This Week in Gluttony

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

Tacolandia comes to the Dallas Farmers Market for the fifth year on October 5.

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This week is a busy one on the food events front. If you are itching for a good foodie festival or a sophisticated wine dinner that may or may not break the bank for a good cause, don't hesitate any longer to buy your tickets. Bon appétit throughout the week.

Thursday, October 3

Bubbly Q at Fearing's
Chef Dean Fearing and event chairs Leila Bergquist and Melanie Carroll headline this event that serves as the Young Texans Against Cancer's biggest fundraiser of the year. (It's also one of the buzziest YP events in Dallas.) Guests can enjoy bites from Beverley's, Bisou Bisou, Central Market, Imoto, Nobu, Parigi, Salum, The Charles, and more while sipping on cocktails mixed by Eddie "Lucky" Campbell and Roxor Gin. Tickets start at $110, and the event kicks off at 6 pm.

Friday, October 4

Out of this World Cheese Pairings at Scardello Artisan Cheese
The folks at Scardello Artisan Cheese are dubbing this one of the best classes that they've ever put together. Why? Because cheese is great on its own and with classic accompaniments, but when it is matched up with more unexpected items, the results can be mind blowing. Come taste for yourself. Tickets are $40, and the class starts at 8 pm.

TACA Party on the Green at Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park
The Arts Community Alliance (TACA) presents this chef-driven event that supports the arts in North Texas. Everyone from Jon Thompson of Zaytinya to Freddy Sulis of The French Room prepare bites that will excite every party palate. There's also an open bar, live entertainment, wine pull, live and silent auctions, and music by the DJ Lucy Wrubel. Tickets start at $350 (remember, it's for charity), and the event kicks off at 6:30 pm.

Saturday, October 5

Plano Food and Wine Festival at The Shops at Willow Bend
Guests have the opportunity to sample over 100 wines and food from more than 20 local restaurants while listening to live musicians and watching demos from North Texas culinary experts. This family-friendly event also features a play zone for kids and more than 100 boutiques and shops for those who are in the mood for a little retail therapy. Tickets start at $20, and the event kicks off at 2 pm.

Tacolandia at Dallas Farmers Market
This fifth annual event involves an outdoor taco-sampling portion unlike any other, from more than 30 local restaurants. From urban contemporary to authentic street-style, tacos will be plentiful and enjoyed alongside beer and cocktails via the cash bar. There will also be live music and awards handed out for best tacos in various categories. Tickets are $25, and the fun starts at 4 pm. A portion of the proceeds benefits the North Texas Food Bank.

Park & Palate's "Dinner in the Park" at Klyde Warren Park
In anticipation of the Grand Taste later in the month, guests enjoy a three-course seated dinner under the stars with sommelier-chosen wine selections. There'll also be live music and dancing. Proceeds from the event benefit Klyde Warren Park and its programming, which allows for thousands of visitors to enjoy free events annually. To purchase seating or to make a donation, contact Ann Whitley Wood at 214-716-4500 or info@klydewarrenpark.org. Group seating starts at $3,500, and dinner starts at 6:30 pm.

Monday, October 7

Italian Wines with Leonardo Pisani at Momo Italian Kitchen
Wine expert Leonardo Pisani invades Momo Italian Kitchen, offering guests the opportunity to sample regional Italian wines from the Serendipity Wines Portfolio. The best news? The sampling is complimentary with dinner, and wines can be enjoyed by the glass or the bottle if you find one that you particularly enjoy. The evening includes special retail pricing on the bottles to take home to enjoy later. Samplings start at 5:30 pm.

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Pastry News

New French bakery Ollio Patisserie brings pastry classics to Frisco

Ollio Patisserie

A shop bearing French macarons and premium pastries is opening in Frisco: Called Ollio Patisserie, it's an artisan French bakery with macarons, croissants, Danishes, cookies, and desserts, and it's opening at 8050 Preston Rd. #104, in a new-ish shopping center a little south of Main Street, where it will celebrate its ribbon-cutting on December 12.

Ollio is from chef Golda Sumpon, who walked away from a 20-year career in corporate IT to fulfill her passion for baking. She attended culinary school then founded the concept in 2019 — first selling her creations at the Frisco Fresh Market before opening a brick-and-mortar location with her family in The Colony in 2021.

The Frisco location will continue their dedication to making high-quality pastries using premium ingredients and providing a delightful experience for customers.

Treats served include

French macarons in more than 20 flavors
croissants
Danishes
puff pastry turnovers
cinnamon rolls
sticky buns

Croissants include plain and chocolate, as well as specialties like an Everything croissant with cream cheese, and a savory croissant with spinach and feta cheese. In addition to sweet Danish, there's a savory Pepperoni Pizza Danish, and she does a puff pastry with bacon and potato. Pastries are about $5 each.

Cookies include snickerdoodles, oatmeal raisin, madeleines, double chocolate, and kitchen sink.

Ollio Patisserie will continue offering custom image-printing on French macarons and sugar cookies as a special-order service. You can get them imprinted with company logos, custom designs, or any personalized message for gifts and special occasions.

The Frisco store will also have seating and feature an espresso station, with cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, and iced coffee drinks — to be paired with pastries or for coffee to-go.

"We’re thrilled to expand our family-owned small business to serve the Frisco community by providing our artisan menu items," Sumpon says in a statement. "We are not strangers to Frisco because we have been at the Frisco Fresh Market every weekend since 2019. While our first brick-and-mortar has been in The Colony, our family lives in Frisco, and being able to oƯer our handmade goodies to our community in this new store gives us great pride."

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