This week in gluttony

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

Sample cuisine from female chefs and business owners this week.

Photo courtesy of Eataly

Steak, sushi, and Shakespeare are on the menu this week – the latter in the form of a themed pub crawl. Folks can also get artsy with wine and watercolor during an interactive class and sample cuisine by talented local female chefs. Note that reservations are required for all events this week, so secure them quickly.

Wednesday, March 8

Hai for Her at Uchiba Dallas
The Hai Hospitality Group, whose signature restaurants include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro, will celebrate International Women’s Day with a collaborative dinner. Female culinary team members will prepare a special selection of a la carte dishes and desserts, including brisket bao, pork katsu bun, and yakitori items like bacon-wrapped mochi. Proceeds will benefit the Young Women’s Preparatory Network. The event will take place at Uchiba from 5-11 pm.

Omakase at Kessaku
It’s time for another omakase dinner on the 50th floor at Kessaku downtown. The Japanese multicourse meal will feature 10-12 seasonal dishes along with sake and cocktail pairings. Dinner is $250 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 6 pm.

Watercolor & Wine at Ellie’s
Dallas artist Brie Milam will teach watercolor techniques for guests to create their own masterpieces. The class will take place on Ellie’s Terrace. Tickets are $75 and include a glass of wine, light bites, all supplies, and valet parking. Class will run from 6:30-8:30 pm.

Thursday, March 9

Festa del Donna at Eataly
In honor of International Women's Day, Eataly Dallas and Les Dames d’Escoffier International are presenting a storewide celebration to recognize talented Dallas-area women chefs, business owners, farmers, bartenders, sommeliers, and entrepreneurs. The event will feature more than 25 female-led tasting stations with bites and drinks, along with live music, a photo booth, a silent auction, wine bottle hand-engraving station, and more. VIP tickets are sold out, but general admission ($95) is still available, for entry at 7 pm. A full list of participants and tickets can be found here.

Saturday, March 11

Shakespeare Dallas Pub Crawl
Attention friends, Romans, and countrymen: Shakespeare Dallas theater group will host its annual pub crawl at four Deep Ellum bars. Stops will include Twilite Lounge, 3 Links, Trinity Cider, and Ruins. Tickets include discounts at the participating bars, a Shakespeare Dallas souvenir cup, and live entertainment along the way. Tickets are $20 for general admission, or $15 for Shakespeare Dallas subscribers. Attendees may travel as a group from place to place or join in at any point. The four-hour event, which will start at 2 pm at Twilite Lounge, will conclude with a Shakespeare trivia competition for prizes. Don’t forget to dress up for the costume contest.

A Taste of Two Legends at Morton’s
The Dallas outlet of the high-end steakhouse chain will host a five-course wine dinner featuring California’s Justin wines. Courses will include caviar and crème fraiche, crab-stuffed oysters, grilled lamb chops, braised beef cheeks, and hot sticky toffee cake. Wines to be poured will include rose, Sauvignon Blanc, and two red blends. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm and is $169 per person, which includes gratuity but not tax.

Food Events news-you-can-eat

Craft Beer News

Dallas Stars owner to open beer-centric Craft restaurant in the U.S.

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Food and beer from Craft.

A restaurant concept from Canada is opening its first U.S. location in little old Dallas: Called Craft Restaurant & Beer Market, it's a small chain with an emphasis on craft beer and elevated casual dining opening in Preston Center at 5974 W Northwest Hwy.

That location is a former medical office, across the street from the Starbucks at the corner of Kate Street. According to a release, it will open in in early 2026 — their first in the American market.

The concept was founded in 2019 by craft beer wunderking PJ L'Heureux, who is partnered with Tom Gaglardi, owner of the Dallas Stars and the Moxies chain. It will feature more 100 beers on tap including local Texas brews, along with cocktails, wine, and a fresh, globally inspired menu.

L'Heureux calls Dallas "a natural fit" for Craft.

"Our large restaurant footprint, commitment to local products, and dedication to community are what Texas is all about," L'Heureux says in a statement. "Texas and specifically the Preston area of Dallas, with its booming economy, diverse culture, and love for craft cocktails and beer, is the perfect place for us to begin this exciting new chapter."

Craft will occupy a state-of-the-art, 10,500 square-foot space with a modern yet welcoming interior, featuring warm woods, industrial accents, and a massive 360-degree bar as its center.

The space will also include a 5,250 square-foot rooftop patio with a full bar, booth seating, lush greenery, and a games area — suitable for casual gatherings and special celebrations.

Craft president Scott Frank says that the chain, which has nine locations across Canada and is no relation to the Craft restaurant concept by chef Tom Colicchio, likes to create unique menus and partnerships in each of the communities they are in.

"Craft has always been about bringing people together, and we're thrilled to share our passion for craft beer, exceptional dining, and community building with our friends in the Texas market," L'Heureux says.

Gaglardi previously brought Moxie's Grill & Bar, his glossy Canadian sports-bar restaurant, to Dallas in 2016 — the first in the U.S. He's since opened locations in Plano, Southlake, and Houston.

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