Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week

Thursday 4

LEROY AND LEWIS X HUCKLEBERRY: SURF & TURF DINNER Because not everything about the Seventies sucked, right? (Hell, we even like fondue, y'know?) And now here are two local culinary powerhouses collaborating on an elevated classic that features a wedge salad, tater-tot casserole, smoked beef tenderloin, a crab cake topped with bearnaise sauce, sides, and a glorious cheesecake finish. Cue up some ABBA and make your reservations early, lucky citizen. Note: Tickets available until Thursday (Nov. 4) at noon. Fri., Nov. 5, 4-8pm Huckleberry Hospitality, 440 E. St. Elmo. $80. huckleberrytx.com

THE WHISKY X More than 60 whiskies available for your sampling? Check. A pleasing plethora of cocktails featuring those whiskies? Check. A sip-n-play games lounge? Check. A small swarm of Austin's best food trucks right there, too? Check. And, whoa, a live concert by Shakey Graves? Double check – and better check to see if there are still tickets available for this spirited Downtown shindig, y'know what we're saying? Thu., Nov. 4, 6pm. (2021) Fair Market, 1100 E. Fifth, 512/494-9093. $75 and up. thewhiskyx.com

WATERLOO ICEHOUSE: 1976 THROWBACK MENU This popular place, on the other hand, is celebrating its 45th anniversary(!) And so each of Waterloo Ice House’s four Austin locations will pay homage to the history of local food culture by offering an exclusive Throwback Thursday menu featuring items from the original 1976 lineup – with special pricing. Starting … now, actually, and running until the end of the year; so get 'em while you can. Thursdays, 11am-10pm 6203 N. Cap. of Texas Hwy; 8600 Burnet Rd.; 9600 S. IH-35; 9600 Escarpment. waterlooicehouse.com

Tuesday 9

ANDIAMO RISTORANTE: 17TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER The fine Italian joint right off Burnet celebrates a temporal milestone with culinary flair, starting a four-courser with scallops and fresh pea sauce, moving into homemade chicken-and-ricotta ravioli, getting fabulous with orange lobster, then finishing with a richly sweet anniversary cake. Not fancy enough yet? How about live music and a cooking demo from chef Victor Ibarra in the dining room? Congrats, Andiamo – we'll be eating well with you this night, and many years to come. Tue., Nov. 9, 6:45pm. (2021) Andiamo Ristorante, 2521 Rutland, 512/719-3377. $65 ($85 with wine pairings). andiamoitaliano.com

RED BEANS AND RICELY YOURS, AUSTIN This community initiative, headed by Chris Cubas and Maris Clegg, is dedicated to providing free meals (of red beans and rice, andouille sausage, cornbread, fruit, dessert, and a drink) to Austinites in need. "On Tuesdays, we will provide a link to sign up for a free home-made meal delivered to you with safety in mind," goes their announcement on Facebook. "There is no judgment and the form is anonymous. If you have been affected by the impact of Covid-19 or are having a hard time, we would like to make a small portion of your day a little bit better." Or, if you'd like to donate your time in driving, baking treats, or providing cases of nonalcoholic beverages, please reach out to [email protected]. redbeansaustin.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

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