This week in gluttony

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

Lochland's calls this bad boy the Hangover Sandwich.

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While the weather is unseasonably warm, wintertime-themed events still make the list this week. There’s a gingerbread house-decorating party, holiday wine tasting extravaganza, and a boozy cocoa cocktail hour. Start the week with a happy hour for pups and their people and end it with brunch that comes with a concert.

Wednesday, December 8

Yappy Hour at the Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa
This one’s for the dogs. Furry friends and their owners are welcome to the Frisco hotel for the launch of its new Canine Menu. Dog-friendly menu items include Scooby Stew with jasmine rice, baby peas, organic carrots and smoked chicken, and a smoked salmon bowl. There’ll also be pet-friendly vendors and giveaways. The event will run from 4-6 pm.

Thursday, December 9

Holiday Wine Festa at Eataly
Taste more than 20 Italian wines, bites from chef tasting stations, and dozens of panettone samples (Italian holiday cake) during this Christmas-themed sip-and-shop event. End the night with a toast of bubbly prosecco. Tickets are $65 per person and sold in two-hour timeslots with check-in at 5 pm, 6 pm, or 7 pm.

Saturday, December 11

Honky Tonk Brunch at Lochland’s Food and Spirits
The Lake Highlands pub will host local singer-songwriter Mike Randall for an afternoon of food and tunes. Randall will take the beer garden stage at 1 pm, but guests are encouraged to arrive early for a table. Brunch specialties include hash and eggs, smoked salmon pancakes, and the Hangover Sandwich, along with Irish pub favorites like fish and chips and shepherd’s pie. Brunch will be served from 10 am-3 pm.

Sunday, December 12

Kids’ Gingerbread House Workshop at Davio’s
The Northern Italian Steakhouse at Grandscape in The Colony invites kids of all ages for a gingerbread house party. Davio’s pastry chef Lena Huynh will lead the workshop alongside host Kellie Rasberry of the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show. Kids will receive a gingerbread house with all the trimmings for decorating, and lunch is included in the ticket price, which is $65 per child and $50 for adults. The workshop will run from 1-3 pm.

Upside Down Cocoa at the Commons Club
The swanky bar on the ground level of Virgin Hotels Dallas is throwing a boozy hot cocoa party. Guests will receive one extravagant cocoa cocktail along with a tiered assortment of sweet and savory bites. The price is $50 per person, and the event will run from 3:30-5 pm.

WineShark Winter Wine Special at Reunion Tower
Certified sommelier Glenn Boswell hosts an evening of entertainment and education about wines ideal for winter and holiday gatherings. High in the sky on the Reunion Tower Geo-Deck, guests will earn how to taste wine and sample some excellent varieties, along with food samples to match. The event takes place from 5-7 pm, and tickets, $55, are available here.

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Henderson Avenue News

Dallas bar High Fives will close on Henderson Avenue after 10 years

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A nightlife staple on Dallas' Henderson Avenue is closing: High Fives, the bar located at 1804 McMillan Ave., will close in early January, after more than 10 years.

According to a release, the actual closing date will be tied to the Texas Tech Red Raiders' game schedule in January.

"To all our neighbors, the Red Raider faithful, and everyone who has made High Fives their home—we are saying goodbye by raising our hands high for one last High Five," says owner Phil Schanbaum. "This establishment was built on community, spirited rivalry, and countless memories. We are deeply thankful to every single patron and, especially, to all of our incredible staff who were the heart and soul of this place."

High Fives opened in mid-2015, part of the portfolio of This & That Hospitality, the company Schanbaum founded with partner Brandon Hays, next door to its sibling bar The Whippersnapper (which was rebranded into a concept called Boogies in October 2025.)

Schanbaum says that they're unsure of what will go in the High Fives space after it closes — but that the closure "paves the way for the ongoing evolution of Henderson Avenue."

The property is owned by Acadia Realty, the New York-based company that is partnered with Dallas development firm Ignite-Rebees on a 161,000-square-foot, creative, mixed-use development currently underway on Henderson Avenue between Glencoe Street and McMillan Avenue at the eastern end of Henderson Avenue.

High Fives' closure is part of that plan to transform the quarter-mile stretch into a walkable destination featuring restaurants, retail, and office space.

"To Henderson Avenue, we look forward to further expansion and to making this street even better. We are excited for the neighborhood's renaissance, which will bring new experiences, retail, and dining concepts to the area," Schanbaum says.

Moving target
The actual closing date will depend on the outcome of the season for Texas Tech's football team the Red Raiders.

"The final chapter for High Fives will be written alongside the almighty Texas Tech Red Raiders. The bar's ultimate closure is tied directly to the team's success," the release says.

The next game day is on January 1, when doors open at 10 am.

If the Red Raiders advance past the game on January 1, High Fives will remain open for subsequent Texas Tech game days until the team's run ends. Meanwhile hours in December will be Thursdays & Fridays from 8 pm-2 am, and Saturdays: from 2 pm– 2 am.

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