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Uchiba Dallas sushi restaurant unfurls innovative new all-veggie menu

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Chef Tyson Cole's Dallas outpost Uchibā is introducing some new culinary "programming" that includes a ramen dinner on May 21 with participation from the man himself, IE Tyson Cole. But that is totally burying the lede.

The restaurant is also launching a new weekly "veggie nights" every Sunday, beginning May 20.

What is this? A seafood restaurant, make that a famed seafood resturant, is doing a non-seafood menu.

On Sunday Veggie Nights, chef Alex Astranti — who performed so magnificently at CultureMap's recent 2018 Tastemaker Awards event, where he served hamachi coco, with coconut zu, grapes, fennel, and candied quinoa — has created an exciting new weekly event featuring an all-vegetarian menu of shareable plates and specialty cocktails, all inspired by classic Asian flavors.

According to a release, the Veggie Night menu will be available every Sunday starting May 20 alongside Uchibā’s regular menu.

Guests both vegetarian and omnivore will love the new unique veggie bites, including:

Asparagus Nigiri
Hot Fried Veggie Buns
Yucca Frittes
Eggplant Bao

The menu will change seasonally to reflect the freshest vegetable ingredients possible.

Uchiba is the more casual restaurant that sits atop Uchi, Tyson Cole's famed sushi restaurant, which opened in Dallas in 2015. Originally the second-floor space was called Top Knot, a new concept in the Uchi family that featured buns and hand rolls and salads.

In early 2018, Top Knot was reconcepted into Uchiba, which incorporates elements of Uchi yet expands that into a cocktail experience.

Meanwhile, the Uncommon Ramen event will take place on May 21. The series started in 2015 as a pop-up with guest chefs such as Stephan Pyles, John Tesar, and Aaron Franklin collaborating with chef Alex Astranti on memorable ramen dishes.

Reaction was so positive that the restaurant turned it into a monthly series on the last Monday of every month. It continues with a roster of chefs that will include Jen Jasinski, Tommy Lee, Blaine Staniford, Kathryn Caine, Jonathan Thompson, and Omar Flores.

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Sports + Snacks

All the game-day snacks awaiting you at CultureMap Dallas' Tailgate

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Open wide for sliders from Scout at The Statler.

Attention, sports fans: The Tailgate presented by Verizon is almost here. CultureMap Dallas' signature sporty event, presented by Verizon, is happening Monday, December 9, at The Empire Room, and you'll want to be there.

Why? Because even if you aren't a football fanatic, hockey hound, soccer supporter, or basketball and baseball buff, you're probably a big fan of fantastic local food and drinks.

All Tailgate tickets include bites by participating restaurants, complimentary premium beverages, and access to fun activities throughout the event. VIP tickets come with one-hour-early entry, access to a dedicated VIP bar, an exclusive meet-and-greet with former Texas Rangers star and baseball legend Rafael Palmeiro, and more perks for an elevated experience.

You also get to make your voice heard before the event, as readers are now voting for their favorite local wings restaurant in our Ultimate Wing Showdown. Think of this as sort of like the Sweet 16, where local champs face off in an online tournament and the winner will be revealed at the party. Click here to vote for your favorites.

Hungry yet? Popular Dallas restaurants and chefs will create tailgate-inspired dishes for attendees to sample and vote for their favorite.

Here's even more of what's on the menu at The Tailgate:

Smash Burger Pizza from Cenzo's Pizza & Deli
Buffalo shrimp and blue cheese grits from McRae's American Bistro & Cocktails
Dr Pepper BBQ bacon sliders from Snuffer's
Sweet n' spicy bruschetta from Postino
Pulled pork banh mi from JW Marriott Arts District
Bulgogi Ssam (marinated ribeye lettuce wraps) from JOA Grill
A variety of mini sandwiches from Corner Bakery
Mexican shrimp cocktail and poblano cream soup from Anaya's Seafood
Game Time venison roll-ups from Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
Smoke Signal sliders from Scout at the Statler Hotel
Pastrami and pimento cheese sandwiches from Empire Baking Company
Nonna's spaghetti and meatballs from Will Salisbury
The Original ChopShop's Kickoff with Coconut Chia Pudding and Huddle for Hummus with tortilla strips and veggies
Blueberry cheesecake and tiramisu tartlets from La Rêve Gelato & Pâtisserie

To wet your whistle, there will be signature cocktails by Tequila 512 (the Touchdown Margarita and Mexican Mule Rusher) and Jim Beam Black (the BBG and Rackhouse Black) and beer from EIGHT, along with THC seltzers from Howdy, 8th Wonder, and Beach Break.

The event will also shine a spotlight on local sports organizations, including the 2023 World Series champs Texas Rangers, who will be raffling off an autographed baseball to fans. The Frisco Roughriders' mascot, Bull Moose, will be on hand for fun giveaways. And Former FC Dallas soccer star Kenny Cooper will kick it with fans in a meet-and-greet.

Verizon and CultureMap are even giving away a VIP trip for two to Super Bowl LIX*. More details on how to enter here for a chance to win. To get into the spirit, Verizon and their Super Bowl bus will host a special appearance from a surprise celebrity athlete at Tailgate.

We'll keep you up to date on all things Tailgate-related in a special editorial series of stories leading up to the event.

Tickets are $75 for VIP and $50 for General Admission. For a limited time, we’re giving you $10 off; use code Tailgate10 at checkout.

Get your tickets now before they sell out, and we’ll see you on December 9.

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The Tailgate is presented by Verizon and sponsored by HOWDY, Eight Beer, Jim Beam Black, 512 Tequila, and more to be announced.

*The NFL Entities shall have no liability or responsibility for any claim arising in connection with participation in this sweepstakes or any prize awarded. The NFL Entities have not offered or sponsored this sweepstakes in any way.

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