This Week in Gluttony

These are the 7 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

This week, get your fill of beer and wine and their delicious edible accompaniments, as many restaurants are hosting dinners, pairings, and classes. Dig in:

Tuesday, August 2

Raymond Vineyards Wine Dinner at Lark on the Park
Chefs Melody Bishop and Dennis Kelley pair a multicourse menu with six wines from the acclaimed Napa Valley vineyard. Courses include Boucheron with celery hearts, chives, parsley, and baguette; grilled lobster salad with mango, avocado, and scallions; duck confit with black rice, farro, lacinato kale and red plum compote; grilled rib-eye with fried baby Yukon potatoes, Swiss chard, wild mushrooms, and whole grain mustard sauce; and mignardises. Tickets are $162 per person, and the reception starts at 7 pm.

Wednesday, August 3

3 Nations Beer and Cheese Tasting at Scardello Artisan Cheese
Ages ago, monks found that two of their most prized products — beer and cheese — went deliciously well together. Discover that for yourself at this event that explores pairings of 3 Nations beers and 10 artisan cheeses. 3 Nations founder Gavin Secchi talks about his creations. Tickets are $40 per person, and the event begins at 7 pm.

Sommelier for a Day at III Forks
Have you ever wanted to be a sommelier at a fine-dining restaurant with a world-class wine cellar? Now is your chance. III Forks offers a Sommelier for a Day opportunity on the first Wednesday of each month from 5-7 pm, during which guests can help select featured wines for the coming month. For $20 per person, attendees sample six wines selected by the steakhouse’s wine director and enjoy hand-passed paired hors d’oeuvre created by executive chef Chris Vogeli. August’s theme is South American wines. Call 972-267-1776 for reservations.

Thursday, August 4

Beer School at Whole Foods Highland Park
Geek out with fellow beer nerds as you sip on brews from a few of our favorite breweries, and discover new beers with a resident specialist. This laid-back affair, which takes place on the first Thursday of every month, goes down in the cafe at 6:30 pm and costs only $5.

Friday, August 5

Brews & Views at Hard Rock Cafe Dallas
Every Friday night in August, the Victory Park restaurant is screening a classic “Musicians in Movies”-themed film while serving limited-time ciders by Bishop Cider Co. This week’s film is Purple Rain. The free event starts at 8 pm.

Dallas Supper Club presents Chef Vijay Sadhu at Altitude at W Dallas Victory
The pop-up dinner event returns with a new location and chef. Guests enjoy hors d’oeuvre and a five-course plated dinner prepared by chef Vijay Sadhu, with wine accompaniments. Become a member of Dallas Supper Club, and purchase tickets for this one-of-a-kind event here. Cocktails start at 7:30 pm; dinner begins at 8.

Sunday, August 7

Donut and Beer Pairing Flights at LUCK Trinity Groves
Join LUCK for the August installment of this pairing event with Glazed Donut Works. Mini doughnuts are matched with brews from North Texas craft breweries. Tickets are $17.87, and there is only one 11 am seating this month. Plan on being there for two hours.

Altitude at W Dallas Victory hosts Dallas Supper Club on August 5.

Photo courtesy of W Dallas Victory Hotel

Altitude at W Dallas Victory hosts Dallas Supper Club on August 5.

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LOADS OF FUN

Chicks member Emily Strayer opens laundromat coffee cafe in Texas

Photo courtesy of\u00a0SOAP Laundry Lounge

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The Chicks' Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist Emily Strayer is opening an unusual coffee bar concept: Called SOAP Laundry Lounge, it'll be a swanky laundromat and coffee bar opening in San Antonio.

According to a release, it'll open on December 4.

Strayer grew up in Dallas. She and her husband, musician Martin Strayer, are often on the road, but they purchased the building as a long-term investment in their adopted hometown. She envisioned the spot as both a neighborhood amenity and a community hub.

“SOAP was born from the idea that everyday tasks can be enjoyable,” Emily says in a statement. “I wanted to create a space that’s not just functional but inspiring, a place that brings people together and helps elevate how we live, even in the simplest moments, like laundry.”

The laundromat portion of the 5,500-square-foot building will feature 64 slow water, energy-saving machines — 28 washers and 36 dryers — outfitted with the Aquawing Ozone Laundry System, a hospital-grade sanitization technology that kills 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses.

In addition to self-service, SOAP offers a wash-and-fold option starting at $4 per wash. The laundromat uses a card-based payment system, which allows customers to load funds via cash, card, or EBT. The cards can be used throughout the concept, including the coffee bar.

The menu includes espresso drinks, teas, lemonades, and pastries alongside a few seasonal favorites like a Mexican mocha and a peppermint cold brew. With the complimentary WiFi, the concept almost functions like a coworking space.

Dallas is no stranger to laundromat-combination businesses: In the 90s, it was home to a beloved lounge in Exposition Park called Bar of Soap, which was a combination laundromat and punk rock bar, hosting both local and national name-brand touring bands.

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