Foodie Events

Fish & chips anchor 7 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

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This week's food events in Dallas include one of the most extravagant (and expensive) pairing dinners yet, combining caviar and champagne. An annual wine and food festival highlighting area farmers is back. There's a fish & chips landing, and a meetup hosted by gear-head Richard Rawlings. This is also Halloween week, with dozens of restaurants hosting events; see the full list here.

Tuesday, October 28

Fish & Fizz Food Truck at Strangeways
Food truck from acclaimed chef Nick Barclay that's famous for its authentic fish & chips will be setting up camp at Strangeways, the craft beer bar at 2429 N. Fitzhugh Ave., with a menu of fish & chips in sizes large ($28 for two pieces), regular ($21 for 1 piece), or Mini ($9 for three cod fritters). Sides include mushy peas and double-cooked chips for $8. They'll be there from 5-9 pm or until they sell out.

Gears & Beers at Gas Monkey Ice House
Grandscape outlet of Richard Rawlings' automobile-themed bar and grill will host a “sip-and-see” of sorts featuring four rare, custom-engineered cars built in the UK for display at the upcoming 2025 Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas. Get a glimpse while enjoying food, drinks, and live entertainment, and purchase a $5 raffle ticket for a chance to win Petrolheadonism’s VW Corrado VR6 Clubsport. Raffle proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish America. The event will run from 6:30–9 pm and admission is free.

Wednesday, October 29

Table 13 Wine Dinner
Addison restaurant is hosting a chef’s dinner pairing five courses with wines, starting with calamari paired with Fulcrum sparkling blanc de noirs, baguette with Gravenstein apple & goat cheese with San Giacomo chardonnay, prime rib slider on a Hawaiian roll with Fulcrum pinot noir, tri-tip in poblano chimichurri with Burly cabernet sauvignon, and creme brulee with Tome "Lip Out" riesling. It starts at 6 pm, and is $99 for 5 course dinner & pairings. For reservations, call 972-789-9558.

Altima Caviar + Champagne Madame Zero Masterclass Dinner at Dee Lincoln Prime
Six courses of champagne and caviar combine for this opulent dining experience at Dee Lincoln Prime at The Star in Frisco. Caviar selections will range from amber Oscietra to pure beluga served with dishes like Kobe beef, blue fin tuna, and Kagoshima A5 tartare. The masterclass dinner experience is $1,500, plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 6:30 pm for a welcome reception before a 7 pm seating. Reservations: 214-387-3333 or steve@deelincolnprime.com.

Saturday, November 1

Plano Food Festival
Eighth annual Plano Food Festival will take place at Legacy West, with sips and samples from 100+ award-winning wines, fine spirits, and mouthwatering bites from some of Plano’s top restaurants. Enjoy live culinary demos from the chefs at Lombardi Family Concepts, shop unique finds from local vendors, and soak in the vibrant festival atmosphere. Tickets are $55, and it runs from 12-6 pm.

Chefs for Farmers Food + Wine Festival
Two-day food fest features cuisine from 60-plus local and visiting chefs along with beer, wine, and spirits. The lineup includes John Tesar of Knife, Jacob Williamson of The Saint, Aaron Collins of Café Momentum, and Josh Healy of Stillwell’s Steakhouse. The event takes place at Old City Park on Saturday-Sunday from 3–6 pm. Tickets are $145 per day or $249 for both days.

Sunday, November 2

Grape Fest / Sorochyn Fair
Hosted by the Ukrainian Chamber of Dallas/Fort Worth, this festival is a chance to come together, enjoy entertainment, taste food, and experience the richness of Ukrainian culture in a fun and welcoming way. There'll be games and prizes, kids entertainment, workshops, crafts, and food including vegetarian offerings, sausages, "Ukrainian tortillas," cakes, cookies, and complimentary wine. It'll take place at the Backyard Venue in McKinney from 12-5 pm. Tickets are $35 in advance or $50 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Planet Pilgrim orphage in Mykulychyn, Ukraine.

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Charitable Event

Volunteers wanted for H-E-B's free holiday feast at Fair Park Dallas

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H-E-B and its family of brands, including Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop, and Favor, will bring back the annual Feast of Sharing dinner this holiday season to both Dallas and Fort Worth.

The two events are as follows:

Dallas Feast of Sharing is on Thursday, November 20 from 3-7 pm at Centennial Hall in Fair Park
Fort Worth Feast of Sharing is on Wednesday, November 12 from 3-7 pm at Dickies Arena

Both events will feature a Texas-style holiday meal alongside a festive celebration complete with a kid’s zone, live entertainment, health and family services, Santa greetings, and more. Meals are FREE and open to the public (first come first serve).

Anticipate preparations to serve meals to 10,000+ people, music, family activities, wellness screenings, and visits from Santa.

Volunteers
The organizers are seeking 1,000 volunteers in each city to assist with serving meals, clearing tables, hosting, and supporting the kid’s zone area during the four-hour events. All businesses, civic organizations, churches and schools are encouraged to sign up at www.centralmarket.com/community.

“We couldn’t bring this event to life without the dedication of our volunteers,” said Mabrie Jackson, managing director of public affairs, H-E-B/Central Market. “The holidays are about giving and community, and this year we’re proud to make a meaningful difference by sharing a delicious holiday meal with more families.”

The event, which has been held in Dallas since 2006 and Fort Worth since 2011, typically serves 10,000-15,000 residents in each city. In addition, more than 40 social service agencies are on hand with representatives to provide information and resources.

Since 1989, Central Market’s parent company, H-E-B, has invited people to celebrate the holidays with food, music, and good cheer at its Feast of Sharing events. The free holiday feasts, which are held in more than 34 cities in Texas and Mexico, bring together family, friends, and neighbors, and provides H-E-B an opportunity to give thanks to its loyal customers, regularly serving more than 340,000 meals.

In the more than three decades H-E-B has held these celebrations, more than 375,000 volunteers have helped serve nearly four million meals. This initiative is a part of H-E-B’s Hunger Relief Program, which works year-round to prevent hunger in the more than 300 communities H-E-B serves. Last year, H-E-B’s Hunger Relief Program donated 33 million pounds of food to families in need. Since 1982, the year the program was founded, H-E-B has donated more than one billion pounds of food to 5,500 non-profit organizations in Texas and Mexico.

Dallas Feast of Sharing – 19th Annual Holiday Dinner. Thursday, November 20, 2025, 3-7 pm, Fair Park – Centennial Hall, 1001 Washington St.
Fort Worth Feast of Sharing – 13th Annual Holiday Dinner. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 3-7 pm, Dickies Arena (Lower level – southeast side of arena)1911 Montgomery St.

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