Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of September 14, 2023
Thursday 14
AUSTIN RESTAURANT WEEKS Austin Restaurant Weeks is a two-week-long dining event featuring specially priced lunches, dinners, and cocktails at restaurants (many of the best places in town among them) throughout the greater Austin area, with a portion of the price of each meal going directly to the Central Texas Food Bank.
A portion? Yes: Restaurants donate between $3-9 for each meal sold during the event. The Food Bank can make the most of every dollar donated, so a dinner for two people can generate more than 50 meals for Central Texans facing hunger.
(Note: Prix fixe meal options can include lunch or brunch for $20 and dinner for $40 or $60. Cocktail, beer and wine options may also be available.) Through Sept. 17 austinrestaurantweeks.org
Friday 15
AUSTIN RESTAURANT WEEKS Austin Restaurant Weeks is a two-week-long dining event featuring specially priced lunches, dinners, and cocktails at restaurants (many of the best places in town among them) throughout the greater Austin area, with a portion of the price of each meal going directly to the Central Texas Food Bank.
A portion? Yes: Restaurants donate between $3-9 for each meal sold during the event. The Food Bank can make the most of every dollar donated, so a dinner for two people can generate more than 50 meals for Central Texans facing hunger.
(Note: Prix fixe meal options can include lunch or brunch for $20 and dinner for $40 or $60. Cocktail, beer and wine options may also be available.) Through Sept. 17 austinrestaurantweeks.org
Saturday 16
AUSTIN RESTAURANT WEEKS Austin Restaurant Weeks is a two-week-long dining event featuring specially priced lunches, dinners, and cocktails at restaurants (many of the best places in town among them) throughout the greater Austin area, with a portion of the price of each meal going directly to the Central Texas Food Bank.
A portion? Yes: Restaurants donate between $3-9 for each meal sold during the event. The Food Bank can make the most of every dollar donated, so a dinner for two people can generate more than 50 meals for Central Texans facing hunger.
(Note: Prix fixe meal options can include lunch or brunch for $20 and dinner for $40 or $60. Cocktail, beer and wine options may also be available.) Through Sept. 17 austinrestaurantweeks.org
CENTRAL MARKET: PASSAPORTE PORTUGAL After a five-year hiatus, Central Market is bringing back its Passport series of events, starting with Passaporte Portugal, showcasing the most authentic Portuguese flavors, from the seafood-based cuisine of the coast to the hearty dishes of the country's mountainous region. Through Sept. 26 TIE: Central Market North; Central Market South, Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 512/206-1000; Central Market South, 4477 S. Lamar, 512/899-4300. centralmarket.com
SAZON LATIN FOOD FESTIVAL This festival brings the rich tradition of Latin cuisine to South Austin and celebrates the first week of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The party features an array of Latin food vendors offering dishes from the Caribbean and Central and South America in a family-friendly atmosphere enhanced by a live DJ and fun activities for all ages Sat.-Sun., Sept. 16-17, 11am-6pm Armadillo Den, 10106 Menchaca Rd.. Free. https://armadillodenaustin.com
Sunday 17
AUSTIN RESTAURANT WEEKS Austin Restaurant Weeks is a two-week-long dining event featuring specially priced lunches, dinners, and cocktails at restaurants (many of the best places in town among them) throughout the greater Austin area, with a portion of the price of each meal going directly to the Central Texas Food Bank.
A portion? Yes: Restaurants donate between $3-9 for each meal sold during the event. The Food Bank can make the most of every dollar donated, so a dinner for two people can generate more than 50 meals for Central Texans facing hunger.
(Note: Prix fixe meal options can include lunch or brunch for $20 and dinner for $40 or $60. Cocktail, beer and wine options may also be available.) Through Sept. 17 austinrestaurantweeks.org
SAZON LATIN FOOD FESTIVAL This festival brings the rich tradition of Latin cuisine to South Austin and celebrates the first week of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The party features an array of Latin food vendors offering dishes from the Caribbean and Central and South America in a family-friendly atmosphere enhanced by a live DJ and fun activities for all ages Sat.-Sun., Sept. 16-17, 11am-6pm Armadillo Den, 10106 Menchaca Rd.. Free. https://armadillodenaustin.com
Monday 18
BUFALINA X NIXTA: PIZZA COLLAB WEEK Bufalina is teaming up with James Beard award-winning chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria for a weeklong collaboration pizza, with 100% of profits from sales going directly to assist with Nixta's unforeseen structural challenges from the city of Austin. Sept. 18-24 Bufalina, 1519 E. Cesar Chavez, 512/524-2523. bufalinapizza.com
CENTRAL MARKET: PASSAPORTE PORTUGAL After a five-year hiatus, Central Market is bringing back its Passport series of events, starting with Passaporte Portugal, showcasing the most authentic Portuguese flavors, from the seafood-based cuisine of the coast to the hearty dishes of the country's mountainous region. Through Sept. 26 TIE: Central Market North; Central Market South, Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 512/206-1000; Central Market South, 4477 S. Lamar, 512/899-4300. centralmarket.com
Tuesday 19
BUFALINA X NIXTA: PIZZA COLLAB WEEK Bufalina is teaming up with James Beard award-winning chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria for a weeklong collaboration pizza, with 100% of profits from sales going directly to assist with Nixta's unforeseen structural challenges from the city of Austin. Sept. 18-24 Bufalina, 1519 E. Cesar Chavez, 512/524-2523. bufalinapizza.com
CENTRAL MARKET: PASSAPORTE PORTUGAL After a five-year hiatus, Central Market is bringing back its Passport series of events, starting with Passaporte Portugal, showcasing the most authentic Portuguese flavors, from the seafood-based cuisine of the coast to the hearty dishes of the country's mountainous region. Through Sept. 26 TIE: Central Market North; Central Market South, Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 512/206-1000; Central Market South, 4477 S. Lamar, 512/899-4300. centralmarket.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 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 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
