Dallas Dining Scene: News and Notes

*ALDI Food Market will be hosting its fourth hiring event in North Texas from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on August 25 and 26 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Arlington. This is a great opportunity for those seeking employment as a manager trainee. ALDI provides it’s employee’s with full health care (including medical, dental and vision insurance) plus 401k for all employees who work at least 20 hours per week.  Manager trainees will start at $20 per hour as they train to become store managers, with the potential to make $65,000 to $85,000 annually. More info here.

*Sushi Axiom.  Launching a new happy hour this month: every Wednesday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. They will be offering FREE light appetizers and $2 off other popular selections.  Also, $2 off hot sake and draft beer, $5 bartender’s choice Chardonnay and Merlot $5, and  Mekhong ‘Ritas.

*Urbino Pizza e Pasta is celebrating their grand opening on Thursday, August 27, at 7p.m. The evening will feature complimentary pizza, pasta, and cocktails and live music by DJ Jose G. 2323 N. Henderson

*Pappas Bros. Texas-Zinfandel tasting on Friday, September 11th at 6:00 p.m. Barbara Werley, Director of Pappas Bros. Wine Department and one of only 17 female Master Sommeliers in the world, teams with Kim Wood and Jason Hisaw, Advanced Sommeliers, and Heather Green, Certified Sommelier, to guide each guest throughout the evening “Zinner’s Repent.” This wine tasting, $45 per person plus tax and gratuity, is the last tasting of the Summer!! Reservations are required. A $25 dining voucher will be given to each wine tasting guest for redemption in restaurant after the tasting or for The Stag’s Leap Wine Dinner on September 25th. 214-366-2000.

*Taco Diner. New patio that seats 42 Mambo Taxi-lovin’ diners at Preston Center. TD is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.