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SAVOR returns to Omni PGA Frisco for four days of food, music, and Texas flair

Returning to Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, SAVOR is bringing a vibrant mix of culinary talent, premium beverages, live entertainment, and immersive programming to North Texas. Following a widely praised debut, the four-day festival (April 30-May 3) expands its offerings, transforming the resort’s 660-acre landscape into a dynamic destination for food lovers and experience seekers alike.

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Don't miss the fun, April 30-May 3.

At the center of SAVOR is an impressive lineup of acclaimed chefs from across the country and the region. Notable names include Scott Conant, Dean Fearing, Tiffany Derry, Esther Choi, Shota Nakajima, Elizabeth Blau, Kim Canteenwalla, and Kevin Lee. Guests are invited not only to sample their creations but also to engage directly with the chefs, offering insight into the techniques and inspirations behind each dish.

The festival opens Thursday evening with Masters of Taste, an intimate, reservation-only dinner limited to just 150 guests. Led by Scott Conant, the Italian-inspired five-course menu is complemented by a dessert course from Omni PGA Frisco pastry chef Leen Nunn, winner of "Chopped Sweets." Each course is thoughtfully paired with wines curated by Master Sommelier Erik Elliott, elevating the evening into a refined culinary experience.

SAVOR at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa Chef Scott ConantPhoto courtesy of Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa

On Friday, May 1, the Fork & Fire Grand Tasting ignites the festival with open-flame cooking, inventive cocktails and chef-driven tasting stations. The evening blends culinary artistry with live entertainment, featuring an acoustic performance by John Rzeznik, frontman of Goo Goo Dolls, followed by a visually striking drone show.

Saturday, May 2, delivers a full day of energy and competition with the SAVOR Grand Tasting and Par Three Golf Challenge. Teams compete on the course before the celebration continues into the evening with a large-scale tasting event showcasing Food Network personalities, curated cocktails, live music, dancing, and a fireworks finale.

The festival concludes Sunday, May 3, with Margaritas & Mariachis, a festive brunch that highlights Latin-inspired cuisine, handcrafted margaritas, live mariachi performances and a DJ-driven atmosphere — offering a spirited close to the weekend.

Beyond its culinary and entertainment appeal, SAVOR continues to support the Boys & Girls Club of Collin County, reinforcing its commitment to community impact. With its blend of elevated dining, engaging experiences and Texas hospitality, the festival further establishes Omni PGA Frisco as one of the state’s premier destinations for lifestyle and culinary events.

Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa is located at 4341 PGA Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75033.

Easter Eggs galore

The Simpsons to feature couch gag by Meow Wolf artists in special episode

The Simpsons couch with Meow Wolf collaborative elements.

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The famous couch gag on The Simpsons is getting a Meow Wolf makeover in new episode.

Acclaimed art space Meow Wolf is headed to Springfield. The company has collaborated on a double-episode of The Simpsons to be released this week as part of the famous couch gag that opens each show. Easter eggs from the various locations appear.

Meow Wolf is the Santa Fe-based, immersive art experience that opened its first Texas location in Grapevine in 2023. A location in Houston followed a year later.

“Getting the opportunity to be part of the show that has warped our minds since we were kids is a huge honor and an experience we will never forget,” Meow Wolf co-founder Emily Montoya said in a statement. “Working with Matt Selman and his team was fantastic. From the beginning, they supported and encouraged all our crazy ideas and helped us hone the piece into its final form. We’re especially grateful for their help encapsulating Matt King’s rainbow wizard essence into cameo form.”

The double episode, "Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition," premieres on Wednesday, June 17 on Disney+. In it, Marge dreams how life with her husband, Homer, could have turned out differently, including an homage to Joker: Folie à Deux and a world where Homer is an extreme sports enthusiast. The all new, streaming exclusive episodes following the animated show's record-breaking 37th Season.

The iconic couch gag has long been a venue for guest artists. Everyone from horror master Guillermo Del Toro to street artist Banksy to indie animation innovator Don Hertzfeldt have collaborated on the pop culture institution, putting Meow Wolf in very good company.

Even in just the preview, several famous Meow Wolf installations can be briefly seen, like references to Omega Mart in Las Vegas. Houston gets a shout out as Barney shares a drink with Meow Wolf co-founder Matt King in Cowboix Hevvven, the venue's on site bar. As the couch gag goes on, the fourth wall breaks and a team of Meow Wolf artists craft a recycled art installation of the Simpsons in their living room (see picture above).

Matt Selman, showrunner and executive producer of The Simpsons, is a huge fan of Meow Wolf, and decided to work with the organization after visiting several of their installations.

“This has been a dream collaboration, in that I had to do almost nothing, other than a few Zoom meetings,” he said. “The brilliant minds at Meow Wolf reimagined the ‘couch gag’ in a way that only they could — delivering the silliness and surreality and homemade outsider sensibility that has blown so many minds. Thank you to all the artists and artisans (not sure of the difference, but maybe there is one) at Meow Wolf for crafting this superbly joyful couch gag!”

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