This Week in Gluttony

These are the 5 best food and drink events in Fort Worth this week

Blue Sushi Sake Grill is rolling out some throwback specials.

Photo courtesy of Blue Sushi

This week is for the dogs — literally. A new canine-friendly cantina opens with drink specials for humans. Then there are opportunities to sip Texas wines, some of Napa’s best reds, and craft brew from all over the world. Sushi lovers, take note: a sushi hot spot will start specials on throwback favorites starting this week, too.

Thursday, October 4

Mutts Canine Cantina Grand Opening at Clearfork
The “pawty” officially starts Thursday at Fort Worth’s newest dog park, which doubles as dog-friendly a restaurant and bar. The Dallas-based concept will offer “yappy hour” both Thursday and Friday from 3-10 pm, featuring $3 frozen cocktails and draft beers along with DJ music. Think frozen lemonade made with Deep Eddy lemon vodka and pomegranate liqueur, frozen peach old fashioned, and a pecan praline shake spiked with bourbon. Admission to the dog park comes with a small fee, but there are options for monthly and annual memberships, with specials running all weekend.

Sip n’ Swirl at Restaurant 506
Taste wines from the Texas Hill Country’s famous Fall Creek Vineyards at this first Thursday come-and-go happy hour. The new American restaurant is located inside the elegant Sanford House Inn & Spa in Arlington. Guests will receive a flight of four pours paired with passed hors d’oeuvres. The event will run from 5-7 pm and is $20 per person. Reservations are not required.

Reds and Rubs at Cadillac Wines
The “reds” refer to top-notch red wines (think Silver Oak, Two Hands, and Duckhorn) and the “rubs” refer to dishes made with seasonings by local Grease Monkey Rubs. Highlights from the five-course menu — to be prepared by Reata chef Pete Hollingsworth at the car dealership wine bar — include shrimp gazpacho, duck prosciutto-wrapped scallops with jalapeño bacon cream corn, and smoked beef tenderloin with bacon-cheese grits. Reservations are $65 per person and dinner begins at 6 pm.

Saturday, October 6

Flying Saucer’s 13th Annual BeerFeast
For the first time, the annual craft brew festival will take place in Sundance Square. Patrons can sample 12 beers (two-ounce pours) from a lengthy lineup from all over the world for a general admission price of $35 (or $45 at the gate). Pay $68 and receive early admission at 12 pm (general admission gets in at 1 pm), a tasting glass, T-shirt, access to VIP-only beers, and complimentary bites from the Saucer’s sister restaurant, Bird Café. Additional tasting cards will be available for purchase. The event will run until 5 pm.

Monday, October 8

Throwback Menu at Blue Sushi Sake Grill
The West 7th Street restaurant has only been open eight years, so the term “throwback” is a bit of a stretch. But the temporary special menu featuring past fan favorites is worth a visit for dishes like coconut crab soup ($6), the Maui roll with shrimp tempura, toasted coconut, and pineapple sauce ($9), and ahi tuna tacos ($13). The menu will be available October 8-28.

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FroYo News

Fro-yo chain Orange Leaf makes Azle debut in time for the holidays

Photo courtesy of Orange Leaf

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A new frozen yogurt shop is bringing chilly delights to Azle: Called Orange Leaf, it’s a self-service fro-yo concept opening a new location at 828 Boyd Rd. #102, in a former chicken wing space.

According to a release, it will open on December 7.

Orange Leaf was founded in Oklahoma in 2008 and is known for its frozen yogurt, smoothies, shakes, superfood bowls, cake in a cup, and fro-yo cake.

They boast 12 flavors of yogurt, some distinctive such as toasted marshmallow, white chocolate strawberry, and birthday cake. As is often the case with self-serve shops, their machines are set up with two adjacent flavors so you can do a combo swirl. Toppings comprise more than 30 options, including fruit, cereals, nuts, boba, gummies, and cheesecake bites.

A cup of frozen yogurt goes for $8.

Bringing the chain to Azle are husband-and-wife Mike and Yvonne Higby. Mike is a retired Air Force veteran, and Yvonne was previously a paraprofessional for preschoolers in the Azle Independent School District.

According to a release, they chose to invest in Orange Leaf because they enjoyed the items as a treat with their two sons and wanted to connect with the community.

“I spent years in food service before joining the military, both of which allowed me the opportunity to connect with people, provide the best quality products and services and become a strong leader," says Mike in a statement. "The lessons learned along the way encouraged me to make a choice to take control of my life, which led me to entrepreneurship”

Orange Leaf is one of the brands under the portfolio of Brix Holdings, the Dallas-based restaurant franchise company. Sherif Mityas, CEO of Brix Holdings, shared excitement over the the couple leading the Azle opening.

“We’re confident that with their combined years of experience serving the nation and their community, they will provide an experience to their guests filled with care, passion and dedication,” says Mityas in a statement. “As we open our final Orange Leaf location for 2024, we are proud of our franchise partners and are eagerly looking ahead to the success of Orange Leaf Azle and many more locations to come in the new year.”

The opening of the new Azle store brings the chain to a total of 25 stores in Texas, including Austin, San Antonio, Spring, and Lake Worth. There are more than 60 locations across the nation.