Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of February 21, 2019
Thursday 21
CRAFTSMAN: MARDI GRAS TAKEOVER The lively East Austin drinkery unveils an amazing Mardi Gras pop-up experience featuring a delicious array of their favorite New Orleans-inspired cocktails and food, with the whole joint decorated to make guests feel like they've been transported to the middle of the French Quarter.
Note: A recent preview reveals that, instead of just throwing some basic N'awlins-sparked flair at the bar, the Craftsman crew has researched that storied city's mixological history from 1800 onward … and used their intel to conjure freshly brilliant examples of vintage cocktails. We'll go out on a bead-draped limb here and suggest that you might never find a better Sazerac for years, for instance. But we'll also insist that we'd rather spend all night tossing back sugar-rimed coupes of that 1850-specific Brandy Crusta. Between bites of the special menu's succulent shrimp po'boy, to be sure. We mean: Laissez les bons temps rouler, baby!
Through March 5 Craftsman. www.facebook.com/craftsmanbarFriday 22
CRAFTSMAN: MARDI GRAS TAKEOVER The lively East Austin drinkery unveils an amazing Mardi Gras pop-up experience featuring a delicious array of their favorite New Orleans-inspired cocktails and food, with the whole joint decorated to make guests feel like they've been transported to the middle of the French Quarter.
Note: A recent preview reveals that, instead of just throwing some basic N'awlins-sparked flair at the bar, the Craftsman crew has researched that storied city's mixological history from 1800 onward … and used their intel to conjure freshly brilliant examples of vintage cocktails. We'll go out on a bead-draped limb here and suggest that you might never find a better Sazerac for years, for instance. But we'll also insist that we'd rather spend all night tossing back sugar-rimed coupes of that 1850-specific Brandy Crusta. Between bites of the special menu's succulent shrimp po'boy, to be sure. We mean: Laissez les bons temps rouler, baby!
Through March 5 Craftsman. www.facebook.com/craftsmanbarNATIONAL MARGARITA DAY: PLAYA REAL X PROHIBITION CREAMERY Admittedly, we’re partial to anything Prohibition Creamery’s got going on, but this collab with the Austin-based blue agave distillers of Playa Real? You’d best hurry if you wanna beat us through the door for this celebration of margaritas – featuring the Playa Piña Rita that melds house-made sangria sorbet with pineapple-infused tequila. Oh, to be so deliciously wasting away again! Fri., Feb. 22, 4-6pm. (2019) Prohibition Creamery, 1407 E. Seventh, 512/992-1449. $8. www.prohibitioncreamery.com
Saturday 23
CRAFTSMAN: MARDI GRAS TAKEOVER The lively East Austin drinkery unveils an amazing Mardi Gras pop-up experience featuring a delicious array of their favorite New Orleans-inspired cocktails and food, with the whole joint decorated to make guests feel like they've been transported to the middle of the French Quarter.
Note: A recent preview reveals that, instead of just throwing some basic N'awlins-sparked flair at the bar, the Craftsman crew has researched that storied city's mixological history from 1800 onward … and used their intel to conjure freshly brilliant examples of vintage cocktails. We'll go out on a bead-draped limb here and suggest that you might never find a better Sazerac for years, for instance. But we'll also insist that we'd rather spend all night tossing back sugar-rimed coupes of that 1850-specific Brandy Crusta. Between bites of the special menu's succulent shrimp po'boy, to be sure. We mean: Laissez les bons temps rouler, baby!
Through March 5 Craftsman. www.facebook.com/craftsmanbarNÉKTER JUICE BAR: GRAND OPENING What makes an opening grand? Well, in this case, Vincent Mai’s new juicery on Far West is offering 16-ounce fresh juices and superfood smoothies for just one dollar (that’s one of those per customer, por favor) and the day’s sales go to benefit Urban Roots. And if you show up early, you can probably score some branded swag, too. All in all, that sounds pretty grand. Sat., Feb. 23, 9am-1pm Nékter Juice Bar, 3637 Far West, 512/649-5501. www.nekterjuicebar.com
PARKSIDE: KEN WRIGHT CELLARS AND CHAÎNE DES RÔTISSEURS Parkside’s Shawn Cirkiel and vintner supreme Ken Wright have collaborated up a fantastic menu – diver scallops, grilled quail, braised veal, chocolate pecan cake – sure to delight your gustatory senses while Wright informs you about the wine pairings you’re enjoying and describes how he invigorated the wine industry in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Sat., Feb. 23, 6pm. (2019) Parkside, 301 E. Sixth, 512/474-9898. $125. www.parkside-austin.com
Sunday 24
CRAFTSMAN: MARDI GRAS TAKEOVER The lively East Austin drinkery unveils an amazing Mardi Gras pop-up experience featuring a delicious array of their favorite New Orleans-inspired cocktails and food, with the whole joint decorated to make guests feel like they've been transported to the middle of the French Quarter.
Note: A recent preview reveals that, instead of just throwing some basic N'awlins-sparked flair at the bar, the Craftsman crew has researched that storied city's mixological history from 1800 onward … and used their intel to conjure freshly brilliant examples of vintage cocktails. We'll go out on a bead-draped limb here and suggest that you might never find a better Sazerac for years, for instance. But we'll also insist that we'd rather spend all night tossing back sugar-rimed coupes of that 1850-specific Brandy Crusta. Between bites of the special menu's succulent shrimp po'boy, to be sure. We mean: Laissez les bons temps rouler, baby!
Through March 5 Craftsman. www.facebook.com/craftsmanbarMonday 25
CRAFTSMAN: MARDI GRAS TAKEOVER The lively East Austin drinkery unveils an amazing Mardi Gras pop-up experience featuring a delicious array of their favorite New Orleans-inspired cocktails and food, with the whole joint decorated to make guests feel like they've been transported to the middle of the French Quarter.
Note: A recent preview reveals that, instead of just throwing some basic N'awlins-sparked flair at the bar, the Craftsman crew has researched that storied city's mixological history from 1800 onward … and used their intel to conjure freshly brilliant examples of vintage cocktails. We'll go out on a bead-draped limb here and suggest that you might never find a better Sazerac for years, for instance. But we'll also insist that we'd rather spend all night tossing back sugar-rimed coupes of that 1850-specific Brandy Crusta. Between bites of the special menu's succulent shrimp po'boy, to be sure. We mean: Laissez les bons temps rouler, baby!
Through March 5 Craftsman. www.facebook.com/craftsmanbarIT'S MY PARK: FREE NOMS FOR HELPING The Austin Parks Foundation’s annual city-wide volunteer event is presented by Wheatsville Food Co-Op, and registration is still open – with more than 100 projects to choose from: clean-ups, trail repairs, tree care, and there's even a kids' crew. Lend a hand in enhancing our green spaces and be rewarded with 1) the warm feeling of civic pride and 2) some big ol' food discounts and a free biscuit from Bird Bird Biscuit and free beer from Scholz Garten. They're probably not gonna give a beer to any kids, no, but you get the idea. Sat., March 2 www.austinparks.org
JUNIPER: AMORÉ MONDAYS This excellent Northern Italian eatery has debuted Amoré Monday, a curated menu of their most popular dishes at happy hour prices, offering tastes of antipasti favorites like puffy potatoes and chicken liver mousse, along with housemade pasta dishes, including carbonara, spaghetti & meatballs, and cacio e pepe. A raft of spritze-forward drink specials accompany this wealth of yum, beer and bottles of wine are half off, and – pssst! – be sure to ask about those "shift drinks" for a boilermakery good time. Mondays, through March 25 Juniper, 2400 E. Cesar Chavez #304, 512/220-9421. www.juniperaustin.com
Tuesday 26
APERITIVO AUSTIN The foodie-forward faction of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce of Texas invites you to join them at this excellent Eastside restaurant for a night enhanced with complimentary bites and special prices on Firriato wines. But do RSVP via email, capisce? Tue., Feb. 26, 6-9pm. (2019) Il Brutto, 1601 E. Sixth, 512/580-8779. [email protected], www.ilbruttoaustin.com
CRAFTSMAN: MARDI GRAS TAKEOVER The lively East Austin drinkery unveils an amazing Mardi Gras pop-up experience featuring a delicious array of their favorite New Orleans-inspired cocktails and food, with the whole joint decorated to make guests feel like they've been transported to the middle of the French Quarter.
Note: A recent preview reveals that, instead of just throwing some basic N'awlins-sparked flair at the bar, the Craftsman crew has researched that storied city's mixological history from 1800 onward … and used their intel to conjure freshly brilliant examples of vintage cocktails. We'll go out on a bead-draped limb here and suggest that you might never find a better Sazerac for years, for instance. But we'll also insist that we'd rather spend all night tossing back sugar-rimed coupes of that 1850-specific Brandy Crusta. Between bites of the special menu's succulent shrimp po'boy, to be sure. We mean: Laissez les bons temps rouler, baby!
Through March 5 Craftsman. www.facebook.com/craftsmanbarIT'S MY PARK: FREE NOMS FOR HELPING The Austin Parks Foundation’s annual city-wide volunteer event is presented by Wheatsville Food Co-Op, and registration is still open – with more than 100 projects to choose from: clean-ups, trail repairs, tree care, and there's even a kids' crew. Lend a hand in enhancing our green spaces and be rewarded with 1) the warm feeling of civic pride and 2) some big ol' food discounts and a free biscuit from Bird Bird Biscuit and free beer from Scholz Garten. They're probably not gonna give a beer to any kids, no, but you get the idea. Sat., March 2 www.austinparks.org
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
KING CAKES FROM EASY TIGER Here’s the facts, and we can’t hide ’em: These tasty King Cakes have a tiger inside ’em! These seasonal cakes from one of Austin’s favorite bakeries are made with pain au lait dough, filled with butter and cinnamon sugar, and come with a tiger figurine tucked inside (instead of that traditional plastic baby). And now, mon ami, they’re available fresh – for pick-up at all Easy Tiger locations, any time between now and Mardi Gras (March 5) with 48 hours’ advance notice. Easy Tiger, The Linc, 6406 N. I-35 #1100, 512/494-4151. easytigerusa.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
