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The Volunteer Center of North Texas Hosts ‘Hearts on the Trinity’ Event

It’s easy to validate stuffing your face and throwing down money for a day of drinking when it’s done in the name of charity.
By Lauryn Bodden |
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Photo courtesy of Hearts on the Trinity.
Photo courtesy of Hearts on the Trinity.
It’s easy to validate stuffing your face and throwing down money for a day of drinking when it’s done in the name of charity. With an appetite for just about everything, and the most restaurants per capita to back that hunger, it’s only natural that every weekend now, Dallas comes together to celebrate food. This Sunday, November 2, The Volunteer Center of North Texas will host its inaugural Hearts on the Trinity in Dallas’ newest culinary incubator Trinity Groves.

Culinary collaborations including Mozzarella Company, Community Beer Company, Lost Oak Winery, the Texas Chefs Association, and the Saint Arnold Brewing Company. Each will showcase a diverse selection of food and drinks for this “Night of Bites, Beverages and Good Causes.” Plus, guests will be able to sample the “Heartarita,” a margarita created especially for the event. Made with San Matias Reposado Tequila, Dekuyper Blood Orange Liqueur, shaken with a mix of fresh lime and agave nectar.

The saying goes, “The way to people’s hearts is through their stomachs,” but in this case it appears the other way around. Ticket prices are $75 or two for $100 and are available for purchase online via the event web site (heartsoftexas.com).

Now, get to know some of the faces that will be at Hearts on the Trinity and learn about “The Heart” of their food:

Kathy Oszustowicz: Catering Director for Pokey O’s Cookies and Ice Cream

Q: What’s at the heart of your cooking? What drives you to cook and create the things you do?

A: The smile on the faces of the people, both young and old, we serve and the wonderful expressions that something so simple can be so amazing.

Q: What does community mean to you? How do you connect with the community through your business and how has the community helped you grow as a business?

A: Pokey O’s is a special part of this community. We are involved in many philanthropic events. We know that the people are our support in every way. The community has been very good to us and we know we want and need to pay back and forward and welcome the opportunity to do so.

Q: Most say the way to people’s heart is through their stomach. What’s the way to your heart?

A: Love deep fried asparagus from Perry’s Steakhouse. I love a good grilled shrimp dish and a drink with Deep Eddy Grapefruit Vodka.

Q: What has you most excited about this event?

A: Volunteers are the life blood of all the successful efforts in this area. They are tireless and dedicated. They have a special heart for service that is vital for any organizations success. I do not have a lot of time to volunteer so I try to support their efforts whenever possible. Let’s get more of them!

John Doumas: Pop Star Handcrafted Popsicles

Q: What’s at the heart of your cooking? What drives you to cook and create the things you do?

A: Pop Star was born from the combination of mid-life crisis in 2012, my personal dietary restrictions, and my favorite frozen treat being pulled from the shelves. The convergence of those three things sparked the idea and we’ve been making our delicious all-natural frozen treats ever since. However, at the heart of every Pop Star popsicle that’s made is the desire to bring a smile to someone through the simple pleasures of food.

Q: What does community mean to you? How do you connect with the community through your business and how has the community helped you grow as a business?

A: One of the greatest rewards from starting our business has been the relationships we’ve been able to make with the local community. Those relationships include local farmers markets, local and national charitable organizations, and other local business people. Through these relationships we’ve been able to grow and have the opportunity to give back to support others. For example, this year is our third year to participate at Dallas’ Meat Fight supporting the National MS Society. Last year we helped raise over $50,000 dollars and are hoping to raise even more this year.

Q: Most say the way to people’s heart is through their stomach. What’s the way to your heart?

A: Free time isn’t something we have a lot of these days. However when we do get out, we do have a few favorites. We’re big fans of Brian Luscher’s hamburger at The Grape. We also like to unwind with the familiar faces at Goodfriend and Mi Cocina in Lakewood.

Q: What has you most excited about this event?

A: We’re excited for the simple fact that we’re able to support The Volunteer Center of North Texas and to encourage others to give back to their community in meaningful and impactful ways.

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