Salsa, Cheese, Coconuts and Anniversary Parties: Your Foodie Things to Do July 15-20
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Sweet treats, tropical drinks, lots of cheese and lots of salsa will keep your weekend busy and the fun spills over to Monday and Tuesday of the next week. There’s a lot on this list, so empty your calendar and fill it up right again.
Deep Ellum Wine Walk: Summer on the City
Explore Deep Ellum, 2650 Main St. (Deep Ellum)
What: A wine walk with limited edition wine glasses
When: Thursday, July 15, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tickets: $ 15 in advance at Eventbrite, $ 20 at the box office
This Discover Deep Ellum summer series event offers a fun way to discover Deep Ellum. Wine glasses for this sip and shop event were designed by local artist and teacher Justin Clumpner.
Enchantment Pops Fifth Anniversary Party
Encanto Pops, 831 W Davis Street (Bishop Arts District)
What: Celebrate five years of Encanto Pops
When: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 17th July
Tickets: Free:
Every time you eat a paleta made from fresh fruit and 100 percent natural ingredients, it’s a little party in your mouth. Encanto Pops is celebrating its fifth anniversary and is offering these mini-parties their very own little celebration.
Locomotive for Coconuts Party in the Truck Yard
Truck Yard, 5624 Sears St. (Lowest Greenville)
What: Luau vibes with fire dancers and tropical music all weekend.
When: All day Saturday 17th July and Sunday 18th July
Cards: Free. Please visit Truck Yard’s Facebook page for more information.
Truck Yard cracks coconuts for tropical drinks all weekend. They also promise fire dancers and tropical music all weekend, as well as a special roast pork (while supplies last) on Saturday. With a hula skirt, Hawaiian shirt and leis you can achieve a special drink offer. Truck Yard in The Colony is also celebrating coconuts this weekend, but unfortunately no roast pork.
Cheese and Salsa Showdown at Oak Highlands Brewery
Oak Highlands Brewery, 10484 Brockwood Road (northeast Dallas)
What: A food competition for the best salsa and queso
When: All day Saturday 17th July
Tickets: $ 15 (per category) to enter, $ 5 for a bag of chips, and a People’s Choice vote on Prekindle.
The brewery is going to have its first ever food contest this weekend and boy have you picked a good one. Prepare your best queso or salsa (or both) to win gift cards and cash prizes. If all you want to do is try all of the flavorful delicacies, you can buy a bag of chips for $ 5 and vote for People’s Choice.
Love and Cheese “Doorbuster Event” ‘
2932 Main Street Suite 102 (Deep Ellum)
What: We don’t know yet, but it’s going to be cheesy
When: Also TBA
Tickets: Visit Amor y Queso’s Facebook page or Instagram for details.
A burglar broke into Amor y Queso on Tuesday and replacing doors isn’t cheap. Boarded up is bad, but cheesy snack boards from this specialty store are so good. Be neighborly and buy a pile of cheese at a “doorbuster event” this weekend.
Brown Box Crabs at Truluck
Trulucks, 2401 McKinney Ave. (Uptown)
What: A very special crab dish for a short time
When: July 15-18, July 23-25
Tickets: None, but the box of Crab Bucatini Pasta is $ 115
Called “crab caviar”, brown box crabs are related to the king crab and taste like a king crab / stone crab hybrid. On two weekends in July, Truluck’s offers a starter that really stands out. The Box of Crab Bucatini Pasta ($ 115) is made with bucatini noodles, heirloom tomatoes, capers, basil, lemon, and parmesan.
Fly Queens Drag Brunch and After Party
Reservoir in the Toyota Music Factory, 330 West Las Colinas Blvd. (Irving)
Mesa Mezcal at the Westin Irving Convention Center, 400 W. Las Colinas Blvd. (Irving)
What: The biggest drag brunch in Texas with two shows and an after party
When: Performances at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday July 18
Tickets: From $ 20 at Eventbrite and sell out quickly
Dallas flight attendants by day and fabulous performers, Liquor Mini and Kandy Aisle, put on this energetic show every third Sunday. After the show this Sunday, join the cast for an after-party on the Mesa Mezcal terrace.
Salsa Sundays in the Scout
Scout, at the Statler Hotel, 1914 Commerce St. (Downtown Dallas)
What: Free salsa classes for beginners
When: 5pm to 8pm, Sunday July 18th and Sunday all summer
Tickets: Free:
If you thought the Scout at The Statler Hotel was all about arcade games, billiards and bowling, Salsa Sundays will change your mind. Deejay and professional salsa and bachata dancer Wander Rosario will teach you all the moves and revive your enthusiasm for dance.
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The plaza area in front of The Exchange will host “Dogs and Daqs” this weekend. Don’t sleep on that dole whip jewelry concoction.
Lauren Drewes Daniels
“Daqs and Dogs” in the Exchange Food Hall
211 S Akard St. (Downtown Dallas)
What: Double Tap in Exchange Hall celebrates National Daiquiri Day.
When: All day Monday 19 July
Tickets: Free:
For starters, Double Tap, the bar in Exchange Hall, offers two daiquiris specialties ($ 7 each) made from Kuleana rum and the boozy Dole Whip ($ 7) all day. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. there is a hot dog specialty from Bobber’s Burgers & Whips with Luscher’s Red Hots and a fresh pineapple salsa from Agricole
World Cinnaholic Day
Cinnaholic Bakery, 5100 Belt Line Road (Addison), 100 S. Central Expressway, Unit 15 (Richardson) and 6 other locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
What: Celebration for the 11th
When: Tuesday 20th July
Tickets: Free:
The gourmet cinnamon roll bakery chain everyone knows from Shark Tank is celebrating its 11th anniversary with a lot. Have an “Old Skook” roll (a classic cinnamon bun with vanilla frosting) for just a dollar in any Cinnaholic location. Event times may vary so visit your local Cinnaholic Facebook page for details.
Battle the berries this summer at Andy’s Frozen Custard
15 locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
What: Summer flavors fight against each other on Instagram.
When: Until July 20th
Tickets: Free:
Grandma Elaine’s Strawberry Shortcake Sundae and Blackberry Waffle-Jack flavors are now available at Andy’s for frozen treat lovers, and the flavors are fighting for victory. Vote for #TeamStrawberry or #TeamBlackberry on Andy’s Frozen Custard Instagram to win cute prizes, including one-year goodies at Andy’s.
Perry’s celebrates four decades
2100 Olive St. (Uptown) with additional locations in Frisco and Grapevine
What: A four-course meal for only $ 44 at Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille
When: Until July 31st
Tickets: No tickets are required, but the offer is available on request for dinner Monday through Thursday and daily to take away.
Favorite Perry’s dishes such as the famous pork chop, the Beef & Bleu starter and the Chocolate Crunch dessert are among the many choices on the four-course menu. You can also order a special wine tasting flight for just $ 25.
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During the day, Kristina Rowe writes documentaries to help users navigate the software, and as a contributor to the Dallas Observer, she helps people find their way to eat and have fun. As a long-time list maker, small business owner and happiness fanatic, she has also been an Observer reader for almost 40 years.
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