This week in gluttony
These are the 5 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

Watermelon Day arrives this week at the Dallas Farmers Market.
August arrives this week, but “end of summer” events are already popping up around town. Two this week include a beer pairing dinner and an after-hours tasting soiree. But it’s still watermelon season, and one local farmers market will celebrate with a festival commemorating the summer fruit. Wash it all down with an IPA at a brewery party by week’s end.
Thursday, August 1
Summer Soiree Beer Dinner at On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen
The Lemmon Avenue brewery and restaurant will celebrate the end of summer with a beer pairing dinner featuring four courses paired with four pours – including a couple of fruited sours inspired by the season. Tickets are $80.75, plus tax, and the dinner begins at 7 pm.
Friday, August 2
Eataly After Hours: Notte Italiana
The gourmet Italian grocery at NorthPark Center invites guests to bid arrivederci to the season with an after-hours party. Tickets are $95 and include endless sips, late-night bites, and live entertainment. The party will run from 8 pm-midnight.
Saturday, August 3
Watermelon Day at the Dallas Farmers Market
The sixth annual event will feature a juicy day of watermelon-themed activities, including free samples of more than 15 different watermelon varieties, chef demos, a watermelon print-making workshop, face painting, live music, and local vendors. The festivities will run from 9 am-5 pm.
Mexican Brunch Festival with Teatro Café at Four Corners Brewing Company
The cultural arts-based coffee catering company will collab with Four Corners Brewing to host a Saturday brunch experience. Tickets include a latte flight, lesson on latte making, a drink ticket from Four Corners, and Mexican brunch entrée with a Mexican pastry. Tickets start at $48, or go VIP for $68 and get a bottled latte or cold brew to-go, along with an additional drink ticket and liquor sampler. The brunch runs from 11:30 am-1:30 pm.
3rd Annual IPA Fest at Tupps Brewery
The downtown McKinney brewery will share 15 different IPAs and hoppy beers during this Saturday night fete. The $30 ticket includes a glass and eight pours. The event begins at 6 pm with live music on the outdoor stage from 7:30-10:30 pm. Food service from the onsite Grain Room Kitchen will serve its full menu until 9 pm with a late-night menu from 9-11 pm.