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These are the 8 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

Dinner comes with sky-high fireworks views this Fourth of July at Monarch.

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The Fourth of July arrives this week with an extra dose of patriotism as it's also America's 250th birthday. Some restaurants are offering weekend deals to mark the occasion (find that roundup here) while others are hosting special multi-course dinners during Saturday night's fireworks displays. Other items on this week's list include an Italian wine tasting during World Cup watch party, the second edition of a Napa wine dinner, a popular Christmas in July kick-off, and the grand opening of a new Torchy's Tacos.

Tuesday, June 30

Duckhorn Vineyards Wine Dinner at Princi Italia
After a successful four-course Duckhorn wine dinner at Princi Italia’s Plano outlet last week, the Dallas location will host its own. Menu highlights include ahi tuna and salmon tartare, Fuji apple and grilled peach salad with corn flan, Chianti braised short rib ravioli, cherry wood smoked pork loin, and a peaches-and-cream dessert, all paired with Napa's Duckhorn wines. The price is $85, and the dinner begins at 6:30 pm. Call 214-739-5959 for reservations.

Wednesday, July 1

Torchy's Tacos Uptown Grand Opening
Torchy's Tacos will celebrate the grand opening of its new Uptown Dallas flagship at 2305 Cedar Springs Rd., Ste. 100 - its most prominent Dallas location yet. Festivities begin at 10 am with a ribbon-cutting, plus a DJ, photo booth, giveaways, and appearances by the Torchy's mascot. Per tradition, the first 100 guests in line will have a chance to win free Green Chile Queso for a year. The restaurant officially opens at 8 am, serving the chain's signature tacos, breakfast tacos, queso, and margaritas.

Thursday, July 2

Italian Social: An Evening of Wine, Bites & Soccer at Eataly
The fine Italian market at North Park Center will host an outdoor evening of wine, bites, and World Cup on the big screen. The ticket includes a guided tasting of four Italian wines with expert tips on how to pair, along with light bites for noshing in a casual format. Tickets are $65, and the event will run from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Friday, July 3

Ice Cream Party for America's Birthday at Firewheel Town Center
Firewheel Town Center in Garland will kick off the holiday weekend with a free community celebration. From 3-4 pm, visitors can enjoy free ice cream while supplies last, followed by Stars, Stripes & Summer Fun from 3-6 pm featuring live music by the Justin Russel Band, free face painting, crafts, photo opportunities, and family-friendly activities. The event takes place in the park area at 305 River Fern Ave.

Christmas in July at Harvest Hall
Back for a third year is the Holly Jolly Bar, a holiday bar takeover located in Harvest Hall’s Third Rail bar in downtown Grapevine. (Harvest Hall is connected to Hotel Vin.) Guests can take in a little summertime Christmas cheer via themed cocktails and over-the-top décor. New libations this year include the frozen Hot Grinch Summer blended with pineapple juice, lime juice, melon liqueur, and Malibu coconut rum; and the Blue Christmas pina colada tinged with blue Curacao. The pop-up will run through July 30.

Saturday, July 4

Make & Take: American Cobbler, Crisp & Hand Pies at Central Market
Wow guests at your July 4th get-together with make-and-take desserts in hues of red, white, and blue. This hands-on class Central Market Cooking School (Dallas Lovers Lane) will teach participants how to produce the perfect dough to roll out blueberry-filled hand pies in addition to biscuit-topped cherry cobbler and gluten-free apple crisp. The class is $85 and begins at 11 am.

Stars, Stripes & Skyline at Monarch
The 49th floor restaurant atop The National will host an Independence Day prix-fixe dinner featuring sky-high fireworks views. The menu will include dishes like Wagyu filet, wood-grilled branzino, hamachi crudo, hearth-grilled lamb ribs, and a shared s’mores dessert. The dinner is $150 ($55 for children 12 and under), with seating times from 5:30-10 pm. (Note that Monarch’s sister restaurant, Kessaku, (located one floor above) will also offer exclusive window tables with a $250 deposit starting at 8 pm.)

250 Year Celebration at JW Steakhouse
The JW Marriot Dallas steakhouse will mark America’s 250th with a four-course dinner highlighting American culinary traditions. The menu includes buffalo bison “cigars,” shrimp ceviche tostadas, toasted farro salad with Fredericksburg peaches, pepper-crusted 44 Farms tomahawk steak with charred cippolini onions and black garlic truffle puree, and chipotle chocolate cake with Garrison Brothers bourbon cherry sauce for dessert. Priced at $195 per couple, the dinner has seating times available between 5:30-9 pm. Optional wine pairings available.

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Sudden shutdown

Eno's Pizza Tavern suddenly closes one of its 3 Dallas-area restaurants

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Eno's closed its most recently opened location, at The Sound in Cypress Hill.

An iconic name in Dallas pizza is closing one of its restaurants: Eno's Pizza Tavern at Cypress Waters at The Sound announced on social media that its last day was Sunday, November 1.

The closure of this Eno's in Coppell — which opened in 2019 — came as a surprise to customers, judging by the reaction on social media. Several Facebook and Instagram users expressed shock, saying they had just been there and couldn't believe the news. As one commenter put it, "Nooooooo."

As recently as Halloween, the restaurant hosted a costume contest and pizza giveaways — those gift cards can be used at the other two locations.

The notice, posted on Facebook and Instagram, read:

"A note from our table to yours. Eno's Cypress Waters served its final guests on Sunday, November 1. Thank you for the birthdays, date nights, game days, and weeknight pizzas you shared with us there. It was an honor to be your neighborhood spot. Eno's is still here for you at Bishop Arts and Forney, and your Cypress Waters gift cards and loyalty points are good at every Eno's location."

Eno's opened its original restaurant in the Bishop Arts District of Dallas in 2008. The pizzeria developed a following for its thin-crust pizzas and pioneering selection of craft beer. Signature pies include the Pig Smiley with Benton's ham, Eno's sausage, honey, and pepperoni; and The Original with tomatoes, garlic mushrooms, Genoa salami, and sport peppers.

The restaurant was one of the first businesses to open in Bishop Arts, which over the next decade began booming, and now bursts at the seams with all manner of eateries, coffee shops, bars, and boutiques.

The restaurant expanded beyond Oak Cliff in 2017, opening a second location in downtown Forney. That restaurant serves the familiar pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches, along with appetizers, salads, soups, desserts, and a daily lunch special.

The Cypress Waters restaurant came two years , bringing Eno's to The Sound, a lakeside entertainment and dining destination. Its location featured an 1,800-square-foot rooftop patio overlooking the water. The Sound's official Instagram account responded to the closure announcement: "Thank you for being a part of our community at The Sound. The Cypress Waters Eno’s storefront will be missed."

Partnerships with local organizations and independent businesses have also been part of Eno's history. The restaurant was an early supporter of North Texas craft beer, established Brew Riot, a Dallas-area homebrew competition, and partnered with a local elementary school on the iBike Rosemont initiative to encourage students to stay active. It has also been involved with the Bishop Arts District Merchants Association and VisitDallas.

With Cypress Waters now closed, Eno's continues to operate its original restaurant at 407 N. Bishop Ave. in Bishop Arts, Dallas, and in Forney, at 215 S. Bois D'Arc St.

CultureMap has reached out to Eno's for further comment and will update this story if more details become available.

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