Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week

Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of July 28, 2022

Antonelli's: Free Cheese Week

Thursday 28

ANTONELLI'S: FREE CHEESE WEEK Yes, for real: Free cheese from the best cheese shop in the city! The first 50 people in line at Antonelli's each day – and there are two more days to go in this week – will get a free wedge of cheese. What's coming up: Seascape from Central Coast Creamery (Thursday); and cave-aged Marisa from Carr Valley Cheese (Friday). Hell, we were all gonna have breakfast at Julio's next door, anyway, right? Through July 29 Antonelli's Cheese Shop, 4220 Duval St., 512/531-9610. antonellischeese.com

Friday 29

Saturday 30

BAKERS AGAINST ABORTION BANS: BAKE SALE This is a nonpartisan community event intended to raise awareness and funds for abortion access, featuring baked goods (sweet and savory) created by some of the finest chefs in Austin. Also, yard games, a live DJ, and an opportunity to update your voter registration or register for the first time. Sat., July 30, 11am-4pm. (2022) 2200 S. Lamar. bakersagainstracism.com

Tuesday 2

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

SUERTE X TATSU-YA: TAQUERO TAKEOVER You know how, once a month, that much-lauded chef Fermín Núñez invites some other culinary badass into his kitchen at Suerte to create a unique taco that's available for one night and dine-in only? Well, here's August, comin' at ya with guest chef Dylan Salisbury of Tatsu-Ya serving up serving a Smoked Kalua Pork Taco with Tiki XO sauce and avocado salsa. Bonus: Proceeds go to Austin Pets Alive! Tue., Aug. 2, (2022) Suerte, 1800 E. Sixth, 512/522-3031. 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