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

Start Easter weekend with a caffeinated coffee walk in downtown McKinney.

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Easter arrives this week (find our list of best brunch options here) but there are other tasty events on the calendar first. On the list: a Waco-based whiskey dinner, sangria dinner, tequila dinner, and with a Texas-sized barbecue tailgate party ahead of World Series-champion Texas Rangers' opening day. Regroup by Saturday with a caffeinated coffee walk in downtown McKinney.

Wednesday, March 27

Balcones Whisky Dinner at Knife Plano
The Plano steakhouse owned by John Tesar (who also just opened Knife Italian inside The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas), will host a four-course pairing dinner featuring Waco-based Balcones Distilling. Menu items will include octopus carpaccio, “angry mussels,” prime rib, and an espresso-infused chocolate dessert. A different whiskey will be paired with each course. The dinner is $150, plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 6:30 pm.

Sangria Dinner at Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Four different sangrias (rose, peach, classic red, and blackberry) will be served with three courses during this spring-inspired pairing dinner at the Italian chain. Menu items include shrimp and ricotta focaccia, spring salad with wood-grilled scallops, chicken Bordeaux with goat cheese and cherries, and mixed berry olive oil cake. The dinner is $65, plus tax and gratuity, and will be served both Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 pm. Carrabba’s has locations in Hurst, Dallas, and Plano.

Thursday, March 28

Opening Day at Live! by Loews
The World Series-champion Texas Rangers will kick off baseball season with their home opener against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday at 6:35 pm, and Live! by Loews Hotel is ready to celebrate. Fans can pregame at the Clover Club Lawn with a Texas barbecue tailgate party. There’ll be yard games, live music, and menu items like brisket sandwiches ($20 with a side), brisket hot dogs ($16 with a side), and barbecue plates ($32 for two meats, two sides).They'll also be pouring beer, seltzers, and tequila. The festivities will run from 12-6 pm, with live music and performances from 3- 5 pm.

Insolito Tequila Dinner at Black Agave Cocina y Cantina
The new “Mex-Mex” restaurant located on Mercer Boardwalk in Farmers Branch will host a four-course tequila dinner featuring Insolito Tequila. Menu items will include ahi tuna tostadas, short rib tablitas, chicken milanesa, and Texas churros. A different tequila cocktail will be paired with each course using Insolito blanco, reposadao, and anejo. Reservations are $60, plus tax and gratuity, and the dinner begins at 7 pm.

Saturday, March 30

Downtown McKinney Spring Coffee Hop
Have some caffeinated fun this Saturday in historic downtown McKinney during this walking coffee “hop” experience. The $35 ticket includes coffee tastings at five different stops along with a pie tasting at Emporium Pies. Bring the kids because each destination will offer a complimentary – and caffeine-free – egg hunt for little ones. Save room for a bonus stop at Cocktail Creamery. Start times are 8 am, 9 am, or 10 am and the event will run until 1 pm.

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Closing News

Longtime Dallas restaurant Sevy's Grill to close after nearly 30 years

Photo courtesy of Sevy's Grill

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A longtime Dallas restaurant is closing in 2026: Sevy's Grill, which has been open at 8201 Preston Rd. near Preston Center for nearly 30 years, will close on June 27, 2026.

According to a release from the owners, they're closing due to what appears to be an increase in rent.

"After months of negotiations, we were not able to come to a mutually beneficial agreement for our fourth 10-year lease," the post said.

The restaurant is located in Preston Sherry Plaza, which was acquired in September 2025 by Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate. Somebody gotta foot the bill.

Sevy's says they are looking at other locations.

"Our focus now is to finish these next 6+ months taking care of our guests and staff at the same caring level we built our brand on: Warm, professional service, consistently good food and a comfortable ambiance where the guest is always first," the post says. "First on our list of priorities is taking care of our guests in December and all the wonderful celebrations of family, friends and business groups. We do still have some availability for reservations, including our last New Years Eve at Preston Sherry. Come celebrate with us as the exciting anticipation of a new year for all of us."

"Our second priority will be the search for a new location to continue doing what we love," they said. "We are already reviewing possible sites and will keep everyone updated regularly."

Owned by chef Jim "Sevy" Severson and his wife Amy Severson, the restaurant has long been a neighborhood favorite with a lively bar scene, and was nominated in CultureMap's 2018 Tastemaker Awards for Best Neighborhood Restaurant. They were a frequent choice for winemaker events and are also known for the longevity of their staff.

"Eight team members have been with us all 29+ years, with an average tenure in the kitchen of 15+ years and a Management team that you all know," their post said. "Come support our staff as we celebrate the next 6+ months.Thank you again for your support through all the normal challenges of running a restaurant as well as economic downturns, market bubbles, Y2K, and of course the COVID era. As I tell my family and friends to “enjoy the ride in life”, wow, what an amazing ride it has been for us! And as always, Sevy’s Grill is here for you."

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