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Check out the 8 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

Mirador will host a fall-themed afternoon tea this Saturday.

Dan Padgett

Fall festival season is well underway, and that means three food fests in our Food Events roundup this week. One will celebrate Lebanese culture; two others keep the Oktoberfest party rolling. Look for a Philly cheesesteak pop-up, and a new afternoon tea series debuts on Saturday.

Monday, September 30

Wine Dinner at The Mexican
Upscale Dallas restaurant will welcome guest chef Ricardo Munoz Zurita from Mexico City to collab on a four-course dinner paired with Mexican wines. Menu items include goat cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms, pork belly with purslane in green sauce, prime filet in Mexican-style chocolate sauce, and strawberry tamale. The event is $195 plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 6:30 pm with cocktail hour before dinner at 7 pm.

Thursday, October 3

Gipsy Danger Cheesesteak Pop-up
One-day-only pop-up from the team at Cane Rosso, Zoli's Pizza, and Thunderbird Pies. Cane Rosso founder, owner, and sandwich enthusiast Jay Jerrier will be cooking an authentic Philly cheesesteak with shaved ribeye, Cooper sharp, onions, fried long hot peppers, and more at at Cane Rosso Lake Highlands, 7150 Skillman St. #190, from 4 pm-10 pm. The sandwich is $19. Pre-order for Thursday pickup at pilfgroup.olo.com/menu/cane-rosso-lake-highlands (be sure to change pickup day to 10/3 and choose your desired time slot) or stop in on the day of the event.

Pizza Pop-Up at La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Dallas
Once-a-month pop-up at Eataly Dallas bringing together Dallas' best pizza shops features a guest appearance by Italian restaurant Calabrese Southlake, who will serve their unique Pizza Calabrese, with arrabiatta sauce, Pecorino primo sale, spicy sopressata, and Pomodoraccio tomatoes. Plus La Pizza & La Pasta’s entire menu of authentic Italian dishes, the chance to meet and learn from Il Calabrese's head pizzaiolo, and live music. 5-10 pm.

Friday, October 4

25th Annual Lebanese Food Festival
Three-day festival, held at Our Lady of Maronite Catholic Church, will showcase Lebanese heritage through traditional music, authentic food, and performances. Menu items will feature stuffed grape leaves, kibbi, falafel, tabbouli, kafta, and baklava. There’ll also be raffle prizes, a children’s play area with games, a silent auction, folk dancers, and Lebanese souvenirs. The event will run Friday and Saturday from 11 am–11 pm and Sunday 10:30 am–4 pm. Admission and parking are free.

Oktoberfest at Harwood Arms
The British Isles-inspired restaurant and bar in the Dallas Harwood District will celebrate German culture with an all-day Oktoberfest party. Enjoy $8 beers, German food, stein-holding competitions (5 pm and 8 pm), and live music starting at 6 pm. The specials will run all day from 11 am–10 pm.

Saturday, October 5

Premium Wine and Deviled Egg Co. Brunch Pairing at Lone Star Winery
Downtown McKinney wine bar will partner with Deviled Egg Co. for a four-course wine and brunch-themed deviled egg pairing. Tickets are $39 and include a welcome mimosa before the pairing. The event will run from 11 am–12 pm.

Frisco Oktoberfest
Frisco’s fifth annual rendition of Oktoberfest will feature competitions every half-hour ($25 to participate benefitting Frisco Veterans of Foreign Wars) such as stein-hoisting, brat-eating, keg rolling, stein relays, and dachshund races along with live entertainment. Festival fare will range from pretzels, sauerkraut, and funnel cakes to brats, Bavarian sausages, and baklava. The event will run from 11 am-9 pm.

Afternoon Tea at Mirador
Downtown Dallas rooftop restaurant will launch a fall-inspired afternoon tea service on select dates starting this Saturday. The prix-fixe menu begins with a glass of bubbly and scones and includes three courses with tea pairings. Dishes include salmon rillette with capers, dill, & tarragon, smoked cucumber chevre, and Wagyu with spicy mayo and shiso on milk bread. The tea is $89 plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 2 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."