Girls be grilling, as the saying I just made up goes. Few places will that be truer than this Thursday’s tiara-topped triumph of women and non-binary chefs/grillmasters. Under the theme “Dame Prom,” these feminine forces of Austin’s food world plate up delicious dishes of grilled meats, veggies, and desserts flavored by that all-powerful spice of nostalgia – so expect “Forever Young” on the event playlist. Armed with their spatulas and tongs are Tiffany DeJesus & Janie Ramirez (Dai Due); Alexa Mejia (Emmer & Rye); Sarah MacIntosh (Épicerie); Sarah Petmecky, Amie Brown, and Theo Nesland (Franklin Barbecue); Jackie Letelier (Keveri Grills); Ali Clem (la Barbecue); Daniela & Rosa de Lima Hernández (La Santa Barbacha); Susana Querejazu (Lutie’s); Amanda Turner (Olamaie); Laura Sawicki (Oseyo); Chelsea Fadda (Pecan Square Cafe); Trish Fortuna (Poke Poke); Anna Tauzin (Sweet Treats Bakery); Jam Sanitchat (Thai Fresh); and Carol Huntsberger (Quality Seafood). Sippables crafted by DrinkWell’s own Jessica Sanders and tunes provided by AMA Best DJ Cassandra. – James Scott
Thu., April 24