Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week

Thursday 20

MATTIE'S NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY-STYLE NIGHTS This beloved venue of fine dining now offers a rotating family-style dish that's served for groups of four or more. Currently on the menu: chicken & dumplings (with a biscuit and house salad for each guest). Aaaand, on Thursdays, indulge yourself at Mattie’s for Chicken-Fried Steak Night. Mattie's, 811 W. Live Oak, 512/444-1888. $24 ($12, kids). www.mattiesaustin.com

WHISKIES OF THE WORLD We begin to suspect that Fair Market's some kind of whiskey epicenter at this point, as now the venue plays host to this prestigious gathering of connoisseurs, distillers, mixologists, and bona fide whisky-expert celebrities presenting hundreds of different styles from all over the world – Scottish, Irish, American, Texan, Canadian, Indian, Australian, and so on – and with masterclasses available for those who are called to deeper knowledge, and with VIP options including the whole cigar-celebrating side of the culture. Sláinte mhaith! Thu., Sept. 20, 6-10pm Fair Market, 1100 E. Fifth, 512/494-9093. $120-145. www.whiskiesoftheworld.com

Friday 21

EBERLY'S BEEF & BURGUNDY This special dinner, a collaboration between Eberly's chef Jo Chan and guest chef Mathew Peters, features a six-course menu of family-style dishes showcasing the best cuts of Texas Wagyu beef from Ranger Cattle Ranch – paired with wine from some of France’s best Burgundy houses, curated by sommelier Krista Church. Magnificent mealtime memories? Are made of this. Fri., Sept. 21, 6:30pm. (2018) Eberly, 615 S. Lamar, 512/916-9000. $250. eberlyaustin.com

Sunday 23

BARLEY SWINE + BELL'S BREWERY Those Michigan-based magisters of craft beer continue to team up with the best local eateries by way of introducing their brews to this thirsty city. And that's why examples of Bell's new wheat ales, IPAs, lagers, and sour brown ales will be paired, this time, with the gustatory delights of a five-course meal created by chef Bryce Gilmore and his Barley Swine crew. Five beers, five dishes, countless orgasms across your lucky taste buds. Good idea to call for reservations – STAT! Sun., Sept. 23, 6pm. (2018) Barley Swine, 6555 Burnet Rd. #400, 512/394-8150. $110. www.barleyswine.com

OODLES OF NOODLES COOK-OFF Endless pastabilities, they say. Ha! But, seriously, here's the Austin Food Blogger Alliance's third annual cook-off, wherein attendees get to sample the contestants’ noodle-based delights that've been inspired by pasta dishes from around the world. Eat as much as you can, vote for your favorites, and see if the People's Choice matches up with what the celebrity judges decide at the end of this pastariffic shindig. Bonus: DJ Dolomike spinning out the tunes. Sun., Sept. 23, 2-4pm. (2018) Wright Bros. Brew & Brew, 500 San Marcos St. #105. $30 ($25, in advance). www.austinfoodbloggers.org

TACOS OF TEXAS #DOCUSERIES LAUNCH PARTY Premiere party for the 7-part #tacomentary by Taco Journalism’s Mando Rayo & Jarod Neece exploring taco culture through the eyes of the people in the Lone Star State. Celebrate with tacos & beer! Sun., Sept. 23, 5-9pm. (2018) Independence Brewing Company, 3913 Todd #607, 512/707-0099. Free. independencebrewing.com

Monday 24

LE POLITIQUE'S FIRST ANNIVERSARY PARTY It's been a year already? In this place that's so bon for one's appétit? In December of last year, the Chronicle's Melanie Haupt reported that "Everything at Le Politique, the new Downtown French brasserie concept from the New Waterloo hospitality group, is curated to the finest detail." And for this celebration (which is also the launch of their patisserie's new happy hour), they've curated up an entire day of delights – with half-off bubbles all day, dinner and dessert specials from 5 to 10pm, and … a $100 giftcard to one lucky winner? Sacre bleu! See website for details. Mon., Sept. 24, 7am-10pm. (2018) Le Politique. www.lepolitiqueaustin.com

Tuesday 25

PARKSIDE CHEF'S TABLE: AUSTIN WOMEN IN CULINARY Cocktails start off this all-female-chef curated dinner at parkside, featuring five courses with passed appetizers and wines to complement the dishes. Each chef – Jennifer Nguyen, Juliann Stoddart, Jo Chan, Lindsay Flagg, Bonnie Savage, Natalie Gazaui, Sarah Heard, Abby Love, and Kendall Antonelli – has created a dish inspired by a strong woman in their life. And Emily Beyda tells you more about it right here. Tue., Sept. 25, 7pm. (2018) Parkside, 301 E. Sixth, 512/474-9898. $85. www.parkside-austin.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 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

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