This Week In Gluttony

DFW Restaurant Week opening shindig tops food and drink events this week

It seems we looked up from our barbecue plate and it was suddenly August. How did that even happen? This week is jam-packed with wine dinners, an exciting Whole Foods reveal and even a happy hour for urban-dwelling parents.

Tuesday, August 4

Reverse Happy Hour at W Dallas Victory Hotel
Head on over to the Living Room Bar every Tuesday from 7 to 11 pm for this brand-new reverse happy hour that allows guests to enjoy signature cocktails, small bites and live music spun by DJ Frances Jaye and JT Donaldson.

Wednesday, August 5

Sandwich Show at Which Wich R&D Test Kitchen
Take a peek behind the curtain to see what the Which Wich Test Kitchen is working on. Get a chef-inspired wich, chips, drink and a treat all for just $5. The event is from 1-2 pm and all that is asked is that you return your honest opinions.

Thursday, August 6

DFW Restaurant Week First Course at Sixty Five Hundred
The kick-off party features some of Dallas-Fort Worth’s best restaurants, but it also pays homage to some of the area's best mixologists. It's the perfect time to sample food from restaurants that are featured in the Restaurant Week lineup. A portion of the proceeds benefit North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope in Fort Worth. Tickets are $50 for general admission and $80 for VIP, who get to arrive an hour and a half before general admission is let in at 7 pm.

A Special Night at Oak
Join the Dallas Chapter of the International Wine & Food Society and chef John Tesar for a five-course wine dinner. Tickets are $180 for members and $200 for non-members. The meal starts at 7 pm.

Sunday, August 9

Warriors That Farm at Cafe Momentum
Join Warriors That Farm for a special night in one of Dallas' most magical kitchens. Warriors That Farm offers combat veterans an opportunity to learn the skills needed to earn a living while farming on Falster Farm in East Texas. The first-hand health benefits of Falster Farm are personified in Karl, a combat Marine and the creator and steward of the farm. The dinner starts at 6 pm and tickets are $50.

Monday, August 10

Urban Parents' Night Out at State & Allen Kitchen & Bar
Downtown Dallas Inc. gives parents a chance to get a much-deserved cocktail while connecting with other urban parents in the neighborhood. The first drink is free, and there are also complimentary appetizers. Admission is free with an RSVP to peyton@uptowndallas.net. The event kicks off at 5 pm.

Get a preview of what's to come during this year's DFW Restaurant Week at the First Course kick-off event at Sixty Five Hundred on August 6.

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Get a preview of what's to come during this year's DFW Restaurant Week at the First Course kick-off event at Sixty Five Hundred on August 6.

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Quonset Hut News

Familiar names take over Quonset hut for new Far-Out Dallas bar

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Wriggly Tin is now Far-Out Dallas

There's a new Dallas restaurant and bar coming to everyone's favorite Quonset hut: Called Far-Out, it'll take over the space at 1906 E. Haskell Ave. in East Dallas that was previously home to Wriggly Tin, with a grand opening slated for 2025.

Founders Caroline and James Lee are calling it Far-Out & La Hermana Cerveceria and promise that a culinary adventure awaits.

"After months of creative brainstorming and a bit of furniture rearranging, we are thrilled to announce an exciting new pioneering concept that will open its doors in 2025," the duo says. "Introducing Far-Out & La Hermana Cerveceria, a dynamic new restaurant and brewery born from the collaboration of industry veterans."

The team includes some beloved East Dallas names:

Marc Cassel of The Green Room and 20 Feet Seafood Joint
Christopher Jeffers of Bolsa and Smoke
Stephanie Houston, the trailblazing first Latina Production distillery owner in America

Also joining the team is Bar Director Adam Mercado, whose resume includes stints at Billy Can Can and Brass Ram.

Marcado will crafting a unique beverage program, with support from mixologist Brian McCullough. Together, they will create what the founders call "unforgettable drink experiences to complement our delicious culinary offerings."

Wriggly Tin opened in November 2023 as an ultra-hip pizza and craft beer spot inside a renovated Quonset hut near Dallas' Fair Park — a former Cajun fried turkey place which they gave doting makeover with custom plaster walls and art objects from around the world. They replaced one whole side of the hut with glass for sunsets and created a spacious outdoor patio in front.

They earned two nomination in CultureMap's 2024 Tastemaker Awards, one for Best Bar and another for Best Patio.

Alas, the original founders, who'd previously owned Small Brewpub in Oak Cliff, parted ways shortly after it opened. And the bar closed down in September 2024, for what they called "internal changes."

Now the hut is back: The new Far-Out bar is already up and running a few days a week. In the coming days, they will offer updates and sneak peeks as they gear up for the opening of their kitchen.

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