This Week In Gluttony

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

This week, if you drop your pants at Truck Yard, you get free cocktails. Read on to learn about that and all of the rest of the best food events.

Wednesday, August 31

Rahr & Sons Beer Dinner at Eureka
This four-course dinner is an excellent way to familiarize yourself with one of Fort Worth’s best breweries. Courses include slow-roasted beet salad, lollipop corn dogs, slow-roasted pork ribs, and butterscotch rum pudding. Dinner is $55 and begins at 7 pm. To make reservations, call 469-435-0593.

Thursday, September 1

Gyro Day at Ziziki’s
In celebration of National Gyro Day, Dallas’ favorite Greek restaurant offers lamb and chicken gyros at half price. And because nothing washes down a gyro like a fine glass of wine, all Greek wines are half off too. This offer is valid at both the Knox District and Preston Hollow locations.

Friday, September 2

Italian Wine and Cheese Class at Scardello
Some of the best cheeses in the world come from Italy, and you get to explore them during this class. Enjoying cheese without wine is impossible, so there is that too. Cost is $40, and the event begins at 8 pm.

Saturday, September 3

Cornhole Tournament on Pegasus Lawn at Omni Dallas Hotel
The Owner’s Box and 105.3 the Fan are teaming up for the ultimate two-on-two cornhole tournament with a winner-take-all grand prize of $2,500. Happening from noon-6 pm, registered participants duke it out for the grand prize while supporters tailgate and enjoy food from participating local restaurants.

First Birthday Party at Pink Magnolia
A portion of proceeds from this pink party benefit Genesis Women’s Shelter. Activities include walking the pink carpet, snapping your pic with chef Blythe Beck, and enjoying delicious food and drink. Soul Pop Band and Whiskey Sour play on the patio for the duration on the party, which lasts from 11 am to 2 pm. The celebration costs $35 for adults (alcohol not included) and $10 for kids 13-17. Those under 12 are free. Call 469-320-9220 to reserve your spot.

No Pants Party at Truck Yard
This fun concept, which mimics New York’s annual No Pants Subway Ride, has a serious mission: to provide clothing donations to the flood victims in Baton Rouge. Everyone who donates clothes to the cause gets a free beer or cocktail; however, if you drop your pants at the door, you get two. Boom! The fun starts at 9 pm.

Eureka welcomes Rahr for a beer dinner.

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Eureka welcomes Rahr for a beer dinner.

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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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