Derby Day at Boxwood; Cinco de Mayo Fish Tacos:
UPTOWN—Boxwood T&G is celebrating Derby Day this Saturday by offering its Texas Juleps for $20 by the pitcher (normally $28) and $5 by the glass, plus they'll be showing the Kentucky Derby on the TVs. [EaterWire]
OAK LAWN—TJ's Seafood Market is celebrating Cinco de Mayo by offering half-off fish tacos on Monday, May 5. TJ's version includes grilled fish, grilled tortillas, Sriracha pico de...
Invasive Species Dinner; Ice Cream for Elvis' Birthday:
OAK CLIFF—TJ's Seafood Market and Driftwood chef Omar Flores are teaming up for a dinner to introduce Dallas to the tasty but invasive species lionfish. Flores will present a five-course dinner with four different preparations of the fish at Driftwood on January 13 at 7 p.m. for $80 (wine pairings for an extra $20). Co-hosting the dinner will be Dave Johnson of Traditional Fisheries, who...
33 Places to Wine and Dine on New Year's Eve in DFW:
Haven't made New Year's Eve plans? Here are two dozen or so solid options stretching from Plano to Ft. Worth that include everything from mariachi bands and an Elvis impersonator to a six-course menu that features caviar in every dish, plus plenty of the requisite midnight Champagne toasts. (It should go without saying that you should absolutely call ahead for reservations, as NYE gets pretty...
Rahr's Anniversary; Copper River Dinner at TJ's:
OAK LAWN—TJ's Fresh Seafood Market will offer a four-course tasting menu featuring Copper River Coho salmon on Sunday, November 10 at 5:30 p.m. (owner Jon Alexis promises it will be over in time to catch the Cowboys kickoff that night). Seats are $55 per person and proceeds go to support the Copper River Watershed Foundation, which "works 12 months a year supporting salmon-based cultures,...