Grand Prix patio parties top 6 best Fort Worth-area food events this week (opens in new tab)

Rev your engines. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington arrives this weekend bringing IndyCar "street circuit" racing to the area for the first time, and one restaurant is taking advantage of streetside viewing by throwing high-powered patio parties. There's also a Merlot "madness" tasting that allows guests to pick their favorite, a garden soiree with beats and eats, and a couple pre-St. Patrick's Day celebrations with food, drinks, music, vendors, photo ops, and more.