Chicken-Fried Steak Mania; Goodfriend's Birthday

OAK CLIFF—According to the shadowy government agency that regulates all these food holidays, October 25 is National Chicken Fried Steak Day. Norma's Cafe will celebrate by serving five newfangled CFS variations dreamt up by local public figures including Ebby Halliday and the mayor of Frisco, whose version is a "chicken fried steak grilled cheese stuffed with scrambled eggs, bacon and cream gravy, paired with hash browns and a side of gravy for dipping," plus it's served with a hollowed-out cinnamon roll stuffed with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Whoa. [Eaterwire]

ADDISON—Chef Antonio Marquez will serve a six-course dinner at Lazaranda this Friday beginning at 7 p.m. Expect dishes like duck barbacoa and ribeye with mojo sauce, plus tequila pairings; seats are $39.95 per person and can be reserved by calling 972-866-8900. [Eaterwire]

EAST DALLAS—Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House will celebrate its two-year anniversary on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. with beer and shot specials, special beers on tap and live music beginning at 8 p.m. [Eaterwire]