Gastrosleuth DFW - The Wolfpack

"Fat Tuesday Feast"

Tue, Feb 17 · 19:00 CST

Gary W Irvin, 6919 Lindsley Avenue, Dallas, TX, US

## 🎭 Fat Tuesday Feast — February 17, 2026

BYOB • Limited Seating • Costume Contest Grand Prize
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Join us for a five-course Mardi Gras celebration bursting with bold Cajun flavors, festive flair, and a whole lot of soul. From crispy hush puppies to briny seafood gumbo and bananas foster bread pudding, this is a night to indulge.
🎟️ Only 20 seats available — first come, first served! 🎭 Best dressed in Mardi Gras costume wins a Grand Prize!

Grab tickets here: "Fat Tuesday Feast" | Wednesdays Angels

## 🍽️ Five-Course Menu & Pairings

🧆 Appetizer: Cajun Hush Puppies with Creole Remoulade Golden cornmeal fritters with a kick of spice, served hot and crispy with a zesty Creole remoulade. Pair with: Pilsner • Sparkling Rosé • French 75
🍲 Soup: Seafood Gumbo with Gulf Shrimp, Crab & Okra A deep, roux-based gumbo loaded with shrimp, crab, okra, and the holy trinity—served over rice with soulful spice. Pair with: Amber Ale • Chenin Blanc • Sazerac
🥗 Salad: Muffaletta Salad with Olive Relish Vinaigrette A deconstructed take on the iconic sandwich—shredded lettuce, salami, provolone, and briny olive relish tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. Pair with: Blonde Ale • Pinot Grigio • Dirty Martini
🥩 Main: Smothered Cajun Seven Steak with Garlic Collard Greens & Corn Maque Choux Slow-braised chuck steak with Cajun gravy, served with collards and creamy corn maque choux. Pair with: Brown Ale • Zinfandel • Bourbon Old Fashioned
🍌 Dessert: Bananas Foster Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce Warm, decadent bread pudding with caramelized bananas and a boozy rum drizzle. Pair with: Milk Stout • Tawny Port • Rum Old Fashioned
🎉 BYOB encouraged — bring your favorite drinks or try our pairing suggestions! 🎭 Costumes encouraged — feathers, beads, and flair welcome!
Cheers, Chef Gary W Irvin II & Richard George of Gastrosleuths DFW

Souper Tuesday - Taste of North Africa

Tue, Feb 24 · 19:00 CST

Gary W Irvin, 6919 Lindsley Avenue, Dallas, TX, US

# 🌍✨ Souper Tuesday: Taste of North Africa ✨🌍

### A Culinary Journey by Chef Gary W. Irvin II

### Soup Angels Outreach Program

## 📅 Event Details

• 🗓 Date: Feb 24, 2026
• ⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• 📍 Location: My home in Lakewood
• 🍽 Style: Family‑style seating at two communal tables
• 🎟 Seats: Limited reserved 20 spots
• 💛 Fundraiser Ticket: $10 per person — intentionally lowered to welcome more neighbors into our community of support
• 🍷 BYOB: Bring your own adult beverages if you wish
• 🥤 Provided: Water, tea, and a full coffee bar

You must buy a tickets here to attend reservations don't work all my events sell out: Souper Tuesdays - Taste of North Africa | Wednesdays Angels

## 🍷 Optional Beverage Pairing Suggestions (BYOB)

Adult beverages are never required — the choice is entirely yours. If you’d like to bring something that complements the evening’s flavors, here are a few ideas:

### Wine Pairings

• Crisp Whites: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Verdejo
• Aromatic Whites: Riesling (dry), Gewürztraminer
• Light Reds: Pinot Noir, Grenache
• Rosé: Dry Mediterranean‑style rosé

### Beer Pairings

• Belgian Witbier (citrus + coriander notes)
• Pilsner (clean, refreshing)
• Amber Ale (caramel + spice-friendly)
• Session IPA (light bitterness, citrus hop)

### Premixed Cocktail Ideas

• Citrus Gin Spritz
• Mint‑Lemon Vodka Cooler
• Light Rum & Citrus Punch
• Non‑alcoholic Sparkling Citrus Cooler

Bring what you love — or nothing at all. You’ll be warmly welcomed either way.

## 🌶️ A Night of Spice, Warmth & North African Soul

Join me for an intimate Souper Tuesday celebrating the vibrant culinary traditions of Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria. This evening features:

• Three new North African–inspired global broths
• A vibrant North African Salad Bar
• A sweet, aromatic dessert
• A beautifully designed menu for each guest, including bowl‑building and plating suggestions to make your creations sing

This dinner is part of our Make‑It‑Souper series — your chance to help shape the future of our global broth lineup.

## 🔥 The North African Global Broth Bar

You’ll help test three bold, aromatic broths inspired by legendary spice blends and slow‑simmered traditions:

### 🇲🇦 Moroccan Chermoula Citrus Broth

Bright, herbaceous, layered with garlic, lemon, paprika, and warm spices.

### 🇹🇳 Tunisian Harissa Ember Broth

Deep, smoky, slow‑building heat with roasted peppers, cumin, and coriander.

### 🇩🇿 Algerian Ras El Hanout Golden Broth

Fragrant, complex, and comforting with saffron, ginger, cinnamon, and floral spices.
Pair your broth with:

• 🌾 10 Wholesome Grains
• 🍗 10 Clean Proteins
• 🥕 10 Organic Garden Vegetable Combos

Build, taste, remix — this is your culinary playground.

## 🥗 North African Salad Bar

A vibrant, colorful spread inspired by the region’s fresh, bright, spice‑kissed salads:

• Shaved carrot & orange salad with cumin
• Tomato‑cucumber‑herb salad with preserved lemon
• Roasted chickpeas & olives
• Minted couscous pearls
• Salad greens & garnishments

Dressings include:

• Preserved lemon vinaigrette
• Mint‑citrus dressing
• Harissa‑honey drizzle

## 🍮 Sweet Finish: North African Dessert

A warm, aromatic dessert infused with orange blossom, honey, almonds, and cinnamon — a comforting finale to the evening.

## 💛 Why the Ticket Cost Was Lowered

I lowered the ticket cost to expand and grow our community of support, making these dinners accessible to more neighbors while opening the door for those with generous hearts to contribute in ways that feel meaningful.
Beginning with this event, I’ll also be adding tips and gratuity envelopes at every dinner. These contributions go directly into the Soup Angels Weekly Distribution Fund, helping me:

• Prepare and distribute weekly soups
• Sustain myself after retiring for health reasons
• Cover the resources needed to host these dinners
• Expand outreach when possible — or scale back when resources run thin

The requests for healthy, nourishing meals continue to grow, especially among neighbors who are low‑income or cannot pay. Everyone deserves access to nutritious food, and that belief is what sets Soup Angels apart.

## 💛 A Night of Community & Creativity

This evening is about connection, flavor exploration, and celebrating the soulful culinary traditions of North Africa. I can’t wait to share this journey with you.
Cheers to a wonderful culinary adventure! Chef Gary W. Irvin II Soup Angels Outreach Program
P.S. Any event leftovers may be purchased; otherwise, they’ll be transformed into nourishing soups for the Soup Angels Outreach Program.

# *Check out the possible menu variations. *🌍 12 North African Make‑It‑Souper Soup Bowls

### 1. Casablanca Comfort Bowl

• Grain: Herbed Couscous
• Protein: Seasoned Chickpeas
• Veg Mix: Sun‑Kissed Mix
• Broth: Moroccan Chermoula Citrus

### 2. Tunisian Ember Protein Bowl

• Grain: Quinoa
• Protein: Seasoned Ground Turkey
• Veg Mix: East‑Wind Mix
• Broth: Tunisian Harissa Ember

### 3. Sahara Golden Lentil Bowl

• Grain: Brown Rice
• Protein: Seasoned Lentils
• Veg Mix: Old‑World Mix
• Broth: Algerian Ras El Hanout Golden

### 4. Marrakesh Market Bowl

• Grain: Basmati Rice
• Protein: Mediterranean White Beans
• Veg Mix: Fiesta Mix
• Broth: Moroccan Chermoula Citrus

### 5. Tunisian Street Noodle Bowl

• Noodle: Ramen
• Protein: Seasoned Diced Chicken Breast
• Veg Mix: Bayou Mix
• Broth: Tunisian Harissa Ember

### 6. Golden Oasis Pork Bowl

• Grain: Farro
• Protein: Seasoned Pulled Pork
• Veg Mix: Savanna Mix
• Broth: Algerian Ras El Hanout Golden

### 7. Chermoula Garden Glow Bowl

• Grain: Wild Rice
• Protein: Umami Dusted Tofu
• Veg Mix: East‑Wind Mix
• Broth: Moroccan Chermoula Citrus

### 8. Harissa Heatwave Bowl

• Grain: Spanish Rice
• Protein: Cuban Black Beans
• Veg Mix: Fiesta Mix
• Broth: Tunisian Harissa Ember

### 9. Golden Caravan Chicken Bowl

• Grain: Barley
• Protein: Seasoned Diced Chicken Breast
• Veg Mix: Heartland Mix
• Broth: Algerian Ras El Hanout Golden

### 10. North African Noodle Garden Bowl

• Noodle: Rice Noodles
• Protein: Seasoned Chickpeas
• Veg Mix: Sun‑Kissed Mix
• Broth: Moroccan Chermoula Citrus

### 11. Tunisian Fire & Smoke Bowl

• Grain: Seasoned Quinoa
• Protein: Seasoned Ground Beef
• Veg Mix: Bayou Mix
• Broth: Tunisian Harissa Ember

### 12. Golden Atlas Protein Bowl

• Pasta: Penne
• Protein: Mediterranean White Beans
• Veg Mix: Old‑World Mix
• Broth: Algerian Ras El Hanout Golden

# 🍽️ 12 North African Plating Variations (Broth as Finishing Sauce)

These are entrée‑style plates

### 1. Chermoula Citrus Chicken Plate

• Base: Farro
• Protein: Diced Chicken Breast
• Veg: Sun‑Kissed Mix
• Sauce: Moroccan Chermoula Citrus (drizzled)

### 2. Harissa Fire Pork Plate

• Base: Barley
• Protein: Pulled Pork
• Veg: Bayou Mix
• Sauce: Tunisian Harissa Ember (spooned over)

### 3. Golden Ras El Hanout Lentil Plate

• Base: Herbed Couscous
• Protein: Seasoned Lentils
• Veg: Old‑World Mix
• Sauce: Algerian Ras El Hanout Golden

### 4. Chermoula Citrus Tofu Garden Plate

• Base: Quinoa
• Protein: Umami Dusted Tofu
• Veg: East‑Wind Mix
• Sauce: Moroccan Chermoula Citrus

### 5. Harissa Ember Beef Plate

• Base: Wild Rice
• Protein: Seasoned Ground Beef
• Veg: Fiesta Mix
• Sauce: Tunisian Harissa Ember

### 6. Golden Chicken & Sweet Potato Plate

• Base: Brown Rice
• Protein: Chicken Breast
• Veg: Savanna Mix
• Sauce: Ras El Hanout Golden

### 7. Chermoula Couscous & Chickpea Plate

• Base: Herbed Couscous
• Protein: Seasoned Chickpeas
• Veg: Heartland Mix
• Sauce: Chermoula Citrus

### 8. Harissa Noodle Protein Plate

• Base: Rice Noodles
• Protein: Ground Turkey
• Veg: Bayou Mix
• Sauce: Harissa Ember

### 9. Golden Mediterranean Bean Plate

• Base: Farro
• Protein: Mediterranean White Beans
• Veg: Old‑World Mix
• Sauce: Ras El Hanout Golden

### 10. Chermoula Citrus Pork Plate

• Base: Basmati Rice
• Protein: Pulled Pork
• Veg: Sun‑Kissed Mix
• Sauce: Chermoula Citrus

### 11. Harissa Ember Chickpea Plate

• Base: Spanish Rice
• Protein: Chickpeas
• Veg: Fiesta Mix
• Sauce: Harissa Ember

### 12. Golden Atlas Pasta Plate

• Base: Penne
• Protein: Chicken Breast
• Veg: East‑Wind Mix
• Sauce: Ras El Hanout Golden

# 🌟 12 Signature North African Make‑It‑Souper Inspirations

### 1. The Marrakesh Glow

Couscous + Chickpeas + Sun‑Kissed Mix + Chermoula

### 2. Tunisian Street Heat

Quinoa + Ground Turkey + Bayou Mix + Harissa

### 3. Golden Sahara Comfort

Brown Rice + Lentils + Old‑World Mix + Ras El Hanout

### 4. Atlas Mountain Bowl

Farro + Chicken + Heartland Mix + Ras El Hanout

### 5. Red City Citrus Bowl

Basmati + Mediterranean White Beans + Fiesta Mix + Chermoula

### 6. Tunisian Ember Garden

Rice Noodles + Chickpeas + East‑Wind Mix + Harissa

### 7. Golden Caravan Plate‑Bowl

Barley + Pulled Pork + Savanna Mix + Ras El Hanout

### 8. Chermoula Veggie Oasis

Wild Rice + Tofu + East‑Wind Mix + Chermoula

### 9. Harissa Fire & Smoke

Spanish Rice + Ground Beef + Bayou Mix + Harissa

### 10. Golden Pearl Couscous Bowl

Herbed Couscous + Chicken + Sun‑Kissed Mix + Ras El Hanout

### 11. Tunisian Ember Protein Noodle

Ramen + Chicken + Fiesta Mix + Harissa

### 12. Chermoula Citrus Garden Noodle

Rice Noodles + Chickpeas + Sun‑Kissed Mix + Chermoula