Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week

Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of January 27, 2022

Fall Creek Vineyards: Resolution Dinner

Thursday 27

FALL CREEK VINEYARDS: RESOLUTION DINNER There's a somewhat familiar guest chef for this culinary event at Fall Creek Vineyards out in Driftwood: Cody Taylor, former owner of Austin's Cafe Josie, current kitchen maestro behind Industry in San Marcos, now bringing his acclaimed talents to a dinner with four wine-paired courses at this elegant Hill Country venue of viticulture. Shaved cucumber salad; smoked artichoke tomato bisque; smoked pork ribs; and a dessert taco (that's with a cereal brown sugar taco shell, chocolate mousse, salted cashews, raspberries, and white chocolate). And, ooooh, those Fall Creek wines! Fri., Jan. 28, 6:30pm. Fall Creek Vineyards, 1820 CR 222, Tow, 325/379-5361. $100. fcv.com

TRULUCK'S DINE-IN SPECIAL This posh seafood house's special Valentine's Menu includes Maine lobster ravioli made with a butter poached tail, handmade lobster ravioli, artichokes, mushrooms, and spinach with smoked pecorino cream and tomato confit. If you really wanna splurge, citizen, add on a thick slice of strawberry chococlate cake for dessert. Feb. 11-14 TIE: Truluck's; Truluck's, Truluck's, 300 Colorado, 512/482-9000; Truluck's, 10225 Research #4000, 512/794-8300. $89. trulucks.com

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Sunday 30

AUSTIN BEERWORKS: LUNAR NEW YEAR Austin Beerworks celebrates the Year of the Tiger with a collaboration brew – a jasmine dragon pearl tea-infused strong lager – from Chris Gomez of Kaiju Cut + Sew, released this day to benefit Stop AAPI Hate. Also, the ABW Cantina will offer an Asian-inspired menu curated by chef Enma Lopez; Sang Wang's the Rice Is Right food truck will be on-site; and the Austin Flea will be there, too, with an emphasis on Asian vendors. Sun., Jan. 30, 11am-6pm. (2022) Austin Beerworks, 3001 Industrial Terrace, 512/821-2494. austinbeerworks.com

Monday 31

Tuesday 1

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

RUSSIAN HOUSE: DUMPLINGS DAY Austin's popular Downtown bastion of Russian cuisine fights the wonky winter weather with a day of dumpling-forward festivity, serving up all the dumplings you can eat – dumplings stuffed with beef and pork, dumplings stuffed with deer, dumplings stuffed with wild boar, dumplings stuffed with bear (yes, bear) – along with a fine array of potato-packed pierogies, and more. You want hearty food, this place is your haven of hospitality. You want a variety of excellent vodkas while you eat, too? Hey, it is Russian House, isn't it? Tue., Feb. 1, 4-10pm. Russian House. $39.99. russianhouseofaustin.com

SUERTE X TWO HANDS: TACO TAKEOVER Fermín Núñez's excellent Suerte hosts Two Hands' Barney Hannagan for the February Taquero takeover, in which the native Australian and his cunning kitchen team will serve up a smoked lamb carnitas taco with avocado and finger lime salsa. Tue., Feb. 1, 5-10pm. (2022) Suerte, 1800 E. Sixth, 512/953-0092. suerteatx.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