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"Taste of the British Isles"
Gary W Irvin, 6919 Lindsley Avenue, Dallas, TX, US## 🇬🇧 A Taste of the British Isles
Hosted by Chef Gary Irvin 📅 Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 🕖 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 📍 Chef’s Home in Lakewood 🎟️ $39.95 per person | BYOB | Limited to 16 guests
As the November chill settles in, join Chef Irvin for a comforting five-course journey through the hearty flavors of the UK and Ireland. This intimate dinner celebrates rustic warmth, rich tradition, and the joy of sharing good food and wine.### 🍽️ The Menu
First Course 🥧 Shepherd’s Pie Tartlet A savory bite of tradition—tender lamb and vegetables tucked into a buttery crust. Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir – earthy and light, perfect with lamb.
Second Course 🥣 Leek & Potato Soup Creamy, soothing, and soul-warming—served with a touch of chive oil. Wine Pairing: Unoaked Chardonnay – crisp enough to balance the richness.
Third Course 🥗 Beet & Walnut Salad with Blue Cheese A vibrant plate of sweet, earthy beets, crunchy walnuts, and bold blue cheese. Wine Pairing: Dry Riesling – its acidity complements the cheese and beets beautifully.
Fourth Course 🥩 Beef Wellington with Whiskey Cream Sauce & Colcannon The showstopper—tender beef wrapped in pastry, served with buttery cabbage-potato mash. Wine Pairing: Bordeaux Blend or Syrah – bold enough to stand up to the richness.
Fifth Course 🍮 Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce Warm, indulgent, and utterly British served with a generous pour of toffee sauce. Wine Pairing: Tawny Port or Late Harvest Zinfandel – sweet and spiced to match the dessert.### 🍷 Wine Sharing Encouraged
Please bring one bottle of wine to pair with a course of your choice. Guests are welcome to share and sample different wines throughout the evening—let’s make it a communal tasting experience!
### ☕ Beverages Provided
Water, tea, and a cozy coffee bar will be available throughout the evening.
### 🎟️ Tickets & RSVP
Tickets are available first come, first served at Wednesdays Angels. You’re welcome to RSVP, but seating is limited to 16 guests and tickets tend to sell out quickly. Grab tickets here: Taste of the British Isles | Wednesdays Angels
16 attendees
Taste of Mumbai
Gary W Irvin, 6919 Lindsley Avenue, Dallas, TX, US# A Taste of Mumbai: A Five-Course Culinary Journey
Hosted by Chef Irvin 📍 Chef’s House, Lakewood 📅 Tuesday, November 18 🕖 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 💵 $39.95 per person 🍷 BYOB – One bottle per guest encouraged for wine pairing and sharing
Grab tickets when event approaches: Taste of Mumbai" | Wednesdays Angels
## 🍽️ Menu
### 🥪 Course 1: Appetizer
Pav Bhaji Sliders A gourmet twist on Mumbai's iconic street food. Soft, butter-toasted mini pav (buns) served with a rich, spiced mashed vegetable curry (bhaji), garnished with finely chopped red onions and a squeeze of fresh lime. Wine Pairing: Sparkling Rosé – Its crisp acidity and fruit-forward profile complement the spice and richness of the bhaji.
### 🍅 Course 2: Soup
Kolhapuri Tamatar Saar (Spiced Tomato Broth) A light yet intensely flavorful and aromatic tomato broth, subtly spiced with Kolhapuri goda masala, cumin, black pepper, and a touch of jaggery. Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir – A light-bodied red with earthy undertones that balances the sweet and spicy notes of the broth.
### 🥗 Course 3: Salad
Kachumber Salad with Pomegranate and Roasted Peanuts A crisp and refreshing salad featuring diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and green chili, elevated with pomegranate seeds and roasted peanuts. Dressed in lime juice and roasted cumin. Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc – Its citrusy brightness and herbal notes enhance the freshness of the salad.
### 🍛 Course 4: Main Course
Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) Tender chicken in a creamy, mildly spiced tomato-cashew-butter gravy. Masale Bhaat (Spiced Rice) Fragrant Maharashtrian rice infused with whole spices. Bharli Vangi (Stuffed Baby Eggplant) Eggplants filled with a groundnut and coconut-based masala. Wine Pairing: Chardonnay (oaked) – Its creamy texture and subtle spice harmonize with the richness of the butter chicken and the earthy eggplant.
### 🍨 Course 5: Dessert
Kulfi Falooda Parfait A deconstructed take on a beloved Mumbai dessert. Layers of kulfi, vermicelli noodles, sweet basil seeds, rose syrup, and chopped nuts. Wine Pairing: Moscato d’Asti – Lightly sparkling and sweet, it pairs beautifully with floral and nutty dessert notes.
## 🎟️ Details & RSVP
- Seating is limited to the first 16 ticket holders.
- RSVP is encouraged but does not guarantee a seat at this exclusive dinner.
- BYOB: Please bring one bottle of wine to pair with your meal and consider sharing with fellow guests to sample a variety of pairings.
13 attendees
Masquerade of Flavors
Gary W Irvin, 6919 Lindsley Avenue, Dallas, TX, US# 🎭 Masquerade of Flavors
### A Five-Course Mystery Dinner Experience
Hosted by Chef Gary | Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, | Lakewood
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✨ An Evening of Culinary Intrigue Awaits…
Step behind the mask and into a world of flavor, mystery, and shared discovery. This intimate five-course dinner is designed to surprise and delight—with each dish hiding a secret twist for you to uncover. Guests will receive a beautifully printed Flavor Detective Scorecard and Take-Home Menu Keepsake to track their guesses and savor the memory.***
## 🍷 BYOB with a Twist
This is a BYOB event, but we ask that you bring just one bottle of wine—and consider sharing with fellow guests. Each course includes a suggested pairing, so you’ll have the chance to taste a variety of wines throughout the evening. Water, tea, and coffee will be provided.
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## 🎟️ Details & Reservations
- Date: Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
- Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM | Dinner begins at 7:00 PM
- Location: Chef’s House, Lakewood
- Cost: $44.95 per person Grab tickets here:
Masquerade of Flavors | Wednesdays Angels - Seating: Limited to 16 guests. First come, first served.
- Dress Code: Masks encouraged. The most creative mask wins a treasure chest of goodies!
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## 🍽️ The Menu
Each course includes a Flavor Twist Game—can you guess the hidden ingredient?
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### 🥂 Course I – The Spark
Crispy Polenta Cubes with Porcini Dust & Lemon-Parmesan Cream
Golden polenta bites, flash-fried and dusted with porcini powder, served with a dollop of lemon-Parmesan cream and micro basil.
Wine Pairing: Prosecco
Flavor Twist Clue: Can you detect the hidden citrus zest folded into the cream?***
### 🍵 Course II – The Fog
Saffron Cauliflower Bisque with Crispy Leek Nest
Golden bisque infused with saffron and roasted garlic, topped with a delicate nest of crispy leeks and a whisper of lemon oil.
Wine Pairing: Viognier
Flavor Twist Clue: Guess the spice that adds warmth beneath the saffron—it’s not what you’d expect.***
### 🥗 Course III – The Garden’s Secret
Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Pickled Pear, and Hazelnut Salad
A crunchy, nutty salad with tart pickled pear, toasted hazelnuts, and a sherry-maple vinaigrette.
Wine Pairing: Grüner Veltliner
Flavor Twist Clue: Can you name the fruit vinegar used in the vinaigrette?***
### 🍽️ Course IV – The Grand Reveal
Tamarind-Braised Beef Shank with Bone Marrow Gremolata & Wild Mushroom Risotto
Slow-braised beef shank glazed with tamarind and star anise, paired with creamy wild mushroom risotto and topped with bone marrow gremolata.
Wine Pairing: Barolo
Flavor Twist Clue: Which umami-rich ingredient is folded into the risotto base?***
### 🍮 Course V – The Final Mask
Smoked Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Fig Compote & Pink Peppercorn Dust
Classic custard infused with smoked vanilla bean, torched to a crackled top, served with fig compote and a whisper of pink peppercorn.
Wine Pairing: Sauternes
Flavor Twist Clue: Can you identify the floral note infused into the fig compote?***
🎉 Bonus: Each guest receives a Flavor Detective Scorecard and a Take-Home Menu Keepsake to remember the evening’s culinary adventure.
16 attendees
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