America is celebrating its 250th birthday, and Dallas is joining the party in lavish style. July is pulling out all the stops with front-row seats to festive fireworks, FIFA World Cup watch parties with free wings and Dallas hip-hop royalty, and chic country soirée where sparkly pink boots are a must.
From popping corks at brunch to hip-hop royalty headliners, here are Dallas’ six best foodie events this month.
Wingstop’s House of Flavor at the Bomb Factory
Wingstop is taking over the Bomb Factory through Friday, July 3 with House of Flavor, a culture-driven pop-up that has already made appearances in Paris, Milan, and Toronto. Open daily from 11 a.m. until late, the immersive experience features free wings, live DJs, World Cup watch parties, complimentary tattoos, and haircuts by an on-site barber. The Dallas stop marks the U.S. debut for the experience and a homecoming for the Garland-founded brand. The pop-up closes with a bang on the 3rd, when Dallas’ own BigXThaPlug takes the stage. 2713 Canton St., Dallas, houseofflavor.com
Fireworks at Far-Out with Trey Sanchez and Misti Norris
Pitmaster Arnulfo Trey Sanchez III is teaming up with chef Misti Norris for Fireworks at Far-Out on Friday, July 3. The barbeque collaboration is a momentous occasion for Sanchez, whose barbecue roots trace back to his father’s Arnold’s Texas Bar-B-Que. Now at the helm of Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Que in Allen, he’ll join one of Dallas’ most innovative chefs for a $40 plate that includes a drink. The bar opens at 4:30 p.m., food service begins at 6:30 p.m., and fireworks are expected around 9:30 p.m. Tickets are available online. 1906 S. Haskell Ave., Dallas, faroutdallas.com
Stars, Stripes, & Skyline at Monarch
Where’s Dallas’ best seat for Fourth of July fireworks? Forty-nine floors above the city. Monarch is celebrating America’s 250th Birthday with Stars, Stripes, & Skyline on Saturday, July 4. Perched atop the National, the wood-fired Italian restaurant pairs one of Dallas’ most spectacular skyline views with a front-row seat to the fireworks. The evening includes a special prix-fixe menu with welcome bites, three courses, and optional enhancements for $150 per person. Window seating is available with a $175 deposit. Reservations can be made online. 1401 Elm St., 49th Floor, Dallas, monarchrestaurants.com
Western Pink Party at Columbian Country Club
Let’s go, girls! Columbian Country Club is hosting its annual Western Pink Party on Friday, July 10 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The free summer soirée takes country chic to new heights—think Elle Woods meets Dolly Parton. The flashy cocktail lounge is tipping its hat with an all-pink affair complete with themed décor, a DJ, photo booth, and dance floor. La Marca Prosecco, Ocho Tequila, and Acqua Panna will keep cowgirls hydrated all night long. Speciality $17 cocktails include She’s From Texas, Country Roads, and Pink Pony Club. 3314 Ross Ave., Ste. 150, Dallas, columbiancc.com
Girls Who Brunch at Ritual
Ritual was made for the girls, and the girls are showing up. Girls Who Social Club is hosting Girls Who Brunch at Ritual on Saturday, July 18. The women’s social club is known for its stylish and on-trend, community-driven gatherings. This edition is no exception. Get ready for a swanky afternoon at Ritual with engraved martini glasses, DJs, vendors, brunch bites, and bubbles. Visit Girls Who’s Instagram page for ticket information. 1623 N. Hall St., Ste. 103, Dallas, ritualdallas.com
Meridian’s Chef Collective
July brings two chances to experience Meridian’s Chef Collective, the collaborative dinner series showcasing some of Dallas’ most exciting chefs. Since executive chef and fire master Eduardo Osorio joined the newly reimagined Meridian last fall, he’s wasted no time making friends. On Saturday, July 18, Mirador chef Travis Wyatt joins Osorio for a tea service-inspired tasting menu. On Wednesday, July 29, Shua chefs Joshua Zacharias and Brenda Perez take over the fire with a Texas-infused Vietnamese tasting menu. Full details and reservations are released two weeks before each one-night-only dinner on OpenTable. 5605 Village Glen Dr., Dallas, meridiantherestaurant.com
