This Week In Gluttony

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

Thank the whiskey gods that Dallas decided to celebrate St. Patrick's Day early, because now we can focus on fine wine and delicious grub. But for those who insist on partaking in those lucky Irish antics, we included a little something for you too.

Tuesday, March 14

Miner Family Vineyards Wine Dinner at Sevy's Grill
Dave Miner, of Miner Family Vineyards in Napa, joins Sevy's Grill for this one-time-only, four-course wine dinner. Courses include Bay of Fundy salmon filet with leeks and button mushrooms wrapped in a buttermilk crepe, coffee- and ancho-rubbed Kobe beef brisket with a white bean cassoulet, and Rosewood Ranches flat-iron steak with butternut squash risotto. The evening begins with a reception at 6:30 pm and costs $90 a person. Call 214-265-7389 for reservations.

Pi Day at Greenville Avenue Pizza Company
In honor of National Pi Day, your favorite East Dallas pizza joint is offering up some pies of its own. All day, GAPC's huge, one-topping slices will be available for just $3.14. Lunch starts at 11 am and pies are served until 1 am.

Thursday, March 16

Tequila Dinner at Cantina Laredo Frisco
Evoking the flavors of modern Mexico City cuisine, Cantina Laredo hosts an exclusive four-course tequila dinner featuring distinctive off-the-menu items paired with a featured tequila cocktail. Courses include bacon-wrapped jalapeño shrimp, roasted tomato and artichoke soup, lamb chops with pistachio pipian, redfish on consommé rojo, and dulce de leche cheesecake. Dinner starts at 5 pm and costs $50 a person. Call 214-618-9860 for reservations.

St. Paddy's Jameson Tasting Dinner at Independent Bar & Kitchen
This four-course dinner, curated by chef Andrew Dilda, includes a Jameson drink specifically paired with each course. There is also a performance by the Gypsy Playboys happening during dinner. Menu items include corn beef hash tots, quail scotch eggs, crispy rainbow trout, goulash, and more. Tickets start at $50 a person, and the dinner starts at 6:30 pm.

Dallas Arboretum Food and Wine Festival at Dallas Arboretum
This first-time event features savory delicious bites made by award-winning chefs from many popular restaurants around DFW. Guests can expect to sample hundreds of fine wines and craft beers, and the evening ends with dessert and coffee along with a special concert. The cuisine focuses on five regions and types of dishes — American bistro, Mediterranean, Pan Asian, South American, and desserts from around the world. Tickets are sold out, but call 214-515-6500 to inquire about a standby list.

Saturday, March 18

Bike + Brunch at VITAL Fitness Studio
Put a spin on your weekend with a calorie-blasting 45-minute performance ride in The Joule's cycling studio, immediately followed by a delicious brunch at Americano. Brunch comes complete with coffee, a mimosa, Nutella doughnuts, and a choice of entrée from a prix-fixe menu. Tickets are $45 a person, and the cycling class starts at 11:15 am.

Dallas Bacon and Beer Class at The Foundry
Indulge in delicious suds and grub at this bacon pop-up event. Sample more than 50 craft beers from regional breweries, try original bacon dishes from local chefs, and eat unlimited bacon strips. Guests can also play giant Jenga and cornhole, and compete in a bacon-eating contest. Tickets start at $49, and the general admission gate opens at 12:30 pm.

In honor of National Pi Day on March 14, Greenville Avenue Pizza Company is serving one-topping slices all day for just $3.14.

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In honor of National Pi Day on March 14, Greenville Avenue Pizza Company is serving one-topping slices all day for just $3.14.

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Bar News

Dudley's Sports Grill to open on Dallas' hot-hot Henderson Avenue

Dudley's Sports Grill

A new sports bar is joining the mix on Dallas' hot-hot Henderson Avenue: Called Dudley’s Sports Grill, it'll open at 2927 N. Henderson Ave., in the space previously occupied by Smithy, a gastropub that closed in June after seven years.

According to a spokesperson, Dudley's will open at the end of the summer — "we're only making a few cosmetic changes," the spokesperson says.

Dudley’s is the brainchild of three Dallas bar veterans — Gabriel Rhodes and Jordan Carson (Christie’s), and Patrick Gorman (Ill Minster Pub). The trio debuted the concept in 2024, when they opened the first location in Rockwall.

The bar is named after Carson’s grandfather, Floyd Dudley Hitt, who owned land in Rockwall and Royse City. Carson and Rhodes graduated from Rockwall High School in 2006 before coming to Dallas for other restaurant ventures — including working at Christies while it was still in Uptown. (It closed in 2020, then Carson partnered with Ashton Christie to reopen it on Greenville Avenue.)

Their menu — devised by Dallas chef Eric Freidline, winner of CultureMap's 2019 Tastemaker Awards for Rising Star Chef — is elevated with a barbecue twist, with dishes like queso made with aged white cheddar, thick-cut bacon with fig glaze, brisket flatbread, and brisket grilled cheese.

Cocktails include the mule served in a boot-shaped glass, and an old fashioned garnished with cinnamon and cloves. Dudley’s also boasts a variety of beers on tap, as well as an assortment of margaritas, all of which are served in ice-cold schooners.

Dudley’s prides itself in maintaining an unpretentious ambiance, a place where regulars and newcomers alike feel comfortable and welcome — something they thought would work on Henderson Avenue.

Dudley'sAlex Gonzalez

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