Fill up on a 10-course wine dinner, then cheer on a water-skiing squirrel at Dallas’ Sausage Fest! Get the details for those events and more below:
EVENTS
Wednesday, July 29
Texas Sous Chef Dinner: Sous Chef Justin Holt of Lucia will co-host the 2nd Annual Texas Sous Chef Dinner at CBD Provisions. Ten local Texas sous chefs will be participating, each preparing one dish for a 10-course plated dinner along with an optional beverage pairing.$145/person. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. For reservations, call 214-261-4500.
Thursday, July 30
Evening in the Shed: Occurring every Thursday evening in the month of July, Dallas Farmer’s Market will host an Evening in the Shed. Guests will have the opportunity to shop the market for everything local, including arts and crafts, fresh produce and artisan food. Beer, wine and live music will also be in attendance. Visit the calendar to get the scoop on who’s performing every Thursday. 4-9 p.m.
Come-As-You-Are Wine Dinner: Travel over to lower Greenville and visit the Grape for a summer wine dinner, featuring samplings from Spain. Chef Sarah will create a three-course dinner to compliment the hand-selected wines of the evening. $52/person. For reservations, call 214-828-1981.
Saturday, August 1
Sausage Fest: Held at Main Street Garden in downtown, this year’s summer sausage fest comes equipped with sausage games, bull riding, squirrels and a dunk tank! Indulge in unique sausage plates and pair them with your favorite mixed drinks or cold brews. $15/person. 4-10 p.m.
Sunday, August 2
Salsa & Sangria Sundays: Enjoy sangria and live salsa music on Saint Ann’s patio, located in the Harwood District of downtown Dallas. 7-10 p.m.
Uncork for a Cause: Texas Ranger Prince Fielder and his wife, Chanel, are raising awareness for Promise House — a charity that embraces homeless, runaway and at-risk youth. The event will serve as the release party for Prince’s 2012 Sonoma Reserve Red Wine. Held at Max’s Wine Dive, guests will enjoy an enticing culinary menu prepared by Max’s Executive Chef Patrick Russell, wine and beer, plus an auction packed with Rangers gear, plus local and national sports items. $125/person. 7-9 p.m. Purchase tickets here.
NEWS
Frenchy’s Chicken: Houston’s popular Creole and Southern food spot will be planting its roots in the metroplex soon. Aside from fried chicken, the New Orleans-inspired menu also serves boudin, collard greens and catfish po boys.
Houndstooth Coffee: The popular Knox-Henderson coffee shop will soon be opening a second location in the new Sylvan | Thirty development site in West Dallas, slated to open in early 2016.
Vincent’s Seafood: Dallas’ seafood staple — since 1898 — will serve some of its last entrées on Saturday. Slower clientele has caused the business to shut its doors.