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DOWNTOWN—The small plates menu at Stephan Pyles' global fusion spot Samar is now half-price on Mondays and Tuesdays; they're also instating happy hour specials from 4 to 7 p.m. on weekdays with $3 wells, $5 wine by the glass and $15 bottles, $5 sangria and $15 sangria carafes. [Eaterwire]
SUGAR WIRE—Chocolate fiends will want to investigate this list of the city's finest chocolates, including hand-painted bacon bonbons at Chocolate Secrets on Oak Lawn. [CultureMap Dallas]
OAK CLIFF—Bolsa Mercado will host a five-course "meet & eat" wine dinner with Red Caboose Winery; stand-outs from the menu include a peanut butter and foie gras terrine and braised cabrito. Seats are $75 plus tax and tip; call (214) 942-0451 to reserve. [Eaterwire]