This Week In Gluttony

Great Texas Food Truck Rally rolls into Dallas to top best food and drink events

This week is epic. You want sushi? We've got sushi. You want BBQ and beer? We've got both. You want beef cakes? Hey, we've got those too.

Did we mention that there's a food truck rally? We knew you'd like that. Dig in.

Wednesday, September 17

20th Anniversary Omakase Menu at Nobu
This fall, Nobu celebrates 20 years since the opening of its first outpost in New York City. In honor of that occasion, every U.S. Nobu location is offering a one-night special 20th anniversary omakase dinner. The "20 Years in 20 Bites" menu features five courses of four bites each, along with 20th anniversary signature cocktails. Expect crispy rice with spicy tuna, toro tartare, sashimi salad, mini bento box and more. Price is $120 a person. You can reserve your seat by calling 214-252-7000.

Thursday, September 18

2014 Addison Oktoberfest at Addison Circle Park
Enjoy four days of German entertainers in authentic costumes performing traditional Bavarian folk dances, oompah music, sing-a-longs and yodels; a special Oktoberfest Paulaner bier; and German sausage, sauerkraut, strudel and giant pretzels. Register for a full-service dining experience at Chamberlain's Brau Haus for $49 a person, or buy individual tickets to the festival itself, starting at just 10 bucks a pop. The festival opens at 6 pm on both Thursday and Friday and noon on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday, September 20

2014 Beer, Bourbon and Brisket Festival at Panther Island Pavilion
This event, happening from 5-11 pm, features a mix of tasty barbecue, rootsy rock and a variety of games. Purchase food from a variety of BBQ vendors while enjoying tunes from Rise & Shine, Hazardous Dukes, Foxtrot Uniform, Dovetail, The Roomsounds and J Charles & the Trainrobbers. The spirits and craft beer sampling area, complete with commemorative glassware, showcases some of the best local and regional breweries and distilleries around. Tickets cost $10-$30, and you can buy them online.

Sunday, September 21

The Great Texas Food Truck Rally at Reverchon Park
In addition to fare from the tastiest Dallas food trucks, enjoy a beer garden sponsored by the Nodding Donkey and live music by The Spazmatics and Hard Night's Day. Fun starts at noon, and tickets are $10. All proceeds go to Executives in Action.

Child Protection Connection presents Boot Scootin', BBQ & Block Party at Gilley's Dallas
This indoor family festival features country music and dancing, Texas BBQ, and block party-style games the whole family can enjoy. The event includes an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for country line dance, as well as meet-and-greets with Dallas Mavericks dancers and Mavs ManiAACs. The fun takes place from 1-6 pm, and tickets for this afternoon of entertainment only set you back $15 for adults and $10 for kids. Buy them online.

Monday, September 22

DeMarco Murray Foundation Celebrity Waiter Night at Ocean Prime
Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray and teammates are serving up dinner at Ocean Prime for the second annual Celebrity Waiter Night presented by Albertsons. Guests enjoy a Beertail Hour presented by Anheuser-Busch at 7 pm, followed by table service by the football superstars starting at 8. Enjoy three courses of Ocean Prime's signature cuisine, fine wine and an exciting auction. Proceeds benefit the DeMarco Murray Foundation and its mission to help children in need in greater Dallas. Tickets range in price from $250-$350 and can be purchased online.

Rabbit Hole Beer Dinner at State & Allen Lounge
State & Allen and Rabbit Hole Brewing invite you to venture down the rabbit hole for a delicious four-course beer dinner. Dishes include pulled chicken arepa, drunken mussels, country lentil cassoulet and crepes. Dinner costs $50 per person, and you can reserve your seat by calling 214-239-1990.

Head to Addison Circle Park September 18-21 for Oktoberfest.

Photo courtesy of Town of Addison

Head to Addison Circle Park September 18-21 for Oktoberfest.

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Coffee News

Italian brand Lavazza Coffee opens training facility in Dallas

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Lavazza Coffee

A coffee brand from Italy has planted a stake in Dallas: Lavazza, founded in the northern Italian city of Turin in 1895, has opened a state-of-the-art training center in Dallas, at 1722 Routh St. #960, where it will serve as a hub for coffee enthusiasts throughout the Southwest.

Dallas is the newest outlet in Lavazza's coffee training network, joining locations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, West Chester Pennsylvania, and Toronto — part of their expansion across high-growth markets in the U.S., and its mission to elevate coffee culture globally. (They're also doling out endorsement dollars in commercials featuring Steve Carell and John Krasinski.)

The facility is equipped with espresso, brewing, and coffee innovation equipment, and will serve Lavazza partners, industry professionals, baristas, and distributors. They'll offer hands-on training, SCA certification, menu development, and emerging coffee trends.

Lavazza already partners with many respected hospitality groups and culinary destinations in Dallas including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Coury Hospitality Group, Al Biernat's Steakhouse, and Vandelay Hospitality.

In October 2025, Lavazza also began serving coffee on flights by Fort Worth-based American Airlines — further strengthening their connection to the North Texas market. The facility will enable Lavazza to provide closer, more consistent support to these partners and help elevate their coffee programs through continued training and collaboration.

Lavazza has been owned by the Lavazza family for four generations. Today they're one of the leading players on the global coffee scene, with a portfolio of top brands that lead their respective markets, such as Lavazza, Carte Noire, Merrild, and Kicking Horse.

In a statement, Lavazza North America president Hossam Ashraf says that "Dallas has an incredible energy and an ever evolving coffee scene," while Lavazza North America Marketing VP Daniele Foti says that Dallas is great, and we must concur.

"As one of the fastest growing hospitality and culinary markets in the country, Dallas represents a tremendous opportunity for Lavazza," Foti says. "Our investment in this new Training Center demonstrates our commitment to the region and to the partners who bring the Lavazza experience to life every day. Dallas is a city of innovation and high standards, and we are excited to deepen our roots here."

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