Mexican Independence Celebration - Tonight at Jorge's



So today is "16 de septiembre", Mexican independence day and the fiesta is at Jorge's tonight starting at 6 pm. There will be tequila samples from Republic Tequilla from 6-8 pm, complimentary small bites from 6-7 pm, karaoke in English AND Spanish (how fun & hilarious) and music, music, music and prizes including gift certificates, tickets to Arts District Events and bottles of Tequila.

Tonight



So tonight's the big night for all fashionistas. Weather you're shopping downtown, Uptown or anywhere nearby, swing by any of our patios to enjoy this glorious weather. F!D & Gilt City Dallas are hosting a late night (10 pm - 2 am) par-tay at House os Blues' Foundation Room. Click here for more details.

Pig On A Plate Day - TODAY



Screen Door's delicious SQUEELS ON WHEELS food cart is taking advantage of this early, cool Fall weather to serve PIG ON A PLATE day starting at 11 am & serving until 3 pm. Swing by the patio and pick up a mouth-watering plate of overnight pig box roasted pork shoulder with coleslaw, pinto beans, choice of BBQ sauces and cornbread for $5. Iced tea is $2 & Strawberry Short Cake is $2. Come on down! www.screendoordallas.com

Four Course Beer Dinner Tonight at Screen Door



Tonight, Screen Door and Belukus Beer are partnering up to offer a savory 4-course beer dinner at 7 pm. The menu will include four different beer pairings with grilled skewered peaches + bacon, coffee brinded quail, pickled onion bread pudding and bitters gastrique, tender pork shoulder, cabbage & dumplings & a bittersweet chocolate fondant with candied oats. Mouthful indeed. Yum! $45 + pp. Call 214-720-9111 to reserve your spot!







Tesar's Hater's Party Tonight



Okay, you gotta admit....the cover title (and image) is a bit harsh but Tesar is handling this in such a great manner. So much so that he's EVEN hosting a "Haters Party" for himself tonight at The Commissary! (love that). So come on down tonight from 7-9 pm. If you bring a copy of the magazine you can get some free tacos + wine. Not a bad deal for a Monday night!

Renee Rouleau's Sale - One Week Only!



Ladies, all the ladies...yes, it's true. Renee Rouleau is having her Annual Anniversary Sale ONE WEEK ONLY which means 15% discount on ALL of her fabulous products. If you haven't tried them or if you haven't had a facial there you're missing out. They are fab! Seriously fab. A to-tal delight. Click here to view all of her products and just use promo code AS2011 at checkout to receive a 15% discount.





3 Years Already? Tei-An Celebrates


Make your Monday memorable and swing by One Arts Plaza tonight for Tei-An's 3 Year Anniversary celebration. Starting at 7 pm, this award-winning, five-star restaruant will have the lounge, dining room and rooftop open to guests to enjoy spectacular downtown views while enjoing Japanese cuisine. Admission is $10 and this includes a variety of Japanese summer hors d'oeuvres and complimentary Japanese beer, sake wine and soft drinks. Plus the ever-so-talented local Jazz musician, Hunter Sullivan and his three-piece band will be performing throught the evening. For reservations or questions contact them directly through http://www.artsdistrictdining.com/.


John Tesar on Extreme Chef TONIGHT




Tune in tonight at 9 pm on Food Network's Extreme Chef to watch our very own John Tesar compete in the rough terrain of the "Survive The Farm" episode. You'll see him sweatin', running, gathering eggs and milking cows. He's hosting a viewing party at The Commissary starting at 8 pm with $6 tap wine + half-price sangria + free hors d'ouvres. Come check it out!

July 27th - Asahi Draft Beer Launching Taste Party




So it's getting hotter by the days so come and chill out Wednesday evening at Tei-An's Asahi Super Dry Tarunama Draft Beer Tasting Party (long enough title for ya?). Chef Teiichi has carefully chosen some mouthwatering appetizers to pair with this new draft beer including summer tomato & watermelon, Faroe Island Salmon Crudo, Asahi Super Dry Beer steames mussels, braised brisket and wild pork rib. Come check it out. Space is indeed limited at this 5-star rated restaurant so call 214-220-2828 to reserve your spot to-day ($25 pp).



Dallas Opera HH Tonight At Screen Door



The Dallas Opera has put together this fantastic social summer event series. It's super fun and really interesting and a great way to meet new people. Tonight the event is at Screen Door and it's a Lucia di Lammermoor-themed Italian wine tasting. Doinzetti, get it? Come by 5:30 - 7:30 pm and enjoy the sun-kissed warmth of Italian wines. Cost: $15 & includes tix for 2 drinks + 1 appetizer. Call 214-443-1000 to reserve your spot or click here for more info.

FREE SLURPEE'S TODAY!




Today is 7/11 so 7-Eleven is offering FREE Slurpee's allllllllll day long! If you're near downtown come on down to their flagship store here at One Arts Plaza in the Arts District and cool off from this heat with a refreshing, ice-cold Slurpee. Ahhh.

Champagne & Summer Soba Anyone?



Tomorrow evening, 5 star Chef Teiichi Sakurai is offering an exclusive summer 5-course dinner pairing with Champagne. The menu consists of caviar aperitif with Mumm Napa Brut Prestige, Tom Spicer Micro Green Salad with Smoked Monkfish and Schramsberg Blanc de Noris, Sashimi with Citrus Sauce and Domaine Carneros Brut, Whitefish with Sea Urchin Butter Sauce (yum) paired with Perrier Jouet Grand Brut, Lobster Chawa Mushi with Summer Truffle (yum again) and Nicolas Feulillate Blanc de Blancs, Epernay. And finally, the fifth course will be Green Tea Soba with Kobe Beef and Taittinger Prestige Rose, Reims, NV. Oh, and dessert. Mouthful huh?

$125/person + tax & gratuity. 8 pm. You must reserve ahead of time by calling 214-220-2828.

Summer Sunday's Lobster Bake - The Commissary




Okay, so it's not exactly Maine BUT...pretty fun nontheless. So every Sunday this summer The Commissary is offering a mouth-watering lobster bake including a bucket filled with corn, potatoes, tomatoes and 1.25 lbs of lobster with drawn butter. And...there's yummy chocolate pie too! Starts at 5 pm + $35 pp. Click here to reserve your spot!

Summer Block Party - Tonight



Come out tonight to the SUMMER BLOCK PARTY in the Arts District, on the western end of Flora Street starting at 6 pm 'til midnight. There will be a free screening of the film "O Brother Where Art Thou?" at The Nasher with a live Blue Grass band, free exhibits, food carts, children's activites and tons o tons of fun! Plus it's summer and it's about being outside & enjoying your Arts District neighborhood (will be much cooler than daytime). Park at One Arts Plaza for only $5 (cheapest by far) and ride the Art Cart for free. Enjoy!