March 20, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You can run, but you can’t hide.

ROLL
Your Own Sushi
What: Learn sushi-making basics from buying raw fish to making the perfect rice and sample all sorts of sake at this two-part series.
Why: It’s a sticky situation.
When: Sat. & Apr. 12, 5-7 p.m.
Where: SushiSamba at The Galleria, 13270 Dallas Pkwy., ste. 1165 (214-866-0214).

STOCK
Your Freezer
What: Save up to 60 percent on delicious sides like cranberry and walnut dressing and butternut squash gratin just in time for Easter brunch.
Why: Mom will be so impressed.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: In the Dough, 10836 Grissom Ln., ste. 107 (972-243-0322).

HUNT
Easter Eggs at LFT
What: Sip champagne as you search for eggs filled with grown-up treats from Avalon Salon, La Condesa, Victory Tavern, and other Victory Park faves.
Why: Seek and ye shall find.
When: Sat., 1-5 p.m.
Where: 2350 Victory Park Ln. (214-635-2150).

MEET
Chef Yohanne Lardeux
What: Drop by and say bonjour to the Parisian native who’s joining the Lombardi family as the new executive chef.
Why: He’s heating things up.
When: Here on out.
Where: Toulouse, 3314 Knox St. (214-520-8999).

BE
A River Rat
What: Support the Trinity Project through happy hours, canoe trips, guided hikes and more.
Why: It’s a no-brainer.
When: Right now.
Where: Info at thetrinitytrust.org.