Saint Arnold Beer Dinner; Empire Baking at Fork & Cork

VICTORY PARK—Cook Hall is hosting Houston-based brewery Saint Arnold for a five-course beer dinner on April 25 at 7 p.m. Billed as Texas' oldest brewery, Saint Arnold is bringing Weedwacker, Elissa IPA, Divine Reserve No. 13, Icon Series Brown Porter and Bishop's Barrel No. 5; some menu highlights include short rib tacos, sword fish with kohlrabi puree, rack of lamb and toffee pudding. Call 214-397-4111 to make reservations; seats are $55 per person. [Eaterwire]

TRINITY GROVES— With patio season fast approaching, Scott Reitz takes a look at some of the already-packed outdoor dining areas at new Dallas development Trinity Groves. LUCK, Souk and Amberjax are seeing large crowds and guests who are willing to brave long waits for a seat on the patio. [City of Ate]

UNIVERSITY PARK— A teaser on Empire Baking Company's Facebook page advises locals to mark April 17 on their calendars. That's when they'll be hosting a demo at this year's Fork & Cork. [Facebook]