This Week in Gluttony

These are the 5 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

Reserve a spot for you and your dad at Matt Dallman's afternoon demo class at 18th & Vine on Sunday, June 17.

Photo courtesy of 18th & Vine

It's Father's Day week, which typically means preparing for family gatherings, barbecuing in the backyard, and drinking cold beer. However, in Dallas it can also mean swirling Caymus at Sea Breeze or sipping a night cap at The French Room Salon. It's all up to Dad. After all, Father knows best.

Tuesday, June 12

Caymus Wine Dinner at Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill
Take advantage of the rare opportunity to sample from the Caymus wine collection at this intimate five-course dinner. Courses include scallop and uni crudo, beet-cured King salmon with fruit gazpacho, butter-poached Australian lobster tail with bone marrow mousse, seared waygu strip, and a chocolate sphere with cherry surprise. Tickets are $100, and dinner starts at 7 pm. Seats are extremely limited, and a reservation (required) can be made by calling 972-473-2722.

Thursday, June 14

Burgers for Bigs at Grub Burger Bar
Big Brothers Big Sisters presents a fun evening filled with burgers for a good cause. Twenty percent of proceeds will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas. Happy hour specials and free appetizers also will be available. Admission is free, and the specials start at 6:30 pm.

Friday, June 15

Brooklyn Brewery Beer Mansion at 2616 Commerce Events Center
This eccentric Brooklyn brewery is popping up in Deep Ellum with a multi-party celebration. Featuring four one-of-a-kind parties all under the same roof, the event will allow guests to roam from room to room to enjoy live music, taste new and favorite beers, and explore each unique corner of the extravaganza. Themes for the rooms will be The Show, The Bazaar, The Speakeasy, and the Arcarde. Tickets start at $20, and doors open at 6 pm on Friday and noon on Saturday.

Saturday, June 16

Monthly Brass Nightcap at The French Room Salon
Guests can get swept away by the sultry sounds of Imperial Brass while sipping specialty cocktails crafted by Anna Pereda, the resident bar manager. Reservations are not necessary for the Brass Nightcap and entry is complimentary. This late-night musical event will from 10 pm-12 am.

Sunday, June 17

"Demo Day" Master Class at 18th and Vine
What better way to celebrate Father's Day than by learning how to make all of the 18th & Vine menu items straight from the source — pitboss Matt Dallman? The menu includes ribs, salmon, burnt ends, and brisket paired with various brews from Boulevard Beers. Tickets are $40 and the event lasts from 3-5 pm. Call 214-443-8335 to reserve a spot for you and your dad.

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'70s News

Ultra-hip '70s-style restaurant bar Seager & Sons opens in Plano

Seager & Sons

A new restaurant with a total '70s vibe is opening in Plano: Called Seager & Sons, it's a nostalgic restaurant and cocktail bar that will debut along the Boardwalk at Granite Park, at 5864 SH-121 #106, on December 10, pairing hand-stretched pizza and fried chicken with cocktails and beer.

According to a release, Seager & Sons is from 33 Restaurant Group, who also own Union Bear, The Yard, and Suburban Yacht Club.

They're hoping to create a place for a casual weeknight family dinner, date night, or a group gathering around the firepit.

In addition to pizza and fried chicken, the menu includes:

Crab Rangoon Dip
Cacio E Pepe Fritters
Lobster Thermidor
Oven Roasted Sammies on House Focaccia Bread

A dimly-lit wraparound bar is just the place for beverages such as one-of-a-kind highball cocktails from a custom highball machine exclusively made with Tito’s handmade vodka and locally-brewed Seager & Sons craft beers. Other cocktails include a Banana Bread Old Fashioned, Black Cherry Bourbon Slush, and the Rocketman, a fresh take on an espresso martini made with Honey Vanilla Bean Vodka and espresso from Cultivar Coffee Roasters.

33 Restaurant Group founder Preston Lancaster says in a release that their goal is to create a place with welcoming food, drinks, and atmosphere.

"I’ve always been inspired by places that have a certain magic — where the warmth of an old bar, great food, and unforgettable memories come together," Lancaster says.

The nostalgia is conveyed via a custom interior within the 7,500 -square-foot space transports guests back to the 1970s that’s rich in detail, with warm wood paneling, earthy green leather, and terrazzo tabletops. The space is layered with nostalgic elements like vintage records, guitars, and lo-fi stereos.

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