This week in gluttony

Savor foodie fest tops 7 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

Savor arrives this week at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort

SAVOR at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa/Facebook

Derby parties are big this week, but even bigger is a second annual four-day food festival at a Frisco resort that will bring in big-name chefs for multiple events. (One is already sold out.) Other options: take a mini road trip for a roving taco and tequila party, stroll Texas' longest running food truck festival, or practice your cornhole skills for a chance to win $10,000 at a smash burger joint anniversary party.

Wednesday, April 29

WhistlePig & Wagyu Dinner at The Saint
This four-course dinner at The Saint will highlight a progression of Wagyu-driven dishes paired with WhistlePig whiskey expressions, including the highly sought-after Boss Hog XII: “Feather & Flame” Straight Rye Whiskey. Menu items include seared Wagyu Bistecca tonnato, tagliatelle and Wagyu tallow, smoked Wagyu ribeye, and dark chocolate and rye budino. The dinner is $195, plus tax and gratuity, and multiple seating times are available between 5-9 pm.

Thursday, April 30

Burger Schmurger First Anniversary Neighborhood Block Party
The East Dallas smash burger spot that originated from a backyard pop-up is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a high-energy block party featuring live music, giveaways, kid-friendly activities, dirty sodas by Dilly Dally Soda Co., and as the main event - a $10,000 cornhole toss. Guests can enter onsite, with one entry permitted per person. Three finalists will be selected at random to participate in the official toss at 6 pm, each receiving a single attempt to land the winning shot to win $10,000. The festivities will run from 5-8 pm. UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 AT 3-8 PM DUE TO WEATHER.

Savor at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort
The four-day culinary celebration at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort is back for a second year, taking place Thursday through Sunday featuring four exclusive dining events – with one already sold out. Events include the five-course Masters of Taste (Thursday, April 30, 6 pm, $395) featuring TV personality Scott Conant and the Omni PGA Frisco’s chef Leen Nuun, winner of Chopped: Sweets; Fork & Fire (Friday, May 1, sold out); Savor Grand Tasting (Saturday, May 2, 7 pm, $195) featuring bites by Tiffany Derry, Beau MacMillan, Kevin Lee, Dean Fearing, and Ben Ford.; and Margaritas & Mariachis (Sunday, May 3, 10 am, $145), a Cinco de Mayo-inspired brunch with James Beard-nominated Anastacia Quiñones‑Pittman and top regional chefs.

Saturday, May 2

14th Annual Frisco StrEATS Festival
Touted as Texas' longest-running food truck festival, the event promises gourmet eats from DFW food trucks, live music, and craft beer, wine, and with family-friendly activities. Admission is free and the event will run from 11 am-8 pm in Frisco’s historic Rail District.

Derby Day at The Statler
The downtown Dallas hotel will host several opportunities to celebrate the Kentucky Derby at multiple venues. At Overeasy, guests can enjoy themed specials like peach and bourbon pancakes ($14) and the Kentucky barbecue brisket omelet ($16). Watch parties (post time is 5:57 pm) will take place at Scout and Waterproof, with cocktail specials like the Kentucky Mule and the Kentucky Smash, both made with Woodford Reserve. Menu specials will include fried green tomatoes ($12), Louisville Hot Brown flatbread ($14), and more. At the hotel’s underground speakeasy, Bourbon & Banter, enjoy race day signature cocktails like the Secretariat and Nobody’s Mule, both made with Woodfood Reserve. Don your Derby Day best for a chance to win a prize for “best dressed.”

Derby Day at Dee Lincoln Prime
The Frisco steakhouse will host a Kentucky Derby party featuring signature cocktails made with Woodford Reserve bourbon, Old Forester bourbon, and Herradura Tequila. The $150 ticket, plus tax and gratuity, includes two drink tickets plus heavy hors d’oeuvres along with a festive watch party from 4-7 pm. Dress to impress for a derby hat contest. Call 214-387-3333 for reservations.

3^rd Annual Taco & Tequila Crawl at Tanglewood Resort
Located an hour north of Dallas on Lake Texoma, Tanglewood Resort will host a roving taco and tequila tasting to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Stops include Tanglewood Bar & Grill for carne asado tacos, shrimp ceviche, and sopapillas; Lakeside Lounge for chipotle lime tacos, guacamole, and mini churros; and the Tower Whiskey Bar for brisket and jalapeno tacos, chili-lime fruit cups, dessert shooters like tres leches, chocolate mousse, and Mexican flan, along with sprawling view of Lake Texoma. Cocktails are included with each stop. Ticket are $70 and the tasting will run from 6-9 pm.

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Taiwanese restaurant in Frisco brings soup dumplings to 2nd DFW location

Photo courtesy of Kitchen Master

Kitchen Master's menu spans traditional dumplings, fresh sashimi, prime cuts, and house noodles.

A Taiwanese restaurant known for its handmade soup dumplings has debuted in Southlake: Kitchen Master is now open at 3311 E. State Hwy. 114, in the space previously occupied by Mughlai Fine Indian Cuisine, which closed in 2024.

The first restaurant opened in Frisco in 2020, followed by locations in Tamsui, Taiwan, and Suwanee, Georgia.

Kitchen Master is owned by Ian Peng, a Taiwanese entrepreneur who moved to the U.S. when he was 8 years old. He comes from a family of restaurant owners in Taipei and grew up working in the kitchen before moving on to Japanese restaurants and eventually launching his own concept.

While the original Frisco location focused on authentic Taiwanese cuisine, the Southlake restaurant expands into broader Pan-Asian influences, along with a deep selection of Japanese dishes inspired by Peng’s background.

Highlights of the Southlake menu include:

Mala Berkshire pork house soup dumplings
Szechuan Berkshire pork wontons infused with Chinese spices
Lamb chops with homemade chimichurri and lemongrass aioli
Hamachi crudo with strawberry vinaigrette and yuzu juice

There’s also a nigiri tasting sampler, described as a mini omakase experience featuring chef-selected fish and toppings.

Most entrees are priced under $30, while noodle and rice dishes stay under $20. The restaurant also features a raw bar with traditional sushi rolls starting at $10 and signature rolls at $16. For lunch during the week, an assortment of stir-fry options is available for around $15, each served with soup and a rice bowl.

“Our focus is on the best ingredients we can use," Peng says. "We elevated our menu with prime cuts and better meats that result in a more flavorful and delicate dish."

A full bar serves cocktails made with premium spirits, with an emphasis on artful presentation. A happy hour menu will launch soon, they say.

Craft cocktails at Kitchen Master feature house-made syrups, fresh garnishes, and premium spirits.Photo courtesy of Kitchen Master

Spanning 9,000 square feet, the Southlake location includes a raw bar, dedicated cocktail bar, spacious main dining room, and patio.

“For our new restaurants in Georgia and Taiwan, we introduced a more modern look and a relaxed eating environment, and we’ve brought that same vision to Southlake,” Peng says.

Hours are 11am-9 pm Tuesday-Thursday and 11 am-11 pm Friday-Saturday. It is closed Sunday and Monday.

While the restaurant is already open for service, they are planning a grand opening event in September, they say.

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