Pairing dinners are all the rage this week in Dallas, with a variety of options to suit every palate. From Napa wine to vegan wine, tequila, and Fort Worth spirits, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Additionally, it’s Hatch chile season, and a cooking class will showcase the versatility of this spicy New Mexican pepper. And don’t forget to check out the final installment of a themed speakeasy pop-up happening this week as well.
On Tuesday, August 13, Monarch will be hosting a Cain Vineyards Wine Dinner featuring Napa winemaker Chris Howell. This six-course wine pairing dinner will include dishes like summer panzanella, scallops calabrese, branzino, and Rosewood strip, all paired with a library of Cain Vineyards back-vintages. This exclusive dinner is priced at $350 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and starts at 6 pm.
Wednesday, August 14 brings the „Happy for Hatch“ cooking class at Central Market Cooking School. Celebrate the Hatch harvest by working in small teams to create dishes like clams with andouille sausage & Hatch chiles, New Mexican carne asada, and apple & Hatch crostatas with cajeta. Tickets are $85 and include a glass of wine. The class begins at 6:30 pm at Central Market on Lovers Lane.
On Thursday, August 15, experience the final installment of The Stoneleigh Speakeasy, a pop-up event inspired by the 1960s and 70s. Taking place on the historic 11th floor of Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh hotel, this event includes a specialty cocktail, handcrafted bites, live music, and valet parking for $75. The event runs from 5:30–8 pm.
Also on Thursday, Miriam Cocina Latina will be hosting a Chef’s Tasting Table with Miriam Jimenez herself. Guests will enjoy 12 small plates including short rib tacos, sweet plantain tartlets, and empanadas for $75, including tax and gratuity. The tasting begins at 8 pm.
Friday, August 16 offers Friday Night Flights at Fowling Warehouse DFW, featuring a pairing event with Fort Worth’s Acre Distilling Co. Enjoy avocado cucumber shrimp, fried brisket sandwich, smoked salmon blini, and crème brulee, each paired with a different cocktail. Tickets are $60, including tax and gratuity, and the event starts at 7 pm.
On Saturday, August 17, Cantina Laredo in Addison will host a Cabo Wabo Tequila Dinner. This four-course tequila pairing dinner features Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo tequila and includes dishes like huarache with nopales & chorizo, red snapper with Veracruz sauce, and queso blanco flan with praline sauce. Dinner is $80 plus tax and gratuity, starting at 7 pm.
Finally, on Sunday, August 18, Swank in Oak Cliff will host a Vegan Wine Dinner. This special five-course all-vegan dinner will be prepared by a collaboration of chefs, including Swank chef-owner Luke Rogers and pastry chef Cici Voise of N.D.A. Cuisine. Tickets are $125, plus tax and gratuity, including vegan wine pairings, or $95 for mocktail pairings. Dinner begins at 7 pm.
With such a diverse range of pairing dinners happening this week in Dallas, there’s no shortage of opportunities to indulge in delicious food and drink pairings. Whether you’re a wine lover, tequila enthusiast, or vegan foodie, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on these unique dining experiences that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.