tickets are $15 to $23 and can be purchased online.

The Tailgate, presented by CultureMap, October 13
A new signature event for CultureMap, The Tailgate celebrates the culture of sports and the fans who cheer them on. It will feature chef-driven food and signature cocktails, plus game-day-inspired activities, entertainment, and a spotlight on local sports-related nonprofits. Participating restaurants include past Tastemaker winners like Fearing's, Carte Blanche, Empire Baking, TLC Vegan Kitchen, and many more. It'll all take place at The Empire Room. General admission and VIP tickets ($60-$99) are on sale now.

DIFFA Burgers and Burgundy, October 14
DIFFA's 13th annual meaty fundraiser will bring in celebrity chefs from all over DFW — and the country — for sizzling, one-of-a-kind sliders and perfectly paired wines. This year's event will take place at Peace Plaza at Cathedral of Hope, Dallas. One highlight of the night promises to be the announcement of the theme for the House of DIFFA fashion show and luxury silent auction, happening next May. Tickets are $100.

Dallas Brew Festival, October 15
Dallas' Old City Park will be the place for craft beer lovers all afternoon on this crisp fall Saturday. The event will feature more than 60 breweries offering 200 beers, as well as food trucks, '80s and '90s cover bands, lawn games, and more. VIP admission gets attendees in at 1 pm, early admission starts at 2 pm, and general admission starts at 3 pm. Tickets are $50-$90.

McKinney Wine and Music Festival, October 15
The sixth annual McKinney Wine and Music Festival — taking place at Towne Lake Park — will feature 30 wineries, 15 restaurants, and four bands. The food pass lets patrons taste cuisine from top local restaurants, while wine tasting tickets gives 20 one-ounce tastings to use at any of the wineries. A VIP experience includes exclusive wines and beer, appetizers, seating, photo booth, and more. Tickets are $35-$80.

Taste of the Trolley, October 20
The McKinney Avenue Transit Authority will present Taste of the Trolley. The event is a fundraiser featuring food from 15 of the best restaurants along the McKinney Avenue trolley line (think The Capital Grille, Cru, Haywire, Las Palmas, Miriam Cocina Latina, Primo’s, and more) plus stellar cocktails, a silent auction, and a live auction for sports memorabilia, wine collections, spa packages, and more. Note that the event takes place not on the trolley, but at the Fashion Industry Gallery downtown. Tickets are $125.

Plano Wine and Food Festival, October 22
Fifth annual Plano Food and Wine Festival will feature a vast selection of award-winning wines and cuisine from 15 local restaurants, including Lombardi Cucina Italiana, Toulouse Café & Bar, Taverna Pizzeria & Risotteria, and more. Wine tasting tickets give guests 20 one-ounce tastings in a souvenir glass, while VIP tickets throw in a pass to food tastings, access to the H-E-B and Central Market culinary tents, and a chance to enjoy the Trinity Falls VIP experience. The festival happens at Legacy West, and tickets are $45-$125.

Chefs for Farmers, November 3-6
Four-day food festival showcases restaurant cuisine and the farmers who make it possible. There will be three public events, plus a series of intimate dinners: Devour: The Ultimate Bite Night at the Exchange; Chefs For Farmers Farm Tour with the Seed Project Foundation; and The Main Event at Dallas Heritage Village, the signature event highlighting tastes from around the state. Ticket prices vary by event.

The Greek Festival of Dallas, November 4-6
The annual Greek Food Festival of Dallas, hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, supports the church's outreach, ministries, and youth programs. It returns with Greek food, music, dancing, a market place, and more, 11 am-10 pm November 4 and 5, and 11 am-5 pm November 6. Watch the website for more details coming soon.

Q BBQ Fest, November 4-6
The new festival — taking place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington — will gather pitmasters from across Texas and throughout the country to dish out award-winning smoked meats to barbecue lovers. A partnership with the Dallas Cowboys and Miller Lite, the weekend-long celebration will feature tons of barbecue, local music, BBQ tutorials & demonstrations, and games & activities. Tickets are $15-$29 and go on sale August 26.

Vegandale November 12
Nationally touring festival dedicated to vegan foods and goods hits Dallas for the first time with a stop at Addison Circle Park. The event was founded as a street festival in Toronto before launching in the U.S. in 2018. In prior years, its Texas date was in Houston, but replaced it this year with Dallas (which used to have its own homegrown Veggie Fair until 2020). Other stops include Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. Tickets range from $5 to $30 and can be purchased online.

Chefs for Farmers is back in November.

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Pop rock powerhouse Paramore heads to North Texas on new North American arena tour

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Nov 4, 2022 | 4:10 pm
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Paramore rocks Houston next year.

Dallas-Fort Worth fans of alterna-emo-pop group Paramore and their radio-ready hooks can catch the trio next year during a just-announced stadium tour.

The act famous for anthemic singles such as "Ain't It Fun," "Misery Business," and "Still Into You" will hit Fort Worth's Dickies Arena on July 8, 2023, with Foals and The Linda Lindas as openers.

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 am Friday, November 11 via Ticketmaster. To protect tickets from mass-purchasing scalpers, the tour is partnering with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform on two presales; those interested can register for both presales here now through Monday, November 7 at 10:59 pm.

In addition to Fort Worth, Paramore will play Austin's Moody Center on July 9 and Houston's Toyota Center on July 11.

Paramore is touring in support of their sixth studio album, This Is Why, which is slated for a February 10, 2023 release. The band recently performed the title track on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and also recently performed at Austin City Limits.

Formed in 2004 in Franklin, Tennessee, Paramore has seen myriad lineup changes, but has been consistently led by charismatic lead singer Hayley Williams, known for her hair of varied hues and springy stage presence. The band boasts more than 17 million followers on Spotify with more than 500 million streams on songs "Still Into You" and "Misery Business."

Active in socio-political issues, Paramore is donating portion of ticket sales to Support + Feed, which supports plant-based food initiatives and food equality and REVERB, an environmental nonprofit. REVERB will also host an "eco-village" at each tour stop to raise awareness for social and environmental causes.

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Last Call Pizza debuts in North Dallas serving slices until the wee hours

Teresa Gubbins
Nov 4, 2022 | 3:12 pm
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How about a slice.

Dallas has a new purveyor of New York-style pizza: Last Call Pizza is a new restaurant in North Dallas serving New York pizza both by the pie and by the slice, late into the evening hours, thus the name Last Call.

It'll officially open on November 5 at 18101 Preston Rd. #302, at the northwest corner of Frankford Road, in a former event space/cooking school called Taste Dallas.

Last Call is from a team headed by Brad Hawkins, who knows all about last call, as a founding partner of Sushi Marquee as well as Shakertins, the popular bar-restaurant concept with locations in Allen, Plano, The Colony, and Prosper.

He's partnered with Matt Saba, who was a founding partner of Shell Shack; Adam Thompson, who owns AHL poker, the No. 1 free poker league in Texas; and Airon Wallace, an industry veteran who co-owns pool hall/bar The Water Hole in Hurst.

Their original goal was to do a card house but card houses, despite being legal, have become a controversial issue. So they pivoted to a dream they'd shared: to do a slice joint.

"We had this great location, and we'd talked about doing a New York-style pizza-by-the-slice place," Hawkins says. "That was the foundation, which we expanded into a hybrid: doing slices if you want, but also full pies, with a full bar, pool tables, and sports on TV."

The late-night component was key. "We wanted to serve pizza 'til 2 am," he says.

They also wanted to make it relatively affordable, starting at $12 for a 12-inch pie, going all the way up to a 24-inch pizza for $24.

"Our formula was that a basic pizza is a buck an inch," he says. "We wanted to provide a big pie for a fair price."

They're making their own dough in-house and with a small selection of pizzas that include veggie, meat lovers, pepperoni, and chicken blanco. A make-your-own option includes choice of ingredients such as spicy sausage, artichoke hearts, and beef pepperoni -- "for people who don't eat pork," Hawkins says.

They also have an assortment of starters such as friee mushrooms, fried pickles, and meatballs; salads including Caesar and Greek; and their secret weapon, wings.

"From our friends and family, we're getting as many positive comments about wings as well as the pizza," he says. "Most pizza places bake their wings, but we have fryers, so we're getting that crispiness that people crave."

The fryers were a legacy from the previous tenant, along with a full kitchen. They added pool tables -- they anticipate hosting pool leagues -- and a bar with numerous big-screens to address local interest in college and NFL football.

One unexpected development has been the interest in the area from families.

"We've seen so many families knocking on our door, and we'll definitely be family-friendly," he says.

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Pocket Sandwich Theatre reveals opening date for new Carrollton space

Lindsey Wilson
Nov 4, 2022 | 11:45 am
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Pocket Sandwich Theatre will reopen with Ebenezer Scrooge.

After being tossed out of its Dallas home in 2021 — where it had presented melodramas, musicals, and family entertainment for more than three decades — Pocket Sandwich Theatre has not only found its new home but announced its grand re-opening date.

This mainstay of the Dallas theater community for the past 42 years has relocated to Historic Downtown Carrollton at 1104 Elm St. It will raise the curtain and welcome audiences for the 40th annual production of Ebenezer Scrooge beginning Friday, November 25, and running through December 23.

Tickets are already selling briskly, say owner Shanon Dickinson and partners Brad Dickinson, Jeff Vance, Nick Haley, and Kim Winnubst.

“We’ve dealt with construction delays, supply chain issues, and the inevitable challenges of transforming a historical building into a code-compliant space with modern-day conveniences, but we know our loyal patrons are going to love the new space," says Shanon Dickinson. "Audience members will still enjoy the relaxed atmosphere that we’re known for, but they will also see improvements in our ticketing/seating, an expanded menu, upgraded restrooms, and ample nearby parking. We’ve put a lot of thought and planning into this move to ensure a great experience for patrons, actors, and employees. We’re putting the final touches on everything, so we can’t wait for our opening!”

Widely known for their popcorn-tossing melodramas, the venue is also a haven for improvisation troupes, musical entertainers, stand-up comics, and local playwrights to showcase their talents. Late-night shows ranging from drag to movie sing-alongs were also popular.

Pocket Sandwich Theatre’s roots go back to 1980 in a small sandwich shop on Lower Greenville Avenue, when friends Rodney Dobbs and Joe Dickinson had an idea to bring back the artform of melodrama. The idea worked and as its popularity grew, the group moved to a new larger space on Mockingbird Lane and Central Expressway in 1990.

In 2020, the complex was sold amid the challenges of the pandemic. The City of Carrollton reached out, expressing interest in bringing the group to their area.

Ebenezer Scrooge will feature expanded show dates as Christmas approaches. The show is written by Joe Dickinson with music by Laurie Tirmenstein and additional lyrics by Rodney Dobbs.

For show info, ticketing, and reservations, visit www.pocketsandwich.com.

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