This Week in Gluttony

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

The Altos Tequila Dinner with chef Katie Horne is August 23 at Wild Salsa.

Photo courtesy of Wild Salsa

Tequila, waffles, and Hatch green chiles. Need we say more? Okay, okay. If you are feeling like being semi-responsible this weekend, there is also a networking brunch to attend. Bon appetit.

Wednesday, August 22

Hatch Chile Festival Buffet Dinner at Blue Mesa
Hatch, New Mexico chilies — known as some of the best — are harvested once a year in August and make their way to stores and menus across the country. Find a whole buffet dedicated to the piquant pepper at Blue Mesa Grill locations on this day only, from 5-9 pm. Spicy specialties will include chile-wrapped Oaxaca cheese bites; chile rellenos with cheese, smoked chicken, or pulled pork; chile-stuffed steak, and more. The buffet is $18 per person and $7 for children ages 6 to 11.

Thursday, August 23

Altos Tequila Dinner at Wild Salsa
Enjoy a five-course menu by executive chef Katie Horne and professionally paired with tequila from Alto. Courses include almejas crudas, pulpo asado, tamal, carnitas, and pastel de chocolate. Tickets are $45 and the dinner starts at 6:30 pm.

Delicious Wishes Collin County at Verona Villa
Make-A-Wish North Texas presents this 4th annual event that features an intimate showcase with prestigious chefs and their culinary creations. This year’s edition will also feature local entertainment, as well as the opportunity to meet and interact with Wish Kids and celebrate the power of a wish come true. Tickets start at $100 and the event starts at 6 pm.

Friday, August 24

Free Waffles at Otto's Coffee & Fine Foods
Celebrate National Waffle Day with complimentary Liege Waffles with the purchase of a coffee drink. Snag your freebies via the waffle window on Commerce Street, available from 6 am to 7 pm.

Toasting to Touchdown at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star
Toast to the upcoming 2018 football season on the elevated pool deck with tailgate-inspired culinary dishes, signature cocktails, and music from DJ SC. Tickets are $35 for the general public and free for hotel guests. The fun gets started at 6:30 pm.

Saturday, August 25

La Dolce Vita: An Italian Coastal Brunch at The Network Bar
Enjoy Italian spins on your favorite brunch bites and a selection of classic cocktails while mixing and mingling with fellow movers and shakers in Dallas. Not a member? Not a problem. This event is for anyone interested in seeing what the buzz is about. Tickets are $30 and include one brunch entree and a welcome Prosecco or Limoncello. Reservations are scheduled every 30 minutes from 11 am to 4 pm.

Sunday, August 26

Soul Food Feast at City Hall Bistro
This month's Sunday Social dinner series features flavors from the South. Sample menu items include macaroni and cheese, whipped sweet potatoes, deviled eggs, Salisbury steak, and buttermilk fried chicken. Tickets are $55 and dinner is from 6-8 pm. Call 214-651-3686 to reserve your spot.

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Supermarket News

Tom Thumb debuts 2 new supermarkets in the Dallas area

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Venerable supermarket chain Tom Thumb is celebrating the opening of two new stores in the Dallas area.

Sanger
A new Tom Thumb opened in Sanger at 1413 W Chapman Drive in Sanger on December 12. The long-awaited store spans 50,000 square feet with tens of thousands of items plus more than 1,000 local products.

The store features a bakery, deli, meat & seafood, produce, and floral, as well as an in-store Starbucks coffee kiosk, pharmacy in store plus drive-thru lane, and Drive-Up-N-Go grocery pick-up.

“We are so excited to open this Tom Thumb for the Sanger communities," says Division President Bill Neve in a statement. “Tom Thumb is excited to showcase our full-service grocery store and fresh new items that customers in Sanger will love."

Sunnyvale
On December 17, a Tom Thumb will open in Sunnyvale at 3400 N. Belt Line Rd. The first 300 shoppers will receive a bag of groceries, and all shoppers will enjoy the incredible deals and sensational offerings.

The Sunnyvale store is slightly larger, spanning 59,000 square feet, but with a similar lineup of bakery, deli, meat & seafood, produce, and floral. The store will also feature an in-store Starbucks coffee kiosk, pharmacy in store plus drive-thru lane, and Drive-Up-N-Go grocery pick-up. The Sunnyvale in-store Starbucks kiosk is the first for Tom Thumb to offer mobile ordering in addition to in-store ordering.

Division President Bill Neve says that they're "incredibly grateful to the town of Sunnyvale for their support of this new store and have been looking forward to meeting our newest customers and welcome them into their Tom Thumb!"

Store details
Store details include:

Prepared foods: Sushi made in-store, full-service salad case, hot line offerings, 400-plus cheese and charcuterie items, and what they call "the best fried chicken in town"
Bakery: Bread baked daily, deserts, five-star cake decorator on staff, in-store fried doughnuts, and exclusive items such as Christie’s cookies and Blue Bell ice cream cakes
Floral: Texas grown poinsettias for the holidays, bouquets, and arrangements, FTD service, balloon bar
Meat & Seafood: USDA choice and prime beef, organic and grass-fed, plus seafood purchases steamed at no additional charge
Wine and Beer: More than 1,000 wines and 85 local Texas craft brews

Starbucks coffee baristas are ready to make customers’ favorite beverages whether they are hot or cold, including Nitro and Cold Brew, along with Starbucks brand pastries.

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