Plan for two vegan dining events this week: one evening tasting event during an art exhibition and the other a festive Sunday brunch. There's also a late-night anniversary party for a posh cocktail bar, a brisket-smoking class, Mediterranean wine dinner, and a dim sum-inspired afternoon tea.
Wednesday, January 22
SmokeOut Injustice Day at Cheba Hut
Sandwich chain Cheba Hut will celebrate this annual event wherein locations donate $2 from every entree — any salad or sandwich, sold in-shop or delivered — to Last Prisoner Project, which supports those doing time for nonviolent weed-related crimes. All DFW stores will participate including Deep Ellum, Denton, Dallas-Preston Rd, Arlington, and Fort Worth.
Thursday, January 23
Adulti-Verse: Rooted & Radiant at Meow Wolf
Interactive art exhibit in Grapevine will host an adults-only night featuring a menu of plant-based bites and non-alcoholic cocktails. Participating restaurants include Pizza Verde, who’ll serve “meat” balls and bruschetta, and TLC Vegan Café, who’ll bring basil ricotta tortellini with Alfredo and roasted tomato arrabbiata sauces. There’ll also be free mocktail workshops hosted by Beyond the Bar alcohol-free bottle shop. Tickets are $45 and the party begins at 6 pm with DJ Sober to bring the beats from 7–9 pm.
One-Year Anniversary at Columbian Country Club
East Dallas martini bar (inspired by a Dallas bar of the same name that was around in the late 1800s) will celebrate its first birthday with a late-night party. Visit starting at 9 pm for tray-passed hors d’oeuvres, a caviar station with caviar shots, ice sculpture cocktails, casino tables, and DJ music. The party will run until 2 am.
Friday, January 24
Mediterranean Wine Dinner at Gorji
Addison New Mediterranean steakhouse will host a four-course wine dinner with pairings from Italy, Macedonia, and Lebanon. Menu items include yellowfin ahi tuna crostini or sea scallops, three-cheese spinach lasagna, prime beef tenderloin with gnocchi, pomegranate cream sauce, and grilled vegetables, and a vanilla ice cream and dark chocolate dessert. Dinner is $195 plus tax and begins at 6:30 pm.
Saturday, January 25
BrisketU at Peticolas Brewing Company
Prepare for backyard barbecue season with this brisket-smoking workshop at Peticolas Brewing Company. Participants will learn how to select the right cut, trimming techniques, wood selection, managing the fire, timing, and how to properly slice the final product. Class is $139 ($129 for each additional participant) and begins at 9 am.
Modern Afternoon Tea at Mirador
This dim sum-inspired three-course experience at Mirador provides a new twist on the classic English tradition. Menu highlights include a caviar tartlet, Wagyu sando, foie gras macaron, and pear linzer cookies. The tea is $89, plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 2 pm.
Sunday, January 26
Vegan Brunch Party at The Kitchen Café
This entirely vegan brunch will be hosted by Moonlight Dining and Eatyodestiny. The menu includes an avocado toast trio, agave and butter-glazed “ChickUn” and waffles, crispy tomato and “crab,” and pistachio French toast. There’ll also be DJ music. Brunch is $65, or $85 for bottomless mimosas, and begins at 11 am.
