Burrito party leads 7 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

New Indian street food concept, Curry Up Now, will open in Flower Mound this week.

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Indian burritos, poolside yoga with margaritas and tacos, and a Sunday supper for a good cause are just a few of the tasty events on the list this week. There's also a chance to see one of Europe's hottest kitchen appliances in action with chef demos and food tastings.

Tuesday, June 3

Keenan 5-Course Wine Dinner at McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktails
Napa wines will be paired five substantial courses including seafood cioppino, pancetta salad, lamb lollipops, parmesan crusted New York strip, and German chocolate java cake. Tickets are $130 plus tax and gratuity, and dinner begins at 6:30 pm.

Heitz Cellar Dinner at Monarch
Multi-course Italian dinner will boast pairings with Heitz Cellar wines from Napa, led by master sommelier Erik Elliot. Guests will partake in quail agnolotti, Australian black winter truffle risotto, olive Wagyu filet, and cardamom panna cotta with peaches. The exclusive dinner is $350 plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 6 pm.

Thursday, June 5

Whiskey & Wagyu Dinner at Fearing’s
Chef Dean Fearing himself will host this multi-course whiskey pairing dinner featuring Texas-raised Wagyu beef from R-C Ranch. The dinner is $229 plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 7 pm.

Saturday, June 7

Mix It Up, Texas at Thermomix Experience Center
Kitchen appliance chain recently relocated its US headquarters to Dallas from California and will host a grand opening party at their new center at 3232 McKinney Ave. #150, with chef demos, food tastings, margarita making contests, raffle prizes, and more. The event will run from 10 am–6 pm and admission is free.

Curry Up Now Grand Opening
Fast-casual Indian concept from San Francisco is hosting a grand opening of its new location at 2717 Cross Timbers Rd. in Flower Mound with DJ, swag, and free burritos to the first 1,000 people who are willing to sign up for their loyalty program. Nothing is ever truly free. The festivities will run from 10:30 am-2:30 pm.

Sunday, June 8

Yogarita at The Stoneleigh
Fan-favorite Sunday summertime series kicks off this weekend at The Stoneleigh. Start with an hour-long guided outdoor yoga session by Dallas yogi, Thomas Renner, then partake in a LALO Tequila margarita paired with a fish taco. The $45 ticket also includes an all-day pool pass, lounge chair, and valet parking. Class begins at 10:30 am. Mats are provided.

Sunday Supper Concert Series with Jon Muq at Café Momentum
Three-course, family-style diner will be accompanied by live music for a memorable evening benefiting a good cause. Proceeds support Café Momentum’s mission to empower justice-involved youth through mentorship, education and workforce training. Menu items include strawberry and spinach salad, grilled tri tip with baked squash casserole, corn on the cob elotes, and early summer berry trifle. Tickets are $79 plus tax and fee, and include beer, wine, and bubbly. The dinner will run from 5–7 pm.

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School Cafeteria News

Unusual new restaurant in Lewisville summons Korean school cafeteria

Andrea Young/AsianGrub in DFDUB

F&F on the Go

An adorable restaurant that serves up a Korean school lunch has opened in Lewisville: Called F&F On The Go, it's at 2405 S. Stemmons Fwy. #201, on the second floor of Korean specialty Zion Market, where it specializes in Geupshik — a Korean custom that refers to the homestyle lunch meals provided by schools or companies.

At F&F, you get a pre-set meal, served in a stainless steel tray with compartments for the different courses. You make two choices: black or white rice and your protein, from choices such as Beef Bulgogi, Spicy Pork, Teriyaki Chicken, Spicy Squid, and Salmon Steak.

Every meal comes with the banchan, or Korean side dishes, which the restaurant rotates daily — there's usually a salad and kim chi — plus a classic Japanese yogurt drink called “Yakult."

For $14.99, you get an authentic, yet approachable taste of Korean comfort food, says co-founder Eric Song.

“It’s a unique concept in DFW that blends Korean and Japanese flavors with a nostalgic touch,” Song says.

F&F On The Go is part of the growing Fast and Furious brand, which launched in Irving in 2013, where Song is head of operations and brand development. Their first concept was F&F Japanese Grill, a fast-casual hibachi restaurant featuring Korean and Japanese fusion cuisine which now has locations in Addison, Plano, Frisco, and Greenville Avenue.

In 2016, they expanded with a food truck, F&F Express, which makes K-style bowls.

With F&F On The Go, Song wanted to create a casual, but high-quality dining experience inspired by the nostalgic Korean school lunch style.

The presentation was designed to bring a touch of nostalgia, yet be appealing to diners unfamiliar with the style or dishes. The counter and seating area have a clean finish while capturing the essence of a Korean school cafeteria. The word “Geupshik” (급식) in Korean literally means "school meal" or "lunch service."

The restaurant is in a multicultural area north of the Sam Rayburn Tollway in Lewisville — surrounded by sushi restaurants and Korean street food stores.

“We chose the location based on strong community presence and growing demand for Asian comfort food in the area,” Song says.

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