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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Sandwich News

Colorado sandwich chain Snarf's makes Dallas debut with 5 locations

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Snarf's toasted Italian sandwich

A cult-favorite sandwich from Colorado has made its Dallas debut: Snarf’s Sandwiches, a sandwich shop chain from Boulder has opened its first location in Dallas at 2337 W. Mockingbird Ln. #150, in a small center just west of Maple Ave.

According to a release, it's the first of five locations that will open across Dallas in the coming months. We will soon have many Snarf's.

Snarf's is named for its founder Jimmy "Snarf" Seidel, and is known for its oven-toasted sandwiches and bold, quirky personality. Since launching in 1996, they've earned a following for made-to-order sandwiches and are known for their proprietary blend of giardiniera peppers and signature bread.

As their website says, they're "ridiculously good."

They have a bakery that makes their bread using their signature recipe. It's partially baked, then the store finishes the process by toasting each individual sandwich when they make it to order.

Sandwiches come in nearly two dozen options, including an Italian sandwich with salami, pepperoni, capicola, mortadella, & provolone; plus meatball, egg salad, prime rib & provolone, corned beef & Swiss, pastrami & Swiss, brisket w/ BBQ, French dip with provolone, rotisserie chicken, portobello, eggplant parmesan, and artichoke & feta. Sandwiches come in 7-inch or 12-inch sizes and prices range from $13 to $18.

There are also soups and entree-sized salads for $12.30 including a Cobb, a Greek salad, tuna salad, and chicken salad; plus sides like potato salad and coleslaw, and cookies for dessert.

The other four locations coming to Dallas include:

Lakewood Shopping Center, 1908 Abrams Pkwy.
Pavillion North, 7615 Campbell Rd. #104
Dallas - Preston Hollow, 11810 Preston Rd.
Dallas - Snider Plaza, 6630 Snider Plaza

The chain now has nearly 50 locations across Colorado, Missouri, and Texas, including Austin. Part of their ethos is to cultivate a local presence with community support for schools, local nonprofits, and neighbors in need.

The Dallas location offer dine-in, takeout, online ordering and catering. Diners can expect a colorful, welcoming atmosphere that reflects the brand’s funky roots.

“We’re wildly excited to finally bring Snarf’s to Dallas,” Seidel says. “This city has amazing energy, deep-rooted food traditions, and a real sense of community—everything we love. We’re excited to be a part of it—not just by serving high quality food, but by showing up for the people who live and work here.”

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