If there’s one thing Dallas does right, it’s food. Break from the mundane of your typical weekday cooking schedule and try something new. Whether it’s learning to make kolaches, sushi, or macarons, following along on a local food tour, or going to a crawfish boil, there’s something available for all foodies in Dallas this week.
Wednesday, April 24
Central Market Cooking School is taking cooking students on a culinary adventure to Barcelona. Learn how to create a menu inspired by some of the city’s iconic dishes, paired with a complementary Sangria sampling.
Where: Central Market Dallas Lovers Lane, 5750 East Lovers Ln.
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $105 and can be purchased here.
What better way to unwind on a Wednesday than watercolor painting and wine? A local artist will be guiding pro and amateur artists alike through different watercolor techniques based on a themed image. Tickets include wine, light bites, paint supplies, and valet parking.
Where: Ellie’s Terrace, 1717 Leonard St.
When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $75 and can be purchased here.
If wine and watercolor aren’t your jam, maybe barbeque and whiskey are. The Whiskey Spot is hosting a whiskey-tasting event with hard-to-find whiskeys from around the world, paired with an array of barbeque. Local vendors and live music will be keeping the party going all evening long.
Where: The Whiskey Spot, exact address provided with ticket
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $50 and can be purchased here.
Thursday, April 25
Cook up some sweet treats and learn about Texas Czech culture in a kolaches cooking class. Attendees will be taught how to shape the dough and finish the kolaches with a variety of fillings, including fruit, cheese, and sausage.
Where: Central Market Dallas Lovers Lane, 5750 East Lovers Ln.
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $85 and can be purchased here.
Classpop! is inviting you to work on some coworker team building through a sushi-making cooking competition. An expert chef will present a demonstration before setting groups free to compete with each other. No experience is necessary.
Where: Traveling Host Dallas, exact address provided with ticket
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $65 and can be purchased here.
The Ritz-Carlton is hosting a “Wine tour around the world with Paul Botamer” series of wine education and tastings from around the globe. A five-course culinary menu is carefully crafted to complement the diverse Italian wines.
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, 2121 McKinney Ave.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $149 per person and can be purchased here.
Friday, April 26
Coffee lovers, you may need to head to work late on Friday. Counter Culture Coffee is hosting a free coffee tasting for those who want to learn more about its sustainably sourced menu. Learn the story behind the coffee from seed to cup.
Where: Counter Culture Coffee, 3333 Commerce St.
When: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Start saving room in your stomach for a three-hour-long food tour this Friday. A Taste of Deep Ellum is taking attendees to restaurants around the city, exploring flavors such as barbecue, chili, quesadillas, pecan pie, and a final secret dish.
Where: Exact location provided with ticket
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $93.99 and can be purchased here.
Learn a new skill in the kitchen to impress your family. The Cooking School is teaching guests how to create a beef Wellington pastry alongside a refreshing salad, side dishes, and a berry dessert.
Where: Central Market Dallas Lovers Lane, 5750 East Lovers Ln.
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $105 and can be purchased here.
It’s almost summertime, which means it is almost cook-out time. Start refreshing your grilling skills alongside friends in this cooking class that teaches you to grill shrimp, pork, vegetables, and even a rum-basted pineapple with sorbet.
Where: Central Market Plano, 320 Coit Rd.
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $85 and can be purchased here.
Saturday, April 27
Indulge in local flavors and local history on the JFK Food and Culture Tour through Dallas’s West End and Dealey Plaza area. The tour touts that the “JFK assassination area is truly best explored on foot on a guided walking tour,” starting at the grassy knoll and throughout the sniper’s perch window.
Where: John. F Kennedy Memorial Plaza, 646 Main St.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $85 and can be purchased here.
While some search for intricate cooking classes, others need to go a bit further back to the basics. In this kitchen knife class, guests will learn how to properly care for their knives and the techniques to slice, dice, peel, and julienne in the kitchen.
Where: Central Market Dallas Lovers Lane, 5750 East Lovers Ln.
When: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $85 and can be purchased here.
If you haven’t celebrated crawfish season at a boil yet, now is your chance! White Rock Brewing Co. is hosting a crawfish boil with craft beer, live music, photo ops, and more. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio.
Where: White Rock Brewing Co., 2477 North Beckley Ave.
When: 12 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Tickets range from $7-$35 and can be purchased here.
Who doesn’t love a trolley tour, especially when food is involved? This Uptown Eats! Trolley Tour will take guests to over ten different food tastings in three sit-down restaurants, with options for alcohol pairings, mocktails, photo ops, and a vintage trolley ride into the West Village Shopping District.
Where: Baboush, 3636 McKinney Ave. #160
When: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $89 and can be purchased here.
Sunday, April 28
If there’s a treat that’s as sweet as it is pretty, it’s a macaron. Learn how to make your own batch of colorful creations in this macaron cooking class. Guests will take home 12 macarons with a variety of assorted fillings.
Where: Central Market Plano, 320 Coit Rd.
When: 1 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $85 and can be purchased here.
Take a break from ordering pizza and learn to make your very own wood-fired pizza. Guests can choose from four different kinds of pizza and will be guided step by step throughout the process, starting from making the dough to baking it in the wood-fired oven.
Where: Central Market Dallas Lovers Lane, 5750 East Lovers Ln.
When: 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $85 and can be purchased here.
Master the art of creating fresh-made pasta alongside a chef instructor. The instructor will teach guests how to make fettuccine pasta from scratch, accompanied by a creamy alfredo sauce. No experience is required, and all ingredients and equipment will be provided.
Where: Texas Ale Project, 1001 North Riverfront Blvd.
When: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $59 and can be purchased here.
