UPTOWN—Eddie Campbell's Parliament will host a Jameson Black Barrel cocktail competition this Sunday night. Show up between 6-9 p.m. for free tastes of the featured spirit; the competition begins at 7 p.m. sharp and will feature 10 Dallas bartenders from The Standard Pour, Lark on the Park, Proof & Pantry, Barter, Boulevardier, Blind Butcher, Knife, Victor Tangos, Whiskey Cake and of course, Parliament. [Parliament/Facebook]
FAR NORTH DALLAS—Temple Shalom presents the third annual Food Truck Palooza this Sunday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at 6930 Alpha Road (that's the southeast corner of Hillcrest and Alpha). Admission is $5 and includes parking, live music, a "kids' zone with multiple bounce houses, inflatable slide, face painting, cotton candy, popcorn, magician & the Photo-Wagon." Beer and wine will be available; no coolers or pets allowed. Participating trucks include Coolhaus, Easy Slider, The Bomb Fried Pies, Simply Dosa, Nammi, Ruthie's and more. [EaterWire]
ARLINGTON—Skip the parking lot and hang out in an air-conditioned restaurant instead. R Bar & Grill at the Hilton Arlington is offering tailgating specials for all Cowboys home games including $10 pizzas, $2 domestic drafts and $5 glasses of wine all day. The hotel is 10 minutes from the stadium and offers roundtrip shuttle service for $20. Reservations are recommended; call (817) 640-4711. [EaterWire]
