This Week in Gluttony

Big-deal beer and wine to-dos top this week's best Dallas food events

It's the week before Thanksgiving — how did that happen already? — and many of you are searching for food to take to Friendsgiving celebrations, or some way to give back during this season of gratitude.

And then there's the other half, who are simply in search of some quality food and drink before the main event. Regardless of what camp you find yourself in, we've got you covered.

Tuesday, November 17

Sokol Blosser Wine Dinner at Stephan Pyles
Join Stephan Pyles and Alex Sokol Blosser for a four-course dinner with Sokol Blosser Wine pairings. Alex is the son of the winery's founders and is currently the operation's winemaker. The event starts with a 6:30 pm reception followed by dinner at 7:00 pm. This event costs $125 a person and reservations can be made by calling 214-580-7000.

Village Burger Bar 10th Anniversary
All four locations are celebrating the brand's 10th anniversary by donating 100 percent of their sales to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. As if you needed a reason to enjoy a delicious burger.

Power of Pie
This is the last day to get your orders in for this VNA fundraiser that supports vital programs including Meals on Wheels and Hospice Care. Order a $25 pumpkin or pecan pie made by Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Empire Baking Company, Remedy, HG Supply, Cafe Momentum, Knife, Oak, the Lakewood Country Club, Normas, and many more. You can also order a "zero calorie" pie — aka, make a donation.

Thursday, November 19

Steel Restaurant and Lounge 15th Anniversary
From 5-7:30 pm, this beloved Dallas restaurant is serving up free sushi in honor of its anniversary. The restaurant is offering $15 sake flights, $3 off cocktails, $12 Veuve Clicquot, and $9 Rombauer. Diners can also score giveaways including sake, sushi, and wine packages.

Deep Ellum Wine Walk
Just in time for holiday cheers, this monthly event rolls out the Thankful Edition. The walk also features five new shops including City Surf Deep Ellum, Deep Ellum Hair Studio, and Heather Michaels Make Up. The fun starts at 6 pm and tickets are $10.

Hearts on the Trinity at 3015 Trinity Groves
Food meets philanthropy as chefs, breweries, and wineries showcase their food for a good cause. Vendors include Scardello Cheese, LUCK, PopStar Handcrafted Popsicles, Oak Highlands Brewery, Lost Oak Winery, and more. Proceeds benefit VolunteerNow and help expand volunteerism in North Texas. Tickets are $35 and the event kicks off at 6 pm.

Rahr & Sons Brewing Company Beer Dinner at Stampede 66
Join Stephan Pyles and head brewer Nate Swan from Rahr & Sons Brewery for a three-course fall beer dinner. And although the menu is TBD, beers featured include the Pumpkin Brown Ale with Spice, the English Dark Ale, and a Russian Imperial Stout. The meal costs $60 and you can reserve your spot by calling 214-550-6966. The fun starts at 6:30 pm.

Friday, November 20

Beaujolais & Beyond Wine and Food Festival at Irving Convention Center
Revolving around the renowned French movie festival taking place in the south of France, the theme of this year is Sip, Savor, and Shine in Cannes. Throughout the evening, guests sample signature delicacies offered by some of the area’s top chefs, savor a large selection of French wines (from multiple regions) and American wines (from multiple regions), as well as a selection of craft beers and spirits. Tickets start at $65 and the event begins at 7 pm.

Saturday, November 21

BrainDead Festicle at BrainDead Brewing
Big Texas Beer Fest and BrainDead Brewing are teaming up for this inaugural event, featuring 30 of their closest brewery friends. Happening in the parking lot west of the building, this outdoor festival gives you direct access to all of your favorite brews. There is also food for purchase. Tickets start at $35 and general admission can enter beginning at 2 pm.

Fall Harvest Dinner at Asador
Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine in a beautiful setting at this fall-focused dinner. Courses include grilled calamari, braised antelope, cast iron eggplant lasagna, mini cannolis, and more. Dinner is $90 and starts at 7:00 pm. To make reservations, call 214-267-4815.

Oak Highlands Brewery is just one of many vendors participating in the Hearts on the Trinity event on November 19.

Photo courtesy of OHB

Oak Highlands Brewery is just one of many vendors participating in the Hearts on the Trinity event on November 19.

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THE FUTURE OF FOOD

Buzzy delivery app Wonder to launch in Dallas with food from celeb chefs

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Wonder offers pies from New York's famous Di Fara Pizza.

Fast-growing food platform Wonder is launching a Texas takeover. The upstart app, which describes itself as a “new kind of food hall,” is set to launch in Dallas in early 2027, as part of its Texas expansion.

Unlike traditional food halls or food delivery apps, the platform operates multiple “restaurants” out of one space. Diners can order fare from buzzy eateries, like Tejas Barbecue and Di Fara Pizza, as well as celebrity chef-driven concepts from Bobby Flay, José Andrés, and Marcus Samuelsson. Everything is precooked in a commissary space and finished in one central kitchen, prepared to order by one operations team.

The centralized approach "makes it possible for everyone at the table to get what they want," Wonder says. Its "Multi-Restaurant Ordering" feature lets customers mix and match dishes from a host of "restaurants," all on one order.

Wonder also operates storefronts, which offer pick-up service and limited dine-in space.

In 2024, Wonder also purchased struggling delivery service Grubhub, making it possible to order from other local restaurants from the same app. Faster than you can say “vertical integration,” the start-up also gobbled up food media company Tastemade in 2025, blending commerce and content. The food-focused company also owns meal kit pioneer Blue Apron, AI-powered restaurant rewards program Claim, and robot-powered restaurant Spyce, known for preparing food in “three minutes or less."

The corporation says Texas’ “suburban areas, characterized by densely populated communities and car-dependent infrastructure,” make it one of the nation’s most attractive markets. Wonder’s expansion will include storefront construction, kitchen buildouts, and technology infrastructure.

“We're excited to enter Texas and introduce more people to what makes Wonder unique — chef-crafted menus, unmatched variety, and seamless convenience," says Tony Hoggett, CEO of Wonder North America, in a release. "Texas' dynamic food culture, population growth, and suburban footprint align closely with our delivery-first model.”

While Wonder has not shared exactly when it will flip the switch on Texas service, it will first debut in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, followed by expansion in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. It plans to have more than 100 locations in Texas by the end of 2027.

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