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    This Week in Gluttony

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

    Diana Oates
    Apr 1, 2019 | 5:53 pm
    Head to Fort Worth to check out their annual Food + Wine Festival happening April 4-7.

    While this week in Dallas is certainly not a snore, we are heading to both Fort Worth and Frisco for a taste of their food and wine festivals. Who else is in? Here are highlights of the delicious week all over DFW.

    Thursday, April 4

    Whitcraft Wine Dinner at The French Room
    Drake Whitcraft of Santa Barbara's Whitcraft Wines visits The French Room for a four-course tasting dinner to explore his exclusive collection. Courses include scallop ceviche, poached cod cheek, beef Bourguignon, and cheese. Tickets are $200, and the evening kicks off with a 6:30 pm reception followed by a 7 pm dinner.

    Belle Gloss Wine Dinner at Ruth's Chris Steak House
    Belle Glos, a California-based winemaker that produces distinctive Pinot Noirs, invades Dallas for a five-course dining experience with wine pairings. Courses include roasted heirloom carrot salad, chorizo white bean and spinach soup, baked goat cheese crostini, filet with gorgonzola and Dairyman caramelized onions reduction, and a dark chocolate cherry brownie. Tickets are $105 and the meal starts at 6:30 pm.

    Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival at the Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork

    As seen in Fort Worth's weekly food events round up ... Tickets are going fast for the annual four-day smorgasbord, most of which will take place under the stars (and a few tents) at the Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork. Festival proceeds go toward local grant programs and culinary scholarships. Here’s the lineup:

    • The festival begins with Tacos + Tequila ($50, 8-10 pm Thursday), bigger this year with more restaurants participating like Bartaco, Grapevine’s Mi Dia from Scratch, Wild Salsa, and non-taco spots like Four Sisters and McKinney’s Patina Green Home and Market.
    • The Main Event ($125, 6:30-9 pm Friday) features wines from around the world, craft beers, and spirits along with hefty bites from nearly every notable restaurant in town.
    • Desserts After Dark ($60, 9-11 pm Friday) is back at Whiskey Ranch, where pastry chefs and mixologists will share their sweet somethings while guests dance the night away. Participants range from Dough Boy Donuts to Kate Weiser Chocolates.
    • Replacing Rise + Dine this year is the Culinary Corral ($75, 11 am to 3 pm Saturday). Entry includes access to the tasting tent, beer garden, and “corkyard,” plus an artisan marketplace with live music all day. Guests will get bites from Café Modern, Nonna Tata, and Cannon Chinese Kitchen to name a few.
    • The festival continues at Burgers, Blues + Blues ($70, 6-9 pm Saturday), when burger joints like Rodeo Goat, Fred’s Texas Café, and Knife Burger will partake in a burger battle voted on by the people. Wash it all down with craft beer from all over Texas.
    • Sunday’s new grand finale — Ring of Fire: A Next-Level Cookout ($65, 2-4 pm Sunday) brings together a couple dozen chefs to barbecue, roast, and grill everything from exotic meats to pizza over live fire. Expect most of the usual local barbecue suspects, as well as regular participant Black’s Barbecue from the Hill Country.

    Saturday, April 6

    Sushi Speed Eating Contest at Kabuki Japanese Restaurant
    In celebration of its one-year anniversary, 10 contestants will compete to see who can eat a five-foot sushi roll the fastest. The winner receives a $300 gift certificate to Kabuki, along with tickets to a Live Nation concert at Toyota Music Factory, and a one-night hotel stay. All participants will receive a Kabuki T-shirt and Japanese bandana headband, along with a $25 gift certificate to Kabuki. After the contest, guests can enjoy all-night happy hour at Kabuki with discounts on sushi, rolls, small plates, beverages and more. The competition starts at 6 pm and interested participants can register here.

    Frisco Uncorked Food and Wine Festival at Frisco Square
    This inaugural event features four bands, food from local restaurants, wine tastings, shopping, a play zone for kids, and a grape-stomping competition. Performers include The Warehouse Band, Gun Powder and Lead, Hannah Kirby, and the High Definition Band. Restaurants include Dee Lincoln Prime, Tri Tip Grill, Dilla’s Quesadillas, Rye Craft Food & Cocktails, Pizzeria Testa, Howard Wang’s, Nerdvana, and more. Tickets start at $20 and the event kicks off at noon.

    Candytopia at The Hill
    This candy-coated experiential adventure is bringing its confectionery wonderland to Dallas for a limited-run engagement through July. It features more than a dozen rooms with larger-than-life interactive art installations and full sensory experiences. Candytopia Dallas features the most popular attractions from its past locations along with new elements inspired by local culture and landmarks unique to the city. Tickets start at $20 and kids under three get in free. It opens at 10 am daily.

    Sunday, April 7

    Uchibā Whiskey & Wagyu Dinner
    Uchibā is hosting a one-night-only special Whisky & Wagyu event featuring cocktails and a six-course dinner from chef Alex Astranti, paired with spirits selected by Rashidi Barrett of Beam Suntory Cocktails, who will educate attendees on the history and flavors of Japanese Whisky. Tickets are $175 and the event goes from 6-9 pm. 214-855-1354.

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    RIP Rain

    Dallas Caramel Company founder Rain McDermott dies at 52

    Teresa Gubbins
    Jun 11, 2025 | 7:41 pm
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    Dallas Caramel Company founder Rain McDermott

    Dallas entrepreneur Rain McDermott, who founded artisan caramel maker Dallas Caramel Company when she was only 34 years old, died after a battle with breast cancer; she was 52.

    Her passing was noted on the company's Facebook page, stating that "it is with the heaviest hearts that we share the passing of our beloved founder, Rain McDermott. Rain lost her courageous battle with breast cancer, but not without an incredible fight—full of strength, grace, and unwavering spirit. She gave her all, just like she did in everything."

    A spokesperson said that "there will be a memorial at a later date, but no details have been confirmed as of yet."

    A native Texan, Elizabeth Rain Reglin McDermott grew up in Houston and moved to Plano at the age of 7. According to her biography, when she turned 9, her father took her on a date to the Reunion Tower which inspired her creativity and propelled her desire to leave her own mark on the city.

    She attended El Centro College (now Dallas College), earning a degree in pastry, culinary & food service management, then started Dallas Caramel Company in 2007 to satiate her curiosity: Could she make a delicious caramel that would satisfy her sweet tooth?

    Her caramels and turtles, which were made at a facility in Wylie, were described as bold, unapologetically delicious, and big as Texas, in 11 flavors — many inspired by Dallas, including Sea Salt, Orange, Cinnamon, Marshmallow, Espresso, TX Drunken Nut (Texas Whiskey & Texas Pecans), Pumpkin, Bacon, Apple Pie, Chocolate, Lemon Meringue, and traditional Original.

    According to the post, the company will continue to operate, carrying on "her mission of world caramel domination, one delicious piece at a time."

    Friends meanwhile called her "the sweetest and kindest soul," "an amazing woman and mentor," who was "adored for her enthusiasm and determination." Customers expressed gratitude for her wonderful caramels and doting personal service.

    "Rain's sweet smile lit up every room, her hugs could fix just about anything, and her love for caramel was only matched by her love for her husband Sean and her dogs Wylie and Maui," the post said. "She poured her heart into Dallas Caramel Company, and every bite of caramel tells a little piece of her story."

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