This Week in Gluttony

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

Learn to make pretty chocolate bonbons with Kate Weiser.

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School may be out for spring break, but culinary classes are in session. This week, learn to make mezcal cocktails, chocolate bonbons, and Asian favorites. Chow down on vegan barbecue, and shop local at the first day of a favorite farmers market, too.

Wednesday, March 11

Mezcal 101 at Las Almas Rotas
Head into the Spirits Room for a class exploring the history and production of mezcal. Participants will receive a flight of five mezcales made from five different agaves. Tickets are $30 and the class starts at 7 pm. Seating is extremely limited.

Friday, March 13

Handpainted Bonbon Making Class at Kate Weiser Chocolate
Four teams will form to make unique Kate Weiser Chocolate bonbons (think basic skills like ganache making and piping). At the end of class, flavors will be shared to create a 35-piece box to take home. Bring a bottle of wine and make it a date night. Tickets are $100 and the class starts at 7 pm.

Saturday, March 14

White Rock Farmers Market Opening Day
The 12th season of White Rock Farmers Market kicks off with favorite local producers. There'll be locally grown produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, honey, baked goods, artisan food, handcrafted goods, and more. All vendors must come from within 150 miles of Dallas, and the market takes place each Saturday from March 14 to December 19. The market will take place 8 am-1 pm in the parking lot of LakePointe Church, 9150 Garland Rd.

March Cooking Class at Asian Mint Richardson
Chef and owner Nikky Phinyawatana hosts a hands-on cooking class at which participants will learn to make larb mushroom and chicken basil. Recipes can be made gluten free and vegan, if needed. Chef encourages families to participate and kids 8 and older are welcome to attend. Tickets are $40 and the class starts at 10:30 am.

Kegs & Eggs at Foxtrot Market Uptown
Just a few days before St. Pat's Day, enjoy two free breakfast tacos and $2 Guinness beer pints. Did we mention the kegs are dyed green? This event is free and the promotion lasts from 10 am to noon.

Sunday, March 15

Tiferet Israel presents Dallas Kosher Chili Cook-Off
The Kosher Chili Cook-off will feature chili tasting, music, kids' rides, and more. Partnered with The Texas Jewish Artists Association, the event will showcase an art show and sale, live music, vendors with items for sale, and a Kosher food court. Funds raised will benefit Jewish family Services Mental Health programs. The fun begins at 11 am at Tiferet Israel, and tickets are $6-$12; free for children 3 and under.

Vegan Brews and BBQ
Vegan soul food comes back to Dallas via Southern Fried Vegan. They'll serve up a loaded menu of Southern staples and sandwiches, including fried chickun, BBQ, mac n cheeze, Jambalaya, Cajun corn, beer-cheeze battered Beyond Burgers, and "totchos." The event takes place 5-10 pm at Pegasus City Brewery.

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Teresa Gubbins contributed to this story.

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Supermarket News

Tom Thumb debuts 2 new supermarkets in the Dallas area

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Venerable supermarket chain Tom Thumb is celebrating the opening of two new stores in the Dallas area.

Sanger
A new Tom Thumb opened in Sanger at 1413 W Chapman Drive in Sanger on December 12. The long-awaited store spans 50,000 square feet with tens of thousands of items plus more than 1,000 local products.

The store features a bakery, deli, meat & seafood, produce, and floral, as well as an in-store Starbucks coffee kiosk, pharmacy in store plus drive-thru lane, and Drive-Up-N-Go grocery pick-up.

“We are so excited to open this Tom Thumb for the Sanger communities," says Division President Bill Neve in a statement. “Tom Thumb is excited to showcase our full-service grocery store and fresh new items that customers in Sanger will love."

Sunnyvale
On December 17, a Tom Thumb will open in Sunnyvale at 3400 N. Belt Line Rd. The first 300 shoppers will receive a bag of groceries, and all shoppers will enjoy the incredible deals and sensational offerings.

The Sunnyvale store is slightly larger, spanning 59,000 square feet, but with a similar lineup of bakery, deli, meat & seafood, produce, and floral. The store will also feature an in-store Starbucks coffee kiosk, pharmacy in store plus drive-thru lane, and Drive-Up-N-Go grocery pick-up. The Sunnyvale in-store Starbucks kiosk is the first for Tom Thumb to offer mobile ordering in addition to in-store ordering.

Division President Bill Neve says that they're "incredibly grateful to the town of Sunnyvale for their support of this new store and have been looking forward to meeting our newest customers and welcome them into their Tom Thumb!"

Store details
Store details include:

Prepared foods: Sushi made in-store, full-service salad case, hot line offerings, 400-plus cheese and charcuterie items, and what they call "the best fried chicken in town"
Bakery: Bread baked daily, deserts, five-star cake decorator on staff, in-store fried doughnuts, and exclusive items such as Christie’s cookies and Blue Bell ice cream cakes
Floral: Texas grown poinsettias for the holidays, bouquets, and arrangements, FTD service, balloon bar
Meat & Seafood: USDA choice and prime beef, organic and grass-fed, plus seafood purchases steamed at no additional charge
Wine and Beer: More than 1,000 wines and 85 local Texas craft brews

Starbucks coffee baristas are ready to make customers’ favorite beverages whether they are hot or cold, including Nitro and Cold Brew, along with Starbucks brand pastries.

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