This Week in Gluttony

These are the 7 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

Clink glasses at Waterproof.

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This week's roundup of food and drink events around Dallas has several unique pairings: Pilates and palomas, Asian cuisine and craft beer, and pimento cheese at a PGA golf resort. There's also a new sky-high spot for girls night out, and a foodie sampling stroll that will make grocery shopping feel like a tropical getaway.

Here's the top foodie events of the week:

Wednesday, April 10

Pilates & Palomas at Hall Arts Hotel
Pair Pilates with grapefruit-infused palomas at Hall Arts Hotel, who’ll host a 50-minute mat-based class from Pilates 214 followed by a lesson in paloma-making by Lalo Tequila. The event is $25 and begins at 5:30 pm.

Thursday, April 11

A Taste of Augusta at PGA Frisco
Savor the flavors of the Masters Tournament, held in Augusta, Georgia, during this watch party at The Monument Realty PGA District. Live tournament coverage will air on the 900 square-foot video wall, while dining venues including Ice House, Ryder Grille, and the Lounge by Topgolf will serve Augusta-inspired cocktails and dishes, like the Matsuyama Poke named for 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama. Tournament staples like the fan-favorite pimento cheese sandwiches, chicken salad, and egg salad sandwiches will also be available to purchase. Golf fans can partake in the festivities through the end of the tournament on Sunday.

Jewels of the New World Wine Dinner at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Guests will enjoy a one-of-a-kind five-course meal with the iconic Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon while exploring hidden gems and unique terroirs within Chile. Courses include a crude duo of sashimi & oysters, sea bass, pork tenderloin, and Prime ribeye rubbed with cacao and coffee, paired with Chilean wines such as cabernet, pinot noir, chardonnay, and sauvignon blanc. The dinner is $225 and starts at 7 pm. Buy tickets for Plano here, and Dallas here.

Ladies Night at Waterproof
The Statler hotel’s sky-high rooftop pool and bar welcomes all glam girls for a new Thursday ladies night. There’ll be music by female DJ Avii Glow along with $7 espresso martinis and sparkling wine. All wine and charcuterie boards are also half-off during the event, which runs from 7–10 pm. Admission is free for ladies 21 and up.

Saturday, April 13

Tropics Sampling Stroll at Central Market
Go on vacation via the aisles of Central Market during this tropical tasting stroll. There’ll be fruit, desserts, island-inspired meats and seafood, and much more to try while perusing the serpentine store. Brightly colored prints encouraged. Register ahead and get a $5 coupon. The stroll will take place from 2-5 pm at all locations.

Sunday, April 14

214 Asian Foodie Market at Four Corners Brewing Company
Dallas brewery will host its first ever Asian food market featuring more than a dozen food vendors, including Boba Babe Club, J Wok Kitchen, and Inu-san Onigiri. Visit from 1–6 pm for the indoor event. Admission is free.

Last Chef Standing Watch Party at Fanzo Sports Bar
Frisco sports bar is hosting a watch party for the premiere of Food Network’s 24 in 24 Last Standing Chef. Contestants included Fanzo executive chef Vijay Sadhu and Dallas chef Kess Eshun. Both will be at Fanzo for the viewing party, which will include a 3-course spread: Moroccan-spiced ground turkey with saffron rice, almond-crusted striped bass, and Texas-style pecan bread pudding. Tickets are $100 and the fun begins at 6:30 pm.

A Toast

Dallas distiller launches zero-proof liquor line and hosting accessories

Photo courtesy of Teaspoon

It's the brand's first line of non-alcoholic beverages.

The zero-proof liquor movement keeps gaining momentum, and the latest to take a seat at the bar is Teaspoon, from the Dallas-based Dynasty Spirits.

The brand's first line of non-alcoholic whiskey, tequila, gin, and "Italian Spritz" (comparable to the main ingredient in a certain bright-orange cocktail) are already available for shipping nationwide, and the company promises they will be carried by more than 400 Texas retailers by year's end. Each 700ml bottle is priced at $32.99.

“Teaspoon was born from a simple belief: that the drink in your hand should match the moment you’re in,” says founder Devin Odell. “Teaspoon isn’t just zero-proof spirit alternatives, it’s a statement. It offers a fresh option for those who expect more from what’s in their glass: more flavor, more intention, more celebration.”

For the mocktail connoisseurs out there, here's a quick overview of each bottle's tasting notes:

The zero-proof whiskey has cherry, vanilla, caramel, and citrus zest on the nose. The palate opens with a bourbon-style sweetness and finishes dry and peppery.
The zero-proof tequila has the aroma of cracked black pepper with hints of pineapple and guava, and tastes of fresh bell pepper up front. Citrus mid-notes add brightness and it's rounded off with a lightly sweet oak finish.
The zero-proof gin's nose brings lemon zest and elderflower, and its taste is dry and herbal like a true London Dry gin.
The zero-proof Italian Spritz balances sweet red licorice and bitter orange peel on the nose. The palate starts with orange-candy brightness and progresses to juicy grapefruit before finishing with a lingering herbal bitterness.

The name Teaspoon is reflective of the culinary measuring tool's history, and how the gilt silver spoons were once prized by England's upper crust due to the initial rarity of tea imported from Asia.

The Texas-born Odell founded Dynasty Spirits in 2010, and the brand's portfolio currently includes Pezuña Blanca tequila, Townes vodka, Green House vodka and gin, Lasso Motel whiskey, and Painted Donkey tequila.

Launching in tandem with Teaspoon’s non-alcoholic beverages is a collection of custom retail products in collaboration with Marcello Andres, Shelton Metal, Tom Adam, Match 1995, A Bientot, WP Standard, and more. Currently, that includes linen cocktail napkins, glassware, and a set of artful pewter teaspoons, each representing a different zero-proof liquor.

Dallasites can taste and shop at Teaspoon's launch event: November 6 at at the Shop Swoon boutique inside the Joule Hotel. Bottles will be available for purchase there through November 9.

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