July 26, 2024

Today’s Forecast

DFW Restaurant Week

Dine out at participating restaurants and 20% of the proceeds will go to local nonprofits.
| Photo courtesy of Lena Pope/Darah Hubbard

DFW Restaurant Week is one of the nation’s most highly anticipated and longest-running culinary events, and is the largest in North Texas. It has taken place for 27 years and has raised nearly $12 million in donations for its charity partners, including $1 million in 2019.

What to expect

Open your mind and let your taste buds explore. More than a hundred restaurants across North Texas participate in DFW Restaurant Week to showcase their menus. Each menu is prix-fixe, offering three-course or two-course meals:

Dinner – Three courses for either $49 ($10 donated) or $59 ($12 donated)
Signature Experience Dinner – $99 ($20 donated)
- Exclusive VIP experience: may include signature cocktails, chef’s table, or additional courses crafted for an especially memorable meal
Lunch – Two courses for $29 ($6 donated) (at select locations)
Weekend Brunch – Two courses for $29 ($6 donated) ( at select locations)

Supporting local causes

Experience good food for a good cause. Approximately 20% of the price of each meal is donated to the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas and the Lena Pope Foundation in Fort Worth. Diners can also make additional donations to the cause of their choice.

Tips for dining success

Make sure to make a reservation to get the most out of your Restaurant Week experience. See the full list of participating restaurants.

Stop by your local Fed-Ex and spend $10 or more for the sacred fourth-course coupon. The free coupon can be used at participating restaurants that may offer a fourth course. Just ask.

Pro tip: City Editor Maiya recommends dining mid-week for more availability and a quieter dining experience.

Official dates

Preview Weekend: Thursday, Aug. 1 – Sunday, Aug. 4
Main Week: Monday, Aug. 5 – Sunday, Aug .11
Extensions: Monday, Aug. 12 – Sunday, Sept. 1

Asked

What is most important to you when choosing a restaurant for Dallas Restaurant Week?

A. Menu variety
B. Ambience
C. Price

Let us know

Events

Friday, July 26

Morgan Wallen: One Night At A Time Tour 2024 | Friday, July 26 | 4:30 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington | $90-$415 | The country music star added 10 additional stadium shows to his tour; this one features special guests Jelly Roll, Nate Smith, and Bryan Martin.
Old School Hip-Hop & R&B Fridays At The Fivee | Friday, July 26 | 6:30 p.m. | The Fivee Bistro & Bar, 1319 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas | Free | Dance and groove to the best old school hip-hop and R&B tracks.

Saturday, July 27

ForHER: Resource Fair 2024 | Saturday, July 27 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | theHELPStudios, 2435 Squire Place Ste.100, Farmers Branch| Free| Be empowered as you network, shop and learn about self-care, mental health, entrepreneurship, and more.
DC EMPTY: Bombshell Dance Project | Saturday, July 27 | 5-7 p.m. | Dallas Contemporary, 161 Glass St., Dallas | Free | Curated by Bombshell’s Emily Bernet and Taylor Rodman, the Bombshell Dance Project will present the first installment of the Dallas Creation Lab.

Sunday, July 28

Dallas Bridal Show | Sunday, July 28 | Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas | $15 | Connect with vendors and professionals to make your wedding day perfect.
Indie Improv Hour Featuring: Butt Gay & Middle Aged Southern Women | Sunday, July 28 | 7 p.m. | Dallas Comedy Club, 3036 Elm St., Dallas | Free | This will be a completely improvised comedy show centering around middle-aged southern women and the LGBT community.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Development

San Francisco-based life sciences company Verily Life Sciences LLC will be moving its headquarters to Dallas. The company is a parent company of Google. Job openings for the company will open over the next couple of months and will focus largely on human resources, finance, information technology, legal, and sales. (Dallas Business Journal)

Tech

A 32-year-old time capsule with the words “Wild Women: 10-year reunion” was found by UNT mechanical engineers in the courtyard of Clark Hall dorm. The capsule is now with UNT’s special collections department which is in charge of preserving rare and unique university materials. (WFAA)

Now Open

A new coffee shop has opened in Downtown Dallas with some frighteningly good coffee. Scary Good Coffee is located at 1910 Pacific Ave. on a second-floor sky bridge. (Dallas Culture Map)

Edu

HBCU Paul Quinn received a $20 million anonymous gift. The donation was the largest the school has ever received in its 152-year history. The gift will go towards scholarships and a program for banking and finances. (Dallas Morning News)

Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics are happening now in Paris, France. Keep up with Team USA and some of our favorite local athletes, like Sha’Cari Richardson, via WFAA. The opening ceremony begins today at 12:30 p.m. CT. (WFAA)

Community

The city of Dallas may soon consider rezoning Deep Ellum, requiring businesses to have a permit to stay open past midnight. Proponents believe that the permit could reduce safety concerns and high noise levels. (Dallas Morning News)

Sports

What’s new with the Texas Rangers? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Finance

2024’s “it card” is here. Not only does it offer a $200 bonus, but also unlimited 1.5% cash back and 0% intro APR until 2025. (Annual fee? We don’t know her.)*

Travel

New Southwest Airlines policy

Southwest Airlines flight on the runway at Dallas Love Field

Southwest Airlines signed a deal with Archer Aviations, Inc. to expand travels to air taxis. | Wikimedia Commons

Major changes are coming to Southwest Airlines.

The Dallas-based airline announced Thursday that it will move forward with assigned seating and premium seating + redeye flights. The airline says this is part of its “strategic transformation” to elevate the customer experience, improve financial performance, and drive shareholder value.

Customer feedback, the airline says, was the force behind their decision. Especially when it came to assigned seating. A date has not been specified for when the new seating policies will be implemented.

The airline will also now offer premium area cabin seating with extended legroom in one-third of the seats in its fleet, according to a press release. Redeye flights are now also available online to reserve.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Maiya

From the editor

I LOVE Restaurant Week. This will be my first time attending the Dallas Restaurant Week, but I have religiously attended the Houston one for years. What are some places that are a must-go on your list? Let me know.

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