Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of May 25, 2023
Thursday 25
ANTONELLI'S X DRISKILL: GUIDED TASTING Austin’s historical icon, the Driskill Hotel, is partnering with beloved neighborhood cheese shop Antonelli’s for a one-night-only cheese tasting event at the Texas landmark. Enjoy seven courses of cheeses responsibly sourced from around the globe, with special wine pairings, charcuterie, pickles, and a chocolate flight. Thu., May 25, 7-9pm. (2023) The Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos, 512/439-1234. $100. driskillhotel.com
HOT LUCK FEST Local celebrity chef and James Beard award winner Aaron Franklin's Hot Luck Festival is back, with four days of food and music over Memorial Day weekend benefiting the Southern Smoke Foundation, which supports hospitality industry workers. Dozens of chefs from Texas and beyond will offer their culinary delights, and live music will be offered at Mohawk each night. Thu.-Sun., May 25-28 Various locations. Individual tickets and "Whole Enchilada" passes available. hotluckfest.com
MEANWHILE X SONGBIRD: CHIMAEK Here's a collab between chicken sandwich food truck Songbird and Meanwhile Brewing for Chimaek Weekend, bringing Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month to a delicious finale. Treat your choppers and buds to the spicy crunch and juicy yum of a kimchi chicken sandwich and kimchi fries, sluice those savories with Meanwhile's Tender Robot, and know that your purchases will help support Asian Family Support Services of Austin. Thu.-Sun., May 25-28 Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point, 512/308-3659. meanwhilebeer.com
Friday 26
AUSTIN GREEK FESTIVAL Experience the spirit of Greece with delectable Greek food and drink, dancing, live entertainment from Greece, shopping, and more at this fun, family-friendly event. Opa! May 26-28. Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., noon-10pm Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 414 St Stephens School Rd S. $5; kids under 10, free. austingreekfestival.com
HOT LUCK FEST Local celebrity chef and James Beard award winner Aaron Franklin's Hot Luck Festival is back, with four days of food and music over Memorial Day weekend benefiting the Southern Smoke Foundation, which supports hospitality industry workers. Dozens of chefs from Texas and beyond will offer their culinary delights, and live music will be offered at Mohawk each night. Thu.-Sun., May 25-28 Various locations. Individual tickets and "Whole Enchilada" passes available. hotluckfest.com
MEANWHILE X SONGBIRD: CHIMAEK Here's a collab between chicken sandwich food truck Songbird and Meanwhile Brewing for Chimaek Weekend, bringing Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month to a delicious finale. Treat your choppers and buds to the spicy crunch and juicy yum of a kimchi chicken sandwich and kimchi fries, sluice those savories with Meanwhile's Tender Robot, and know that your purchases will help support Asian Family Support Services of Austin. Thu.-Sun., May 25-28 Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point, 512/308-3659. meanwhilebeer.com
THE AMERICAN BATTLE OF THE BOURBONS TASTING Texas, Colorado, Kentucky, and Tennessee: Who will win this American Battle of the Bourbons? They’re going all American in this whiskey war across the states, fighting it out to prove just who is the best of the best in the U.S. Fri., May 26, 7:30pm. (2023) Pinballz Arcade Lake Creek, 13729 Research, 512/537-8737. $30 ($50, VIP). www.pinballz.com
Saturday 27
AUSTIN GREEK FESTIVAL Experience the spirit of Greece with delectable Greek food and drink, dancing, live entertainment from Greece, shopping, and more at this fun, family-friendly event. Opa! May 26-28. Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., noon-10pm Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 414 St Stephens School Rd S. $5; kids under 10, free. austingreekfestival.com
HOT LUCK FEST Local celebrity chef and James Beard award winner Aaron Franklin's Hot Luck Festival is back, with four days of food and music over Memorial Day weekend benefiting the Southern Smoke Foundation, which supports hospitality industry workers. Dozens of chefs from Texas and beyond will offer their culinary delights, and live music will be offered at Mohawk each night. Thu.-Sun., May 25-28 Various locations. Individual tickets and "Whole Enchilada" passes available. hotluckfest.com
MEANWHILE X SONGBIRD: CHIMAEK Here's a collab between chicken sandwich food truck Songbird and Meanwhile Brewing for Chimaek Weekend, bringing Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month to a delicious finale. Treat your choppers and buds to the spicy crunch and juicy yum of a kimchi chicken sandwich and kimchi fries, sluice those savories with Meanwhile's Tender Robot, and know that your purchases will help support Asian Family Support Services of Austin. Thu.-Sun., May 25-28 Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point, 512/308-3659. meanwhilebeer.com
SFC FARMERS' MARKET: 20TH ANNIVERSARY In addition to the weekly farmers' market, enjoy live music, crafts, chef demonstrations, and a birthday bash that's been two decades in the making – all free, family-friendly, and in support of the Sustainable Food Center. Through May 27. Saturdays, 9am-1pm SFC Farmers' Market Downtown, Fourth & Guadalupe, 512/236-0074. sustainablefoodcenter.org/events
Sunday 28
AUSTIN GREEK FESTIVAL Experience the spirit of Greece with delectable Greek food and drink, dancing, live entertainment from Greece, shopping, and more at this fun, family-friendly event. Opa! May 26-28. Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., noon-10pm Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 414 St Stephens School Rd S. $5; kids under 10, free. austingreekfestival.com
HOT LUCK FEST Local celebrity chef and James Beard award winner Aaron Franklin's Hot Luck Festival is back, with four days of food and music over Memorial Day weekend benefiting the Southern Smoke Foundation, which supports hospitality industry workers. Dozens of chefs from Texas and beyond will offer their culinary delights, and live music will be offered at Mohawk each night. Thu.-Sun., May 25-28 Various locations. Individual tickets and "Whole Enchilada" passes available. hotluckfest.com
MEANWHILE X SONGBIRD: CHIMAEK Here's a collab between chicken sandwich food truck Songbird and Meanwhile Brewing for Chimaek Weekend, bringing Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month to a delicious finale. Treat your choppers and buds to the spicy crunch and juicy yum of a kimchi chicken sandwich and kimchi fries, sluice those savories with Meanwhile's Tender Robot, and know that your purchases will help support Asian Family Support Services of Austin. Thu.-Sun., May 25-28 Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point, 512/308-3659. meanwhilebeer.com
Tuesday 30
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 redbeansaustin@gmail.com. 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
