Mardi Gras makes the 10 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

This week brings two big celebrations in our neck of the woods: Texas Independence Day and Mardi Gras weekend ahead of Fat Tuesday on March 4. There are parties for both on the docket featuring themed fare from king cake to crawfish and beignets to barbecue. (And a full list of Mardi Gras dining events can be found here.) Also make plans for a tast...