Savor Dallas, presented by Goody Goody, returns next week with some exciting changes and additions.
The famed food, wine, and spirits festival has moved to April and has added new events including a mixology event, a late-night party at The Nasher Sculpture Center, new venues, and more.
Sip and stroll through beautiful locations around Dallas like the Arts District and the Dallas Arboretum, indulge in a dazzling array of sweet and savory bites, delicious cocktails, fine wines, world-class beers, sample signature dishes from star chefs, and more…
Here’s a full listing of events:
ARTS DISTRICT GARDEN PARTY
Thursday, April 7, 2016, 5:30pm-7:30pm
AT&T Performing Arts Center
2403 Flora St 500, Dallas, TX 75201
$50
Indulge your senses: Eat, drink and be merry for art’s sake! Palates and palettes collide for a mega happy hour that’s cool, casual, and well-curated. Everyone—from food and wine lovers, to social butterflies, downtown business professionals, and arts aficionados—loves a happy hour, and here the happy hour-ing soars to the nth degree. The mood is casual; the food and wine tastings are on point; and art, live performances, and music elevate this event to an evening destination in the Dallas Arts District.
One of 2015’s most popular Savor Dallas events, the event previously known as the Arts District Wine Stroll has become the much improved Arts District Garden Party, with a spacious footprint and centralized layout. Walk less, stand in fewer lines and enjoy more delicious tastings…What more could you ask for?
PLUS:
Kick-off a fabulous week of Savor Dallas festivities with a pairing of exceptional events…Combine the Arts District Garden Party with our exciting new Sweet Heat after-party in the Nasher Sculpture Garden under the stars for a spectacular evening in the Dallas Arts District for only $20 dollars more than the cost of tickets to the Arts District Garden Party!
SWEET HEAT
Thursday, April 7, 2016, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Nasher Sculpture Center
2403 Flora St 500, Dallas, TX 75201
$35 *$20 when purchased with a ticket to the Arts District Garden Party
Get set for a sugar rush!
Haute-hot confections come with a side of fire, with chefs bringing the heat with their boldest, most decadent showcase desserts. This late-night party under the stars not only serves up trendy treats, but also sweet dessert wines and the fiery flavor profiles of craft cocktails. Fanning the flames of the night are hot beats and fire-inspired art installations and performances in Nasher’s magical garden.
PLUS:
Kick-off a fabulous week of Savor Dallas festivities with a pairing of exceptional events…Combine the Arts District Garden Party with our exciting new Sweet Heat after-party in the Nasher Sculpture Garden under the stars for a spectacular evening in the Dallas Arts District for only $20 dollars more than the cost of tickets to the Arts District Garden Party!
SHAKEN AND STIRRED
Friday, April 8, 2016, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Sixty Five Hundred
6500 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75235
$55
Where the cocktail is king and the mixologist reigns supreme…Prepare for an evening of magical mixology that combines pre-Prohibition sensibilities with modern stylings and innovative ingredients!
Shaken, stirred, muddled, and mixed – from the city’s best mixmasters. Here, the mixologists’ off-the-books drinks go down easy and get paired with gourmet, chef-led bar bites and plenty of entertainment.
THE GRAND TASTING
Saturday, April 9, 2016, 7pm-10pm
Centennial Hall at Fair Park
1121 First Ave, Dallas, TX, 75210
$125
Savor Dallas’ headlining event, The Grand Tasting, is a culmination of Dallas’ best culinary offerings paired with a massive selection of beer, wine, and spirits samplings designed to educated, entertain and satisfy.
One of DFW’s biggest and most extensive food and beverage events of the year, The Grand Tasting offers signature cuisine from top chefs, sips from celebrated winemakers, distillers, and breweries plus live music, interactive experiences, social lounges and more within Centennial Hall at Dallas’ iconic Fair Park.
For an even more elevated sampling experience, be sure to check out the exclusive Reserve Tasting where the finest wines and premium spirits of Savor Dallas are served. For the first time, tickets to The Reserve Tasting ALSO include access to The Grand Tasting. Tickets are very limited, though, so act fast and reserve your spot today! Learn more about The Reserve Tasting!
THE RESERVE TASTING
Saturday, April 9, 2016, 6pm-8pm
Centennial Hall at Fair Park
1121 First Ave, Dallas, TX, 75210
$200*INCLUDES $125 TICKET TO THE GRAND TASTING!
Reserve your spot in the ultimate tasting experience of Savor Dallas!
This year The Reserve Tasting moves inside Centennial Hall, at Fair Park, and focuses solely on the finest and rarest wines and spirits of Savor Dallas; for guests with refined tastes and world-class palates.
Tickets to The Reserve Tasting also grant access to The Grand Tasting, where the over 50 top restaurants will be sampling signature dishes and sweets. Guests of The Reserve Tasting will be able to roam freely between both events after 7pm.
Explore world-class wines, rare spirits, and more at the most exceptional tasting event in the metroplex!
THE BREAKFAST CLUB: WAFFLE WARS
Sunday, April 10, 2016, 10:30am-1:30pm
3015 Trinity Groves
3015 Gulden Ln, Dallas, TX 75212
$50
Waffle Wars is farm-to-table food with an edge…A sophisticated scoop of greasy-spoon deliciousness all tied up with a dash of savory snark!
Standard waffles and their fixins’ need not apply at this Breakfast Club, where creativity (and taste) reigns supreme. Whether it’s taco-fied, BBQ’ed, sandwiched, smoked, or confectioned – BRING IT ON the waffle iron.
Three hours of nonstop fun and fellowship mixed with classic cocktails and the alluring smell of waffles done right (and a bit wacky) -plus all your typical brunch favorites!!
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