This Week In Gluttony

These are the 6 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

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The Texas Veggie Fair returns to Reverchon Park on Saturday, October 21.

When the weekend begins with a full Thursday night lineup of whiskey and scotch options, you know it's going to be a solid one. Will you hit up the most epic veggie fair around or get the meat sweats for a good cause at Texas de Brazil? Choices, choices. (Note: The Sunday Cinema Series at Knife presentation of The Lunchbox has been rescheduled for October 29.)

Thursday, October 19

Monthly Cut With Dalmore Scotch at Dallas Chop House
Dallas Chop House is teaming up with Dalmore Scotch to present a three-course tasting menu paired with delicious sips and a cigar. Courses will include espresso crusted salmon, roasted pork, and marinated flat iron steak. Tickets are $65, and the dinner starts at 6:30 pm.

Herman Marshall Whiskey Dinner at Jasper's Richardson
Chef Evan Tanner has created a special menu featuring menu items that will pair perfectly with the rye and bourbon crafted by Owners Herman Beckley and Marshall Louis. Courses will include acorn squash tortellini, Kurobuta pork scallopini, espresso and cocoa crusted venison, and matcha and white chocolate entremets. Tickets are $121, and the dinner starts at 6:30 pm.

Whistle Pig Whiskey Dinner at The Grape
Whistle Pig's Doug Ward hosts this special dinner that features a menu by chef Brian Luscher alongside the 10-year farmstead and the 12-year whiskies. There will also be a barrel-aged cocktail. Tickets are $85, and the dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Reserve your spot by calling 214-828-1981.

Saturday, October 21

Texas Veggie Fair at Reverchon Park
This free, dog-friendly event is the largest veggie festival in Texas and features speakers, chef demos, live music, and vendors galore. Speakers will include author and chef Eddie Garza and Grey "The Vegan Rapper." Plus, there will be a vegan beer garden by Trinity Irish Pub. The festival lasts from 11 am-6 pm.

St. Jude Benefit Luncheon at Texas de Brazil
This charity luncheon, which is open to the public, features a vibrant rodizio-style menu, caipirinhas, sangria, and yummy desserts. There will also be a lively auction and check presentation to the St. Jude team. Tickets are $40, and the lunch starts at 12:30.

Sunday, October 22

Dia De Los Puercos at Four Corners Brewing Co.
Dallas food rock stars Kent Rathbun, Todd David, and Tim Byres will be hanging out onsite with their signature take on all things pork. And it goes without saying that the Four Corners craft beer will be flowing. Tickets are $40, and the event starts at 2 pm.

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Holiday feasts lead 6 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

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Feast of the Seven Fishes at Dolce Riviera

Santa is making his final week of appearances at food events around town before preparing for the big day next week. Catch him at a tamale festival and Texas-sized Sunday brunch. But first, secure reservations for a collaborate dinner featuring a Michelin chef, then break out the ugly Christmas sweater for a beer brunch. Save room for an Italian seafood dinner leading up to Christmas Eve.

Thursday, December 18

Chef RJ Yoakum Collaborative Dinner at Rye
Michelin chef RJ Yoakum (The French Laundry, Georgie, Lynn’s Table) will visit Rye for a collaborative tasting dinner. Patrons can expect eight courses paired with Michelin-accoladed cocktails from the Rye bar, with courses such as smoked oyster flan, Japanese ratatouille with purple potato, kabocha squash, & Japanese eggplant, pork belly with prunes, seared Wagyu ribeye with crispy potato sticks, and butter mochi in puff pastry. The $250 ticket price includes tax and gratuity, and there are two seating times, 5:45 pm and 8:15 pm.

Saturday, December 20

Tamale Weekend at the Dallas Farmers Market
Snag tamales by the dozen at this annual festival that will run both Saturday and Sunday at the Dallas Farmers Market. Bring the entire family for letters to Santa with photo ops and live music, along with tamale making demos and sampling. The market will be open from 9 am–5 pm.

Holiday Around The Swirled — A Spirited Vegan Dinner
Four-course vegan dinner by Chef Troy Gardner at Swirled Peace in Bishop Arts features seasonal dishes including Celtic kale & carrot salad, butternut squash soup with turmeric & saffron cream, choice of British "meat" pie with truffle parmesan roasted new potatoes, or dill-parmesan salmon with whipped sweet potato, and choice of sticky figgy pudding with Swirled Peace vanilla ice cream & rum sauce, or apple cobbler sundae with Swirled Peace eggnog ice cream & brown sugar almond crumble. Two seatings at 5:30 pm or 8 pm. $85 plus $18.70 tax+tip and $2.59 service fee.

Sunday, December 21

Holiday Brunch Buffet at The Ranch at Las Colinas
Santa will make an appearance during this Texas-sized Christmas brunch buffet at The Ranch at Las Colinas. Plan for multiple carving stations, a seafood display, taco bar, traditional breakfast dishes and more. The price is $60, or $20 for 12 and under, and the brunch will run from 10 am–3 pm.

Ugly Sweater Christmas Brunch at Community Beer Company
Break out the tacky Christmas sweaters for this Sunday brunch at Community Beer Community. There’ll be a contest for the “ugliest” sweater, a la carte brunch items, a hot chocolate bar, winter cocktails, mimosa set-ups with two juices, and colossal bloody marys. Handle any last-minute shopping at the on-site local vendor market, too. The brunch will run from 10:30 am-3 pm.

Feast of the Seven Fishes at Dolce Riviera
Italian destination in the Harwood District will celebrate the Italian tradition of serving a seven-course seafood-centric dinner before Christmas. Menu highlights include kampachi crudo, Naples style paccheri with striped bass and fennel fish broth, and Venetian-style Dungeness crab risotto. The dinner is $90 and will be available starting Sunday through Christmas Eve. Note that whole table participation is required.

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