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DOWNTOWN—CBD Provisions, the new project from Consilient Restaurants (Fireside Pies, Hibiscus, etc.) coming to The Joule, has set an opening date: August 13. [Eats Blog]
PLANO—Holy Grail Pub is hosting a serious cookout for July 4th weekend: They'll be dishing up bacon-injected brisket, housemade hot dogs, short ribs and more that Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon till it's sold out. [Eaterwire]
OKRA WIRE—If you're one of the seemingly few people who really, really like okra, you should probably head to Okra Palooza this Sunday at The Lot, where chefs Chad Houser, Janice Provost and Graham Dodds will be battling it out from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with okra dishes for a good cause. (Also, there will be beer.) Tickets are $30; get 'em here. [Eaterwire]