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These are the 8 best food and drink events in Fort Worth this week

Beer braised corn beef and cabbage at Thirsty Lion Gastropub.

Thirsty Lion Gastropub

St. Patrick's Day is Sunday, March 17, and it's a big excuse to celebrate - whether you're of Irish descent or not. There are several opportunities to do just that this weekend with food and drink specials, an Irish-inspired afternoon tea, and a giant block party that's commemorating its 45th year. Also don't miss a cookie and beer pairing and a big birthday for a beloved barbecue joint.

Wednesday, March 13

Cookie Flight Night at Martin House Brewing Company
Four gourmet cookies from the Texas Cookie Company will be paired with four different Martin House brews during this sweet event. Girl Scout Cookie-inspired flavors will include dulce de leche with coconut, mint, peanut butter, and lemon pie. The pairing is $20 and will be available all day from 12-10 pm, but preorders must be in by Monday, March 11.

Relic Wine Dinner at Wine Thief
Owner and winemaker of Napa’s Relic Wine Cellars will visit the Omni Fort Worth Hotel wine bar for a four-course pairing dinner. Five wines will be served with dishes like bacon-wrapped shrimp with smoked pineapple relish, prime beef medallions with lobster potato au gratin, and ahi tuna tower with lump crab salad. The dinner is $190, plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 6:30 pm.

Beer & Whiskey Dinner at Social House
The West 7th District restaurant and bar has partnered with Real Ale Brewing Co. and Real Spirits Distilling Co. in Blanco for a beer and whiskey pairing dinner. The $50 price includes a beer flight plus two whiskey cocktails. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm.

Saturday, March 16

Angelo’s BBQ 66th Anniversary
The iconic Fort Worth barbecue joint, led by third-generation pitmaster Jason George (his grandpa was the Angelo), opened on St. Patrick’s Day in 1958. The institution hosts a birthday celebration every year with green beer and Irish bagpipers. Since March 17 falls on a Sunday when the restaurant is closed, this year the party will take place one day early. Hours are 11 am-9 pm. (Expect the bagpipers to play during dinner service.)

45th St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at J. Gillian’s Bar & Grill
In Arlington, St. Patrick’s Day is synonymous with J. Gilligan’s annual block party. The time-honored bar and grill hosts a day-long bash that draws hundreds for live music, green beer, and those iconic Irish nachos – cottage cut skin-on fries with melted cheddar, bacon, chives, tomatoes, and jalapenos. Bring the kids early from 11 am-4 pm for face painting, balloon creations, and a bounce house. The party heats up with live music starting at 4 pm.

St. Patrick's Day at Thirsty Lion Gastropub
The Irish-inspired gastropub chain, which has locations in Euless, Dallas, Irving, and The Colony, will host two days of St. Patrick’s Day parties. All locations will feature Irish dancers, bagpipers in full regalia, giveaways, sampling, and menu specials both Saturday and Sunday. Featured drinks include the Irish Old Fashioned, Bailey’s chocolate espresso martini, and Irish Mule, the latter of which will donate $1 to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Menu specials include bacon cheddar potato cakes, traditional Scotch eggs, Irish shepherd’s pie, and whiskey Bing cherry bread pudding.

Cowtown Burger Showdown at River Ranch Stockyards
The third annual burger competition gives guests a chance to try some of North Texas’ best. Tickets start at $35 for general admission, which includes three tasting tickets, endless fries, beer, and a whiskey tasting. Or go VIP for $75, which includes four tasting tickets, appetizers, and an open Texas-centric bar. Tickets for children ages 6-13 are $15 and include two tasting tickets and endless fries. The event will run from 5-10 pm.

Sunday, March 17

A St. Patrick’s Day Irish Tea at Indulge
Partake in a traditional afternoon tea service with an Irish twist at the downtown culinary studio, located in the recently revamped 3^rd Street Market. The three-course menu will include roast beef sandwiches, Irish cucumber sandwiches, potato and cheese pastries, scones, shortbread, and other sweets along with Irish and herbal teas. The price is $65 and the tea service begins at 2 pm.

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Burger news

Fatburger opens exclusive location at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport

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Buzzy L.A. burger chain Fatburger has landed at DFW Airport, with a new location that caters specially to American Airlines employees.

Located inside the American Airlines' employee dining hall in Terminal A, the restaurant is a partnership with Bankhead Food Group LLC, which has several brick-and-mortar Fatburger locations across Texas; and Gideon Toal Management Services, an airport lounge and concessions management company.

According to a release, this marks the first restaurant franchise in an employee cafeteria at the airport.

Originally founded in Los Angeles in 1952, Fatburger is from hospitality parent company FAT Brands, which features 17 hospitality concepts including the old-school burger restaurant Johnny Rockets.

The restaurant specializes in burgers, Buffalo wings, fat and skinny fries, and milkshakes. They have beef, turkey, and a vegetarian Impossible burger options.

What sets this apart from other restaurants within the airport is that it's exclusive to employees navigating through American Airlines — only found in Terminal A at Gate A28. It's open to employees only and not to the public because "employees only" was the only opening available.

"We certainly would welcome the opportunity to open up to the public at the airport; however, this was a unique opportunity that came about to open in the American Airlines cafeteria to expand dining options for employees," a Fatburger spokesperson said.

It joins a small range of other employee exclusive restaurants as well, including Rule the Roost and Fort Worth Taco Co.

“We see great strategic value in our opening at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport,” says COO of FAT Brands’ Fast Casual Division Jake Berchtold in a statement. “This is a new form of growth for us that we see significant potential with across other airports as our burgers and fries make for the perfect, on-the-go meal."

Fatburger first debuted in DFW in North Richland Hills in 2020 with a combined Buffalo Express, which specializes in Buffalo wings and is co-branded with the burger chain.

The restaurant also has other brick-and-mortar locations across DFW, including Arlington, Allen, and Bartonville, which is co-branded with Round Table Pizza. There are 87 locations in the U.S.

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