Food Events

June 5-10

Friday 6

SUMMER WINE AND BEACH PARTY WITH THE TOP OF THE HILL COUNTRY WINERIES Pick up a tasting glass at the first stop and then enjoy wine tastings and beach party-inspired dishes at each of the seven participating boutique wineries. June 6-8 Top of the Hill Country Wine Trail. $25-40. www.topofhillcountry.com

Saturday 7

FIRST SATURDAY WINE DINNER Enjoy a multicourse dinner paired with new and past vintages from the winery. Sat., June 7, 7-10pm. (2014) Flat Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery, 24912 Singleton Bend E., Marble Falls, 512/267-6310. $70-75. www.flatcreekestate.com

SLOW FOOD AUSTIN SLOW SESSION WITH LITTLE HERDS Robert Nathan Allen speaks about entomophagy and the event offers assorted samples, recipes, and ingredients for adding bugs to your protein menu. Registration required. Sat., June 7, 6:30-8:30pm. (2014) Art.Science.Gallery., 916 Springdale #102. Free. www.artsciencegallery.com

SUPPER FRIENDS: FOWL PLAY DINNER Chef Jason Carroll has a ducky multicourse dinner planned for this evening, with wine pairings chosen by Greg Randle. Reserve by phone. Sat., June 7, 7pm. (2014) Swoop House, 3012 Gonzales, 512/467-6600. $60. www.2dine4.com

Sunday 8

FESTIVO TRAVISSO ITALIAN CELEBRATION The public is invited to the grand opening party of this new master planned community with an Italian-themed graffiti wall by Austin's Kerry Awn, the chance to view Italian sports cars, and custom cupcakes from the Cupcake Bar. Sun., June 8, 1-5pm. (2014) Travisso, 18088 FM 1431 W., Leander.

GAY GOSPEL BRUNCH Experience a brand-new daytime drag show and gospel brunch with tunes by DJ GirlFriend and a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar. Sun., June 8, noon-4pm. (2014) Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River. www.facebook.com/events/699794896760939

ROSÉ BRUNCH Throughout our scorching summer, enjoy a refreshing $12 bottle of Rosé wine with brunch items and desserts at LaV. Sun., May 18 - Sat., Aug. 16, 11am-2:30pm. (2014) laV. www.lavaustin.com

Tuesday 10

PFARMERS MARKET Pfor all your pfoodie needs. Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 3-7pm Heritage Park, 901 Old Austin Hutto Rd., Pflugerville. www.pflugervilletx.gov/pfarmersmarket

WINE WARS The new Wine Wars tasting series takes place on the second Tuesday of May, June, and July with Max's wine experts holding themed, blind wine tastings. Tue., May 13 - Tue., July 8, (2014) Max's Wine Dive, 207 San Jacinto, 512/904-0111. $30 ($25, advance), pricing excludes tax & gratuity. www.maxswinedive.com/austin-san-jacinto-blvd

WINEMAKER DINNER WITH BATASIOLO Enjoy a multicourse dinner paired with wines from the Batasiolo Winery of Piedmont, Italy, plus an interactive discussion with winemaker Stefano Poggi and sommelier Paul Ozbirn. Reserve via email or phone. Tue., June 10, 7-10pm. (2014) Olive & June, 3411 Glenview, 512/467-9898. $85. brooke@parksideprojects.com, www.oliveandjune-austin.com

Wednesday 11

CENTRAL MARKET BEER FESTIVAL Enjoy daily demos and tastings in both stores and special dinners in the cooking school. Wed., June 11 - Tue., June 24, 8am-10pm. (2014) Central Market North & South. www.centralmarket.com

Thursday 12

DESCHUTES BREWERY: BUILD YOUR OWN DINNER In this hands-on class, Chef Jeff from the brewery's dining room will lead teams in preparing several dishes and pair each with a different Deschutes beer. Thu., June 12, 6:30-9pm. (2014) Central Market North Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar, 512/206-1014. $60. www.centralmarket.com

Friday 13

SUPPER FRIENDS: RUSTIC ITALIAN DINNER Chef Jason Carroll offers a rustic summer Italian meal with wine pairings. Fri., June 13, 7-10:30pm. (2014) Swoop House, 3012 Gonzales, 512/467-6600. Sold out. www.2dine4.com

Ongoing

12 DAYS OF DESSERTS Each dinner features desserts themed for a day in the classic song. Through Dec. 24 laV. www.lavaustin.com

ACC’S BISTRO 3158 International cuisine from Austin Community College Culinary Arts students. Thursdays, 6pm ACC Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Rd, 512/223-5334. $22. www.austincc.edu/cularts/Bistro

AFTERNOON HIGH TEA Every Sunday afternoon, this Downtown cafe transforms into a Victorian tea room with plenty of brewed teas, dainty finger sandwiches, and delectable desserts. Hours by appointment. Sundays. Cafe Ruckus, 409 W. Second, 512/476-7825. $30. info@caferuckus.com, www.caferuckus.com

BARTON CREEK FARMERS' MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Barton Creek Square, 2901 Capital of TX Hwy. S., 512/327-7040. www.bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org

BLUEBONNET FARMERS’ MARKET Sundays, 11am-3pm. 2323 S. Lamar. www.bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org

BOGGY CREEK FARM FARM STAND Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8am-1pm. Boggy Creek Farm, 3414 Lyons, 512/926-4650. www.boggycreekfarm.com

BOURBON MONTH Through Sept. 30 Opal Divine's, all locations. www.opaldivines.com

CHARCUTERIE AND CHEESE Tue., Dec. 8 & Thu., Dec. 10 Antonelli's Cheese House, 500 Park Blvd.. $60. www.antonellischeese.com

COMMUNITY TABLE AT UCHI Enter a lottery to attend a community table at Uchi. Tue., Nov. 25, (2014) Uchi, 801 S. Lamar, 512/916-4808. austin@uchirestaurants.com, uchiaustin.com

CULINARY CRAWLS Explore Austin's culinary scene with your fellow foodies. Thursdays, 6-8:30pm. www.austindetours.com

HEIRLOOM TOMATO FESTIVAL Enjoy fresh-off-the-vine heirloom tomatoes. Through August 31. Crú Food & Wine Bar, both locations. www.cruawinebar.com

HOLIDAY FAVORITES AT CENTRAL MARKET’S COOKING SCHOOL An array of holiday-themed cooking classes. Sun., Nov. 2, (2014) Central Market North Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar, 512/206-1014. centralmarket.turnstilesystems.com/LocationDetail.aspx/AustinNorthLamar

HOLIDAY PAIRINGS: HOW TO CELEBRATE WITH CHEESE Some of our most sought-after Winter seasonal cheeses. Tue., Nov. 17 - Thu., Dec. 17, 6:30-8:30pm. (2015) Antonelli's Cheese House, 4220 Duval St., 512/531-9610. $50. www.antonellischeese.com

HOPE FARMERS' MARKET Sundays, 11am-3pm. Plaza Saltillo, 412 Comal, 512/727-8363. www.hopefarmersmarket.org

HOTEL SAN JOSE'S BAVARIAN NIGHTS Tue., Dec. 16, (2014) Hotel San Jose, 1316 S. Congress, 512/852-2350. www.sanjosehotel.com

JAZZ BRUNCH Live jazz, $3 mimosas, and a brunch buffet. Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 15, Nov. 22 Hotel San Jose, 1316 S. Congress, 512/852-2350. $24. www.sanjosehotel.com

LONE STAR FARMERS' MARKET Sundays, 10am-2pm. Shops at the Galleria, Shops Parkway, off Highway 71, Bee Cave. www.lonestarfarmersmarket.com

LONGHORN BREAKFAST CLUB Bloody Mary bar and brunch menu every home game day. Complimentary party bus to tailgates. Oct. 4 & 18, Nov. 8 & 27 J Black's, 710-B W. Sixth, 512/433-6954. www.jblacks.com

NATIONAL SALAD MONTH Lettuce count the ways. Mon., May 11 - Sun., May 31, (2015) Fuzzy's Taco Shop, all locations. www.fuzzystacoshop.com

NATIONAL SANDWICH MONTH 15% discount on all sandwiches during lunch. Through Aug. 31. The Hightower, 1209 E. Seventh, 512/524-1448. www.thehightoweraustin.com

OKTOBERFEST Traditional and special German beer, and bratwurst. Through October 31 Smoke n' Hops, 3799 Hwy. 290 E., Dripping Springs, 512/655-3069.

RAW NIGHTS Crudo, ceviche, and poké. Through September Mongers Market + Kitchen, 2401 E. Cesar Chavez, 512/215-8972. www.mongersaustin.com

SFC DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe, 512/974-6700. www.sfcfarmersmarket.org

SFC EAST FARMERS' MARKET Tuesdays, 3pm-7pm. Corner of MLK & Miriam. www.sfcfarmersmarket.org

SFC FARMERS' MARKET AT THE TRIANGLE Wednesdays, 3-7pm. Triangle Park, 4700 N. Lamar, 512/452-1404. www.sfcfarmersmarket.org

SFC SUNSET VALLEY FARMERS' MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Toney Burger Activity Center, 3200 Jones, 512/414-2096. www.sfcfarmersmarket.org

SPRINGDALE FARM FARM STAND Wednesdays & Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Springdale Farm, 755 Springdale, 512/386-8899. www.springdalefarmaustin.com

SULLIVAN’S WHITE HOT PARTY Exclusive giveaways, summer entertainment and delicious eats. Fri., Sept. 4, 5-9pm. (2015) Sullivan's Steakhouse, 300 Colorado #200, 512/495-6504. www.sullivansteakhouse.com

TAILGATE ON THE LAWN Three hours prior to UT football kickoff time, Hotel Ella serves up food, brews, and cocktails, plus shuttle service to and from the stadium. Oct. 4 & 18, Nov. 8 Hotel Ella, 1900 Rio Grande, 512/495-1800. $50. www.hotelella.com

TASTE OF THANKSGIVING Everything from vegetarian options to traditional pies. Sat., Nov. 14 - Sun., Nov. 22, (2015) Wheatsville Food Co-op, 3101 Guadalupe, 512/478-2667. www.wheatsville.coop

TEXAS FARMERS' MARKET AT LAKELINE Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Lakeline Mall, 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr., Cedar Park, 512/363-5700. www.texasfarmersmarket.org/lakeline

TEXAS FARMERS' MARKET AT MUELLER Sundays, 10am-2pm. Mueller Lake Park & Browning Hangar, 4209 Airport. www.texasfarmersmarket.org/mueller

THREE COURSE SAVORY TASTING MENU Every evening in December. $30 for wine pairing. Daily through Dec. 30 laV. $60. www.lavaustin.com

TOY DRIVE Three-week toy drive benefiting Dell Children’s Hospital at both Cedar Park locations. Through Dec. 18 PDQ, both locations. www.eatpdq.com

VINTNER DINNER SERIES: WESTCAVE CELLARS WINERY Round Mountain vintner teams up with chef Chris Huffman. Sat., Jan. 23 - Sat., Feb. 27, (2016) Blair House, 100 W. Spoke Hill Dr., Wimberley, 512/847-1111. $70. www.blairhouseinn.com

WEDNESDAY DINNER BUFFET Dinner features an array of food fairs, Russian comfort food, Ukrainian cuisine, Georgian cuisine, Central Asian cuisine, as well as the best traditional drinks like mors, kompot, and Russian tea included in the price. Wed., Nov. 18 - Wed., March 16. Russian House, 307 E. Fifth, 512/428-5442. $30. www.russianhouseofaustin.com

WHISKEY WEDNESDAY December means Scotch. Wed., Dec. 2 - Wed., Dec. 30, 4pm. (2015) 416 Bar & Grille, 5011 Burnet Rd. #150, 512/206-0540. www.416barandgrille.com