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

Meddlesome Moth 9th Anniversary Celebration

Meddlesome Moth brews up an epic celebration for its ninth birthday.

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Easter brunch will be here before you know it. But before you treat yourself to the eggs Benedict and sausage-and-gravy goodness, there are a few fancy food events to consider during the week. And if fancy isn't for you, consider perusing a local market or two on Saturday.

Tuesday, April 16

Wine & Tequila Dinner at Dee Lincoln Prime
This dinner is hosted by the Reynolds Family Winery & Freedom Estate, and it features an exclusive tequila tasting from Penta Tequila & Dee Lincoln Double Barrel Reposado by Herradura. Courses include lobster and brie turnovers, Texas elk loin, prime filet, and a passion fruit tart. Tickets are $295, and the event starts with a 6:30 pm reception followed by a 7:30 pm dinner. For reservations, call 214-387-3333.

Wednesday, April 17

Rosé Wines and Cheese Class at Scardello Artisan Cheese
Rosé has finally gained the popularity it deserves. This incredibly versatile wine is made from a wide variety of grapes, and this class explores this laid-back wine and the cheeses that pair perfectly with them. Tickets are $40, and the class starts at 7 pm.

Thursday, April 18

Addison Spring Wine Dinner at Addison Conference Centre
The Spice of Life Catering presents chef Jeffrey Kollinger as he prepares an elegant culinary experience. The five-course dinner is paired with some of the finest offerings of Alexander Valley Vineyards. A portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to the North Texas Food Bank to aid underprivileged families. Tickets start at $95, and dinner starts at 7 pm.

Saturday, April 20

Local Artisan Market at Highland Park Village
Stroll a curated collection of artisan vendors from across Dallas-Fort Worth at this seasonal neighborhood market. Guests can enjoy food, handcrafted goods, face painting, and live entertainment for the entire family. Yummy food vendors include Lemma's Bake Shop, Lemon Glaze, Texas Olive Oil, The Amazing Dip Company, and more. The market runs from 9 am to 1 pm.

Denton Community Market at Denton Historical Park
Make the trip north to celebrate local farmers at this food and art market in downtown Denton. The market features live music, kids' activities, local farms, local artists, food trucks, and food vendors. Vendors include Misty Moon Farms, Reeves Bees, Oliver's Gardens, and more. It kicks off at 9 am.

Sunday, April 21

Easter brunch in Dallas-Fort Worth
Still looking for an Easter brunch to enjoy with the family? Hop on over to our complete list of options here.

Monday, April 22

9th Anniversary Beer Dinner and Celebration at Meddlesome Moth
The Dallas Design District restaurant comes together with area breweries for an epic six-course beer dinner with food by executive chef Robbie Lewis. Participating breweries include Turning Point, Celestial Beerworks, Community, Denton County Brewing Co., Peticolas Brewing Co., and Oak Cliff Brewing Company. Tickets are $80, and the event starts at 6:30 pm.

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Donatos Pizza totes its unique crust to new location in Flower Mound

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A pizza chain with a quirky obsession on its crusts is coming to Flower Mound: Donatos Pizza, the franchise famous for spreading its toppings to the very edge of the pizza, will open a location at 1400 Long Prairie Rd. #160.

According to a release, it'll open on December 17.

Donatos Pizza was founded by Jim Grote in Ohio in 1963 from a single stand, and remains family-owned. Their signature is to place the toppings on their pizzas "edge to edge" — for clueless diners who do not like plain crust edges. (Come on, the crust is the best part.)

Their menu features more than a dozen varieties of pizza such as veggie, four cheese, and pepperoni with hot honey. Their signature crust is a thin-crust but they also offer thicker alternatives as well as a cauliflower crust. Pizzas come in a 7-inch individual and go all the way up to a 14-inch large. Prices range from $15 to $25.

Fans appreciate their better-than-average ingredients and describe it as more flavorful compared to other corporate pizza chains, with a crisp thin crust and generous toppings.

In addition to pizza, Donatos' menu includes oven-baked wings, sub sandwiches, including meatball and Italian cold cuts, plus appetizers and salads.

The Flower Mound location will be a family affair, owned by Lynne and Ralph Pence, whose son Travis will oversee day-to-day operations. The Pence family has deep connections to Donatos including the fact that Lynne's sister used to work for the company, while her brother-in-law still does.

"We're from Columbus, Ohio — it is where our kids grew up and where our family is—it also happens to be the hometown and birthplace of Donatos Pizza," Lynne says. "Our daughter in Oklahoma found out Donatos was coming to Edmond, where she lives, and called us. She was so excited that Donatos was finally coming down south and we wanted to be a part of it."

This is the second Donatos in the Dallas area: a location opened in Frisco in November — the first in Texas.

There are currently 470-plus locations in 28 states. That includes 175 stores plus nearly 300 non-traditional locations nationwide, including select Red Robin restaurants, sports, and entertainment venues.

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