Tiffany Derry Consults; Beer Fest Tickets On Sale

PARK CITIES—Let the consulting gigs begin: Chef Tiffany Derry, who departed Private Social in January, is the brains behind a new menu at Bowen's Cafe Expresso in Preston Center. Derry's spicing things up with an envelope-pushing salumi plate ('Nduja? Tripe!?) plus pizzas, pastas, and entrees. [CultureMap Dallas]

LOWER GREENVILLE—The Libertine's March beer dinner will showcase brews by New York-based Brewery Ommegang. Dishes will include short rib wontons, seared scallops, and fried frogs' legs. Seats are $50; call (214) 824-7900 to reserve. [Eaterwire]

FAIR PARK—Big Texas Beer Fest tickets are now on sale. The second annual event will take place April 6 from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Fair Park's Automotive Building. More than 100 breweries will be represented; ticket holders can also expect food trucks and samples from local vendors like Noble Coyote Coffee and Scardello. General admission tickets are $35 and can be purchased through BTBF's website. [Eaterwire]