This week in gluttony

Taste of the Trolley tops 7 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

A trolley line tasting party arrives this week.

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An annual trolley-themed tasting party and fundraiser this week will feature some of the best bites and beverages from restaurants along Dallas' M-Line route. Also this week is the Dallas debut of a Mexican wine, which includes a guided tasting; a bourbon workshop; and a doughnut decorating session for a good cause. The week wraps with an opulent champagne dinner at one of Dallas' hottest new restaurants.

Tuesday, October 13

Plated: A Chef’s Table on Main
The City of Frisco is celebrating the reopening of Main Street with a communal outdoor dinner. The $50 ticket includes a plated dish from participating restaurants throughout the Frisco Rail District, including Didi’s Downtown, Randy’s Steakhouse, La Finca, and more. (Alcohol available for additional charge.) Check in between 6-6:30 pm at the 4th Street Plaza. The seated dinner begins at 7 pm.

Wednesday, October 14

Una Noche De Terruño - Chiflado Wine & Gracias A Dios Mezcal Tasting at Puerto Cocina
The Mexican coastal-inspired Dallas Design District restaurant will host the city’s first taste of Vinos Chiflados wines from Mexico’s Queretaro region. This guided masterclass led by Vinos Chiflados co-owner Xaime Niembro will include bites for pairing and a welcome cocktail featuring Gracias a Dios mezcal. Tickets are $70 and the event will run from 7-9 pm.

Thursday, October 15

Taste of the Trolley
Taking place at the Fashion Industry Gallery, this annual McKinney Avenue Transit Authority fundraising event features bites from restaurants located along the M-Line Trolley route. Participants this year include Fen Shui Asian Cuisine, Las Palmas, Malai Kitchen, North Italia, Perry’s Steakhouse, San Martin Bakery & Restaurant, Sixty Vines, S & D Oyster Company, The Capital Grille, The Rustic, and Truluck’s. Tickets are $150 and the event will run from 6-10 pm.

Garrison Brothers Old Fashioned Workshop at JW Steakhouse
This interactive cocktail class is built around Garrison Brothers Bourbon and JW Steakhouse’s exclusive Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Selection. Guests will explore and enjoy two different styles of Old Fashioned cocktails. Tickets are $45 and the class begins at 7 pm.

Friday, October 16

Billecart-Salmon Dinner at Punk Noir
Celebrate the exclusive release of Billecart-Salmon’s 2015 Nicolas Francois Champagne during this pairing event featuring a 10-course tasting menu by James Beard Award-winning chef RJ Cooper of Punk Noir. A progression of six Billecart-Salmon Champagnes is included in the $360 ticket. The experience begins at 6:30 pm.

Saturday, October 17

The Salty x The Breasties: Be A Gem
This doughnut decorating experience at The Salty in Bishop Arts benefits The Breasties, a nonprofit supporting those affected by breast and gynecologic cancers. The $15 ticket includes a strawberry and white chocolate doughnut to be garnished by participants with house-made edible gems "in honor of the gems in our lives." Also included is a complimentary beverage and a sheet of gem stickers. Sessions are available in 45-minute segments on the hour from 9 am-noon.

Monday, October 19

Chef Collective Dinner at Meridian featuring Punk Noir
James Beard Award-winning chef RJ Cooper of Punk Noir will visit Meridian’s kitchen to collaborate with chef Eduardo Osorio on a seven-course tasting dinner. The dinner is $165 with seating times available from 5-8 pm. Plan to stay for an after-party featuring cocktails by Racho Mezcal in the Meridian bar. The party is free with a reservation and will run from 9-11 pm.

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Vacation vibes

New beverage shop does drive-thru drinks with tiki-bar vibe in The Colony

Photo courtesy of Sunfly

Sunfly drive-thru drinks shop is opening in The Colony.

A new drive-thru beverage shop is bringing tropical-inspired drinks, matcha, nitro cold brew, and house-baked treats to The Colony. Called Sunfly, the shop will debut Friday, October 16 at 4740 S. Colony Blvd.

According to a release, it's the first location for the concept from hospitality operators Matt Bailey and John Brennan, who aim to bring the creativity of a cocktail bar to a quick-stop beverage business.

“Sunfly grew out of our passion for creating great drinks,” Bailey says in the release. “John Brennan, my business partner, and I wanted to bring the creativity and quality of our full-service restaurants to a fast, approachable, yet elevated drive-thru experience.”

The menu features several colorful drink categories, including Nitro Lemonades in flavors such as Strawberry Basil and Blueberry Coconut. Matcha Clouds pair matcha with fruit cold foam in combinations such as Mango Tango, Colada Crush, and Banana Brulée.

Coffee drinkers can get their caffeine fix with Java Clouds, which combine nitro cold brew with flavors including Golden Foster, Blondie Mudslide, and Blueberry Muffin.

Other options include Hydro Quenchers made with coconut water and natural electrolytes, plus Glow Ups, aloe-water tonics. Customers can customize drinks with add-ins such as protein, collagen, prebiotic fiber, lion's mane, and electrolytes.

Sunfly also serves fresh-baked cinnamon buns, scones, and cookies, along with breakfast items, grilled chicken wraps, and snacks such as house-toasted crunchy mix and a blend of gummies. The company says a drink and snack will cost around $10.

Sunfly New Sunfly drive-thru at 4740 S. Colony Blvd.Photo courtesy of Sunfly

The owners say the name "Sunfly" and its flamingo logo capture the vibe.

"Sunfly: the thoughtfulness of a craft cocktail bar, the escapism of a tiki lounge, the exhale of a beachside resort — engineered to move at the speed of a drive-thru window," they say. "The name is two ideas in one word. The sun is warmth, optimism, brighter days. Fly is freedom, movement, escaping the routine. The mark merges two symbols into one continuous line — the sun for brightness, the flamingo for tropical destinations and leisure. Together they say the whole thing in a single icon."

The opening also marks the launch of Cabana Club, a 15-week series of weekly giveaways tied to Sunfly’s signature drinks. Each week will feature limited quantities, with details shared on the brand’s Instagram and TikTok accounts.

The Colony is just the beginning. Sunfly is planning to expand across Dallas-Fort Worth, with upcoming locations in Frisco, Keller, Prosper, Richardson, Crowley, and Plano listed as "coming soon" on the website.

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