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Tue, Oct 21 · 6:30 PM CDT

Deep Eddy "Pick Your Poison" Cocktail Dinner - Urban Rio in Historic Plano

Urban Rio Cantina & Grill, 1000 14th St #100, Plano, TX, US

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Join us for a memorable FOUR COURSE DINNER paired with FOUR DEEP EDDY VODKA COCKTAILS!

Enter if you dare… for a HAUNTINGLY DELICIOUS night of four wickedly good courses paired with four eerie and enchanting Deep Eddy vodka cocktails.

COSTUMES encouraged. SPIRITS guaranteed.

Executive Chef SALVATORE GISELLU and Chef PEDRO CATALAN invite you to URBAN RIO for a delicious FOUR COURSE GOURMET DINNER paired with FOUR DEEP EDDY VODKA COCKTAILS!

THE MENU?

As always, it's "strictly confidential"!

In a long-standing URBAN RIO tradition, the SPECIAL MENU is kept a guarded secret until it's finally unveiled the night of the dinner to an adoring crowd of appreciative diners!

TICKETS: $54.90 + tax and gratuity

(Billed as an ALL-INCLUSIVE total of $70.00 per person.)

Four Course Gourmet Cocktail Dinner: $54.90
Gratuity (20%): $9.76
Sales Tax: $5.34

https://www.urbanrio.com/event/deep-eddy-cocktail-dinner/

PLEASE NOTE:

Please list any allergies or foods you wish to avoid in the "Special Request" box when purchasing your ticket(s).

ABOUT DEEP EDDY VODKA:

A high quality vodka with an even higher purpose!

When we introduced our first vodka to Austin back in 2010 we named it after our favorite swimming hole, a place known locally for lively crowds and laid-back fun.

Then we took everything we love about our hometown — sunshine, stellar vibes, ample excuses to get together with friends — and bottled it up for the world to enjoy.

The result is a refreshing family of real vodkas made with real ingredients for real fun. All meant to be enjoyed however, wherever and with whatever you like.

Cheers.

THE URBAN RIO STORY:

After bringing an original wood-fired pizza concept, Urban Crust, to the area in 2009, owners Bonnie and Nathan Shea purchased the Old Downtown Plano Ice House at 1000 E. 14th Street (one block south of Urban Crust) and began envisioning a "sister" concept for the area.

URBAN RIO means "the river of the city." The name was adopted because of the restaurant's location just east of what is now the DART rail in Downtown Plano. This same thoroughfare was once the Texas Electric Railway, which is why it is known as the "Steel River" of Plano.

URBAN RIO'S exciting flavors are influenced by both sides of the Rio Grande River.

Under the leadership of World Master Chef Salvatore Gisellu, URBAN RIO uses only the freshest and most authentic ingredients to make their dishes among the best in town. They make their core offerings from scratch, using ingredients like hand-ground masa for tortillas and tamales and fresh-muddled fruit for the most flavorful cocktails in North Texas!

DART ACCESSIBLE:

URBAN RIO may be accessed by DART rail from the nearby Downtown Plano Station.

Tue, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM CDT

"Taste of Paris"

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

🇫🇷 A Parisian Five-Course Culinary Journey

🎩 Join Chef Irvin for an unforgettable evening steeped in warmth, culinary storytelling, and Parisian charm.

Hosted by Chef Irvin & Wednesdays Angels Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Private Residence – Lakewood, Texas
An unforgettable evening of French elegance, thoughtfully crafted dishes, and curated pairings — all within the cozy charm of Chef Irvin’s Lakewood home.

Note: This event is BYOB. Guests are encouraged to bring one bottle from the suggested wine pairings to complement your dinner. RSVPs are welcome, but seating is limited — only ticket holders are guaranteed entry to this fundraising dinner.

Tickets are listed here: "Taste of Paris" | Wednesdays Angels

🥂 Course 1: Amuse-Bouche
Goujonnettes de Sole avec Sauce Tartare Maison Elegant golden-fried ribbons of sole, crisp yet delicate, served alongside a luxurious homemade tartare sauce — brightened by capers, cornichons, fresh herbs, and a whisper of lemon.
Wine Pairing Suggestion: Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie – Loire Valley Crisp, mineral-driven with subtle salinity, this charming Muscadet gracefully complements the delicate fish and balances the tartare’s richness.
Finishing Touches: 🍋 Lemon wedge tucked with poise beside the fillet 🌿 Sprig of fresh dill or parsley atop the sauce for verdant allure

🧅 Course 2: Soupe
Soupe à l’Oignon Gratinée French onion soup done right — slow-caramelized onions basking in robust beef broth, crowned with toasted baguette and bubbling Gruyère.
Wine Pairing Suggestion: Beaujolais-Villages – Burgundy Light-bodied with red fruit brightness and a subtle earthy backbone — a perfect foil to the deep umami and molten cheese.
Finishing Touches: 🌱 Fresh thyme delicately placed over the gratin 🥖 Rustic baguette slice, temptingly crisp and golden

🥗 Course 3: Salade
Salade Lyonnaise Fragrant frisée dressed in warm Dijon vinaigrette, studded with crisp lardons and croutons, crowned by a velvety poached egg.
Wine Pairing Suggestion: Sancerre – Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley Expressive, herbaceous, and high-acid — this wine dances effortlessly with the savory richness of egg and bacon.
Finishing Touches: 🌶 Cracked black pepper dusted across the egg 🌸 Radish slivers for color, crunch, and subtle bite

🍷 Course 4: Plat Principal
Coq au Vin with Pommes de Terre Anna & Haricots Verts An ode to Burgundian tradition — chicken lovingly braised in red wine with mushrooms, lardons, and pearl onions. Paired with elegantly layered potato rosettes and vibrant green beans.
Wine Pairing Suggestions: Pinot Noir – Côte de Nuits, Burgundy Earthy and romantic, with notes of cherry and forest floor. This legendary wine finds its soulmate in Coq au Vin.
Finishing Touches: 🌿 Flat-leaf parsley scattered like confetti over the braise 🌱 Chervil bouquet atop crisp-tender haricots verts 🥔 Golden Pommes Anna, sculpted into individual rosettes

🍮 Course 5: Dessert
Crème Brûlée aux Baies Fraîches Luxuriously creamy vanilla custard hidden beneath a brittle caramelized sugar crust, served cool to the touch with a riot of fresh berries.
Wine Pairing Suggestion: Sauternes – Bordeaux Honeyed decadence in a glass, laced with apricot and toasted almond, echoing the crème’s silky-sweet elegance.
Finishing Touches: 🍓 Raspberries, strawberries & blueberries scattered artistically 🌿 Mint sprig for aromatic lift and visual flourish

✨ Bring your favorite bottle, your appetite, and your joie de vivre — and join us for a truly Parisian culinary escape.

Tue, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM CDT

Haunted Harvest

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

🎃 Haunted Harvest Halloween Dinner
Date: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Chef’s House, Lakewood
Cost: $39.95 per person — tickets first come, first serve
Grab Tickets Here: Haunted Harvest | Wednesdays Angels
Details:

• This is a BYOB event — each guest is encouraged to bring one bottle of wine to share so everyone can enjoy a variety of pairings throughout the evening.
• Prizes awarded for best costume, so come dressed to impress (or terrify)!
• Table treats will be present everywhere — expect spooky snacks, edible surprises, and mysterious morsels between courses.

🧀 Appetizer: “Witch’s Cauldron Cheese Dip”
Warm black bean and cheddar dip with sour cream “fog” Served in mini cauldrons with bat-shaped blue corn chips

Suggested Wine Pairing: Sparkling Rosé

🍲 Soup: “Spooky Beef Goulash”
Hungarian-style beef stew with paprika, bell peppers, and onions Sour cream swirl and mozzarella-olive “eyeballs”

Suggested Wine Pairing: Zinfandel

🥗 Salad: “Graveyard Greens”
Mixed greens with pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and balsamic vinaigrette Rye crouton “tombstones” and olive “eyeballs”

Suggested Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

🍖 Main Course: “Devil’s Backbone Ribs”
Smoky chipotle-maple glazed pork ribs stacked like a twisted spine Garnished with charred scallions and bone-shaped cornbread

Suggested Wine Pairing: Malbec

🍠 Sides:

1. “Monster Mash” Purple Potato Purée Mashed purple sweet potatoes piped into swirls with crispy shallot “fangs”
   Suggested Wine Pairing: Viognier

2. “Charred Forest” Roasted Broccolini Roasted broccolini with lemon zest and chili flakes, plated like haunted trees
   Suggested Wine Pairing: Unoaked Chardonnay

🍰 Dessert: “Pumpkin Patch Grave Cake”
Chocolate cake with Oreo “dirt,” pumpkin spice frosting, and candy pumpkins Cookie tombstones, gummy worms, and cocoa “soil”

Suggested Wine Pairing: Ruby Port or Lambrusco