This Week In Gluttony

Farmers market fun and more top food events in Dallas this week

Editor's note: The West Village farmers market that was scheduled for July 24 has been canceled.

It's a well-rounded week, with a couple of farmers market events, beer and wine tastings, and a fine-dining experience at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.

Tuesday, July 21

A Taste of Paris at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Chef Bruno Davaillon welcomes executive chef Chistopher Hache and pastry chef Jérôme Chaucesse from fellow Rosewood property Hôtel de Crillon in Paris. Highlights from the six-course tasting menu include lobster with pickled peach, black garlic and brown butter; and black bass with chanterelle, Australian truffle and chive blossom. Cost is $115 per person; call 214-559-2100 for reservations. Dinner starts at 6 pm, and the event takes place daily through Friday, July 24.

Wednesday, July 22

Wine 101: Unlocking the Mystery of Wine at Messina Hof Winery
Happening the fourth Wednesday of each month, this tutorial helps unlock the mystery of wine. An in-house sommelier guides guests through the basics of wine knowledge: How is it aged? What are the different styles? What do all those interesting terms mean anyway? The event runs from 6-8 pm and costs $40. Reservations are suggested; call 817-442-8463.

Taste of Top 10 Summer Wines at Whole Foods Preston Forest
Join the Whole Foods wine team as they take you on a guided journey through a variety of bright and light summer wines. Whether you are looking for the perfect bottle to take to a picnic, pool party or quiet evening on the back porch, find options at this tasting. The event is free, but space is limited, so RSVP.

Thursday, July 23

Evening in the Shed at Dallas Farmers Market
Every Thursday, you can shop artisan food vendors, order from food trucks, sample beer and wine, listen to great music, and do arts and crafts. Admission is free, and the event lasts from 4-9 pm.

Gulf Coast Seafood Festival at Sea Breeze Fish Market and Grill
From July 23-26, the chefs at Sea Breeze create a menu of dishes featuring some of the finest seafood on the Texas Gulf Coast. Dishes include Texas redfish, striped bass and Gulf shrimp. All selections are based upon availability, and they can be had for lunch or dinner.

Sunday, July 26

Three-year Anniversary Party at FireWheel Brewing Company
Celebrate three years of Firewheel Brewing with 21 beers and three sodas on tap. In addition to the booze, guests can enjoy KB's Brats food truck, live music, giant Jenga, cornhole, an outdoor beer garden, dart boards, foosball and ice cream floats. The event lasts from noon-6 pm, and admission is free. Register here.

Summer Shenanigans Pop-up Dinner at 3015 Trinity Groves
The fun starts at 5:30 pm, with ceviche and local beer samplings and a meet-and-greet with chef Justin Box. Dinner begins at 6:30, and the menu includes summer favorites such as sweet corn bisque with lump crab, Windy Hill goat rillette, farm cheese gnocchi, smoke pork shank and plum crumble. This event is BYOB; however, summer sangria is available. Tickets are $75.

The Gulf Coast Seafood Festival at Sea Breeze Fish Market starts July 23.

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Healthy bowl chain Cava to sprout in revitalized Oak Cliff development

Photo courtesy of CAVA.

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A prolific eatery famous for its customizable menu featuring proprietary crazy feta and healthy bowls is under construction in Oak Cliff. The fast-casual Mediterranean chain Cava is building a branch at 671 W. Illinois Aven., in Wynnewood Village, which continues to undergo a multi-million-dollar redevelopment project.

Located west of I-35 East at the corner of Illinois Avenue and Zang Boulevard, Wynnewood Village's first big announcement for the updated outdoor shopping center was the tenancy of a Target store at 655 W.Illinois, which opened last January after three years in the works. It joined existing tenants including Kroger, El Rancho Supermercado, LA Fitness, Burlington Coat Factory, Ross, Five Below, James Avery, Bath and Body Works, with more to be revealed.

The first modern-day version of Cava was founded in 2010, inspired by a trio of Greek guys nostalgic for the slow-roasted lamb, lemony roasted potatoes, and bowls of tzatziki of their youth, according to company literature. It arrived in Dallas in 2020. It now just opened its 500th store in the United States (Minneapolis), and has approximately 25 locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Diners first choose a base of salad, pita bread, or a bowl of grains and greens. Then you can build your own salad, sandwich, or bowl from rows of ingredients such as salmon, steak, chicken, falafel, hummus, tomato, onion, cucumber, sumac cabbage slaw, and loads of seasonal options. Or choose a signature combo like the Greek Goddess steak or salmon or Falafel Crunch.

According to its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing, the new 2,391-square-foot Cava was supposed to be complete this summer, but the final inspection status remains unconfirmed.

A representative from Cava confirms to CultureMap that the brand intends to open the Wynnewood Village store in the first half of next year.

“We aren't able to confirm any other specifics or a time frame at this point,” Emma Vogt, brand communications manager, says, noting that "we look forward to welcoming the Wynnewood Village community to our table.”

Wynnewood Village shopping center has more than 80 stores, restaurants, and service tenants, but they’re spread out with huge sections of parking and roads that owner Brixmor Property Group is working to make more approachable for cars and pedestrians, according to a press release.

“We will make traffic flow better. Now it’s kind of a free-for-all,” Brett Milke, Brixmor’s vice president of redevelopment said in a statement. “We want to get it more pedestrian friendly because even though it’s a large property, people really do shop it on foot.”

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