There’s an opportunity to experience a progression of fine whiskeys this week during an exclusive pairing dinner in downtown Dallas. But save room on the calendar for cake decorating at a sky-high restaurant, a coffee shop birthday party, and an evening dedicated to Dolly Parton with Dolly-themed dishes and drinks. Even the pups get a night out this week with a patio party just for them. <\/p>\n
Monday, September 21<\/p>\n
Shady\u2019s Burgers & Brewhaha 10th Anniversary<\/a> Thursday, September 24<\/p>\n Paws & Claws at Dock Local The Macallan Pairing Dinner at JW Steakhouse Friday, September 25<\/p>\n Sweet as Honey Cake Decorating at S\u0112R Steak + Spirits Dolly Parton Night at Champions Social Club Saturday, September 26<\/p>\n Cliff Coffee Anniversary Party Sunday, September 27<\/p>\n DFW Veggie Lovers Bites & Brews Brunch at Libertine Bar Brazilian Brunch Buffet at Dee’s Table State Fair-themed Brunch at Crown Block
The popular Lake Highlands burger joint is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a week’s worth of festivities, September 21-27. Deals include: 2016 pricing (Shady\u2019s Original Burger for $6, and the Tailgater Burger for $9) on Monday; 10 wings for $10 on Tuesday; $5 margaritas on Thursday; free fries for say \u201cFry-Yay\u201d on Friday, and more. Follow along on social media<\/a> for a complete schedule of specials for the week.<\/p>\n
<\/a>This patio party is for the dogs. Four-legged friends and their humans are invited to Dock Local at the Dallas Farmers Market for a shindig organized by Social Dog. Known for its succulent lobster rolls, Dock Local will serve a dog-friendly menu, pup cups, and special Social Dog-themed cocktails for the occasion. The event is free to attend and will run from 6:30-8:30 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Whiskey lovers won\u2019t want to miss this exclusive opportunity to partake in a progression of six Macallan whiskies, from a 12-year welcome drink to the rare 25-year expression. The whiskies will be served with four courses, from shared grazing boards and prime New York strip with seared foie gras to vanilla bean rose ice cream with chocolate cake. The event is $195 (including complimentary valet parking) and begins at 7 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>The 27th floor restaurant atop the Hilton Anatole will celebrate “National Honey Month” with a cake decorating class spotlighting honey produced from a hive on-site by Oak Cliff Bee Company, who\u2019ll share an interactive honey demonstration. Beginner-friendly cake decorating will be led by Azucar Bakery. Guests will decorate their own mini cake to take home and enjoy chef-created bites, a cheese tasting, and honey-infused cocktails. The class is $85 and runs from 5:30-7:30 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>The North Dallas club will honor the legacy of Dolly Parton on the date “9\/25” with an evening dedicated to the music legend in its very own Dolly Lounge & Bar located upstairs. Guests will hear Parton\u2019s greatest hits, to be played on vinyl, starting at 7:30 pm. A special Dolly-inspired menu will be served including the Dolly Southern Trio ($18), with buttermilk fried chicken and pepper gravy, chimichurri beef pincho, and buttered corn on the cob, and Dolly\u2019s Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding ($9). Guests can also enjoy themed cocktails including the Pink Cadillac guava martini ($16), 9 to 5 hazelnut espresso martini ($16), the Jolene paloma ($18); and the Dirt Road Martini ($17). The event is free to attend but advance registration is required.<\/p>\n
<\/a>The Plano coffee shop will mark one year in business with a party and a deal on coffee. Guests can purchase drip coffee for just $1 Saturday and through Tuesday. But Cliff Coffee die-hards can get free coffee for life if they get a Cliff Coffee tattoo. The shop will host a tattoo artist on Saturday for those who might consider the promotion, along with a local vendor market, giveaways, face painting, and family-friendly activities. The festivities will run from 10 am-2 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Libertine Bar, the Greenville Avenue restaurant and bar known for serving creative vegan and vegetarian options, will host DFW Veggie Lovers for a special brunch. (Anyone can join the group. Just email dfwveggielovers@gmail.com<\/a>.) Dishes will include vegan seitan spring rolls, portobello mushroom fries, and vegan cheese tamales with beans or spinach. Brunch drink specials include $5 margaritas, $4 mimosas, and $5 Bloody Marys. The brunch will run from 12-2:30 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Dee\u2019s Table at the Star in Frisco – home of the Dallas Cowboys – will celebrate game day with a Brazilian twist, in honor of the Cowboys\u2019 matchup against the Ravens in Rio de Janeiro. From 11 am-2 pm, guests can enjoy a Brazilian Brunch Buffet for $45 per person. The menu will feature cacha\u00e7a-marinated chicken thighs; grilled parrillada-style vegetables; potato and cheese coxinhas; grilled Brazilian cheese and honey; scrambled egg migas served tableside with chimichurri, and more. Brazilian-inspired cocktails will also be available, including Caipirinhas. Festivities continue from 2-8 pm with a Rio Game Watch Party. <\/p>\n
<\/a>Crown Block restaurant atop Reunion Tower will host a special themed brunch in honor of the State Fair of Texas<\/a>, which kicks off Friday, September 25. The brunch will feature fare that nods to the State Fair, including housemade funnel cakes and Fletcher\u2019s Original Corny Dogs, with the option to add caviar and cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche. Drinks will include the Cotton Candy Cowboy cocktail, made with TX Whiskey, cotton candy, blackberry and citrus. The brunch is $80 per person and reservations are available through OpenTable<\/a>.<\/p>\n