This Week in Gluttony

These are the 6 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

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Check out Cinco de Mayo events of all kinds this week at Four Corners Brewing Company, Mockingbird Station, and The Rustic.

Photo by Joshua Black Wilkins

It seems to be all about the almighty margarita this week. And honestly? We don't hate it. When Cinco de Mayo converges with the Kentucky Derby, it's got to be a day of sipping and tipping. Add Star Wars Day into the mix, and you've got a week with culinary force.

Tuesday, May 1

Back the Blue at Celebrity Cafe & Bakery
The recent shooting death of a Dallas Police officer has prompted a favorite Dallas bakery to spring into action. Celebrity has created a special "Back the Blue" iced sugar cookie, and 100 percent of the proceeds are going to America's Defenders Foundation, which is raising money for the families of the officers involved in the shooting. The cookies are $3.50 each and are on sale all week at all locations.

Wednesday, May 2

Mezclar: A Celebration of Modern Mexican Fare at Four Corners Brewing Company
Mix up your Cinco De Mayo celebrations with this celebration of Dallas' top Hispanic chefs. Tickets are $50 and include four libations from Four Corners Brewing Co. and food tastings from all of the participating chefs. Featured chefs include recent CultureMap Tastemaker Award winners and nominees, including Anastacia Quinones (The Cedars Social), Omar Flores (Whistle Britches), Luis Olvera (Trompo), Luis Sanchez (The Village Culinary Lab), David Pena, and Lisa Martel-Mohon (Wheel Food). This event is from 7-9 pm.

Costaripa Wine Dinner at Dolce Riviera
Recognized seven years in a row as the best winemaker in Italy, Nicole Vezzola of Mattia Vezzola Wines makes a rare appearance in Dallas to walk diners through a series of four courses made by executive chef Michele Scarpa with exclusive wine pairings. Courses include seafood carpaccio with crispy frisée salad, homemade bigoli sauteed with King crab, oven roasted red snapper, and a special tribute to tiramisu. Tickets are $120 and dinner begins at 7 pm. Call 469-458-6623 to reserve your spot.

Friday, May 4

Star Wars Day at Zoli's NY Pizza
Celebrate Star Wars with a pizza party on May the 4th. Specifically, Star Wars-themed food and drink specials including a pulled "porg" pizza featuring smoked meat from Cattleack BBQ, stuffed jalapeño "thermal detonators," Death Star-shaped moon pies, and "Rey's Bread," an everything-bagel focaccia served with beer cheese. There is also a C3PO pint glass giveaway with purchase of Noble Rey Brewing Company's Ice Bucket Pale Ale. Enjoy these specials from 5-11 pm while supplies last.

Saturday, May 5

Mindfulness and Margaritas at Mockingbird Station
Mockingbird Station and Dallas Fitness Ambassadors present this unique event that brings together an unlikely pair. The day begins with yoga and meditation led by yogis at CorePower Yoga, followed by a kickboxing demonstration from 9Round at the terrace at Mockingbird Station. Post fitness, stay and play with vendors, henna, braid bar, shopping, and Cinco De Mayo specials throughout The Station all afternoon. Guests can also indulge in a refreshing margarita at one of the many restaurants. Tickets are $20 and the event is happening from 9 am-5 pm.

Cinco De Derby at The Rustic
Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby combine for one epic party. Cinco de Mayo brunch lasts from 10 am-2 pm, where there will be margaritas, a mariachi band, face painting, and a free photo booth. Starting at 2 pm, fashion experts will begin judging for awards given out in both best dressed and best Cinco de Mayo/Derby combo categories. While you watch the race, you can sip on mint juleps and snack on Kentucky hot brown sandwiches. There will be live music by Noah Jackson, some of The Texas Gentlemen, and artists from Friday’s Foolery. Admission is free and the festivities kick off at 10 am.

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Sandwich News

Colorado sandwich chain Snarf's makes Dallas debut with 5 locations

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A cult-favorite sandwich from Colorado has made its Dallas debut: Snarf’s Sandwiches, a sandwich shop chain from Boulder has opened its first location in Dallas at 2337 W. Mockingbird Ln. #150, in a small center just west of Maple Ave.

According to a release, it's the first of five locations that will open across Dallas in the coming months. We will soon have many Snarf's.

Snarf's is named for its founder Jimmy "Snarf" Seidel, and is known for its oven-toasted sandwiches and bold, quirky personality. Since launching in 1996, they've earned a following for made-to-order sandwiches and are known for their proprietary blend of giardiniera peppers and signature bread.

As their website says, they're "ridiculously good."

They have a bakery that makes their bread using their signature recipe. It's partially baked, then the store finishes the process by toasting each individual sandwich when they make it to order.

Sandwiches come in nearly two dozen options, including an Italian sandwich with salami, pepperoni, capicola, mortadella, & provolone; plus meatball, egg salad, prime rib & provolone, corned beef & Swiss, pastrami & Swiss, brisket w/ BBQ, French dip with provolone, rotisserie chicken, portobello, eggplant parmesan, and artichoke & feta. Sandwiches come in 7-inch or 12-inch sizes and prices range from $13 to $18.

There are also soups and entree-sized salads for $12.30 including a Cobb, a Greek salad, tuna salad, and chicken salad; plus sides like potato salad and coleslaw, and cookies for dessert.

The other four locations coming to Dallas include:

Lakewood Shopping Center, 1908 Abrams Pkwy.
Pavillion North, 7615 Campbell Rd. #104
Dallas - Preston Hollow, 11810 Preston Rd.
Dallas - Snider Plaza, 6630 Snider Plaza

The chain now has nearly 50 locations across Colorado, Missouri, and Texas, including Austin. Part of their ethos is to cultivate a local presence with community support for schools, local nonprofits, and neighbors in need.

The Dallas location offer dine-in, takeout, online ordering and catering. Diners can expect a colorful, welcoming atmosphere that reflects the brand’s funky roots.

“We’re wildly excited to finally bring Snarf’s to Dallas,” Seidel says. “This city has amazing energy, deep-rooted food traditions, and a real sense of community—everything we love. We’re excited to be a part of it—not just by serving high quality food, but by showing up for the people who live and work here.”

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