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Rahr & Sons Brewing Company marks 20 years in business. Photo by Mary Tuab Flickr
It's the last full week to make a list and check it twice before Christmas arrives, but that doesn't mean there isn't time for a tasty outing or two. Make plans for a boot scootin' bar crawl, afternoon tea with cupcake decorating, a winter brunch cooking class, and a Sunday roast. Swifties, take note: There's a wine night with your name on it.
It's a week full of festive pairing events, including wine and cookies, tequila and tamales, and bloody Marys and brunch. Make note of a new weekly omakase night, then hone your holiday cooking skills during a Christmas dinner cooking class by week's end.
Let the frenzy begin! Christmas is here and that's the obvious peak event (be sure to check our list) this week, but there are also other sweet and savory events to consider for the rest of the days. Complete your last-minute shopping with a visit to an authentic German market before it closes, then make plans to wind down by the weekend with a couple brewery parties and an afternoon tea.
The biggest event of the week, if not the year, is Christmas. But there are four other days this week, with five culinary offerings for your holiday fun. You can complete last-minute shopping at a German-inspired market filled with sweets and treats. Indulge in a Wagyu tasting. Wind down with an afternoon tea, or stretch away stress with a brewery yoga class. And a final chance to take a Christmas light tour paired with desserts and hot chocolate. (If you're looking for what's open on Christmas Day, we've got that list here, and if you're seeking advice on where to take holiday guests, we've got suggestions here.)
The year comes to a close with many delicious ways to celebrate in Dallas. We have an entire list of places hosting New Year's Eve dinner, and another whole list of places open for New Year's Day brunch. But don't slack during the rest of the week, when there are options for daytime New Year's Eve dining (staying up until midnight not required), a big annual chili cook-off, and opportunities to kickstart a healthier 2025 in the kitchen.
With New Year's this week, there is no shortage of tasty ways to celebrate. If you're looking for New Year's Eve dining, find those here. And the list of best brunch options for New Year's Day is here. But the rest of the week provides more opportunities to start 2025 by learning something new, be it how to make fresh pasta, Chinese dumplings, sip tequila, or shake up a mocktail for Dry January. Happy New Year!
The 2025 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo season, and its Western-chic fashion scene, will take over the city beginning January 17. Just in time for wardrobe planning, a fashion-forward pop-up featuring hats by acclaimed designer Teressa Foglia is debuting in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Carnival season — the festive period leading up to Mardi Gras — has arrived, and there are Fort Worth venues ready to celebrate. Plan for a bar crawl and a NOLA-themed cooking class to kick things off. There's also a champagne and French fry pairing at a posh bar, a Dry January mixology session, and a make-and-take cooking class featuring game day grub just in time for the NFL playoffs.
January is a good month for learning something new, and this week provides opportunity for just that. Cooking classes will teach participants how to bake like a British pastry chef, or prepare a New Orleans-inspired dinner for Carnival season. Don't miss a farmers market tasting event, and a French fry and champagne tasting worth the drive.
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