Fall Block Party - Oct 30




It's Fall and it's time for all the goodness that comes along with the season, including pumpkin and cinnamon flavored delights. One Arts Plaza is hosting it's 2nd annual FALL BLOCK PARTY and will feature all sorts of edible treats from all of our five plaza chefs and a variety of local specialty food vendors including Empire Baking Company, Dallas Mozarella Company, Ham I Am, Round Top Honey, Diageo Liquors, Virtuoso Wines, Hasty Bakes and more.




1 PM - Creative Halloween Spirits - cocktail competition


2 PM - Live Jazz - Hunter Sullivan & his band


3 PM - Dog Halloween Costume Contest - Paws In The City will be on-site (2 PM registration)




Park Place will display some luxury cars on the plaza and we'll have a variety of craft and food vendors including Missing Q Press, The Trinity Trust, face painters, organic dog treats, cigar rollers and more. Some offering free samples for everyone to enjoy!

ART IN MOTION




Join us tomorrow morning for the kick-off event of a month-long series of ART IN OCTOBER celebrations. We're meeting in the plaza bright and early (Jorge's breakfast tacos at 8:30 am, procession down Flora at 10:00 am). So get this, you are encouraged to bring anything with a wheel (bike, stroller, any artistically decorated human-powered vehicle) that is dec'd out and stroll on down Flora Street in a whimsical procession. Fun right?! Click here for details.

Tei-An's Weekly Imports From Japan



We all know Tei-An is one of Dallas' top Japanese restaurants and has been recognized both locally, regionally and even nationally. However, when I found out that he actually flies his fish fresh in EVERY Tuesday & Thursday straight from Japan (yes, e-v-e-r-y week) I was blown away. It always bewilders me to think how fortunate we are to live in an era when this is a possibility. Check out this video to see a sampling straight from Fukuoka's fish maket.

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.