This Week in Gluttony

Sissy's derby drinking party and more must-attend Dallas food events

Brace yourself, Dallas. This Week in Gluttony is a doozy. The weather gods are smiling down upon us, and there is plenty of eating and drinking to be done.

For starters, Sissy's is hosting its third annual Jockeys & Juleps party, and Kitchen LTO needs your vote for version 3.0 at Trinity Groves. Plus, Tastemaker Best Chef nominee Dean Fearing is signing copies of his new cookbook at Barnes & Noble.

But enough chatter. Let's get this food event roundup started.

Tuesday, April 29

Domaine Serene Winery Dinner at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Enjoy a five-course menu crafted by chef Bruno Davaillon paired with selections from Domaine Serene Winery. Starters include mini truffles, grilled cheese sandwiches and beef tartare crostini, followed by pea ravioli with morel ragout, veal cheek with celeriac and rhubarb reduction, chicken with spring casserole, venison loin with red cabbage compote, and an artisanal cheese course. The event starts at 7 pm and costs $250 per person. Call 214-443-4747 for reservations.

The History of Crown Royal and the Craft of Blending Dinner at Grace
Grace is hosting a five-course Crown Royal whiskey dinner, with a history lesson on the side. Dishes prepared by chef Blaine Staniford include Peking duck, dry-aged strip and cola-braised pork cheek. The event starts at 6:30 pm; seats are $89 a person plus tax and tip. Call 817-877-3388 for reservations.

Kibble and Cocktails at 3015 Trinity Groves
At this dog-friendly event, partake in food from all your favorite Trinity Groves restaurants and support the Voice of Justice program at DFW Rescue Me. The program educates children on how to take care of animals in order to prevent future abuse. The event also features music, live auction and raffle. Tickets are $100 a person; you can reserve your spot by calling 214-939-3015 or order online.

Dean Fearing Cookbook Signing at Barnes & Noble
Celebrity chef Dean Fearing discusses and signs The Texas Food Bible: From Legendary Dishes to New Classics at Barnes & Nobles on Northwest Highway. Beginning at 9 am, present your Barnes & Noble receipt for the book, and receive a wristband to save your place in line. Those without a Barnes & Noble receipt may get their wristbands beginning at 5 pm.

Wednesday, April 30

Central Texas Beer Dinner at Libertine Bar
Libertine Bar celebrates Central Texas brews with five courses paired with perfect beers. Dishes include apple pie with chilled apple soup, salted caramel gelato and sharp cheddar flatbread; venison blood sausage and bourbon-poached pear with vanilla-chile vinaigrette; banana 3 ways (roasted, smashed and crispy with deep dark chocolate); Texas sturgeon with collard greens, crispy skin and quail egg; and the Kitchen Sink with chocolate, citrus, cream, avocado and cheese. The event starts at 7 pm and costs $60 a person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 214-824-7900.

Thursday, May 1

Best Cellars Dinner at Hotel ZaZa
Some of the top wine collectors come together to highlight and share wine from their personal cellars. The evening features a gourmet four-course meal prepared by chefs Dan Landsberg (Dragonfly), Bradford Hodgkins (FT33), Cody Sharp (Casa Rubia) and Lance Smith (Smoke). Proceeds from the dinner benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation, whose mission is to fund the combined team of lung cancer experts at UT Southwestern and MD Anderson Cancer Center. The event starts at 6 pm and costs $500 per person. For more ticket information, contact Courtney Edwards at 214-728-2918.

Friday, May 2

Peter Michael Winery Dinner at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Chef Bruno Davaillon brings the goods to this five-course dinner and reception featuring selections from Peter Michael Winery. Menu highlights include peeky toe crab with crispy quinoa; Chatham cod with spring blanquette casserole; duck breast with cherry marmalade, parsnip and ramps; and lamb loin with smoked potato and yogurt. Pastry chef Nicolas Blouin whips up the sweets. Dinner costs $250 per person and begins at 7 pm. Call 214-443-4747 for reservations.

Saturday, May 3

Third Annual Jockeys & Juleps Derby Watching Party at Sissy’s Southern Kitchen & Bar
Come dressed in your best derby day attire and indulge in derby day specials from 11 am to 2 pm. Sissy's mint julep, grapefruit julep, Kentucky punch and Presbyterian bourbon press are $8. The Red Carpet Special and Kentucky Derby play on the big screens behind the bar from 3 to 6 pm, and a prize of $200 is awarded to the best derby outfit in the house. Call 214-827-9900 to reserve your table.

Sunday, May 4

Kitchen LTO 3.0 Voting Party at Trinity Groves
Head to Kitchen LTO at Trinity Groves from 5-8 pm as it debuts the chef and artist finalists for its third restaurant rotation. Voting starts at the event and continues through May 10 at 6 pm via Kitchen LTO’s website. Chef finalists include Rosanne "Roe" Dileo from Libertine Bar; Fitzgerald Dodd from Amberjax Fish Market & Grille; Brooke Eggers from Village Modern Foods in Santa Barbara, California; Daniel Tarasevich from Second Floor Bistro; and Scott Townend of Scott Townend Catering. Current chef Eric Shelton ends his tenure on May 31; the restaurant reopens on June 3 with the new concept. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased at brownpapertickets.com.

Home Brewing Classes at Weekend Coffee
Learn how to make the perfect cup of joe at Weekend Coffee's free monthly home brew classes. Learn the ins and outs of various brew methods, including how to use a French press, V60, Chemex and all of those other fancy things that intimidate you. Classes are held the first Sunday of each month from 3 to 5 pm. Space is limited, and registration is required. RSVP to nicole@ahhweekend.com, or sign up with your Weekend barista.

Monday, May 5

Raw Foods Expert Matt Monarch at Richardson Civic Center
Matt Monarch, owner of Raw Food World and host of the TV show by the same name, talks about top super foods and how they help combat diseases and other health conditions and how the raw food path can be a doorway into the spiritual. Admission is free, and all attendees receive a $10 gift card for Monarch’s online store. The event starts at 6:30 pm.

Head west to Grace for a whiskey dinner on April 29.

Photo courtesy of Grace

Head west to Grace for a whiskey dinner on April 29.

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Coming soon

Chef Omar Flores debuts Maroma Mexican restaurant in Dallas Design District

Photo courtesy of Maroma

Seafood tower at Maroma.

A new coastal Mexican restaurant is opening in Dallas’ Design District from an acclaimed chef and tenured hospitality group. Called Maroma, it will open Monday, May 4 on the ground floor of the Thirteen Thirty Three Building at 1333 Oak Lawn Ave., according to a release.

Maroma comes from Big Dill Hospitality (the folks behind Casa Brasa, Even Coast, and Muchacho) and is led by chef Omar Flores, one of Dallas' most prolific chefs, and the Marshi family. (Flores is nominated for a 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Award for Chef of the Year, and Casa Brasa is nominated for Best New Restaurant.)

The menu will focus on refined coastal Mexican cuisine, including seafood, citrus-forward dishes, and items cooked over a wood-fired grill, they say.

Maroma The sophisticated bar area.Photo courtesy of Maroma

The 3,800-square-foot space will seat up to 150 guests across a sophisticated dining room and patio. Maroma will be open for lunch and dinner, the release says, offering a brighter, more casual feel during the day and transitioning to a more subdued setting in the evening.

Menu highlights include raw bar items, shareable starters, and grilled entrees, including:

Chilled Mercado Oysters - served with chiltepin mignonette, fresh horseradish, cocktail sauce, and salsa marisquera
Spot Prawn Aguachile Verde - serrano-cucumber broth with avocado, pickled red onion, cucumber, and chiltepin
Marisco Tower - a chilled seafood assortment with oysters, lobster, red snapper ceviche, poached shrimp, and montaditos
Little Neck Clams Chori-Papa - clams with Mexican chorizo, fingerling potatoes, fennel confit, white wine, and chipotle broth
Chargrilled Oysters - topped with chile toreado, garlic herb butter, lime, and grilled baguette
Smoked Beef Cheek Barbacoa Sopes - a shareable starter featuring slow-cooked beef cheek
Jumbo Prawns - mesquite-grilled with gochujang adobo, chile butter, rancho gordo corona beans, and mojo verde
Sea Bream A la Talla - served with salsa, black beans, arroz verde, slaw, and corn tortillas
Tacos Dorado Gobernado - a crispy taco-style seafood dish
Spanish Octopus “A La Brava” - a composed seafood plate with bold seasoning
Red Snapper - prepared with a balance of coastal flavors and technique

Beverages will include agave spirits and cocktails, with options like the Peeled Proof with bourbon and banana liqueur, the Maroma Paloma with tequila and grapefruit, and a shareable Cazuela with cognac, peach, and prosecco.

Maroma Cazuela cocktail, meant to be shared.Photo courtesy of Maroma

“Maroma is meant to transport people - to a place, a moment, and a feeling,” says Alexander Urrunaga, COO of Big Dill Hospitality, in the release. “When people go out, they want energy, connection, and a sense of occasion. Maroma is about delivering that through purposeful sophistication, where every detail contributes to the experience.”

Flores adds that the menu is rooted in balance and restraint.

“Coastal Mexican cuisine is incredibly expressive,” he says. “You have pristine seafood, bright citrus, and the influence of fire - but it’s about control and balance. At Maroma, every dish is crafted with discipline and intention, allowing those elements to shine in a refined way.”

Once it opens May 4, Maroma will be open 11 am-10 pm Sunday through Wednesday and 11 am-12 am Thursday-Saturday.

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