Ah, here's a very welcome "cultural experience where agave lovers, enthusiasts, novices, and connoisseurs gather to learn, taste, and enjoy" many agave-based spirits – including tequila, mezcal, and sotol. This is precisely why, some will insist, cacti and succulents exist in the first place.
It's not just another epic day of beer, music, food, and celebration here at Austin's (512). But it's also that, sure – galvanized to even epic-er proportions by live music from Red Direct, the Gogo Fuck Yourselves, and other such sonic conflagrations.
The award-winning author presents the first installment in her Savoring the Olde Ways series, sharing how she met three generations of French families in their homes to share meals and discover their culinary traditions.