The official start of summer arrives this weekend, and there’s an all-day brunch to celebrate. But first, a top-notch Creole chef will visit town for a Juneteenth dinner party, a modern Mexican restaurant will host a tequila pairing dinner, and a historic downtown square will keep folks caffeinated with a coffee crawl. End the week by learning to make pasta and toss pizza dough.
Wednesday, June 18
Café Momentum Dallas Juneteenth Takeover Featuring Chef Dom Lee
Acclaimed New Orleans chef Dominick Lee will visit Café Momentum in Dallas for a one-night pop-up in celebration of Juneteenth. The three-course menu will include gombo Africana, muffuletta porchetta, and sweet potato pecan pie. Beer and wine are included in the $90 price (plus tax and fee). Dinner begins at 6 pm.
Murder Mystery at Bourbon & Banter
Speakeasy beneath The Statler hotel will host a three-course, interactive murder mystery dinner. (Watch out – the killer could be sitting right next to you.) The menu includes a charcuterie board starter, choice of garlic chicken and pappardelle or flat iron steak frites, and bourbon bread pudding. Tickets are $70 (plus tax and fee) and the dinner will run from 7–9 pm.
Thursday, June 19
Flecha Azul Tequila Dinner at Cantina Laredo
The Frisco outlet of the modern Mexican restaurant will host a four-course tequila pairing dinner that will start with a flight of Flecha Azul tequila. Menu items include sope de carnitas, shaved Brussels sprouts salad, choice of chile lime New York strip or shrimp with pineapple guajillo sauce, and Mexican bread pudding. Each course will come with a different tequila cocktail. Dinner is $80 plus tax and gratuity, and begins at 7 pm.
Saturday, June 21
Summer Coffee Crawl in Downtown McKinney
This walking coffee experience will offer caffeinated fun at downtown McKinney coffee spots. Themed “Café Cabana,” the guided sip-and-stroll includes six stops for tropical-themed iced coffee creations and a sweet treat along the way. The $42 price (fees included) also includes a Café Cabana mug, a coupon book, and discounts on future crawls. Start times are 8 am, 10:30 am, and 11:30 am.
Flowers, Flights and Facets at The Stoneleigh
This luxe sip-and-shop event will take place on the historic 11th floor of The Stoneleigh hotel. Partake in a flight of Flowers Vineyards wines, including chardonnay, pinot noir, and rose, then shop vendors such as Her Story, Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott, Elizabeth Martin, and more. Tickets are $84 (including tax and fees) and include the wine flight plus a bonus pour and valet parking. The event will run from 1–4 pm.
Summer Solstice Celebration at Sixty Vines
To welcome the start of summer (and the longest day of the year), both locations of Sixty Vines (Uptown and Plano) will host a brunch celebration featuring frozen frosé pouches, an Aperol Spritz station with craft cocktails, live DJ music, a flower pop-up, and seasonal swag. Visit the coastal cowboy hat bar to design your own hat with beaded band ($12) and purchase any wine flight to receive a take-home wine charm. The celebration will run from 10 am–4 pm.
Sunday, June 22
Pasta Masterclass at Palato
The Italian restaurant inside Hall Park Hotel will host a hands-on lesson in pasta-making with a regional focus. The class will end with a communal meal and a glass of paired wine. Tickets are $99 plus a fee, and the class will run from 11 am–2 pm.
Pizza-Making Class at Kenny’s East Coast Pizza
Learn to toss pizza like a pro during this interactive pizza-making class at Kenny’s East Coast Pizza in Plano. Participants will enjoy apps and three-course menu paired with wines while watching Kenny’s culinary team demonstrate pizza basics. Then guests will attempt to toss and stretch pizza dough. The $100 price also includes a take-home pizza kit. Call 972-519-9669 to reserve a spot. Class begins at 2 pm.