Four Things In Dallas-Fort Worth Not to Miss This Month
Tomato Szn: Summer’s best ingredient will take the main stage this month at Carbone with chef Mario Carbone’s first seasonal menu for Dallas. It includes two dishes exclusively available in the Big D: Scallops in a Sungold cherry tomato sauce and veal Milanese with peak-season heirloom tomato salad. Fond has also added new dishes featuring summer’s favorite fruit. For lunch, try a Caprese panzanella with Texas tomatoes and stracciatella, or for aperitivo hour, Spanish mussels with confit tomatoes and chorizo.
Turning the Big One: Chef Leigh Hutchinson is throwing a birthday party for her first, long-dreamed-for restaurant, Via Triozzi, on Sunday, August 25. In the tradition of an Italian family Sunday dinner, expect three courses, wine specials, and lots of cheer. (Tickets can be found here, and check the Resy Events page for more special plans.
Viva la Independencia: In Fort Worth’s cultural district, nestled among the state’s finest art museums, Don Artemio will kick off Mexico’s month-long celebration of independence with the third annual chile en nogada festival beginning August 28. The sweet-savory, chile relleno-like dish in walnut sauce is one of Mexico’s most historic and artistic dishes, and at Don Artemio, it will be served until October 20 with fanfare and respect to the original, with chef Rodrigo Cárdenas using what is believed to be the original recipe from the 1800s.
Steak ‘n ‘Tini Night: Giving hump day a major boost, cocktail lounge Clifton Club has made Wednesday night extra special. A $40 special includes a six-ounce filet with peppercorn sauce, an arugula salad, fries, and a Club Martini. The only question is: Gin or vodka?
New to the Hit List (Aug. 2024) Goodwin’s, Bricks and Horses, Stillwell’s, Goldie’s, Far East Pizza Co.
