This Week in Gluttony

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

Chef Jack Arnold drops by the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas for a special Little Green Egg tailgate event.

Photo courtesy of Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas

The week of Thanksgiving is somehow upon us. And for those who are looking forward to something other than gathering with family and friends for turkey and "all the things," we have a couple of alternative options to savor this week.

Tuesday, November 26

Chocolate, Cheese, and Bubbles Class at Scardello Artisan Cheese
There is still a seat or two available for this epic class that focuses on our favorite things — chocolate, cheese, and bubbles, of course. Some pairings are expected and others are unique and seemingly out of left field. Tickets are $40 and the class starts at 7 pm.

Vegan Thanksgiving Cornucopia 2019 at V-Eats Modern Vegan at Trinity Groves
This fourth annual event features a stellar array of vegan food, drinks, and fun. Guests are able to enjoy one entree, two sides, and dessert. The event is happening both Tuesday and Wednesday and there are seatings at 5, 6:30, and 8 pm. Tickets are $30 or you can also pick up a la carte items to go.

Wednesday, November 27

Friendsgiving with Pat Green at The Rustic
What could be better than a Thanksgiving-eve concert featuring the three-time Grammy nominee and owner who put this venue on the map? Tickets start at $27, and there will also be VIP options that include pre-party access, passed apps, and signed memorabilia. The concert starts at 8 pm.

Thursday, November 28

Happy Thanksgiving! If you're looking for a restaurant open today, dining editor Teresa Gubbins has your feasting needs covered. Gobble gobble.

Saturday, November 30

Guest Chef Tailgate BBQ at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas
Pitmaster and guest chef Jack Arnold from Snake River Farms and Big Green Egg invade Dallas to showcase the ultimate grilling experience at the Pavilion. Executive chef Christof Syré is collaborating with Chef Jack for a mouthwatering menu, in addition to tips and grilling techniques on the Big Green Egg. Menu items include bourbon molasses glazed Snake River Farms kurobuta pork shoulder tacos, Texas bobby quail, charred fall veggie kebabs with chimichurri, and more. Tickets are $65 and the event kicks off at 6 pm.

Light up Lowest Greenville starting at The Libertine Bar
The neighborhood is coming together for a great cause and offering special drinks and snacks, in addition to selling unique holiday ornaments. A tree-lighting will take place later in the evening. The event is partnering with Reverse Food Truck, which is an organization that collects food with the goal of putting hunger in the rearview mirror. Admission is free; however, all attendees are encouraged to bring some of the organization's most-needed items as a donation. The fun starts at 4 pm.

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Quonset Hut News

Familiar names take over Quonset hut for new Far-Out Dallas bar

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Wriggly Tin is now Far-Out Dallas

There's a new Dallas restaurant and bar coming to everyone's favorite Quonset hut: Called Far-Out, it'll take over the space at 1906 E. Haskell Ave. in East Dallas that was previously home to Wriggly Tin, with a grand opening slated for 2025.

Founders Caroline and James Lee are calling it Far-Out & La Hermana Cerveceria and promise that a culinary adventure awaits.

"After months of creative brainstorming and a bit of furniture rearranging, we are thrilled to announce an exciting new pioneering concept that will open its doors in 2025," the duo says. "Introducing Far-Out & La Hermana Cerveceria, a dynamic new restaurant and brewery born from the collaboration of industry veterans."

The team includes some beloved East Dallas names:

Marc Cassel of The Green Room and 20 Feet Seafood Joint
Christopher Jeffers of Bolsa and Smoke
Stephanie Houston, the trailblazing first Latina Production distillery owner in America

Also joining the team is Bar Director Adam Mercado, whose resume includes stints at Billy Can Can and Brass Ram.

Marcado will crafting a unique beverage program, with support from mixologist Brian McCullough. Together, they will create what the founders call "unforgettable drink experiences to complement our delicious culinary offerings."

Wriggly Tin opened in November 2023 as an ultra-hip pizza and craft beer spot inside a renovated Quonset hut near Dallas' Fair Park — a former Cajun fried turkey place which they gave doting makeover with custom plaster walls and art objects from around the world. They replaced one whole side of the hut with glass for sunsets and created a spacious outdoor patio in front.

They earned two nomination in CultureMap's 2024 Tastemaker Awards, one for Best Bar and another for Best Patio.

Alas, the original founders, who'd previously owned Small Brewpub in Oak Cliff, parted ways shortly after it opened. And the bar closed down in September 2024, for what they called "internal changes."

Now the hut is back: The new Far-Out bar is already up and running a few days a week. In the coming days, they will offer updates and sneak peeks as they gear up for the opening of their kitchen.

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