Real Ale at The Rustic; Fat Tuesday Party

UPTOWN—The Rustic is teaming up with Real Ale Brewing Company for a beer dinner on February 28 starting at 6 p.m. with six courses by chef Matt Balke including steak tartare, rabbit sausage risotto and grilled pork cheeks. Seats are $65 per person, call 214-730-0596 or email rsvp@therusticrestaurant.com to reserve. [Eaterwire]

UPTOWN—The Social House in Uptown is hosting a Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras party on (duh) Tuesday, March 4 from 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Expect hurricanes, Abita beer, etouffee, jambalaya and more, plus the requisite beads. [Eaterwire]

PARK CITIES—Hopdoddy Burger Bar debuted a new special today: The Thunderbird includes piles an all-natural chicken patty with green chiles, housemade cilantro pesto, pepper jack, salsa verde, pico, chipotle mayo, shredded lettuce, crispy tortilla strips and a fried free-range egg. Get it now by itself or flanked by the new cocktail special, a La Paloma with grapefruit soda and tequila. [Eaterwire]

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