Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of July 25, 2019
Thursday 25
AJC: BLACK FOOD WEEK The Austin Justice Coalition's Black Food Week – extended to two weeks in this second year of the program – aims to provide the public with information about our city's longtime Black-owned restaurants that have become pillars in the community, hosting "Eat and Greet" social hours at a variety of excellent venues. Featuring shindigs at Mr. Catfish, Hoover's Cooking, Tony's Jamaican Food, Baby Greens, My Granny's Kitchen, and more – see website for details. Through Aug. 3 www.austinjustice.org
DISTRICT KITCHEN: BLENDED BURGER PROJECT
Chef Amir Hajimaleki’s Umami Melt is the District Kitchen + Cocktails on Anderson's entry in the James Beard Foundation's annual contest to "make a blended burger by blending ground meat with finely chopped mushrooms to create a delicious, healthier, and more sustainable burger."
Sound good? Sure, but, hold on – listen to this: "Chef Hajimaleki blends oyster mushrooms with Texas Wagyu beef for the patty. Once cooked, the patty is placed on a Hawaiian bistro bun and topped with the chef’s special Japanese Island sauce and pickled bok choy, sliced cucumber, and Delice de Bourgogne cheese from Antonelli’s Cheese Shop."
And, OMG, just loooooooook at that thing.
Mmmmm, right?
OK, burger-craving citizen: race you there!
Through July 31 District Kitchen & Cocktails, 7858 Shoal Creek, 512/284-7837. www.districtaustin.comDOMAIN NORTHSIDE: CHARITY WINE WALK Sip as you stroll, citizen, and enjoy a bevy of vino varietals, live music, and other treats during this evening of oenophilic fun that also supports the Wine & Food Foundation of Texas’ professional development efforts for sommeliers and chefs and so on. (We told you about many of the Domain’s culinary wonders already, remember?) The local industry up here is lookin’ to put a smile on your pleasure-seeking face tonight, so why not let ’em? Thu., July 25, 5-8pm. (2019) Domain NORTHSIDE, 11821 Rock Rose Ave., 512/758-7937. $15. www.winefoodfoundation.org
Friday 26
AJC: BLACK FOOD WEEK The Austin Justice Coalition's Black Food Week – extended to two weeks in this second year of the program – aims to provide the public with information about our city's longtime Black-owned restaurants that have become pillars in the community, hosting "Eat and Greet" social hours at a variety of excellent venues. Featuring shindigs at Mr. Catfish, Hoover's Cooking, Tony's Jamaican Food, Baby Greens, My Granny's Kitchen, and more – see website for details. Through Aug. 3 www.austinjustice.org
AJC: BLACK FOOD WEEK The Austin Justice Coalition's Black Food Week – now in its second, final week in this second-year expansion of the program – aims to provide the public with information about our city's longtime Black-owned restaurants that have become pillars in the community, hosting "Eat and Greet" social hours at a variety of excellent venues. Featuring shindigs at Mr. Catfish, Hoover's Cooking, Tony's Jamaican Food, Baby Greens, My Granny's Kitchen, and more – see website for details. Through Aug. 3 www.austinjustice.org
DISTRICT KITCHEN: BLENDED BURGER PROJECT
Chef Amir Hajimaleki’s Umami Melt is the District Kitchen + Cocktails on Anderson's entry in the James Beard Foundation's annual contest to "make a blended burger by blending ground meat with finely chopped mushrooms to create a delicious, healthier, and more sustainable burger."
Sound good? Sure, but, hold on – listen to this: "Chef Hajimaleki blends oyster mushrooms with Texas Wagyu beef for the patty. Once cooked, the patty is placed on a Hawaiian bistro bun and topped with the chef’s special Japanese Island sauce and pickled bok choy, sliced cucumber, and Delice de Bourgogne cheese from Antonelli’s Cheese Shop."
And, OMG, just loooooooook at that thing.
Mmmmm, right?
OK, burger-craving citizen: race you there!
Through July 31 District Kitchen & Cocktails, 7858 Shoal Creek, 512/284-7837. www.districtaustin.comTRACE: SECRET GARDEN EARLY HAPPY HOUR That downtown restaurant in the W Hotel is giving you a place to start your weekends early by transforming its lush outdoor lounge and offering happy hour specials on light garden bites and drinks, including their boozy sno-cones. Through July 26. Fridays, 3-9pm Trace at the W Hotel, 200 Lavaca, 512/542-3660. www.traceaustin.com/secretgardenatx
Saturday 27
AJC: BLACK FOOD WEEK The Austin Justice Coalition's Black Food Week – extended to two weeks in this second year of the program – aims to provide the public with information about our city's longtime Black-owned restaurants that have become pillars in the community, hosting "Eat and Greet" social hours at a variety of excellent venues. Featuring shindigs at Mr. Catfish, Hoover's Cooking, Tony's Jamaican Food, Baby Greens, My Granny's Kitchen, and more – see website for details. Through Aug. 3 www.austinjustice.org
DISTRICT KITCHEN: BLENDED BURGER PROJECT
Chef Amir Hajimaleki’s Umami Melt is the District Kitchen + Cocktails on Anderson's entry in the James Beard Foundation's annual contest to "make a blended burger by blending ground meat with finely chopped mushrooms to create a delicious, healthier, and more sustainable burger."
Sound good? Sure, but, hold on – listen to this: "Chef Hajimaleki blends oyster mushrooms with Texas Wagyu beef for the patty. Once cooked, the patty is placed on a Hawaiian bistro bun and topped with the chef’s special Japanese Island sauce and pickled bok choy, sliced cucumber, and Delice de Bourgogne cheese from Antonelli’s Cheese Shop."
And, OMG, just loooooooook at that thing.
Mmmmm, right?
OK, burger-craving citizen: race you there!
Through July 31 District Kitchen & Cocktails, 7858 Shoal Creek, 512/284-7837. www.districtaustin.comPAELLA NIGHT IN THE GARDEN Articulture – that Austin-based design firm, boutique, and event space with a botanical-forward focus – hosts Chef Saúl of Mi Paella as he cooks up authentic, larger-than-life paella from scratch. Watch and learn (and then eat) while you indulge in a classic Spanish tapas selection, listen to flamenco guitarist Luisma Ramos of Sevilla, and enjoy a special Spanish wine tasting. Oh, what a night! Sat., July 27, 7pm. (2019) Articulture Gardens, 6405 Menchaca Rd., 512/762-5228. $80. www.articulturedesigns.com
THE QUESOFF: 2019 Here comes the yearly celebration of all things melted cheese, featuring more than 35 teams – restaurants, top chefs, home cooks, neighbors, brothers, sisters, all going head-to-head and cheese-to-cheese in four categories: Meaty, Spicy, Veggie, and Wild Card. Eat all you can, vote for your favorite, try to second-guess the panel of celebrity judges. And know that proceeds go to support the Central Texas Food Bank. Sat., July 27, 1-4pm. (2019) Mohawk, 912 Red River, 512/666-0877. $3. mohawkaustin.com
Sunday 28
AJC: BLACK FOOD WEEK The Austin Justice Coalition's Black Food Week – extended to two weeks in this second year of the program – aims to provide the public with information about our city's longtime Black-owned restaurants that have become pillars in the community, hosting "Eat and Greet" social hours at a variety of excellent venues. Featuring shindigs at Mr. Catfish, Hoover's Cooking, Tony's Jamaican Food, Baby Greens, My Granny's Kitchen, and more – see website for details. Through Aug. 3 www.austinjustice.org
DISTRICT KITCHEN: BLENDED BURGER PROJECT
Chef Amir Hajimaleki’s Umami Melt is the District Kitchen + Cocktails on Anderson's entry in the James Beard Foundation's annual contest to "make a blended burger by blending ground meat with finely chopped mushrooms to create a delicious, healthier, and more sustainable burger."
Sound good? Sure, but, hold on – listen to this: "Chef Hajimaleki blends oyster mushrooms with Texas Wagyu beef for the patty. Once cooked, the patty is placed on a Hawaiian bistro bun and topped with the chef’s special Japanese Island sauce and pickled bok choy, sliced cucumber, and Delice de Bourgogne cheese from Antonelli’s Cheese Shop."
And, OMG, just loooooooook at that thing.
Mmmmm, right?
OK, burger-craving citizen: race you there!
Through July 31 District Kitchen & Cocktails, 7858 Shoal Creek, 512/284-7837. www.districtaustin.comEMMER & RYE: AMERICAN DINER BRUNCH Follow the argument along with us: 1) Emmer & Rye is one of the best restaurants in this city; 2) brunch there is always @%#! incredible; 3) the newest brunch menu – because they change it every three months – features their version of classic American diner fare, resulting in such delectables as the patty melt (with Texas Black Angus, caramelized onion, Thousand Island dressing, American cheese, and romaine on rye), the Say When, Hun (yeasted waffles, chocolate shavings, whipped cultured cream, and fruit), and more; and 4) the staff will be decked out in uniforms that match the theme. Thus, the logical conclusion: Not something you wanna miss out on, n’est-ce pas, citizen? Sundays through Sept. 29 Emmer & Rye, 51 Rainey #110, 512/366-5530. www.emmerandrye.com
JOSEPHINE HOUSE: TEXAS' TOP SOMMS Like a summery taste of some of the highest-rated grapes this weekend? Join Master Sommeliers James Tidwell, Devon Broglie, and Craig Collins as they share their picks from the TEXSOM 2019 International Wine Awards in the midst of a light dinner served off this elegant venue's marble buffet. Sun., July 28, 6-9pm. (2019) Josephine House, 1601 Waterston, 512/477-5584. $55. www.josephineofaustin.com
Monday 29
AJC: BLACK FOOD WEEK The Austin Justice Coalition's Black Food Week – extended to two weeks in this second year of the program – aims to provide the public with information about our city's longtime Black-owned restaurants that have become pillars in the community, hosting "Eat and Greet" social hours at a variety of excellent venues. Featuring shindigs at Mr. Catfish, Hoover's Cooking, Tony's Jamaican Food, Baby Greens, My Granny's Kitchen, and more – see website for details. Through Aug. 3 www.austinjustice.org
DISTRICT KITCHEN: BLENDED BURGER PROJECT
Chef Amir Hajimaleki’s Umami Melt is the District Kitchen + Cocktails on Anderson's entry in the James Beard Foundation's annual contest to "make a blended burger by blending ground meat with finely chopped mushrooms to create a delicious, healthier, and more sustainable burger."
Sound good? Sure, but, hold on – listen to this: "Chef Hajimaleki blends oyster mushrooms with Texas Wagyu beef for the patty. Once cooked, the patty is placed on a Hawaiian bistro bun and topped with the chef’s special Japanese Island sauce and pickled bok choy, sliced cucumber, and Delice de Bourgogne cheese from Antonelli’s Cheese Shop."
And, OMG, just loooooooook at that thing.
Mmmmm, right?
OK, burger-craving citizen: race you there!
Through July 31 District Kitchen & Cocktails, 7858 Shoal Creek, 512/284-7837. www.districtaustin.comTuesday 30
AJC: BLACK FOOD WEEK The Austin Justice Coalition's Black Food Week – extended to two weeks in this second year of the program – aims to provide the public with information about our city's longtime Black-owned restaurants that have become pillars in the community, hosting "Eat and Greet" social hours at a variety of excellent venues. Featuring shindigs at Mr. Catfish, Hoover's Cooking, Tony's Jamaican Food, Baby Greens, My Granny's Kitchen, and more – see website for details. Through Aug. 3 www.austinjustice.org
DISTRICT KITCHEN: BLENDED BURGER PROJECT
Chef Amir Hajimaleki’s Umami Melt is the District Kitchen + Cocktails on Anderson's entry in the James Beard Foundation's annual contest to "make a blended burger by blending ground meat with finely chopped mushrooms to create a delicious, healthier, and more sustainable burger."
Sound good? Sure, but, hold on – listen to this: "Chef Hajimaleki blends oyster mushrooms with Texas Wagyu beef for the patty. Once cooked, the patty is placed on a Hawaiian bistro bun and topped with the chef’s special Japanese Island sauce and pickled bok choy, sliced cucumber, and Delice de Bourgogne cheese from Antonelli’s Cheese Shop."
And, OMG, just loooooooook at that thing.
Mmmmm, right?
OK, burger-craving citizen: race you there!
Through July 31 District Kitchen & Cocktails, 7858 Shoal Creek, 512/284-7837. www.districtaustin.comOngoing
BARTON CREEK FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Barton Creek Square, 2901 Capital of TX Hwy. S., 512/327-7040. bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org
BEE CAVE FARMERS MARKET Sundays, 10am-2pm. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. beecavefarmersmarket.com
HOPE FARMERS MARKET Sundays, 11am-3pm. Plaza Saltillo, 412 Comal, 512/727-8363. hopefarmersmarket.org
SFC SUNSET VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Toney Burger Activity Center, 3200 Jones, 512/414-2096. sfcfarmersmarket.org
TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET AT LAKELINE Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Lakeline Mall, 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr., Cedar Park, 512/363-5700. texasfarmersmarket.org/lakeline
TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET AT MUELLER Sundays, 10am-2pm Branch Park Pavilion, 2006 Philomena. texasfarmersmarket.org/mueller
BOGGY CREEK FARM STAND Wed.-Sat., 8am-1pm. Boggy Creek Farm, 3414 Lyons, 512/926-4650. boggycreekfarm.com
SPRINGDALE FARM STAND Wednesdays & Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Springdale Farm, 755 Springdale, 512/386-8899. springdalefarmaustin.com
