Four Things In Dallas-Fort Worth Not to Miss This Month
Keep Calm and Derby On: Grab your feathered hats and seersucker suits and head to Clay Pigeon in Fort Worth for a Kentucky Derby watch party that begins with a guided tasting of Old Forester Whiskey Row bourbons. Mint juleps will be ready in time for the race on May 4 (dinner reservations made separately). Buy tickets here, and check other Resy events here.
CelebrateCinco de Drinko: For the first time ever, dinner-only El Carlos Elegante will open for for a special Cinco de Mayo brunch, complete with a deejay, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Imperial Fizz concepts Ramble Room, TJ’s Seafood Market & Grill, and Birdie’s Eastside will offer $5 house margaritas. And Culpepper Cattle Company, including the new location in Deep Ellum, will host a “Fajitas n Ritas” event with fajitas two for the price of one.
Remember to Thank the Moms: For Mother’s Day on May 12, Leela’s Uptown location will have a build-your-own flower bouquet cart and a MOMosa bar. Starting May 6 through the big day, La Parisienne Bistro at The Star in Frisco will have a four-course, French prix-fixe menu for $75 that comes with a gift for mom. Or, if your matriarch is a fan of Japanese food, book tickets for Shodo Japanese Kitchen’s prix-fixe brunch that’s $75 for adults and $30 for kids.
Modern Afternoon Tea:Mirador just launched a new menu for Saturday-only tea service that includes a sunflower tart, smoked cucumber gyoza, and an optional margarita flight. Littles are encouraged to splurge, too, with unlimited chicken bites and a take-home teddy bear gift. Find links for booking here.
New to the Hit List (May 2024) Cafe Americana, Little Daisy, Tango Room, The Charles, Urban Takda.