This Week In Gluttony

These are the 9 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

Fuzzy's in Denton is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a whole week's worth of deals and specials.

Photo courtesy of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

This week features lots of wine, chili, and tacos. It's a busy one, so you'd better prioritize. For example, wine over water. Always.

Tuesday, January 23

Fuzzy's Taco Shop — Denton Celebrates 10 Years All Week
Enjoy deals all week leading up to the anniversary fiesta on Friday, January 26. Deals include $1 Fuzzy Baja Tacos on Tuesday and $1 Miller and Coors pints on Thursday. On Wednesday, a portion of proceeds benefit small businesses affected by the Downtown Mini Mall fire in December 2017. On the day of the anniversary fiesta, the first 100 guests in line will get a free shirt. There is live Mariachi from 6-7 pm.

Thursday, January 25

Long Meadow Ranch Wine Dinner at Abacus
Chef Chris Patrick is planning an Asian-inspired menu, featuring veal osso bucco as the main course, to complement the Long Meadow Ranch wine collection. The evening includes passed appetizers, three courses, and some of California's best artisan wines. Tickets are $122 and reservations can be made by calling 214-520-0151. The evening kicks off at 6:30 pm.

Friday, January 26

Duckhorn Vineyards Wine Dinner at Truluck's
Join Truluck's and Duckhorn Vineyards for a wine dinner featuring some of the most exquisite wines from the Napa Valley region. Courses include scallop, lobster, and shrimp aquachile; mini-heirloom tomato salad, filet au poivre with au gratin potatoes; and chocolate malt cake. Tickets are $150 and reservations can be made by calling 214-220-2401. Dinner starts at 7 pm and seating is limited.

ZestFest at Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
This is the ultimate fiery foods festival and features some of the spiciest food exhibitors from around the country. There is also a celebrity cooking demo station that allows guests to ask questions and get tips from the region's most renowned chefs like Fort Worth's Jon Bonnell. Tickets start at $11, and the event kicks of at 1 pm and runs through the weekend.

Saturday, January 27

Heart of Gold Chili Cook-Off at Stan's Blue Note
This 7th annual chili cook-off benefits Children's Medical Center and Scottish Rite Hospital through the Heart of Gold Foundation. Tickets can be purchased for $5, which scores you a spoon and ballot. People's Choice judging begins at 4 pm with a winner being announced at 7 pm. If you wish to enter your chili in the cook-off, entry forms are available at the bar.

Wine and Magic at Checkered Past Winery
Magician Trigg Watson hosts two intimate magic shows with signature wines, pizza, charcuterie, desserts, and more for purchase. Show times are at 7 pm and 9:30 pm and tickets are $20.

Harder Concepts Pub Crawl starting at Ringo's Pub Plano
Join this inaugural pub crawl with stops at Ringo's Pub, The Mucky Duck, Saintsbury Tavern, and Scruff Duffies. Tickets are $60 and include a shirt, gift bag, free admission to The Brixton Shops at Legacy, drink specials, and a seat on the bus. Registration begins at 6:40 pm, and the crawl begins at 8 pm at Ringo's Pub. Email kirstentye@harderconcepts.com to reserve your spot.

Sunday, January 28

Hypnotic Donuts Polar Plunge at Fraternal Order of Eagles #3108
Jump into the pool and then warm up in the FOE’s heated Tiki Bar. New this year is the four-person relay race. All donations benefit the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Tickets are $10, and the event starts at 3 pm.

Monday, January 29

Stewpot Alliance Soup's On Luncheon and Art Sale at The Statler
Enjoy 10 of Dallas' finest chefs serving up signatures soups for a great cause. Think Brian C. Luscher, Graham Dodds, Omar Flores, Danyele McPherson, and more. Tickets are $200 and benefit The Stewpot's mission of providing meals to the Dallas homeless population.

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School Cafeteria News

Unusual new restaurant in Lewisville summons Korean school cafeteria

Andrea Young/AsianGrub in DFDUB

F&F on the Go

An adorable restaurant that serves up a Korean school lunch has opened in Lewisville: Called F&F On The Go, it's at 2405 S. Stemmons Fwy. #201, on the second floor of Korean specialty Zion Market, where it specializes in Geupshik — a Korean custom that refers to the homestyle lunch meals provided by schools or companies.

At F&F, you get a pre-set meal, served in a stainless steel tray with compartments for the different courses. You make two choices: black or white rice and your protein, from choices such as Beef Bulgogi, Spicy Pork, Teriyaki Chicken, Spicy Squid, and Salmon Steak.

Every meal comes with the banchan, or Korean side dishes, which the restaurant rotates daily — there's usually a salad and kim chi — plus a classic Japanese yogurt drink called “Yakult."

For $14.99, you get an authentic, yet approachable taste of Korean comfort food, says co-founder Eric Song.

“It’s a unique concept in DFW that blends Korean and Japanese flavors with a nostalgic touch,” Song says.

F&F On The Go is part of the growing Fast and Furious brand, which launched in Irving in 2013, where Song is head of operations and brand development. Their first concept was F&F Japanese Grill, a fast-casual hibachi restaurant featuring Korean and Japanese fusion cuisine which now has locations in Addison, Plano, Frisco, and Greenville Avenue.

In 2016, they expanded with a food truck, F&F Express, which makes K-style bowls.

With F&F On The Go, Song wanted to create a casual, but high-quality dining experience inspired by the nostalgic Korean school lunch style.

The presentation was designed to bring a touch of nostalgia, yet be appealing to diners unfamiliar with the style or dishes. The counter and seating area have a clean finish while capturing the essence of a Korean school cafeteria. The word “Geupshik” (급식) in Korean literally means "school meal" or "lunch service."

The restaurant is in a multicultural area north of the Sam Rayburn Tollway in Lewisville — surrounded by sushi restaurants and Korean street food stores.

“We chose the location based on strong community presence and growing demand for Asian comfort food in the area,” Song says.

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