This week in gluttony
These are the 5 best food and drink events in Dallas this week
Learn to smoke the perfect brisket in 2024.
Opportunities for culinary education abound this week, so start the year by learning something new. Class topics include sushi-making, brisket-smoking, and chef-level knife skills. There’s also an informative walking tour of a popular food district. Toast with a mocktail on Sunday, and still feel great on Monday.
Thursday, January 4
Simple Sushi Making at Grape Vine Springs Winery
Start the New Year with new sushi-making skills. The downtown Grapevine wine bar will host this hands-on class in which participants will learn to make a California roll, spicy tuna roll, and their choice of a smoked salmon or prawn roll. The class is $55 and begins at 6 pm.
Saturday, January 6
BrisketU at Peticolas Brewing Company
The Backyard Pitmasters are back to teach a brisket-smoking workshop at Peticolas Brewing Company. Participants will learn how to select the right cut, trimming techniques, wood selection, managing the fire, timing, and how to properly slice the final product. Class is $94 ($84 for each additional participant) and begins at 9 am.
Sharpen Your Knife Skills at Central Market Cooking School
Sharpen your knife skills during this hands-on class at Central Market on Lovers Lane that promises to forever change the way you slice and dice. The $70 price includes a seasonal meal the instructors will prepare with the fruits and vegetables of the class' knife work, along with a glass of wine. Class begins at 11 am.
Sunday, January 7
Taste of Bishops Arts Food and Historical Walking Tour
Get your steps in while getting a taste of Bishops Arts. The walking tour includes stops in galleries and shops, as well as eateries for bites along the way. The price is $58 and the tour will run from 1-4:30 pm.
National Mocktail Week kickoff at Legacy Hall
Doing Dry January? Find fun and mocktails at Legacy Hall in Plano starting Sunday, where alcohol-free specialty drinks will be featured at the food hall’s various bars. The specials will run all week, until January 13.
