Urban Acres Grand Opening; Whiskey and Spirits Festival

PLANO—Taverna Rossa is holding a holiday toy drive; now through December 12, bring in a new, unwrapped toy and get 15 percent off your total bill (sister restaurants Cadillac Pizza Pub in McKinney Palio's Pizza Cafe in Frisco, Little Elm and Crossroads are also participating). [Eaterwire]

OAK CLIFF—Produce co-op Urban Acres will celebrate the soft opening of its new Urban Acres Farmstead on Saturday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at 1605 N. Beckley Avenue; it replaces their former Davis Street location with the additions of "an open kitchen, Texas cheese counter, chicken coop, aquaponics
greenhouse, and large covered deck for dining at communal farm tables." [Eaterwire]

DOWNTOWN—The Dallas Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival goes down this Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Fashion Industry Gallery promising "an opulent party reminiscent of the Great Gatsby era with the finest whiskeys and spirits, live music from The Texas Gypsies, gaming tables, a cigar lounge and delicious bites" from Whiskey Cake, Cook Hall, Chamberlain's and more. Tickets start at $75; get 'em here. [Eaterwire]