This weekend just makes sense.

TASTE
The Chef’s Room
What: Celebrate the restaurant’s opening with chef John Tesar’s three-course prix fixe menu including uni with tagliatelle, Kobe beef cooked four ways, and homemade confections.
Why: The fixe is in.
When: Tues.-Sat., 6-10 p.m.
Where: The Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd. (214-443-4747).

ADMIRE
Treasures
What: For a limited time, the store’s carrying one-of-a-kind Mogul and Rajasthani jewelry and Barfield & Baird exotic skin handbags.
Why: Look, don’t touch (unless you’ve got the Benjamins).
When: Thurs., 2-7 p.m.; Fri., 10-5 p.m.
Where: Ceylon et Cie, 1319 Dragon St. (214-742-7632).

DONATE
Presents
What: Bring new, unwrapped toys for kids at Ronald McDonald House and receive 15 percent off your purchase.
Why: Give over and over.
When: Thru Dec. 22. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Krimson & Klover, 3111 Cole Ave. (214-871-2334).

Photos with Santa
What: Mr. Claus will be at Needless Necessities to take pics with Dallas doggies and their owners; adopt a pet and get a goodie bag.
Why: Every dog has his day. Benefits Paws in the City.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 2926 N. Henderson Ave. (214-824-0700).