This week in gluttony

These are the 9 best food and drink events in Fort Worth this week

Magdalena's will host a cooking class this week.

Photo courtesy of Magdalena's

Fort Worth is full of tasty events this week, from a rosé patio party to a national steinholding competition qualifier with German food and drink. There are also opportunities for some culinary education, from how to cook with Hatch chiles to simmering risotto at a supper club. Kids can also learn how to make stromboli at a pizza parlor. Save room for a Hatch chile brunch come Sunday, then end the week with a sunset sculpt class paired with bubbly at a wine bar.

Wednesday, August 12

Hickory Stick Bar-B-Que 50th Anniversary
The longtime family-owned Everman barbecue joint will celebrate 50 years in business with an all-day birthday party. They'll offer $6 chop sandwiches, $5 margaritas, $3 beers, and complimentary cake and ice cream. The specials and celebration will run all day from 8 am-8 pm.

Thursday, August 13

National Steinholding Championship Qualifying Round at Crystal Springs Hideaway
Crystal Springs Hideaway is hosting qualifying events for the U.S Steinholding Association National Steinholding Championship, to be held in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 21. Participants will test their arm strength by holding a full one-liter stein straight out, parallel to the ground with no leaning, bending, or beer-spilling. Watch the action with food and drink specials, including $3 German beers and 20 percent off the Beer Lover’s Board (normally $23), which feeds two to three and includes jalapeno smoked gouda, Texas summer sausage, pretzel bites, and more. The contest will begin at 7:30 pm, but the specials will run all day. Qualifying rounds will be held at Crystal Springs on Thursdays through September 3, leading up to the local qualifier at Fort Worth Oktoberfest on September 24 before the state finals at Wurstfest in New Braunfels on November 15.

Friday, August 14

Learn @ Lunch: Hatch Chiles with Southwestern Style at Central Market
Central Market Fort Worth will host a how-to class on incorporating Hatch chiles into quick and easy meals. Participants will watch and sample while chefs demonstrate. The menu includes Hatch corn muffins, Hatch chile and chicken enchiladas, apple and jicama slaw with Hatch chile dressing, and vanilla ice cream with pinon caramel sauce. Tickets are $35 and the class will run from 12-1 pm.

Rosé on the Patio at The Crescent
At this evening soiree on the courtyard patio at Emilia’s inside The Crescent, guests can taste more than a dozen elegant sparkling and still rosés from France, Spain, Italy, and the US. Hors d’oeuvres for pairing by Emilia’s new executive chef Sean Malek range from red snapper crudo and Texas melon with ibérico ham to corn fritters with pickled jalapeno aioli and desserts with Texas peaches and Valrhona chocolate. Tickets start at $40 for one glass of rosé and access to all food stations, or go VIP for $90 and get unlimited rosé tastings and early entry at 5:30 pm. General admission is 6 pm and the event will run until 8 pm.

Risotto Cooking Class at Magdalena’s
The folks behind one of Fort Worth’s most popular supper clubs will host a hands-on culinary class featuring the art and versatility of risotto. Learn how to make the dish during guided instruction, then enjoy the final product. Bonus: The class is BYOB. Tickets are $95 and the class will run from 6-8 pm.

Saturday, August 15

Adult Recess: Snacks & Sips Wine Pairing at Messina Hof Grapevine Winery
This creative wine pairing in historic downtown Grapevine (just a short train ride away on the TEXRail) will feature a grown-up spin on nostalgic lunchbox snacks, after school treats, and cafeteria classics. The $54 ticket includes four wines and four pairings, and the tasting will run from 1-3 pm.

Sunday, August 16

30th Annual Hatch Chile Festival Brunch at Blue Mesa
The Southwestern-inspired grill will mark 30 years of celebrating New Mexico’s most famous pepper with a special brunch. Features from this year’s menu include fried Hatch strips, Hatch pozole, stacked chicken enchiladas, Hatch cheese relleno, and cajeta swirl Hatch brownies with vanilla ice cream. Brunch is $30 ($15 for kids 6-11). Mimosas are included, and guests can also add a Hatch chile-infused Dirty Thirty margarita made with reposado tequila and tamarind nectar for $13. Brunch will be served from 9:30 am-3:30 pm.

Kids Love 2 Cook Class at Tony’s Pizza & Pour House
The Jacksboro Highway pizza joint will host a hands-on stromboli class for kids. Class times are 12 pm and 2 pm and the fee is $20. Call ahead to ensure a spot, at 817-238-0084.

Sunset Sculpt at Saddlerock Wine & Beer Co.
Those who aren't afraid of the evening heat can end the weekend with a sunset sweat session under the shade trees at Saddlerock Wine & Beer Co. The mat Pilates class includes a post-class glass of Saddlerock’s signature sparkling brut and the chance to relax and enjoy expansive views of downtown Fort Worth. Tickets are $20 and the event begins at 7:30 pm.

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Coming soon

Long-awaited Mexican restaurant Vidorra sets opening date in Grapevine

Photo courtesy of Vidorra

Vidorra’s new Grapevine location will serve up a full lineup of tacos, sizzling entrees, and handcrafted margaritas.

A restaurant that the Grapevine community has kept an eye on for over a year has finally set an opening date: Vidorra, a "modern Mexican" restaurant, is opening at 700 W. State Hwy. 114 in Grapevine on August 31, according to a release.

The concept is from Dallas-based hospitality group Milkshake Concepts and owners Imran Sheikh, James Faller, and Asim Sheikh, who opened the first Vidorra location in Deep Ellum in 2018. Since then, the restaurant has expanded to three more locations across the Metroplex — Addison, Rockwall, and Grand Prairie — as well as one in Nashville.

Vidorra, which means "the good life," is known for its contemporary take on traditional Mexican dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and energetic atmosphere.

First announced in June 2025, the Grapevine location will serve Vidorra’s signature menu that includes aguachile, house-made guacamole, street tacos, sizzling fajitas, and enchiladas. Guests can also order the signature Parrillada en Fuego — an assortment of grilled meats and accompaniments served tableside in a sizzling 400-degree molcajete.

Vidorra Vidorra's signature Parrillada en Fuego, featuring an array of grilled meats, shrimp, nopales, and peppers.Photo courtesy of Vidorra

The beverage program will include handcrafted margaritas, an extensive selection of premium tequilas, and fresh seasonal cocktails. A standout item is a trendy Soft Serve Margarita, which combines a frozen margarita with creamy soft serve for a playful twist. During the week, Happy Hour will offer specials on margaritas, beer, wine, and select appetizers.

There's also weekend brunch, featuring chilaquiles, breakfast tacos, pan dulce French toast, handcrafted brunch cocktails, and tableside mimosas.

The location was most recently home to Hoffbrau Steak & Grill House, which closed surprisingly in February 2024, just a little over a year after it opened in November 2022 in a former Brick House Tavern & Tap, which closed during the pandemic. Way back in the day, it was a Romano's Macaroni Grill.

The new space will feature lush greenery, stone sculptures, warm lighting and expansive bar seating. There are also private event spaces.

“We’re incredibly excited to introduce Vidorra to the Grapevine community and open our fifth location,” says Imran Sheikh in the release. “Grapevine has such a distinctive personality, bringing together residents, travelers, and families throughout the year. We wanted to create a restaurant that feels equally welcoming whether you’re stopping in for brunch, meeting friends after work, or celebrating a special occasion.”

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