Photos by Samantha Jane Beatty
Styling by Kate Stukenberg
Grooming by Tonya Riner for Page Parkes Agency
Models Madison Johnston for Wallflower Management and Jake Atterberry for Page Parkes Agency
Photo assistance by John Lewis
Styling assistance by Molly Jodeit
Men’s styling consulting by Cody Sever
and Whitney Wiggins for M Penner
Shot on location at Hotel Alessandra in Downtown
Ostia (photo by Jenn Duncan)
Over the past few years, Prosecco has gotten a bad rap, alas, for allegedly being mass produced and overly sweet. But just like still wine all over the world, it depends on which brand and region you choose. Here’s your chance to choose which style you prefer from all the finest regions. You’ll bed a whiz at selecting Prosecco after this event!
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
McShane and team will be whipping up a four-course feast out of the gleaming open kitchen to pair with crisp, refreshing sparklers. Known for eye-opening salads, enviable wood-roasted chicken with lemon and salsa verde, and pastas that convince you to inhale carbs, the meal will be served family style just like they do in Italy. With each course, artisan prosecco makers will personally pour and discuss their top-tier sparklers.
The esteemed winemakers of DOCG Prosecco will showcase Italy's winemaking excellence – wines that are certified by the Italian government. For the uninitiated, Prosecco is an Italian DOC or DOCG white wine produced in a large area spanning nine provinces in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions. It is named after the village of Prosecco which is in the province of Trieste, Italy. DOCG stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita. Label classifications help consumers understand the quality of the wine and where it came from.
A few of the evening’s selections include Emin: Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Nature Sui Lieviti Cuvée Cavalier Alvio Stramare 2022; Ruggeri: Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG Brut NV; Santa Margherita: Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut NV; Bortolomiol: Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Ius Nature Millesimato 2023 – Organic, and more.
To recap, the dinner is June 12 at 6pm at Ostia. Details, tickets ($125) and reservations can be made by visiting Eventbrite here.
Mutiny Wine Room
B&B Butchers ribeye
Dine in at Berg Hospitality’s unpretentious steakhouse or order a Grill Package of his favorite things — or, why not both? Packages start at $150, like The Grill Father with steaks, franks and more.
Ribeye at Pappas Bros.
The iconic steakhouse with polished service and handsome environs is always a treat for Father’s Day. Besides the myriad mouthwatering steaks and indulgent salads, new items include charred Spanish octopus carpaccio, lobster deviled eggs, and burrata with English pea and grilled grape salad.
Let Mutiny Wine Room do the grilling this Father's Day and select a special bottle for a special guy. Its Father’s Day Steak and Bordeaux pairing is a Painted Hills Farms Ribeye for two ($75). Included is chef Eduardo's Hasselback potato, tomato and charred spring onion salad, burrata mozzarella, and grilled sourdough focaccia.Optional: Two tasting flights of a left bank Bordeaux and a right bank Bordeaux, 4 glasses ($25). Available June 14-16.
Calling all cool dads! Take the whole gang for a scrumptious brunch — think steak and eggs, and much more — plus, all dads get a refreshing Michelada cocktail (house-made bloody Mary mix, choice of Tejas Clara lager or Negra amber) on the house. Graffiti Raw and sister restaurant Flora will team up with Tejas Beer, the brewery that recently revitalized the Buff Brew Co. space, to offer the gratis treat. The special runs June 15, 11am-3pm, and June 16 all day.
Lulu's ribeye for two (photo by Alex Montoya)
Charming River Oaks neighborhood Italian eatery Lulu’s has rolled out new menu items. Treat him to Tagliata featuring a grilled 42-ounce certified Angus bone-in ribeye with confit potatoes and choice of side served family-style. Other options: Wagyu Burger ($19) with ground Beeman Ranch wagyu and truffle fries, or the 18-ounce bone-in Wagyu ribeye: a cowboy-cut ,bone-in prime akaushi with a choice of side.
Fajitas at Molina's
When his preference is Tex-Mex, look to Molina’s for discounted margaritas all day along with its classic menu including fajitas, enchiladas and more. Rather celebrate at home? Order a customizable to-go package featuring beef or chicken fajitas with all the fixings and margs by the gallon.
Perry's Sunday Supper
This venerable steakhouse with a convenient newer River Oaks location has a deal for you. Its Rare and Well Done experience is offered this Father's Day with a 22-ounce bone-in caramelized prime rib grilled on pecan wood, served with truffle merlot demiglace and horseradish cream. For guests wanting to dine at home, pre-ordering is available now until June 16.
This topnotch Downtown hotel is devoting an entire weekend (June 14-16) to dad! Toro Toro presents a special prix-fixe dinner, served family-style for up to four guests ($350). Starting with Smoked Guacamole, the dinner is highlighted by a 32-ounce Tomahawk Steak served with lobster mac and cheese, potato three ways, grilled asparagus, and heirloom carrots. The famous La Bomba dessert wows all, while a bottle of Caymus cabernet provides an impressive toast to Pops.
Bayou & Bottle celebrates from 11am-11pm with burgers, fries and local beer. While there, explore the exclusive Locker Program, with spirit storage available for purchase, allowing him to store his favorite bottles for his next visit.
For some pampering, send him to The Spa for a signature Southern Scrub & Sip treatment.