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Photo courtesy of Legacy Hall

It’s a week of celebrations: National Margarita Day comes first, leading into Mardi Gras weekend. There’s an event for each on the list this week, along with other tasty happenings that include a wine dinner, a chocolate-making class that comes with craft beer, and a fashion show where food takes the stage. Note that reservations are filling up quickly for all.

Tuesday, February 22

Shaken N’ Stirred Class: National Margarita Day with Milagro
Set to take place in the Tonic Bar & Lounge on the second floor of Legacy Hall in Plano, this class will guide guests through creating two craft margaritas. (Think jalapeño and hibiscus.) The $65 ticket price also includes a welcome cocktail and pre-class bites, a swag bag with barware, and a $10 gift card to Legacy Hall. Arrive at 6 pm for a reception before class at 6:30 pm.

Food in Fashion
The Greater Dallas Chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association will host its fifth annual charity fashion show at the Fashion Industry Gallery. Models will create mouthwatering runway magic wearing food-themed outfits in a witty yet fashionable twist. The $100 per-person standing room only ticket (VIP seats are sold out) includes beverages and appetizers. Proceeds benefit career development programs in the restaurant and hospitality industry. The event begins at 6:30 pm.

Thursday, February 24

DAOU Vineyards Wine Dinner at Saint Ann
The North Harwood Street restaurant and bar will host a five-course dinner paired with DAOU wines. The Paso Robles vineyards are recognized for their minerality in their wines. The $185 per-person price includes tax and gratuity. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm.

Saturday, February 26

Mardi Gras at Legacy Hall
There’ll be live music and Mardi Gras specials at the Dallas multi-level food hall, where guests can “geaux big” with their own balcony seat. The VIP balcony ticket options include one hurricane in a souvenir cup and either one monster shrimp po boy ($45) or three pounds of crawfish boil ($65), both from Legacy Hall vendor Dock Local. Or guests can simply visit the hall free and hang in the Box Garden, where seating is first-come, first-served. The party will run from 3-10 pm.

Sunday, February 27

Chocolate Making Class at Peticolas Brewing
Chocolatiers from Yelibelly Chocolates will teach class participants how to make flavor-infused truffles, including Peticolas brew-flavored chocolates. The $65 ticket ($100 for two) includes your own box of handmade chocolates to take home along with a flight of beer. Class will run from 1-2:30 pm.

Monday, February 28

Central Market Online Cooking Class with Chef Chris Williams
Part of Central Market's Black History Month chef series, this virtual class will feature Houston chef Chris Williams, who has made a name for himself serving up refined Southern food with international infusions at Lucille's. Cook along with the chef to make smoky citrus salmon on the half shell, coconut rice, and collard green salad. Watch him cook online only for $10, or for $80 per household, pick up a kit with ingredients the day before and cook along with the chef (registration deadline is February 24). The class runs from 6-7:30 pm, and tickets and information are here.

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H-E-B begins quest for Texas' best in 2026 grocery competition

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It’s not America’s Got Talent or The Voice, but for 12 years, H-E-B has been steadily churning out stars. Through its annual Quest for Texas Best competition, small companies have become literal household names, filling pantries across the state. Now, a new crop of products has the chance to audition.

H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best will take applications for its 13th annual contest from March 11 through April 22. Small business owners and entrepreneurs across the state can submit their unique and innovative products to win a combined $100,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their products on H-E-B shelves across Texas.

Since the competition started, H-E-B has discovered over 1,000 unique products across the Lone Star State. These have included various food and non-food items, including cookies, coffees, beauty items, toys, home goods, and even roasted crickets. The contest has awarded nearly $3 million in prize money and provided valuable marketing, mentoring, and supplemental support to its winners.

Over the years, Dallas-Fort worth has been well-represented among the champions. Spicytude, a Dallas company that sells Indian spices and chai tea, won third place in the 2025 competition, netting a $10,000 prize and opportunity to have products sold at H-E-B stores.

To be considered for the contest, interested suppliers and manufacturers can submit videos online. After the Call for Entries period is complete, H-E-B's Business Development Managers will select the top applicants who will head to San Antonio in October to present their wares in person before a panel of judges.

The jury will determine the top four winning products and award $50,000 to the Grand Prize winner, the title of "Texas Best," and placement on H-E-B store shelves. The first-place winner will receive $25,000, the second-place winner will receive $15,000, and the third-place winner will receive $10,000.

“We look forward to connecting with Texas-based innovators each year and providing exciting opportunities through this competition,” said James Harris, H-E-B’s Sr. Director of Diversity & Inclusion and Supplier Diversity for H-E-B, in a release. “I can’t wait to see what products are brought to the table this year. After 12 years of the H-E-B Quest for Texas Best, the creativity and ingenuity of Texans still inspire me.”

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