Thursday, November 20
Grapevine Craft Brewery turns one on Thursday and they’re celebrating with a bash of small plate food pairings, door prizes, limited edition anniversary glassware, and of course beer tappings. At 6 p.m. the Mayor of Grapevine taps a Sir Williams cask alongside ten additional Grapevine beers offered on-site, including two special casks being tapped that evening. Attendees that bring an unwrapped toy to support the Santa Cops program for the Grapevine Police Department are eligible to win great prizes in a giveaway.
San Salvaje gives thanks a little early this year with a South American-inspired festival from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. The three-course meal includes dishes like caramelized butternut squash soup with Cuban-spiced apple dumplings, roast turkey with arepa-chorizo stuffing, quinoa stuffed acorn squash, picarones with guanabana ice cream, and pumpkin-pecan pie tres leches. Reserve your seat for $38 by calling (214) 922-9922.
Chef Blaine Staniford of Grace in Fort Worth teams up with Three Sticks Winery for an evening of Sonoma grapes and curated dishes. The six-course dinner includes offerings of house-smoked canapés, spotted skate wing, duroc pork short rib, and pear and smoked blue crostada. Reservations are available for $150 per person by calling (817) 877-3388. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, November 21
For the past ten years, Rahr & Sons has brewed, tapped, poured, and thrown back glasses of their beer in Fort Worth. In honor of the big milestone they decided to do it up VIP-style with a progressive beer dinner and live music from High School Caesar. Attendees will enjoy a selection of more than 20 beers on tap with food by Chadra Mezza & Grill, Reata’s Mike Micallef, T&P Tavern and chef Terry Chandler. Space is limited and dress is “tuxedo casual.” Purchase your tickets online and get to the brewery at 6 p.m. Extend your celebration to Saturday with a tour and tasting with more than 30 rare beers. Collectible glasses, customizable commemorative t-shirts, and food truck grub will be on hand starting at 11 a.m.
Take a trip to the French Rivera at the 31st Annual Beaujolais & Beyond Wine Festival taking place at Irving Convention Center. Explore French wines from Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire Valley, Provence, Alsace and Rhône Valley and American wines from California, Washington, and Texax. Tickets include a commemorative wine glass, unlimited food and wine tastings, live entertainment, and silent auction. The night begins at 7 p.m. and is $55 for members and $65 for non-members.
Saturday, November 22
If you missed out on Meat Fight or are just looking for more ways to satisfy your pork cravings, grab a seat on The Bacon Tour. Food includes Bacon-infused Bloody Marys, bacon pizza at Dough Pizzeria, BLTs, bacon mac and cheese at 303 Grill, maple bacon Elvis donuts, bacon ice cream, chocolate bacon, and whatever other swine-related items you can find along the way. The $59 ticket includes transportation via private bus, tour guide, food samples, and beverages (you can also bring your own). The bus heads out at 12:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving hasn’t hit yet, but Starbucks already rolled out their holiday cups, so clearly it’s time for some holiday cheer. Downtown Dallas is hosting their City Lights Holiday Festival along Main Street with an outdoor market featuring ornament making, musical performances, food, an appearance from Mr. Claus, and the lighting of downtown’s tree. The festivities begin at 3 p.m.
The Lowest Greenville Collective invites the neighborhood to their First Annual Fall Festival. Activities will take place in the Richmond parking lot between Chichen Itza and Pietros from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a special holiday pallet tree lighting event at IbC Design studio on the corner of Greenville and Oram at 6:30 p.m. One of many events during the festival is Greenville Avenue Pizza Company’s art contest which will feature the winner’s artwork printed on their pizza boxes. Expect art contests, raffle prizes, games, food samples, a photo booth, and charitable donations for $5 cash or five cans of food.
If you managed to pawn Thanksgiving dinner of on someone else then you should probably get that special host a gift. Even better, something of boozy sorts? For the fourth consecutive year, Whole Foods’ wine department will offer a complimentary wine bottle engraving with the purchase of a $10 or more bottle of wine. Get there between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and take full advantage of their three bottles per person limit.
