Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week

Thursday 12

AUSTIN TORTILLA POP-UP DINNER This dinner will feature a full menu by chef Brendan Nomura and preview his new venture, the Austin Tortilla Company. Thu., Oct. 12, 7pm. (2017) Swoop House, 3012 Gonzales, 512/467-6600. $50. 2dine4.com

BREAKFASTCLUB BreakfastClub, a global event series, connects culinary and design innovators through the ritual of breakfast. This fall chefs all over the country turn their dream morning meal into fast food: a main dish, two sides, coffee/tea, and a special prize inside. Guests are encouraged to stay, eat, and meet new people, or grab-and-go. Oct. 10-12, 8-10:30am Various locations. $30.

Friday 13

TEXAS SPIRIT PAIRING DINNER WITH CANNON + BELLE AND PEPE ZEVADA Z TEQUILA Join Cannon + Belle, located in the Hilton Austin, for a special spirit pairing dinner with Z Tequila. In addition to a five-course dinner from Chef Yesi and cocktail pairings using a variety of Z Tequilas, owner/founder Pepe Zevada, will be in attendance. Fri., Oct. 13, 6:30pm. (2017) Cannon + Belle, 500 E. Fourth. $70. https://www.cannonandbelle.com/

Z TEQUILA DINNER AT CANNON + BELLE Join Cannon + Belle, located in the Hilton Austin, for a special spirit pairing dinner with Z Tequila. In addition to a five-course dinner from Chef Yesi and cocktail pairings using a variety of Z Tequilas, owner/founder Pepe Zevada will be in attendance. Fri., Oct. 13, 6:30-9pm. (2017) Cannon + Belle, 500 E. Fourth. $70 plus tax and gratuity. [email protected], www.cannonandbelle.com

Saturday 14

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.

Sunday 15

BUTCHER'S BALL This year, two Austin chefs will be competing this year for the Golden Cleaver Award: Ben Runkle from Salt & Time and Dawn Burrell from Uchiko. The annual meat-focused food and drink event highlights local ranchers adhering to ethical and sustainable ranching practices while raising money for two nonprofit beneficiaries, Urban Harvest and Foodways Texas. Dale Watson & His Lone Stars, White Ghost Shivers, Will Van Horn Trio, and Vinyl Ranch will play. Sun., Oct. 15, (2017) Rockin' Star Ranch, 8002 Fuelburg Pease Lane, Brenham, 800/778-3196.

SAM SMITH OF TUSK (PDX) AT JUNE'S Chef Sam Smith of Tusk, Food & Wine's 2017 Restaurant of the Year, will cook a four-course Middle Eastern, family-style dinner, with optional wine pairings. Sun., Oct. 15, 5-10pm. (2017) June's All Day, 1722 S. Congress, 512/416-1722. $65-95. www.junesallday.com

THE BUTCHER'S BALL Watch Texas chefs compete for the Golden Cleaver while enjoying a day of tastings, discussions, and demonstrations. Sun., Oct. 15, 1-8pm. (2017) Rockin' Star Ranch, 8002 Fuelburg Pease Lane, Brenham, 800/778-3196. $25-100.

Tuesday 17

4TH ANNUAL TASTE OF CEDAR PARK Sip on local beer and wine while strolling through the Cedar Park Sculpture Garden listening to live music and tasting food from local restaurants. Tue., Oct. 17, 6-9pm. (2017) Cedar Park Sculpture Garden 1435 Main Street Cedar Park, Texas 78613. $40. [email protected]

ONE LAMB, FIVE WINES: KERMIT LYNCH WINE DINNER This exclusive dinner features the wines of Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, with an entire lamb from Windy Hill Farms, and five wines paired with five special lamb dishes prepared just for this occasion. Tue., Oct. 17, 6:30-9:30pm. (2017) Italic. $85. www.italicaustin.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