This Week In Gluttony

These are the 10 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

Beer, beer, and more beer — there is lots of it this week. Throw in a side of barbecue and a new local market, and we’ve got a solid week of food events.

Wednesday, September 14

Karbach Brewing Company Dinner at Mudhen Meat and Greens
Executive chef Suki Otsuki expertly pairs four courses with six beers — Love Street, Weisse Versa, Hop Delusion, Rodeo Clown, Karbach Oktoberfest, and Bourbon Barrel Aged Hellfighter — from the Houston-based brewery. Dinner starts at 6:30 pm, and tickets are $65 in advance and $75 at the door.

Texas Fall Wild Game Wine Dinner at Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
Becker Family Vineyards kicks off fall in Dallas with a wild game and wine dinner. Courses include antelope carpaccio, warm arugula and spinach salad with grilled quail medallions, axis venison chop, grilled bacon-wrapped elk, buffalo tournedos rossini, and pineapple carpaccio. Dinner is $95 and begins at 6 pm. To make reservations, call 214-744-3287.

Thursday, September 15

Addison Oktoberfest at Addison Circle Park
This four-day, family-friendly festival features German entertainers in authentic costumes performing traditional Bavarian folk dances, schuhplatten, oompah music, sing-a-longs, yodels, and more. A special Oktoberfest Paulaner Bier is served along with several types of German sausage, sauerkraut, strudel, and giant pretzels. Also expect carnival rides, midway games, and children’s entertainment. Gates open at 6 pm on Thursday and Friday and noon on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are free on Thursday and $10 the other days.

Beats & Eats at Granada Theater
This new series showcases the talents of Dallas’ best chefs and musicians with dinner and a concert. First up: chef Graham Dodds of Wayward Sons and true-blues artist Charley Crockett, who blend their talents for a one-night collaboration. Courses include bruschetta and lamb brisket biscuits, rabbit agnolotti and rabbit lonzino, heirloom tomatoes with chevre and picked red onions, oxtail ragout with crispy gnocchi and basil pesto, and white-chocolate banana tile and cajeta. Tickets are $85, and the doors open at 7 pm. The show starts at 8 pm.

Saturday, September 17

Barks, Brews & BBQ at Intrinsic Smokehouse and Brewery
After you stroll the downtown Garland square, visiting pet vendors, a mobile vet, and adoption stations, enjoy pub-made brew, barbecue, and ice cream. Tickets are $20, and the fun starts at 11 am.

Battle of the Pitmasters at NorthPark Center
Barbecue, Boots & Badges, the charitable foundation of Dickey’s Barbecue, host this event in which teams of police and firefighters compete for bragging rights to best BBQ and cash prizes. Guests enjoy craft beer from Community Brewing and Four Bullets, as well as entertainment by Guy Forsyth, South Austin Moonlighters, Dirty Echoes, and Breaking Southwest. There are also vendor booths, pet adoption from Paws in the City, a kids zone, and more. Tickets start at $5, and the event kicks off at 10:30 am.

Local Market at Highland Park Village
Farm-sourced produce, artisan goods, games, and live entertainment for the entire family are on display at Highland Park Village’s experiential market. Happening the third Saturday of each month through December, expect everything from kolaches to flowers to handcrafted soaps. Participating vendors include Avant Garden, Baugh Farms, Kessler Pie Co., Tribal Juice, White Rock Soap Gallery, and more. The seasonal open-air market runs from 8 to 11:30 am, between Balenciaga and Celine.

Oktoberfest at Oak Highlands Brewery
In its second year, this fall festival features beer sausages by Double M Barbecue, German beer, lawn games, live music by No Medina, and more. The first 250 guests get to take home an Oktoberfest pint glass. A percentage of all Oktoberfest beer sales benefit the Breast Cancer Can Stick It Foundation. Admission is free, and the beer starts flowing at noon.

Monday, September 19

Guest Chef Series at FT33
FT33’s guest chef dinner series continues when chef Jonathan Brooks of Indianpaolis’ Milktooth drops by for a night dedicated to innovation and collaboration. The eight-course dinner costs $95 per person, plus $55 for optional wine pairings. The dinner starts at 7 pm; call 214-741-2629 for reservations.

Surf & Turf Redefined at the Second Floor
Hosted by executive chef Scott Gottlich, the night begins with passed tastings like corn crab cakes and lamb mint meatballs followed by a four-course menu anchored by wild striped bass with avocado-cilantro pesto and seared beef tenderloin with wild mushroom ragout. Cocktails to be served with the meal include a lemonberry cooler, Kentucky mule, and Negroni fizz. Tickets are $70 ($95 with cocktail pairings), and dinner begins at 6:30 pm.

Kessler Pie Co. is one of many vendors expected at Highland Park Village's Local market on September 15.

Photo courtesy of Highland Park Village

Kessler Pie Co. is one of many vendors expected at Highland Park Village's Local market on September 15.

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Seafood News

High-profile seafood restaurant Catch Dallas sails into Maple Terrace

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Seafood at Catch Dallas

A seafood restaurant from a powerhouse hospitality team is set to open in Dallas: Catch Dallas — from Catch Hospitality Group, Tilman J. Fertitta, Mark Birnbaum, and Eugene Remm — will open at 3005 Maple Ave. in Uptown's Maple Terrace development on November 8.

This will mark the eighth outpost of the brand, which already has locations in Aspen, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Miami Beach.

“I am excited to expand the Catch brand to the reimagined Maple Terrace area,” said Tilman Fertitta, Catch Hospitality Group partner. “Dallas has always been a great market for us and the city’s constantly growing culinary scene is amazing. We’re excited to be a part of it all and Dallas can expect nothing less of our newest Catch location.”

Catch is known for simple yet elegant seafood, sushi, and steak with excellent service and a lively vibe, with a distinguished Japanese sushi and Wagyu program and signature dishes, including the signature Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi, Mushroom Spaghetti, and Cantonese Lobster.

There'll also be sushi from Tokyo’s Toyosu market, and a unique variety of Japanese Wagyu seared tableside on a hot rock — typical of the experiential dining Catch Hospitality Group is known for.

Designed by the renowned Rockwell Group—the design team behind Catch in Las Vegas and Miami Beach, and Catch Steak in New York City, Aspen, and Los Angeles—the space is a blend of modern elegance and historic charm with antique mirrors, marble, lacquered finishes, Venetian plaster, and contrasting woods.

A monumental main bar, adorned with tiered sapele wood risers, adds glamour and the restaurant features the chain's signature olive tree, found at several of their locations, located the heart of the main dining room, surrounded by luxe banquettes atop expansive marble stones.

Catch Dallas olive tree dining room Behold the olive tree in the dining room at Catch Dallas.Catch Dallas

A two-level outdoor patio provides a chic escape, complete with green-striped banquettes and a teal trellis under a striking striped canopy.

The Emerald Room boasts 1,900 square feet of adaptable private dining space, including private events. The space features maximal floral wallcoverings, green lacquer paneling, leather banquettes, and copper accents at the bar, plus direct access to a second-floor outdoor patio.

Guests will also discover a gallery of eclectic animal portraits, showcased within the venue’s lacquered green gallery stairway.

“The Maple Terrace space embodies the essence of every Catch establishment and we’re certain that this venue will provide an incredible foundation for our team to deliver the elevated experiential dining we’re recognized for,” said Eugene Remm, Catch Hospitality Group partner. “The Catch brand has entered a new era heavily focused on refined cuisine and service while maintaining an energetic atmosphere and Catch Dallas will be the next great location to exude this continuing commitment to well-rounded, exceptional dining experiences.”

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