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Exotic pairings lead 5 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

JOA Grill brings back its Seoul & Soju Night this week.

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It's a big week for dinners paired with spirits that go beyond the usual wine: Options include two tequila soirees and one dinner featuring Korean soju. Also brush up on your bartending skills with two festive mixology classes.

Monday, June 23

Mixology Mondays at The Parlor
This mixology class at the Sheraton Dallas will guide participants through creating custom classic cocktails. Classes vary weekly and will focus on one signature cocktail, such as old fashioned, cosmopolitan, Manhattan, sidecar, and mojito. Class is $30, plus tax and gratuity, and will run from 5 – 6 pm every Monday.

5-Course Hornitos Pairing Dinner at Joe Leo Fine Tex-Mex
Each dish will be expertly paired with a unique Hornitos tequila selection during this five-course Tex-Mex dinner. The menu includes mini crispy beef picadillo tacos, redfish ceviche, pork carnitas, chicken empanadas, and arroz con leche. The dinner is $60, plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 7 pm.

Thursday, June 26

Chef John Tesar’s Tequila Summer Social at Knife Plano
Try four different tequilas – two neat and two cocktails – during this four-course pairing menu by John Tesar at his Plano steakhouse. The menu includes Hamachi aguachile, chicken mole, 44 Farms New York strip, and churros with dulce ice cream. The price is $99, plus tax and gratuity, and the event begins at 6:30 pm.

Friday, June 27

Seoul & Soju Night at JOA Grill
After a sold-out first event, JOA Grill is bringing back this Korean barbecue and soju pairing night featuring grilled meats, Korean beer, and soju cocktails. Menu highlights include yuzu citrus salad, sea bream carpaccio, and JOA’s signature combination of prime short rib, New York strip, hanger steak, and marinated ribeye. Tickets are $85, plus tax and gratuity, and the dinner begins at 7 pm.

Friday, June 27

Mixology Class with Botanist Gin at The Exchange Hall
This lively hands-on mixology mastery class will take place at a private bar on the second floor of The Exchange Hall in the AT&T Discovery District, featuring refreshing gin cocktails by Botanist Gin. There are two start times, 7 pm and 9 pm, and the class is $40, plus a small service fee.

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Dolly Day parties dominate 5 best food & drink events in Dallas this week

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Have a cup of ambition this week at Dolly Day parties happening in Dallas to celebrate the icon's 80th birthday. Also on the list, more tea and mahjong, an Alpine wine dinner, and an NYC cocktail bar pop-up.

Monday, January 12

Death & Co. x Catbird Pop-Up
The Manhattan-based cocktail institution Death & Co. will visit Catbird inside Thompson Dallas to showcase the future of low-ABV and zero-proof libations. Visit to experience a menu of six Death & Co. cocktails ($17 each), including the no-ABV Faded Ember made with Lyre’s dark rum, non-alcoholic coffee liqueur, and mandarin Seedlip Grove, and low-ABV options like Casino Water made with Lyre’s agave blanco, St. George green chili vodka, clarified lime, peach, and toasted sunflower salt. The pop-up will run from 6-9 pm on Monday. On Tuesday, a discussion for industry professionals will start at 5 pm. (Tickets are $25 for non-industry professionals.)

Friday, January 16

Alto Adige Wine Dinner at Eataly
Savor the flavors of Alpine and Mediterranean cultures from northern Italy during this four-course wine pairing dinner at Eataly. A visiting ambassador from the region will guide guests through dishes like red wine braised pork shank with Alpine cheese and speck polenta along with spinach and speck bread dumplings in cheese sauce, apple strudel, and more. The $125 ticket, plus tax and service fee, includes six wine tastings. Dinner begins at 6 pm.

Saturday, January 17

Dolly Day at Truck Yard
Dolly Parton will turn 80 years young on January 19, and Truck Yard is ready to celebrate with a day-long Dolly party. Visit both Truck Yard locations (Dallas and The Colony) for Dolly-themed drinks, a Dolly impersonator, a Dolly and Jolene lookalike contest, plus pup costume contests, Dolly Parton covers, and more. Guests who bring a new or used children’s book get a Dolly Parton pin while supplies last. The party starts at 11 am and runs until midnight.

Tiles & Teas: Mahjong Afternoon Tea at Hotel Crescent Court
Mahjong parties keep trending, and now Hotel Crescent Court has added its own in partnership with The Mahjong Line featuring afternoon tea service in its Conservatory. The $125 ticket (plus tax and a service fee) includes a multi-course savory and sweet menu featuring gochujang shrimp salad, bamboo steam baskets with pork shao mai, ginger chicken jiaozi, and Peking duck bao buns, plus black sesame scones with clotted cream, moon cake, mochi ice cream, matcha lemon mousse, jasmine milk tea pudding with popping boba, and purple sweet potato tartlets. Ideal for seasoned players, the tea takes place Saturday and Sunday at 12 pm through February 1.

Sunday, January 18

Dolly Parton Brunch at Community Beer Company
Visit the Dallas brewery for a day full of Dolly-themed fun to celebrate the country music icon’s 80th birthday. There’ll be Dolly-inspired cocktails and brunch dishes along with a costume contest for prizes. The brunch will run from 10:30 am-3 pm.

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