What To Do in Dallas for Father’s Day
Whether he likes free facials, filet mignon, or a fabulous Sunday brunch, we’ve got just the ticket for where to take Dad on his big day.
June 20
Father’s Day at Elaine Turner. Sure, there are some fathers who would love a trip to handbag store Elaine Turner on Father’s Day. These would be the fathers who are already in the doghouse and don’t want to make their children or spouse even madder. On the other hand, if you tell them Q Custom Clothiers is doing custom shirt fittings, you might get them there a bit faster. Q is going to be at Elaine Turner with “an array of shirting fabric,” according to the press release, and Dad can get measured on the spot. Gift certificates are available, and if you order him a shirt, you’ll get a free set of sterling silver cufflinks. Can you say Happy Father’s Day? Sat, 11 am–4 pm. Elaine Turner, NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expwy. 214-265-1010. www.elaineturner.com.
Father’s Day Sip and Shave Event. Normally we wouldn’t recommend combining wine and shaving, especially after the awkward incident a few years back with our eyebrows and a bottle of Pinot Grigio. However, the folks at Swirll Winery are not concerned about this at all. They are throwing a fun event for dads this weekend, complete with a bottle of wine, cheese and crackers, and a straight-razor stream shave from the pros at Floyd’s 99 Barbershop. Always wondered what Pop would look like without the beard? We’ll bet he’ll be willing to get rid of it after a couple glasses of wine. $50. 3–6 pm. Swirll Winery and Wine Bar, 1311 Main St. 214-573-6603. www.swirll.com.
Free Jack Black Hand Massages and Facials at Nordstrom NorthPark. We know the man in your life is familiar with Jack Black—and, no, we don’t mean the actor (though he’s quite familiar with him, too). We’re talking about the hip line of beauty products for guys. If he’s a fan—or if you think he’s open to it—bring him to Nordstrom NorthPark’s men’s department this weekend. The Jack Black folks are doing free facials and hand massages just in time for Father’s Day. No one is calling you cheap; they are simply calling you “good with your money.” Skin care and shaving consults are also provided. Appointments necessary. Free. 10 am–6 pm. Nordstrom NorthPark, 8687 N. Central Expwy. 214-231-3900 x. 1067. www.getjackblack.com.
June 21
Artania. We like things from Russia, especially those big furry hats. And vodka. So we’re pretty sure we’ll love Artania, an “equestrian circus extravaganza” voted the No. 1 show in Russia. Artania is a “mysterious kingdom frequently mentioned in the chronicles and legends of ancient Russia,” according to the press release. The show features Kantemirov Family Cossack warriors, 19 rare Russian horses (even an albino one!), more than 50 aerial artists, contortionists, gymnasts, and more. If we knew the Russian word for cool, we would insert it here. Tickets from $34.99. Thu & Fri, 8 pm; Sat, 3 & 7 pm; Sun, 2 & 6 pm. 800 S. Industrial Blvd. 877-864-3327. www.artaniashow.com.
DFW Summer Balloon Classic. We know you are deathly afraid of heights. We learned that when our trip to Five Sixty ended with a paper bag and a stretcher. Good thing you only have to look at the hot air balloons and not ride in them. Head to Midlothian for a weekend of mass hot air balloon launches, gliders, helicopters, planes, parachuters, skydivers, and more. Don’t miss Saturday night’s “Lite the Nite” Balloon Glow, when the balloons are lit up just as the sun goes down. 6 am–8 pm. MidWay Regional Airport, 131 Airport Rd., Midlothian. 469-644-4576. www.summerballoonclassic.com.
Diego Rivera: The Cubist Portraits 1913–1917. This exhibition focuses on Rivera’s time in Paris during World War I. While living there, the Mexican artist developed a Cubist style and painted many famous poets and artists of his time. Come see these breathtaking paintings and discover Rivera in a new way. Through Sep 20. Tue–Sat, 10 am–5 pm; Thu, 10 am–8 pm; Sun, noon–5 pm. Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd. 214-768-2516. www.meadowsmuseumdallas.org.
Fishing For Father’s Day at Lone Star Park. Bring Dad to Lone Star Park for Father’s Day and he could win something more than just money. (Because our dad usually loses his shirt betting on horses, this might be a better money-making idea). The first 200 men over age 21 to enter through the Grandstand admission gates get a chance to win a propane gas grill. How to win, you ask? Your father (or whichever male you drag along with you) gets five minutes to try and catch a specially marked fish in the special Father’s Day tank in the Courtyard of Champions. Yes, they are serious. We recommend checking it out for amazing people-watching opportunities (and plenty of father-child bonding, of course). 11:30 am. General admission: $5; kids ages 4–12: $3; kids under 3: free. 1000 Lone Star Pkwy., Grand Prairie. 972-263-7223. www.lonestarpark.com.
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ALAMO CITY GRILLE
The Highlights: Alamo City Grille offers its regular menu as well as its brunch menu and a filet mignon special for $22.99.
Time: 10 am–3 pm
Price: à la carte
Reservations: 972-578-0595
BIG SHUCKS AND AW SHUCKS
The Highlights: Both restaurants offer $1.50 draft beers and shrimp for $8.95 per pound.
Time: 11 am–11 pm
Price: à la carte.
Reservations: Big Shucks: 214-887-6353 (Dallas); Big Shucks: 872-231-8202 (Richardson); Aw Shucks: 214-821-9449
BLUE GOOSE
The Highlights: Blue Goose is offering $2 Miller Lights and $13.95 alambrado de puerco (grilled pork tenderloin).
Price: à la carte
Time: 11 am–11 pm
Reservations: 214-823-8339
BLUE MESA
The Highlights: Enjoy a Tex-Mex buffet filled with your favorites. Price includes champagne, mimosas, coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
Price: $16.95
Time: 8:30 am–4 pm
Reservations: 972-934-0165
CADOT
The Highlights: Cadot restaurant is offering a three-course menu with dishes such as grilled salmon fillet, petite filet mignon, crab cakes, and Black Forest cake.
Time: 11 am–10 pm
Price: $30
Reservations: 972-267-5700
CHAMBERLAIN’S
The Highlights: Brunch is offered at Chamberlain’s, along with a Father’s Day special of Kobe beef sirloin and king crab legs for $39.95.
Time: 10:30 am–2:30 pm
Price: à la carte
Reservations: 972-934-2467
THE CLIFF CAFE
The Highlights: The Cliff Cafe serves a traditional Sunday brunch as well as its lunch menu, with items such as potato pecan pancakes, meatloaf sandwiches, and a special BBQ brisket sandwich with fries and a beer for $10.
Time: 7 am-9 pm
Price: à la carte
Reservations: 214-393-4141
COWBOY CHOW
The Highlights: Cowboy Chow offers dads hearty dishes such as cheese grit parfait, veggie migas, and French toast with blackberry syrup.
Time: 11 am-2 pm
Price: à la carte
Reservations: 214-742-2469
CRU
The Highlights: Cru is offering a four-course Cakebread Wine Dinner in honor of Father’s Day. Dishes include warm lobster salad and grilled Kobe steak, all paired with Cakebread wines.
Price: $75
Time: 6:30 pm
Reservations: 214-526-9463
THE GRAPE
The Highlights: Chef Brian C. Lusher serves his à la carte menu with special additions like in-house dry aged ribeye, Texas eggs Benedict, and a homemade bratwurst plate.
Time: 10:30 am–2 pm
Price: à la carte.
Reservations: 214-828-1981.
FERRARI’S
The Highlights: Celebrate Father’s Day at Ferrari’s with a special of rib eye steak, rosemary potaoes, green beans, and a glass of house wine for $28.
Time: 5–11 pm
Price: à la carte
Reservations: 972-980-9898 (Addison) and 817-251-2525 (Grapevine)
LA DUNI
The Highlights: La Duni is offering a three-course brunch at its McKinney Avenue and Oak Lawn locations.
Price: $29.95
Time: 9 am–3:30 pm
Reservations: 214-520-6888
MAGUIRE’S
The Highlights: Maguire’s offers a special menu with items such as stuffed French toast, braised short rib, and crabmeat-crusted tilapia.
Time: 10 am–4 pm
Price: à la carte
Reservations: 972-818-0068
MAXIMO
The Highlights: Maximo is offering a buffet with five stations, and tableside guacamole is free with all buffet orders. Bottomless blueberry, blood orange, or traditional mimosas are $5.
Time: 10 am–4 pm
Price: $26.95/adults; $12.95/kids
Reservations: 972-233-5656
THE MERCURY
The Highlights: Chef Chris Ward is preparing a buffet with items such as prime rib, leg of lamb, pork loin, chicken and waffles, and more than 20 desserts.
Price: $49.95/adults; $24.95/children 10 and under
Time: 11 am–3 pm
Reservations: 972-960-7774
NANA
The Highlights: Chef Anthony Bombaci prepares his regular menu, with items including Prime New York strip and 45-day aged Prime bone-in ribeye. A complimentary Hoegaarden beer dessert is presented to each dining dad.
Time: 6–10 pm
Price: à la carte
Reservations: 214-761-7470
NICOLA’S
The Highlights: Nicola’s is offering a special Father’s Day menu, with an Italian twist on meat-and-potatoes fare. Additionally, each father receives a Sigaro di Bresaola con Caprino, a salted beef "cigar" stuffed with goat cheese.
Price: à la carte
Time: 4–9 pm
Reservations: 972-608-4455
OLENJACK’S
The Highlights: Olenjack’s is offering a buffet with items such as beef brisket, baked bourbon French toast, and strawberry rhubarb muffins.
Time: 10 am–3 pm
Price: $30/adults; $14/kids
Reservations: 817-226-2600
POPOLO’S
The Highlights: Popolo’s serves Father’s Day specialties such as eggs Benedict Oscar, Alaskan omelet, and bananas Foster Belgian waffles, in addition to its regular lunch menu.
Time: 11 am–2 pm; dinner, 5–9 pm
Price: à la carte
Reservations: 214-692-5497
SCREEN DOOR
The Highlights: Screen Door is offering a three-course menu with choices such as fried green tomatoes, Big Mama’s fried chicken, Screen Door’s shrimp and grits, and banana bread pudding.
Time: 10:30 am–2:30 pm
Price: $39
Reservations: 214-720-9111
THE SECOND FLOOR RESTAURANT
The Highlights: Chef J. Chastain is hosting a poolside cookout at the Westin Galleria featuring Kobe beef hot dogs, shrimp diablo skewers, grilled chicken sandwiches, and more. Imported beers are sampled and grilling tips are given. The regular menu is also available.
Time: 2 pm
Price: $30
Reservations: 972-450-2978
TRADER VIC’S
The Highlights: New exec chef Mike Owens is offering Father’s Day specials such as bone-in ribeye, BBQ halibut, and Hawaiian chocolate cake with peanut butter mousse. Beer and bourbon drinks are half-price.
Time: 5:30–10:30 pm
Price: à la carte
Reservations: 214-742-2469
