This Week in Gluttony

These are the 7 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

There is a Glenmorangie whiskey tasting at The French Room Bar on Tuesday, March 6.

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Whiskey seems to be popular this week. Preparing the liver for St. Patrick's Day, perhaps? There's also a drinking event to support the pups and a chance to enjoy free steak from a new restaurant in the DFW area. Very promising, wouldn't you say?

Tuesday, March 6

Glenmorangie Tasting at The French Room
The favorite single malt scotch whiskey is holding a tasting at The French Room bar from 5:30-7:30 pm. The evening includes mixing and mingling, with canapes and cocktails, and then a seated tasting by a national brand ambassador. Tickets are $50 and the event kicks off at 5:30 pm.

Friday, March 9

Longhorn Steakhouse Pop-Up Grilling Party at McCall Plaza
In honor of opening its first DFW location in Plano later this spring, this steakhouse is hosting a fun pop-up grilling party. Guests can sample menu items, meet with the Plano location staff, and enjoy live music by Drake White. The president of Longhorn Steakhouse will also be on hand to talk about the company while guests enjoy Texas-based spirits. This event is free and starts at 3:30 pm.

Night Owl Scavenger Hunt on Lower Greenville
Participants should check in at Blind Butcher between 8-11 pm by purchasing a $5 koozie and players card. This gets you access to drinks, food, and swag throughout the scavenger hunt. Participating bars include Gung Ho, Libertine Bar, Single Wide, Toasted, and more. For full scavenger hunt rules, head to the Lower Greenville Collective's Facebook page.

Saturday, March 10

Pints for Pups at Mutt Canine Cantina
This dog advocacy event features tasty drafts compliments of Deep Ellum Brewing Company. Guests who make a $10 donation to Paws in the City receive a pint of the Dallas craft beer in a commemorative glass. No need to stop at one; refills are just $5. One hundred percent of the proceeds made from Deep Ellum beer sales on March 10 are donated to Paws in the City. This event is free to attend and kicks off at noon.

Bike MS Brewery Tour and Open House at Community Brewing Company
This event features a specialty selection of rare Community beers on tap, giveaways, live music, and brewery games designed to bring out the inner beer and bicycle lover in everybody. Tickets are $15 and include three beers and two raffle tickets. Guided brewery tours are at 3 and 4 pm and thereis also will be a food truck on site. Proceeds support Community Beer + Dirtbag Charities Bike MS Team. The event starts at 2 pm.

Good Local Markets at White Rock Location
It's the launch of the 2018 season with vendors including Highway 19, Lonesome Lady Ranch, Barefoot Baker, Paul Quinn Farm, Kitchen Pride Mushroom, Noble Coyote Coffee, and many more. Good Local Market at White Rock is held every Saturday from 8 am-1 pm at 9150 Garland Road.

Sunday, March 11

Barrels + Burgers at Happiest Hour
Jameson Whiskey is being paired with exclusive beers and whiskey burger sliders at this St Paddy's Day preview. Special editions to sample include Jameson Triple Distilled, Jameson Caskmates, Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition, and Powers Irish Whiskey. Tickets are $30 and the tasting starts at 3 pm.

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Savor foodie fest tops 7 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

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Savor arrives this week at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort

Derby parties are big this week, but even bigger is a second annual four-day food festival at a Frisco resort that will bring in big-name chefs for multiple events. (One is already sold out.) Other options: take a mini road trip for a roving taco and tequila party, stroll Texas' longest running food truck festival, or practice your cornhole skills for a chance to win $10,000 at a smash burger joint anniversary party.

Wednesday, April 29

WhistlePig & Wagyu Dinner at The Saint
This four-course dinner at The Saint will highlight a progression of Wagyu-driven dishes paired with WhistlePig whiskey expressions, including the highly sought-after Boss Hog XII: “Feather & Flame” Straight Rye Whiskey. Menu items include seared Wagyu Bistecca tonnato, tagliatelle and Wagyu tallow, smoked Wagyu ribeye, and dark chocolate and rye budino. The dinner is $195, plus tax and gratuity, and multiple seating times are available between 5-9 pm.

Thursday, April 30

Burger Schmurger First Anniversary Neighborhood Block Party
The East Dallas smash burger spot that originated from a backyard pop-up is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a high-energy block party featuring live music, giveaways, kid-friendly activities, dirty sodas by Dilly Dally Soda Co., and as the main event - a $10,000 cornhole toss. Guests can enter onsite, with one entry permitted per person. Three finalists will be selected at random to participate in the official toss at 6 pm, each receiving a single attempt to land the winning shot to win $10,000. The festivities will run from 5-8 pm.

Savor at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort
The four-day culinary celebration at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort is back for a second year, taking place Thursday through Sunday featuring four exclusive dining events – with one already sold out. Events include the five-course Masters of Taste (Thursday, April 30, 6 pm, $395) featuring TV personality Scott Conant and the Omni PGA Frisco’s chef Leen Nuun, winner of Chopped: Sweets; Fork & Fire (Friday, May 1, sold out); Savor Grand Tasting (Saturday, May 2, 7 pm, $195) featuring bites by Tiffany Derry, Beau MacMillan, Kevin Lee, Dean Fearing, and Ben Ford.; and Margaritas & Mariachis (Sunday, May 3, 10 am, $145), a Cinco de Mayo-inspired brunch with James Beard-nominated Anastacia Quiñones‑Pittman and top regional chefs.

Saturday, May 2

14th Annual Frisco StrEATS Festival
Touted as Texas' longest-running food truck festival, the event promises gourmet eats from DFW food trucks, live music, and craft beer, wine, and with family-friendly activities. Admission is free and the event will run from 11 am-8 pm in Frisco’s historic Rail District.

Derby Day at The Statler
The downtown Dallas hotel will host several opportunities to celebrate the Kentucky Derby at multiple venues. At Overeasy, guests can enjoy themed specials like peach and bourbon pancakes ($14) and the Kentucky barbecue brisket omelet ($16). Watch parties (post time is 5:57 pm) will take place at Scout and Waterproof, with cocktail specials like the Kentucky Mule and the Kentucky Smash, both made with Woodford Reserve. Menu specials will include fried green tomatoes ($12), Louisville Hot Brown flatbread ($14), and more. At the hotel’s underground speakeasy, Bourbon & Banter, enjoy race day signature cocktails like the Secretariat and Nobody’s Mule, both made with Woodfood Reserve. Don your Derby Day best for a chance to win a prize for “best dressed.”

Derby Day at Dee Lincoln Prime
The Frisco steakhouse will host a Kentucky Derby party featuring signature cocktails made with Woodford Reserve bourbon, Old Forester bourbon, and Herradura Tequila. The $150 ticket, plus tax and gratuity, includes two drink tickets plus heavy hors d’oeuvres along with a festive watch party from 4-7 pm. Dress to impress for a derby hat contest. Call 214-387-3333 for reservations.

3^rd Annual Taco & Tequila Crawl at Tanglewood Resort
Located an hour north of Dallas on Lake Texoma, Tanglewood Resort will host a roving taco and tequila tasting to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Stops include Tanglewood Bar & Grill for carne asado tacos, shrimp ceviche, and sopapillas; Lakeside Lounge for chipotle lime tacos, guacamole, and mini churros; and the Tower Whiskey Bar for brisket and jalapeno tacos, chili-lime fruit cups, dessert shooters like tres leches, chocolate mousse, and Mexican flan, along with sprawling view of Lake Texoma. Cocktails are included with each stop. Ticket are $70 and the tasting will run from 6-9 pm.

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