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    This week in gluttony

    Alpine-inspired pop-up tops 5 best Dallas food & drink events this week

    Celestina Blok
    Jan 5, 2026 | 1:15 pm
    Haywire

    Tableside s'mores at Haywire Plano.

    Haywire Plano

    Find ski lodge vibes without hitting the slopes during a Plano pop-up that launches with a kick-off party this week. January also marks the start of Carnival season, and there's a cooking class with French Quarter inspo. Keep moving with brewery yoga and a taco and beer social run, then end the week with mahjong, martinis, and mocktails.

    Thursday, January 8

    Après Haywire Pop-Up Opening Day
    Kick off ski season at Haywire Plano’s après-themed pop-up, located on the restaurant’s third floor rooftop patio. Sponsored by High West Whiskey, the cozy Alpine-inspired experience will feature seasonal cocktails, whiskey tastings, comfort food specials, a hat bar, DJ music, and complimentary leather luggage tag branding for the first 50 guests. Dress in your best ski-themed ‘fit for a chance to win a $100 Haywire gift card. The kick-off party will run from 6-9 pm and the pop-up runs through February 8.

    Bourbon Street at The Cookery
    Carnival season officially begins this week and runs through Fat Tuesday, which falls on February 17. Let the good times roll now during this hands-on cooking class themed around Bourbon Street eats. The menu includes spicy Cajun crawfish bread; shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage jambalaya; and bananas foster with vanilla bean ice cream. The $125 ticket price also includes hurricane cocktails and wine pairings. Class begins at 6:30 pm.

    Saturday, January 10

    Peticolas Running Club Social Run/Walk
    Peticolas Brewing Company will dedicate its first social run/walk of the year to staying motivated through “quitters’ day” – the unofficial day when most quit their fitness-related New Year’s resolutions. Complete three miles during this leisurely run or walk, then be rewarded with tacos and beer. The $35 ticket includes tacos from That Taco Dude, three pours, and a social run branded pint glass. Check in begins at 8 am with a rolling start until 9 am.

    Saturday Morning Brewery Yoga at Westlake Brewing
    The downtown brewery has been hosting free Saturday morning yoga classes since it opened in 2019. Bring your own mat and towel, along with tip money for the instructor. Class begins at 10 am sharp. Stick around for a pint after class.

    Mahjong, Martinis, & Mocktails at Bar Juniper
    The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas will combine mahjong with martinis and mocktails during this afternoon experience inside its chic and spacious lobby bar. The $95 ticket includes a curated martini flight, seasonal mocktails, and an assortment of sweet and savory bites along with complimentary mahjong instruction. Reservations begin at 12 p m.

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    Toast of the Town

    Celebrate Dallas' culinary stars at 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker  Awards

    CultureMap Staff
    Feb 9, 2026 | 4:21 pm
    Dallas Tastemaker Awards​
    Ashley Gongora
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    If you love food and drink, this one's for you. The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards return this spring to celebrate Dallas' top restaurant and bar talent — and you can get first dibs on discounted tickets right now.

    Join us May 7 at Astoria Event Venue for our annual tasting event and awards ceremony. You'll indulge in delicious bites from top chefs, sip signature drinks, and be there for the big reveal of our 2026 Dallas winners.

    This year in Dallas, we'll present awards for Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year, Bar of the Year, Rising Star Chef of the Year, Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year, Dessert Program of the Year, Coffee Shop of the Year, Best New Restaurant, and our wildcard category, Best Sandwich.

    Our panel of judges — including past Tastemaker winners and local industry experts — selects all nominees and winners, except for the Best New Restaurant winner, which will be determined by our savvy readers in a heated online tournament.

    Stay tuned for the unveiling of the 2026 Dallas Tastemaker Awards nominees, then get to know them all in our special editorial series leading up to the event.

    SA Tastemakers See you at the Tastemakers. Photo by Guillermo Rosas

    The annual CultureMap Tastemaker Awards program is as big as Texas. Mark your calendars for our full event series taking place this spring:

    • Austin — April 9 at Distribution Hall
    • Houston — April 16 -at Silver Street Studios
    • Fort Worth — April 30 at Social Space
    • Dallas — May 7 at Astoria Event Venue
    • San Antonio — May 14 at the Briscoe Museum

    Ready to toast the Tastemakers? A limited number of First Dibs tickets are on sale now at discounted rates of $50 for general admission and $85 for VIP (includes early access to the event, dedicated bar, and more perks).

    More delicious details are coming soon, but don't delay. Grab your First Dibs tickets for Dallas — and all of our 2026 events — before they're gone.

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    The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards ceremony is sponsored in Dallas by NXT LVL Event and more to be announced. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Harvest Project Food Rescue.

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