This week in gluttony

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

Harper's whole lobster Benedict, if you dare.

Photo courtesy of Harper's

Festival season is here as this week’s event lineup offers three. One celebrates beer, another, Dallas cuisine, and the third, the state of Texas with food, drinks, and music. Also on the list is Texas wine tasting, a Saturday morning social run followed by brews and breakfast, a tea inspired by a Netflix hit, and the launch of a brand new brunch — Dallas’ most important meal of the week.

Thursday, March 24

Cheramie Wine Tasting at Garden Café
The Historic Junius Heights neighborhood restaurant will host a complimentary wine tasting featuring black woman- and Marine Corps veteran-owned winery, Cheramie Wine from Texas. The tasting will start at 5 pm and reservations are recommended.

Food and Wine Festival at the Dallas Arboretum
More than three dozen Dallas chefs will be serving delectable dishes during this evening tasting event in the gardens of the Dallas Arboretum. The $149 ticket ($129 for members) also includes wine and beer. Sip and stroll amid the 500,000 blooming bulbs while tasting dishes from Knife Dallas, Meddlesome Moth, Fearing’s, Trompo, and more. The event will run from 7-9 pm.

Saturday, March 26

Spill The Tea - A Bridgerton-Inspired Affair at Hotel Crescent Court
Caveat: This event is sold out, but fans of the Netflix hit Bridgerton (which begins season 2 on March 25) will want to pencil in future dates for the same affair. Organizers promise a "swoon-worthy spread of delightful treats in a stunning setting," including promenading in the gardens, live musicians serenading with the show's soundtrack, and a menu approved by Lady Whistledown herself. Reservations are $100 plus tax and service fee, or $135 with endless champagne. Tickets include a special welcome cocktail, two tea selections, an array of tea sandwiches, scones, and pastries served with house-made strawberry preserves and clotted cream. The event is happening several times over three weekends. Tickets to the seatings March 26-28 are sold out; as of press time, there are tickets left for April 2 and April 9-10.

Deep Ellum Brewing Company Social Run/Walk
Runners and walkers alike will enjoy this leisurely, “three-ish-mile” social stroll followed by brews and breakfast. Tickets (which must be purchased in advance) are $30 and include the untimed run, three Deep Ellum Brewing draft beers, and a hot breakfast. Check-in begins at 7:30 am with the run to start at 8:30 am (or earlier if desired). Last call for breakfast is at 11 am.

Brunch Launch at Harper’s
The globally-inspired steakhouse — popular for its fully enclosable patio called The Glass Room — will launch brunch service with a party. The debut will treat guests to a complimentary glass of champagne and DJ music to set the vibe. Menu highlights include whole lobster Benedict, Japanese pancakes with blueberry compote, and brunch spreads for sharing like brioche French toast and oak-smoked salmon. The celebration will run from 11 am-4 pm.

Texas Forever Fest
Celebrate the food and music of Texas during this all-day, family-friendly festival in Plano. The event will take place at Haggard Park from 11 am to 6 pm and admission is free. There’ll be food trucks and festival fare, along with live music by Texas country artists including Pat Green, Walt Wilkins, and Roger Creager. Festival-goers can also sample Texas beer and spirits during the Spirits of Texas Tasting at the nearby historic Saigling House. Choose between Sunrise Samples (served from 11 am-2:30 pm) and Sunset Samples (served from 2:30 pm-6 pm). Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the event and include around 20 two-ounce samples. Or get the all-day tasting pass for $40 in advance or $45 at the event.

Big Texas Beer Fest
Set to take place at the Fair Park Automobile Building, the Big Texas Beer Fest is in its 10th year and will feature more than 500 beers, ciders, seltzers, and more from about 100 breweries. Patrons will find rare selections not available on store shelves. Note that tickets typically sell out in advance. Tickets range from the $42 general admission entry at 3 pm to the $75 VIP entry at 2 pm. Both include sampling cards for 12 two-ounce tastes, but more sampling cards may be purchased for only $2 each. The event will run until 7 pm.

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Closing News

Longtime Dallas restaurant Sevy's Grill to close after nearly 30 years

Photo courtesy of Sevy's Grill

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A longtime Dallas restaurant is closing in 2026: Sevy's Grill, which has been open at 8201 Preston Rd. near Preston Center for nearly 30 years, will close on June 27, 2026.

According to a release from the owners, they're closing due to what appears to be an increase in rent.

"After months of negotiations, we were not able to come to a mutually beneficial agreement for our fourth 10-year lease," the post said.

The restaurant is located in Preston Sherry Plaza, which was acquired in September 2025 by Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate. Somebody gotta foot the bill.

Sevy's says they are looking at other locations.

"Our focus now is to finish these next 6+ months taking care of our guests and staff at the same caring level we built our brand on: Warm, professional service, consistently good food and a comfortable ambiance where the guest is always first," the post says. "First on our list of priorities is taking care of our guests in December and all the wonderful celebrations of family, friends and business groups. We do still have some availability for reservations, including our last New Years Eve at Preston Sherry. Come celebrate with us as the exciting anticipation of a new year for all of us."

"Our second priority will be the search for a new location to continue doing what we love," they said. "We are already reviewing possible sites and will keep everyone updated regularly."

Owned by chef Jim "Sevy" Severson and his wife Amy Severson, the restaurant has long been a neighborhood favorite with a lively bar scene, and was nominated in CultureMap's 2018 Tastemaker Awards for Best Neighborhood Restaurant. They were a frequent choice for winemaker events and are also known for the longevity of their staff.

"Eight team members have been with us all 29+ years, with an average tenure in the kitchen of 15+ years and a Management team that you all know," their post said. "Come support our staff as we celebrate the next 6+ months.Thank you again for your support through all the normal challenges of running a restaurant as well as economic downturns, market bubbles, Y2K, and of course the COVID era. As I tell my family and friends to “enjoy the ride in life”, wow, what an amazing ride it has been for us! And as always, Sevy’s Grill is here for you."