We’ve added a new permanent listing to our evergreen Dallas festivals list. Thinking about all the truffles we’ve missed, discovering this festival’s existence has been bitter sweet. This annual festival has been in existence, at least on a larger scale, for the past four years (2013), and possibly on a smaller scale since 2009! Welp, you live and you learn.

Top female culinary entrepreneurs, Soraya Spencer and Nicki Hamilton will launch their new fast casual concept, “Gather Kitchen,” in the heart of Downtown Dallas next week. The duo is spearheading a new fast food experience featuring whole, non-processed meals handmade with fresh ingredients sourced locally and seasonally. Designed for busy consumers, Gather Kitchen is a quality fast dining experience, which provides hearty, nutritious meals without breaking the bank.

Texas Monthly BBQ Fest, which sells out every year, celebrates the arrival of a new list of “Top 50 BBQ Joints in Texas” (in the June 2017 issue) with a full weekend of events this fall. On Saturday, November 4th, the second annual Brisket Brunch will be held at Juliet Italian Kitchen from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The special menu will feature a culinary collaboration between Juliet’s executive chef, Jacob Weaver, and pitmaster Leonard Botello IV of TRUTH Barbeque, ranked #10 on the Texas Monthly list from Brenham, Texas. Tickets are $85 per person for a meaty brunch menu with cocktails included.

Evoking the flavors of a modern Mexico City cuisine, several Cantina Laredo locations in North Texas will host an exclusive four-course Tequila Dinner, featuring distinctive off-the-menu items paired with a featured tequila cocktail for $59.99 per person. The menu at each event includes: Huarache de Camaron y Chorizo; Cranberry Salad; Grouper topped with Alcachofas Vino […]

Kenny Bowers certainly knows how to throw a birthday party, but instead of getting gifts, the chef/entrepreneur will give FREE PIZZA to every table on Monday, August 14 in honor of the first anniversary of Kenny’s East Coast Pizza. Each table that day will receive a 14” cheese pizza completely free during both lunch and […]

Have you ever wanted the chance to be a sommelier at a fine dining restaurant with a world-class wine cellar? III Forks in Dallas has created the perfect offering! Each month, the renowned steakhouse will offer two Sommelier for a Day opportunities. The first and third Wednesday of each month from 5-7 p.m., guests can […]

The Vitruvian Salsa Festival takes over Vitruvian Park’s Amphitheater every Saturday night in August! Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy the live bands, DJs and Salsa Lessons with Luis Delgadillo from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Coolers are permitted; however, food and beverages will be available for purchase from gourmet food trucks.  A different band […]

The CityLine development in Richardson is becoming more popular than ever, thanks to some major companies who have moved in, as well as the new restaurants and shops. Among the new places to visit at CityLine is Tricky Fish, a cajun and seafood restaurant from the owners of Razzoo’s.   The restaurant just debuted a […]

Kenny Bowers is known for doing some of the best burgers in Texas, but he is celebrated for so much more! The iconic restaurateur has shared successes in steaks, Italian, pizza and Texas barbecue as well.  And it’s that diversity that has made its way into the new menu items featured at both Kenny’s Burger […]

To honor employees in the service industry. noted chef/entrepreneur Kenny Bowers will give FREE PIZZA to who serve in restaurants, hotels and other hospitality jobs every Monday in July. The 14-inch cheese pizzas will be offered dine in only and only one pizza per table to any party during both lunch and dinner service.   […]