Food and Drink

Netflix star tops the 6 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

Christian “Suzu” Suzuki-Orellana of Netflix's Drink Masters will be pouring in Dallas this week.

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Abstaining from alcohol or don't drink at all? This week provides opportunities for lessons in mocktail making and zero-proof spirits. There's also a bar takeover by a big-name mixologist with a TV presence, a wine pairing 101 class, and a celebration dedicated to Dolly Parton with themed libations. End the week with a farm-to-table dinner at a real farm for a good cause.

Tuesday, January 14

Mocktail Making Class at Sixty Vines Uptown
Hosted by Dallasites101, this mixology class will teach participants how to make two libations with Ritual Zero Proof and Seedlip non-alcoholic spirits. Participants will also learn the benefits of Dry January from a Methodist Dallas Medical Center DO and transplant hepatologist. Tickets are $35 and the class begins at 6:30 pm.

Wednesday, January 15

Mocktail Tasting at The Beeman Hotel
Visit the Park Cities Beeman Hotel for one of its frequent complimentary tastings, this one featuring drinks made with Ritual Zero Proof spirit alternatives, including whiskey, rum, tequila, and gin. The event will run from 4–6 pm in the hotel lobby.

Bar Takeover at Ginger’s Cocktail Lounge
Underground bar in downtown Dallas’ East Quarter will host a two-day bar takeover on January 15-16 starring Christian “Suzu” Suzuki-Orellana, known for his role on Netflix’s Drink Masters. He'll share highlights from the drink menu he created for Golden Ace, opening soon in Austin, including Okujō Love Affair with mezcal, Campari, sake, miso butter, curry spices, and banana; and Warlock of the Woods with rye, shiitake, white peach, palo santo, cinnamon, and mugi. Entry is complimentary, from 6 pm-12 am.

Saturday, January 18

Dolly Day at Truck Yard Dallas
Gussy up for a day-long celebration of Dolly Parton, whose 79th birthday is January 19. There’ll be Dolly-themed drinks served all day, a Dolly impersonator (5–9 pm), a Dolly and Jolene lookalike contest (7 pm), and Dolly Parton covers by live musicians. Truck Yard will also host a children’s book drive all month long. Guests who bring a new or used children’s book get a Dolly surprise and a Dolly Parton pin. The party starts at 11 am and runs until midnight.

Wine Pairing 101 at Lone Star Winery
What wines pair well with spicy, salty, sweet, and acidic flavors? Find out during this educational tasting at Lone Star Winery in downtown McKinney. Interactive tasting sessions with expert guidance will provide participants the opportunity to craft their own perfect pairings. Class is $39 plus tax and fee, and begins at 11:30 am.

Sunday, January 19

Profound Barn-Raising Farm Tour & Dinner
Five-course farm-to-table dinner is held at Profound Microfarms in Lucas and features a different local guest chef each month. The $195 ticket price supports the farm’s mission of growing produce, supporting local farmers, and offering educational agricultural experiences. Dinner includes hors d’oeuvres and hand-crafted cocktails. The ticket price also includes a $50 gift certificate for profoundfoods.com. The event begins at 5:30 pm.

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Closing News

Longtime Dallas restaurant Sevy's Grill to close after nearly 30 years

Photo courtesy of Sevy's Grill

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A longtime Dallas restaurant is closing in 2026: Sevy's Grill, which has been open at 8201 Preston Rd. near Preston Center for nearly 30 years, will close on June 27, 2026.

According to a release from the owners, they're closing due to what appears to be an increase in rent.

"After months of negotiations, we were not able to come to a mutually beneficial agreement for our fourth 10-year lease," the post said.

The restaurant is located in Preston Sherry Plaza, which was acquired in September 2025 by Austin-based Endeavor Real Estate. Somebody gotta foot the bill.

Sevy's says they are looking at other locations.

"Our focus now is to finish these next 6+ months taking care of our guests and staff at the same caring level we built our brand on: Warm, professional service, consistently good food and a comfortable ambiance where the guest is always first," the post says. "First on our list of priorities is taking care of our guests in December and all the wonderful celebrations of family, friends and business groups. We do still have some availability for reservations, including our last New Years Eve at Preston Sherry. Come celebrate with us as the exciting anticipation of a new year for all of us."

"Our second priority will be the search for a new location to continue doing what we love," they said. "We are already reviewing possible sites and will keep everyone updated regularly."

Owned by chef Jim "Sevy" Severson and his wife Amy Severson, the restaurant has long been a neighborhood favorite with a lively bar scene, and was nominated in CultureMap's 2018 Tastemaker Awards for Best Neighborhood Restaurant. They were a frequent choice for winemaker events and are also known for the longevity of their staff.

"Eight team members have been with us all 29+ years, with an average tenure in the kitchen of 15+ years and a Management team that you all know," their post said. "Come support our staff as we celebrate the next 6+ months.Thank you again for your support through all the normal challenges of running a restaurant as well as economic downturns, market bubbles, Y2K, and of course the COVID era. As I tell my family and friends to “enjoy the ride in life”, wow, what an amazing ride it has been for us! And as always, Sevy’s Grill is here for you."