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In this weekend’s round-up of Dallas food events, we see further evidence that plant-based eating is spreading around North Texas.
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V Market provides a venue for local vendors to market their sustainably and ethically produced vegan goods. More importantly, it has chocolate-dipped vegan paletas. Stop by CocoAndrea Chocolatier for the weekday edition of this periodic pop-up. There will be eats, drinks, shopping and, you know, paletas.
Where: CocoAndre, 508 W. Seventh St.
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To commemorate its four-year anniversary, Peticolas Brewing Company will debut It’s Always Something. This Belgian strong ale promises high carbonation, a malty body and notes of banana, dark sugar, plum and chocolate. It’s Always Something will be served to guests with a special doughnut pairing, courtesy of Hypnotic Donuts. Guests will also have the opportunity to taste a vertical (2015, 2016 and 2017) of the brewery’s Belgian Dark Strong Ale. Tickets are $20.
What: It’s Always Something: A Vertical Tasting
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25
Where: Peticolas Brewing Company, 2026 Farrington St.
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Join Vegan Outreach at El Palote Panaderia for a few delicious hours of sampling vegan tacos, flautas and tamales. The owners of this Pleasant Grove vegan taqueria will discuss their vegan journeys (in Spanish), and a mariachi band will perform. This event is free, but registration is suggested.
Where: El Palote Panaderia, 2537 S. Buckner Blvd.
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Satisfy your sweet tooth – and your sour one, for that matter – at the Collective Brewing Project in Fort Worth. This ice cream festival will feature ice cream and ice pop samples from local vendors Alchemy Pops, Alma’s Paleteria, Gypsy Scoops, Lake Highlands Creamery, Melt Ice Creams and Pokey O’s. Adult tickets are $20 and include six sweet samples and two draft beers. (CBP is known for its sour and funky brews.) Kids’ tickets are $10 and do not include beer. Because kids. Proceeds benefit the Tarrant County Back to School Roundup.
