The Best Things To Do at Dallas Restaurants and Bars This Week

Do you know the story behind your cup of joe? White Rock Coffee is hosting a tasting where you’ll go back in time to discover the origins of coffee and how it’s progressed, hone tasting skills with sensory exercises and travel around the world to understand the different flavors from seven countries of origin. Tickets are $65, plus taxes and fees.

Chili cook-offs apparently aren’t slowing down anytime soon. Truck Yard is bringing the heat. You bring your appetite. Deep Ellum Brewing Co., Community Beer Co., and Manhattan Beer Project are battling for the best chili. Tickets are $15, plus taxes and fees, and include one free beer from participating breweries and free chili samples.

During the Super Bowl, B-Dubs lost a bet when the game went into overtime, and now we all get free wings. Stop by and grab six free boneless or traditional wings of your choosing (no purchase is necessary for the free grub).

Every Monday, The Parlor helps beat the Monday blues by hosting a cocktail-making class led by the hotel’s talented mixologist, Adam. The drink changes weekly, but it’s typically a classic cocktail like the cosmopolitan, old fashioned, mojito, etc.. Have fun mixing your drink, then indulge afterwards. Tickets are $30, plus taxes and gratuity.

Newly opened Wagamama is hosting a unique date night experience for you and your plus one. The five-course dinner offers bang bang cauliflower, Ahi crispy rice, chicken gyozas, Korean barbeque beef and ginger chicken udon noodles — all served with four premium sake pairings. It’s a good chance to sample a ton from the menu and come back for your favorites. Tickets are $120 per couple, plus taxes and fees.

Wine expert Kevin O’Neal is bringing Spain to Dallas early next week. His selections of exceptional wines from the Priorat and Montsant regions of Spain will be paired with a carefully curated menu designed by Chef Iñaki from Sketches of Spain. Tickets are $35, plus tax.

The Hotel Swexan’s seductive, Salvador Dali-inspired bar Babou’s hosts live jazz night every Thursday and you’re invited. Sip on the classics, speakeasy style. Speaking of the mustachioed surrealist, try the Mr. Salvador Dali cocktail while you’re here.

Spread, layer, tuck and roll your way into sushi heaven this week at Peticolas. At this sushi class you’ll learn how to make three types of rolls alongside a professional chef using fresh ingredients. Tickets are $69, plus tax and tip, to dig into tuna, salmon and California rolls. Drinks will be available for purchase.

Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa is celebrating 30 years of Nobu by hosting his own Taste of Nobu experience. Indulge in an evening of signature canapes, live chef stations and hand-crafted cocktails featuring Nobu’s QUI tequila to celebrate chef Nobu’s tour around the U.S. Tickets are $275, plus tax and tip.