This Week in Gluttony

Feast of the Seven Fishes tops best food and drink events in Dallas

How many tacky sweaters should one own? Are you allowed to recycle them for multiple tacky sweater parties, or is that considered too gauche? I ask only because this week there are two ugly sweater parties.

Now they’re both on the same night, so you could probably get away with just one ugly sweater, but maybe consult with your most fashionable friend before. Because it’s one thing to make an ironic fashion faux pas, but to unintentionally pile a non-ironic miscue on top is simply uncouth.

Elsewhere, Cook Hall and Deep Ellum Brewing are doing a dinner together, the Italian Club of Dallas is bringing out all the fish for the annual feast, and NorthPark Center has a bunch of baked goods if you’re willing to go to the mall the Saturday before Christmas.

Wednesday, December 18

Ugly Sweater Party at Victor Tangos
Put on your ugliest Christmas sweater for a night out at Victor Tangos beginning at 7 pm. Maker’s Mark cocktails are $5, and guests compete for three prizes for ugliest holiday sweater. Prizes are $100 to Victor Tangos for first place, $75 for second and $50 for third. The party is free to attend.

Tamales & Tacky Sweater Party at Urban Taco
Grab a tacky sweater and join Feed Me Dallas and Urban Taco for a four-course dinner beginning at 6:30 pm. Plates include pozole verde and a tamale trio. The best sweater wins a prize and Mexican ponche is included in the meal. Seats are $25 and can be ordered online.

Friday, December 20

Deep Ellum Brewing Beer Dinner at Cook Hall
Cook Hall and Deep Ellum Brewing team up for a five-course beer dinner beginning at 7 pm. Pairings include grilled pork chop with chili glaze, King Oyster mushroom and broccoli rabe paired with Deep Ellum IPA, and braised rabbit with ricotta gnocchi and currant glaze paired with Rye Pils. Tickets are $55 and reservations can be made by calling 214-397-4111.

Saturday, December 21

Treats of Christmas at NorthPark Center
Brave NorthPark Center for a chance to visit the ultimate holiday bake sale beginning at 10 am. Treats of Christmas is presented by Texas Chefs Association and features dozens of local chefs selling gourmet cakes, sweets, pies and cookies. Proceeds benefit the North Texas Food Bank’s Cooking Matters program, which gives local families the skills and knowledge to prepare healthy meals.

Sunday, December 22

Feast of the Seven Fishes at the Italian Club of Dallas
The Italian Club of Dallas hosts its annual Feast of the Seven Fishes beginning at 7 pm. Normally held on Christmas Eve, this year’s feast is a few days before. Guests can gorge on a plethora of fish options, including fried smelts, calamari, anchovies, sardines, eels, octopus, shrimp, mussels and clams. Also enjoy wine, desserts, pastas and more. Tickets are $35 for members and $45 for non-members. They can be purchased online.

Treats of Christmas at NorthPark Center on December 21 benefits North Texas Food Bank's Cooking Matters program.

Photo courtesy of NorthPark Center

Treats of Christmas at NorthPark Center on December 21 benefits North Texas Food Bank's Cooking Matters program.

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Closing News

Longtime Dallas restaurant Sevy's Grill to close after nearly 30 years

Photo courtesy of Sevy's Grill

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A longtime Dallas restaurant is closing in 2026: Sevy's Grill, which has been open at 8201 Preston Rd. near Preston Center for nearly 30 years, will close on June 27, 2026.

According to a release from the owners, they're closing due to what appears to be an increase in rent.

"After months of negotiations, we were not able to come to a mutually beneficial agreement for our fourth 10-year lease," the post said.

The restaurant is located in Preston Sherry Plaza, which was acquired in September 2025 by Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate. Somebody gotta foot the bill.

Sevy's says they are looking at other locations.

"Our focus now is to finish these next 6+ months taking care of our guests and staff at the same caring level we built our brand on: Warm, professional service, consistently good food and a comfortable ambiance where the guest is always first," the post says. "First on our list of priorities is taking care of our guests in December and all the wonderful celebrations of family, friends and business groups. We do still have some availability for reservations, including our last New Years Eve at Preston Sherry. Come celebrate with us as the exciting anticipation of a new year for all of us."

"Our second priority will be the search for a new location to continue doing what we love," they said. "We are already reviewing possible sites and will keep everyone updated regularly."

Owned by chef Jim "Sevy" Severson and his wife Amy Severson, the restaurant has long been a neighborhood favorite with a lively bar scene, and was nominated in CultureMap's 2018 Tastemaker Awards for Best Neighborhood Restaurant. They were a frequent choice for winemaker events and are also known for the longevity of their staff.

"Eight team members have been with us all 29+ years, with an average tenure in the kitchen of 15+ years and a Management team that you all know," their post said. "Come support our staff as we celebrate the next 6+ months.Thank you again for your support through all the normal challenges of running a restaurant as well as economic downturns, market bubbles, Y2K, and of course the COVID era. As I tell my family and friends to “enjoy the ride in life”, wow, what an amazing ride it has been for us! And as always, Sevy’s Grill is here for you."