This week in gluttony
These are the 5 best food and drink events in Fort Worth this week
The eclipse is over and life is normal again, meaning this week's list returns to tasty events sans the solar themes. Pairing dinners are prominent, with focuses on Italian, Chilean, and California wines. There's also the quintessential crawfish boil (this one at a hidden watering hole) and a tropical tasting stroll that will change shoppers' "latitude."
Tuesday, April 9
Explore Italy Wine Dinner at Caterina’s
The Italian fine dining destination in the Stockyards has launched a monthly wine dinner series, held on second Tuesdays. Menu highlights from the first installment include a grilled salad of arugula, avocado, and charred tomato vinaigrette, veal saltimbocca, and tiramisu. Courses will be paired with Italian wines. The dinner is $125 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 6:30 pm.
Thursday, April 11
Jewels of the New World Wine Dinner at Del Frisco’s
The downtown steakhouse will host a five-course pairing dinner highlighting unique Chilean wines. There’ll be Chilean sea bass, sous vide pork tenderloin, dry-aged prime ribeye, and South American bread pudding. The dinner is $225, inclusive of tax, and begins at 7 pm.
Saturday, April 13
Tropics Sampling Stroll at Central Market
Go on vacation via the aisles of Central Market during this tropical tasting stroll. There’ll be fruit, desserts, island-inspired meats and seafood, and much more to try while perusing the serpentine store. Brightly colored prints encouraged. Register ahead and get a $5 coupon. The stroll will take place from 2- 5 pm.
Sunday, April 14
Crawfish Boil at The Horny Toad
The Wild Cajun will visit this West Fort Worth watering hole (a neighborhood favorite for its tree-shaded
patio) to serve crawfish plates with all the fixings. The family-friendly event will have live music and drink specials. Visit from 3–6 pm.
Monday, April 15
Wine Dinner at Teddy Wongs
Red-hot Rosedale destination for dumplings and wine will host a pairing dinner featuring winemaker Derek Baljue of California’s Knights Bridge Winery. Four courses will be paired with wines and reservations are $150, including tax. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm.