Asia Food Fest 2007 kicks off tonight and runs through Saturday. For schedule and ticket info, go to www.satayusa.com or www.txasianchamber.org. Thursday, Sept. 6, through Saturday, Sept. 8.

Not to be outdone on the chile front, Z’Tejas (1110 W. Sixth, 478-5355; 9400-A Arboretum Blvd., 346-3506) challenged all their employees to create chile-pepper recipes and will feature the Top 5 new creations during their Chile Fest this month. One dollar from each special chile-pepper dish purchased will be donated to Austin’s Sustainable Food Center. Now through Sept. 23.

Congratulations to the Belmont (305 W. Sixth, 457-0300) on their first anniversary! UnWine Wednesdays continue this month with the following features: Sept. 12, Say No to Sissy Merlot; Sept. 19, Luscious Chardonnay; Sept. 26, Zinfully Yours. Wednesdays all month.

Learn everything you’ll need to know about planting an Asian ingredient garden this month at the Austin Asian Garden Workshop at Eastside Cafe (2113 Manor Rd., 494-1464). Enjoy an Asian-inspired dinner with wine pairings and an informative lecture for $49. Reservations required. Tuesday, Sept. 11, and Wednesday, Sept. 12, 6:30-8pm.

This article appears in September 7 • 2007.

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