Photo courtesy of Hawker’s.
When you can’t decide on an option or simply want to sample multiple items all at once, look no further than these creative food and drink flights in DFW.
An airplane flight is a terrific way to experience the sights and sounds of another place, perhaps with a few new experiences thrown in. A flight from a restaurant or bar takes a similar approach, providing smaller samples of the establishment’s finest offerings.
Many breweries and vineyards have beer and wine flights on their menus. We are certainly not disparaging those, but much like taking a flight to a place you’ve never been, we’re all about broadening horizons here.
We’ve put together nine spots across Dallas-Fort Worth with unique flights worth indulging in, from pies to coffee to eggnog. One final word of advice: Bring your appetite.
Pick out a pie flight at Pifealootin
2441 Goldfinch Ln., Garland, Texas 75042
Garland’s Piefalootin offers more than 60 pies to choose from. Perhaps you dream of ordering a ton of pie and then triumphantly finishing it, like in that scene from “Matilda.” Of course, ordering full versions of every pie on this menu is not only far too much pie for one person (or family, or perhaps even an entire town), but it would also run you $3,000.
The good news is that Piefalootin has pie flights, which is a perfect compromise. You get three slices of delectable pie for only $18. And some of these pies are so fun to say, like the White Chocolate EuphOREO, You’ve Gotta Be Kit’n Me, and Ah, Man, JOY!
Photo courtesy of Piefalootin.
Indulge in an ice cream flight at Morgan’s
321 S Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
102 NW Renfro, Burleson, TX 76028
When I eat ice cream at home, I often mix and match multiple flavors. Yet, I sometimes feel embarrassed doing the same thing when I’m out and about.
Thankfully, places like Morgan’s encourage you to embrace your indecisiveness or eagerness to try several tasty flavors all at once. Options like the Wookies Cookies, Honey, Not So Vanilla, and Strawberry Magic will have you dreaming up flight combinations in no time. Just don’t ask for sorbet—this is an ice cream-only shop.
Get seasonal with caffeinated flights at Ascension
Multiple locations
Most of us need some caffeine to get going in the morning. Ascension offers an even greater boost with seasonal flights.
In the fall, you’ll get a pumpkin spice latte, mocha amaretto, and a nitro Earl Grey tea; the winter brings flavors like spiced cocoa, white chocolate peppermint, and holiday cookies.
Heading to Ascension at night? Try the espresso martini flight, featuring the classic levitate, plus blood orange and white chocolate varieties.
Divvy up your drinks at Civil Pour
8061 Walnut Hill Ln, Suite 924, Dallas, TX 75231
Civil Pour calls itself a coffee and beer ruckus, and its flights follow suit. Sure, you can order a flight of four beers and have a good time, but why not soar to new heights? Grab 4×4 offerings of just about any chilly beverage available, including cold brew, ginger beer, and kombucha.
The North Park spot also has some really cool wall art, and sipping on refreshing drinks is even better with impressive visuals in front of you.
Photo courtesy of Civil Pour.
Practice some whiskey business at Whiskey Cake
Multiple locations
Whiskey Cake has several locations across Texas that all share one trait: an extensive collection of spirits. Of course, whiskey gets top billing (it’s in the name, after all). While you can certainly order a cocktail to sip, Whiskey Cake serves up flights of all varieties: bourbon, Irish, Texas, scotch, and rye whiskey. Or, if you’re feeling extra creative, choose a foursome of spirits from the whiskey library and marvel at your ability to pick out good whiskeys.
Despite the wordplay in this title, we’d recommend not dancing around in your underwear like Tom Cruise after enjoying your flight, no matter how badly you want to.
Ask for apps at Mexican Bar Company
6121 West Park Boulevard Ste RS-10 Plano, TX 75093
Technically, these menu items are listed as a “tasting for 3,” but I won’t give away your secret if it’s just you dining solo. Go for the tradicional and seasonal guac + queso combo, or get crazy with a ceviche flight. An ample amount of chips are included in both cases.
Should you still have room after your meal, Mexican Bar Co. also has tequila flights, which will surely be the start of a great story.
Sip on a sake flight at Hawker’s
Multiple locations
Hawker’s restaurants are across the nation, and Dallas is lucky enough to have a pair of locations that feature delectable Asian street food. Some of the drinks lean into being over the top, like the Capri-Fun Cooler and Tacky Tiki, which includes a rubber ducky wearing sunglasses.
We’re unsure if a saké flight counts as being over the top or simply a good idea. Either way, we’re glad it exists.
Chill with a frozen margarita flight at Sky Blossom Bistro
1514 Elm St #611, Dallas, TX 75201
Approximately 328 days of the year, Texas ranges from “hot” to “unbearably hot.” During every single one of those days, a frozen margarita is a great way to combat the heat. (It’s also a wonderful choice for the other 37 days.)
Sky Blossom has five great marg options: classic, blueberry, passion fruit, mango, and strawberry. Sampling them all as individual drinks could get out of control, making the frozen margarita flight the ideal order for any marg fan. Plus, you’re in the middle of downtown Dallas with gorgeous skyline views—what could be better?
Cheers with eggnog flights at Cannon’s Corner
Cannon’s Corner Irish Pub regularly offers flights on beer and whiskey, but last Christmas, they stepped up their game even more. The limited-time eggnog flights paired Teeling Irish Whiskey with creative flavors like gingerbread house, chocolate-covered orange, cookies and cream, and an “Irish heart warmer.” These were generous pours, too, which truly enhanced the holiday spirit.
Cannon’s hasn’t yet announced if these will be back this year, though we expect to see them return. ‘Tis the season for making dreams come true.
This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
