Eating and drinking events in Dallas-Fort Worth, September 24-30

by Teresa Gubbins

Greek Festival and a Thai Festival in one week? That's foodie heaven.

The week's top picks:

Thursday

Caymus Wine Dinner

Caymus is one of the biggest names in California wine, and they do a dinner like this once a year at Pappas Steak House. This year's event includes Heirloom tomatoes, porcini mushrooms, porterhouse steak, and a caramelized peach dessert, paired with the greatest wine ever.

53rd Annual Greek Food Festival

Pretty sure you'll find more baklava than you could ever want, plus music, dance, kids' attractions, a visit to the Greek Cultural Center and church bookstore.

Friday

Thai Festival 2009

Peruse Thai arts and crafts, relax in the poolside beer garden with a Thai Singha beer, and sample treats from top Thai restaurants.

Saturday

Veg Out: Vegetable Gardening

One good way to help the planet is to grow your own food. Learn which vegetables grow best each season, when and how to fertilize, and how not to kill your crops dead.

Monday

Oregon Wine Dinner

All Oregon dinner with well-known Oregon wines and food, including seafood, mushrooms, berries and cherries, hazelnuts, and products from Rouge Creamery.

Tuesday

Harvest Tea Service at the DeGolyer Garden Cafe and Tea Room

Every fall, the DeGolyer Garden Cafe hosts a Harvest Tea service twice a day, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., seven days a week, running until November 15. It's $35 a person, but that includes a ticket inside the Arboretum. Advance reservations are required.