This Week in Gluttony

Pecan Lodge at Wine Poste tops best food and drink events in Dallas

Yes, we all had loads of fun celebrating St. Patrick's Day, but one thing is for sure: No one is sad to see the corned beef and cabbage go.

Thankfully, this week is filled with much tastier morsels. Savor Dallas returns for the 10th year, barbecue favorite Pecan Lodge gets matched up with Malbecs, and Canary chef-owner Mansour Gorgi celebrates 11 years with a cooking class and book signing.

Here we go:

Tuesday, March 18

Ladera Winery Dinner at Abacus
Abacus hosts a four-course dinner paired with Ladera Winery's California wines. Dishes include smoked oyster, snail shooter, ahi tuna, braised rabbit buckwheat ravioli, and cotes du boeuf with Roquefort “dauphinois” parsnips and chanterelles. Dessert is a soufflé with salted cocoa sable and muscat grape-rose petal sorbet. The dinner begins at 6:30 pm and costs $130 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call Sarah Danzell at 214-520-0151.

Oak Cliff Cellars Wine Dinner at Baboush
Baboush welcomes Oak Cliff Cellars for a wine dinner starting at 6:30 pm with passed appetizers. Dinner officially begins at 7, with courses such as slow-roasted vegetable tagine, Moroccan-spiced lamb chops and chocolate marquise. It costs $60 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 214-599-0707.

Thursday, March 20

Rosé and Cheese Pairing at Cork Wine Bar
Cork is hosting a rosé and cheese pairing featuring a large lineup of wines, including Birichino Vin Gris, Cep Vineyards Rosé, Fable Rosé of Charbono and Mark Herold "Flux" Rosé. Also enjoy a bevy of complimentary cheeses from Molto Formaggio. The event runs from 7-9 pm and costs $40 a person. Buy your ticket here.

Debut of Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer at Ginger Man
The Ginger Man and neighbor Crushcraft team up to celebrate the first day of spring with the debut of Crabbie’s Spiced Orange from 6-8 pm. Attendees can enjoy Spiced Orange served chilled over ice with a slice of citrus or Crabbie’s Ginger Beer Float with vanilla ice cream. Complimentary soft pretzel bites paired with Crushcraft dipping sauces help soak up the beer.

Friday, March 21

Pecan Lodge Brisket and Malbec Dinner at Wine Poste
The Wine Poste continues its special food and wine tasting events with a matchup between Pecan Lodge barbecue and Argentinean Malbecs. The Wine Poste pours six highly regarded Malbec-based red wines to accompany Pecan Lodge brisket and all the fixins'. Cost is $30 per person. To reserve your spot, call 214-272-3221 or email james@wineposte.com.

Savor Dallas Arts District Wine Stroll
The annual Savor Dallas Arts District Wine Stroll features wines from 23 different wineries, food stops at Nasher Sculpture Center and Meyerson Symphony Center, and a variety of food trucks so you can imbibe and nosh while you enjoy the arts. This is just one of the many Savor Dallas events happening around town March 20-22. Visit the Savor Dallas website to purchase tickets and see the full schedule.

Saturday, March 22

White Rock Local Market
Find the best of local produce, meats and cheese, bread and pastries, pickles, jams, tamales and more at this popular farmers market. You can also shop for handmade furniture, toys, clothes, soaps and more made my North Texans.

Savor Dallas International Grand Tasting
This year Savor Dallas celebrates its 10th anniversary. This is the grand finale, featuring a variety of food from local restaurants, hundreds of wines, and a nice selection of beers and spirits. A VIP Tasting Package gives you entry to both the Reserve Tasting earlier in the day and early entry into the International Grand Tasting. Visit the Savor Dallas website to purchase tickets and see the full schedule.

Monday, March 24

Canary's 11th Anniversary Cook and Book Event
Celebrate 11 years of delicious food with Canary chef-owner Mansour Gorji. This special event includes a cooking class; a three-course meal with wine; and a signed copy of his new cookbook, Zing! By Gorji. The fun starts at 6 pm and costs $99 per person. For reservations, call 972-503-7080.

Pecan Lodge barbecue gets matched up with Argentinean Malbecs at the Wine Poste on March 21.

Photo courtesy of Pecan Lodge

Pecan Lodge barbecue gets matched up with Argentinean Malbecs at the Wine Poste on March 21.

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Pie News

White Rhino Coffee acquires Dallas bakery chain Emporium Pies

Photo courtesy of Emporium Pies

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A Dallas pie company has a new boss: Emporium Pies, a small chain of pie shops founded in 2012, has been acquired by White Rhino Coffee, the Dallas-born coffee company known for its community-driven cafés and craft-focused approach.

Emporium Pie owners and sisters Landon Perdue, Jen Abohosh, and Addie Roberts say in a release that the transition reflects a natural alignment in values.

"Part of our shared mission is hospitality and giving people a reason to celebrate," Roberts says. "We love the team, who I’ll continue working alongside, and I’m excited for this next chapter together. There’s something about dessert that brings people joy in a way nothing else can, and we’re thrilled to see that legacy carried forward."

Emporium began as a small operation selling pies from a 1930s bungalow in Bishop Arts. A second location opened in McKinney in 2013, followed by Deep Ellum which opened in 2016, and Fort Worth which opened in 2021, for a total of four shops. This is the second time the chain has changed hands; the original founders sold the company in 2022.

White Rhino was founded in 2007 and currently has 12 locations, the most recent being a location at Cypress Waters, inside a conference room, which opened in 2025.

“Emporium Pies has built an extraordinary legacy,” said Sara Escamilla, CEO of White Rhino Coffee. “Their products are consistently excellent, impeccably crafted, and beloved. Every pie is made with the highest quality ingredients. To be able to support and grow a concept of this caliber is an honor.”

The bakers and Addie Roberts will remain on staff, ensuring that the recipes remain unchanged. While the businesses will operate as usual for now, White Rhino Coffee plans to explore expanding Emporium Pies’ footprint across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

They'll also introduce collaborations and menu integrations such as signature pie-and-coffee pairings.

“For now, it simply means coffee and pie - two of life’s best comforts - can be enjoyed across both brands,” Escamilla says.

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