� East Side King opens a third food trailer in the garden patio of Shangri-La (1016 E. Sixth) with a new menu featuring grilled, chopped sausages topped with Pan-Asian condiments in steamed buns. Starting Friday, July 1, 7pm-1:45am.

� Fall Creek Vineyards (www.fcv.com) hosts Burgers ‘N Blues with fine wines, Bubba Burgers hot off the grill, and blues from Bill Reeves & Corporal Punishment. $16 per adult for burger plate and wine tasting, $8 for kids 10 and younger; make your reservations at 325/379-5361. Saturday, July 2, 11am-5pm.

� Cherrywood Coffeehouse (1400 E. 38½) celebrates Independence Day with Caribbean-inspired jerk barbecue and sides, cold draft beer, and holiday entertainment. Monday, July 4, 1pm until the barbecue runs out.

� Asti (408-C E. 43) hosts its 11th annual LobsterFest with three-course dinners for two served family style for $120 (wine specials extra); lobster items may also be ordered à la carte. Make reservations at 451-1218 or www.astiaustin.com. Thursday-Saturday, July 7-9.

This article appears in July 1 • 2011.

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