There’s not always enough time in the day to skim a lengthy, re-worded press release that’s been stamped with “breaking” or “exclusive.” And some stories don’t warrant an entire page of prose. Each week we’ll gather the most important tidbits of Dallas food news and post them here, on SideDish. Because sometimes all you need is the scoop.
Weekend Coffee now serving soft-serve ice cream: The creamy dessert is available every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Weekly rotating flavors include horchata, strawberry-yuzu, peach-almond, Mexican chocolate, piña colada, and cookies and cream. Toppings include sprinkles, sugared hazelnuts, brownie bites, cinnamon, and buñuelos.
Norma’s Café turns 61, offers $1.79 meals: All five locations of the popular café are offering meatloaf and chicken and dumplings for $1.79. The special runs today only and while supplies lasts.
Mudhen Meat and Greens to host second-annual hog roast on June 29: Chef Suki Otsuki is preparing a whole hog from Falster Farms in Winnsboro, Texas for a 4-course meal. The menu:
The dinner costs $40 per person and an additional $30 for the cocktail pairings. For more information and to make reservations go to www.mudheninthe.net or call 214-698-7000.
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