This Week in Gluttony
These are the 6 best food and drink events in Fort Worth this week
Indulgence is the theme of this week's Food Events Roundup, ranging from bone marrow-crusted filet to jalapeno-bacon chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches. Save room for a birthday special on cinnamon rolls, then learn how to make vegetarian tamales by week's end.
Wednesday, April 24
Cinnaholic’s 3-Year Anniversary in Arlington
The S. Cooper St. location of the cinnamon roll shop will celebrate its third anniversary with a $3 special. Get any roll with up to three toppings for only $3. The deal is valid in-store only from 8 am–10 pm. Only one roll per person.
Casa Dragones Tequila Dinner at Don Artemio
This four-course dinner at Don Artemio (a CultureMap Fort Worth Tastemaker Awards nominee for Restaurant of the Year) will feature pairings with Casa Dragones tequilas, from blanco to reposado. Menu highlights include mini brioche gorditas stuffed with chicharrones, bone marrow-crusted filet medallions, and chocolate cake with vanilla cream and orange chocolate mousse. Reservations are $165 plus tax and gratuity, and dinner begins at 6:30 pm.
Wine Dinner at FnG Eats
This monthly communal gathering over wine and multiple courses is a popular reservation at the Keller neighborhood restaurant. Menu highlights from this one include grilled panzanella salad, red wine braised short rib, and a sweet and savory ice cream sandwich made with cinnamon ice cream and jalapeno bacon chocolate chip cookies. (Save room for the paired Coffee Cake Old Fashioned.) Dinner is $80 plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 7 pm.
Tastemaker Awards Final Round of Voting for Best New Restaurant
The bracket competition for Best New Restaurant in CultureMap Fort Worth's 2024 Tastemaker Awards goes to the finals on April 24. It's your last chance to choose who will win the award for Best New Restaurant. Cast your vote here.
Thursday, April 25
French Wine Dinner at Grace
Wine dinners at Grace are a hot ticket. This one will feature French wines paired with a multi-course, French-inspired meal by chef Blaine Staniford. Reservations are $175 plus tax and gratuity, and dinner begins at 6:30 pm.
Saturday, April 27
Vegetarian Tamale Class at Indulge
The possibilities are endless when it comes to tamale varieties, as showcased by this hands-on cooking class at Indulge culinary studio downtown. Vegetarian recipes will include queso with poblano peppers and a dessert tamale made with hibiscus chipotle cream cheese, both wrapped in banana leaves. The class is $89 and begins at 6:30 pm.