Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of September 28, 2017
Thursday 28
EN GARDE! Bid on silent auction items while enjoying tasty bites and watching some of Austin's finest chefs battle it out Chopped style. Thu., Sept. 28, 6-9pm. (2017) Barr Mansion, 10463 Sprinkle, 512/926-6907. $50-85.
FLYING SAUCER HURRICANE RELIEF Throughout September, cash donations for hurricane relief will be accepted in-store. On each Wednesday, 100% of proceeds from a selected keg tapping will be donated to the relief fund. Until Sep. 17, Saucer will choose a "Harvey beer" of the day, for which $2 of each sale will be donated to the relief fund. Wed., Sept. 6 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) Flying Saucer. www.beerknurd.com
HOPDODDY HURRICANE RELIEF All September long, all Hopdoddy locations will donate $1 for every Goodnight/Good Cause burger sold to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. On September 4-5, all sales from the burger will be donated along with $1, up to $10,000, for every drink made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Fri., Sept. 1 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) All Hopdoddy Burger Bar locations. www.hopdoddy.com
KERBEY HARVEY RELIEF Through the end of September, Kerbey Lane Cafe will donate $1 from every crispy chicken Benedict and green chile mac & cheese sold at its seven locations to the Austin Community Foundation Central Texas Long-Term Hurricane Recovery Fund. Wed., Sept. 6 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) All Kerbey Lane locations. www.kerbeylanecafe.com
LICK HONEST ICE CREAMS HURRICANE RELIEF Lick Honest Ice Creams is donating 100% of proceeds from their Texas Sheet Cake pints sold at all of their shops to the American Red Cross throughout September. Fri., Sept. 1 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) All Lick Honest Ice Creams locations. www.ilikelick.com
TAILGATE AT THE BACKYARD On every away game in the UT season, join Texas Exes Austin Chapter for activities and food & drinks. Pre-game with a Bloody Mary bar, themed cocktails, craft brews, and signature tacos from backYARD’s airstream. Plus, a livestream of the game on a big screen. Sat., Sept. 16 - Sat., Nov. 18, 6:30pm-1am. (2017) Backyard at Waller Creek, 701 E. 11th.
TINY PIES HOUSTON FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER $1 of every Texas Two Step Tiny Pie sold will be donated to the Houston Food Bank. Wed., Sept. 6 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) Tiny Pies, both locations. www.tinypies.com
Friday 29
FIVE-COURSE WINE DINNER FEATURING BECKER VINEYARDS Cannon + Belle, located at Hilton Austin, hosts their first wine pairing dinner of the season with Becker Vineyards. The five-course dinner will pair five wines with a special menu created by chef Yesica Arredondo. Fri., Sept. 29, 7-10pm. (2017) Cannon + Belle, 500 E. Fourth, 512/493-4900. $70.
FLYING SAUCER HURRICANE RELIEF Throughout September, cash donations for hurricane relief will be accepted in-store. On each Wednesday, 100% of proceeds from a selected keg tapping will be donated to the relief fund. Until Sep. 17, Saucer will choose a "Harvey beer" of the day, for which $2 of each sale will be donated to the relief fund. Wed., Sept. 6 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) Flying Saucer. www.beerknurd.com
HOPDODDY HURRICANE RELIEF All September long, all Hopdoddy locations will donate $1 for every Goodnight/Good Cause burger sold to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. On September 4-5, all sales from the burger will be donated along with $1, up to $10,000, for every drink made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Fri., Sept. 1 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) All Hopdoddy Burger Bar locations. www.hopdoddy.com
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE HONEY #FOODSAVESBEES Learn how to cook with hemp and celebrate the launch of Bee Delightful's newest product and website at a gala benefiting the bees. Fri., Sept. 29, 5-10pm. (2017) 2105 W. 10th. $100. hello@beedelightful.com, www.beedelightful.com/
KERBEY HARVEY RELIEF Through the end of September, Kerbey Lane Cafe will donate $1 from every crispy chicken Benedict and green chile mac & cheese sold at its seven locations to the Austin Community Foundation Central Texas Long-Term Hurricane Recovery Fund. Wed., Sept. 6 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) All Kerbey Lane locations. www.kerbeylanecafe.com
LICK HONEST ICE CREAMS HURRICANE RELIEF Lick Honest Ice Creams is donating 100% of proceeds from their Texas Sheet Cake pints sold at all of their shops to the American Red Cross throughout September. Fri., Sept. 1 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) All Lick Honest Ice Creams locations. www.ilikelick.com
PARTNERS IN CRAFT – TEXAS CRAFT BREWERS FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT EVENT This intimate evening sampling event highlights the close-knit camaraderie and community-oriented spirit of the Texas craft beer industry with a unique lineup of handcrafted Texas beers brewed with help and inspiration from a wide variety of community collaborators – Texas breweries, musicians, nonprofits, artisans, and more. Fri., Sept. 29, 5:30-9pm. (2017) Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia, 512/480-8318. $55. info@texascraftbrewersfestival.org
TINY PIES HOUSTON FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER $1 of every Texas Two Step Tiny Pie sold will be donated to the Houston Food Bank. Wed., Sept. 6 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) Tiny Pies, both locations. www.tinypies.com
WINE PAIRING DINNER WITH BECKER VINEYARDS A five-course dinner pairing five wines with a special menu created by chef Yesica Arredondo. Fri., Sept. 29, 7-10pm. (2017) Cannon + Belle, 500 E. Fourth, 512/493-4900. $70. https://www.cannonandbelle.com/
Saturday 30
AUSTIN OKTOBERFEST Enjoy beer, brats, and bands at this annual celebration of Central Texas' German heritage. Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto, 512/666-7464. $50. www.austoberfest.com
AUSTIN OKTOBERFEST, AUSTOBERFEST! The Austin Saengerrunde will be celebrating its fifth annual AustOberfest with Foodways Texas! Celebrating Central Texas German heritage with all you can eat sausage, bier tasting, air accordion, and David Hasselhoff lip sync competitions, bowling, and live polka music. Sat., Sept. 30, 5-11pm. (2017) Saengerrunde Hall, 1607 San Jacinto. $45. www.scholzgarten.com/
FLYING SAUCER HURRICANE RELIEF Throughout September, cash donations for hurricane relief will be accepted in-store. On each Wednesday, 100% of proceeds from a selected keg tapping will be donated to the relief fund. Until Sep. 17, Saucer will choose a "Harvey beer" of the day, for which $2 of each sale will be donated to the relief fund. Wed., Sept. 6 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) Flying Saucer. www.beerknurd.com
FREE CLASS – HOMEBREW KOMBUCHA Owners of local kombucha company Buddha’s Brew will discuss the basic process and all equipment necessary for home production and provide samples of several flavors. Learn the ancient tradition of fermenting kombucha and brew your own probiotics. Sat., Sept. 30, 10-11am. (2017) The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd., 512/288-6113. Free. www.tngaustin.com
GREEN CORN PROJECT FALL DIG-INS Help Green Corn Project in their mission of bringing nutritious, affordable food to all Austinites by volunteering to install a new garden or clean up an existing one. Sat., Sept. 9 - Sun., Oct. 1, 8:30am-1pm. (2017) Green Corn Project, PO Box 49468, Austin, TX 78765. greencornproject.org
HOPDODDY HURRICANE RELIEF All September long, all Hopdoddy locations will donate $1 for every Goodnight/Good Cause burger sold to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. On September 4-5, all sales from the burger will be donated along with $1, up to $10,000, for every drink made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Fri., Sept. 1 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) All Hopdoddy Burger Bar locations. www.hopdoddy.com
KERBEY HARVEY RELIEF Through the end of September, Kerbey Lane Cafe will donate $1 from every crispy chicken Benedict and green chile mac & cheese sold at its seven locations to the Austin Community Foundation Central Texas Long-Term Hurricane Recovery Fund. Wed., Sept. 6 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) All Kerbey Lane locations. www.kerbeylanecafe.com
LICK HONEST ICE CREAMS HURRICANE RELIEF Lick Honest Ice Creams is donating 100% of proceeds from their Texas Sheet Cake pints sold at all of their shops to the American Red Cross throughout September. Fri., Sept. 1 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) All Lick Honest Ice Creams locations. www.ilikelick.com
QUESO FUNDIDO FOR HURRICANE RELIEF 30% of all queso funded sales go to Austin Disaster Relief. Wed., Aug. 30 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) The Hightower. thehightower.com/
SOUL FOOD TRUCK FEST From barbecue to Cajun to traditional, all manner of soul food will be served up at this community event, along with kid-friendly activities, live music, and more. Sat., Sept. 30, noon-5pm. (2017) Freedom Plaza at George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina St.. $10, $75 (VIP). www.soulfoodtruckfest.com
SOUL FOOD TRUCK FEST Sample 11 of Austin's best soul food trucks and enjoy kid-friendly activities, live music, and more. Sat., Sept. 30, noon-5pm George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina, 512/974-4926. $10-75. austintexas.gov/carvermuseum
TEXAS CRAFT BREWERS FESTIVAL Try Texas-brewed craft beers from over 50 different vendors at the state's largest beer event. Sat., Sept. 30, 2-6:30pm. (2017) Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia. $35+.
TEXAS CRAFT BREWERS FESTIVAL This is the state’s largest beer event focused exclusively on Texas-produced craft beer. Sat., Sept. 30, 2-6:30pm. (2017) Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia, 512/480-8318. $10-120. www.texascraftbrewersfestival.org
TINY PIES HOUSTON FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER $1 of every Texas Two Step Tiny Pie sold will be donated to the Houston Food Bank. Wed., Sept. 6 - Sat., Sept. 30, (2017) Tiny Pies, both locations. www.tinypies.com
Sunday 1
2017 AUSTIN WINE EXPERIENCE An afternoon of sommelier and wine educator-led seminars and panels paired with a grand tasting sip & stroll features local Austin chefs and more than 50 wines from around the world. Sun., Oct. 1, noon-5:30pm AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, 1900 University Dr., 512/404-1900. $60+. www.meetattexas.com
FAR EAST FEST Sample the cuisine and culture of Asia at this food festival. Sun., Oct. 1, (2017) Austin American-Statesman Parking Lot, 305 S. Congress. $55, $100 (VIP). www.fareastfest.com
FREE CLASS – ORGANIC VEGGIE GARDENING 101 Have you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food, but didn't know where to start? Learn all about the basics: choosing the right location, proper soil preparation, planting in the correct season, and more. Sun., Oct. 1 - Tue., Oct. 3, 10-11am. (2017) The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd., 512/288-6113. Free. www.tngaustin.com
GREEN CORN PROJECT FALL DIG-INS Help Green Corn Project in their mission of bringing nutritious, affordable food to all Austinites by volunteering to install a new garden or clean up an existing one. Sat., Sept. 9 - Sun., Oct. 1, 8:30am-1pm. (2017) Green Corn Project, PO Box 49468, Austin, TX 78765. greencornproject.org
Tuesday 3
FREE CLASS – ORGANIC VEGGIE GARDENING 101 Have you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food, but didn't know where to start? Learn all about the basics: choosing the right location, proper soil preparation, planting in the correct season, and more. Sun., Oct. 1 - Tue., Oct. 3, 10-11am. (2017) The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd., 512/288-6113. Free. www.tngaustin.com
Ongoing
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 Every Sunday from 10-2, rain or shine, the Bee Cave Farmers Market showcases over 35 local purveyors of delicious produce, meats, and artisanal goods at the central plaza of the Hill Country Galleria. Browsing local farmers’, ranchers’, and artisans’ wares is a great reminder of how much talent and natural bounty the Central Texas region has to offer. And even if you can’t afford to make it your grocery haul, a farmers’ market brunch trip is never a bad idea. Vendors include Goodie Dumplings, grass fed Wagyu purveyors Linzer Ranch, Farmer Dave’s heirloom tomatoes, peaches, corn, and other produce, Bee Delightful CBD honey, and Blanco Booch raw kombucha. – Lina Fisher 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
MATTIE'S LAWN HAPPY HOUR Enjoy happy hour drinks and live music under the shade of Mattie's lawn's breathtaking live oak trees. Tues.-Sat., 4-9pm. Mattie's, 811 W. Live Oak, 512/444-1888. www.mattiesaustin.com
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
