� Asti Lobsterfest Celebrate an annual summer tradition with a three-course family-style feast; reserve by phone or online. Thu.-Sat., July 12-14. Asti, 408-C E. 43rd, 451-1218.

� Hot Spots, Cool Drinks Three teams of chefs and mixologists will create dishes from hot climates paired with cool cocktails at this rooftop event where guests will vote on their favorite pairing. Thu., July 12, 7:30-10pm. AMOA – Downtown, 823 Congress. $20 ($15 for AMOA members).

� Bastille Day Food & Wine Celebration Enjoy French-inspired dishes paired with varietals chosen by the Austin Wine Merchant. $40; reserve by phone or email. Fri., July 13, 6:30pm. Savory Spice Shop, 1201 W. Sixth, 524-1093. austinsixthstreet@savoryspiceshop.com.

� Cooking Class with Chef Sara Moulton Respected TV chef shares memories of her years working alongside Julia Child while preparing a light meal of classic French dishes. $15 for standing room only, followed by a book signing. Sat., July 14, 11am-1pm. Faraday’s Kitchen Store, 1501-A RR 620 N.

� Meat & Greet at Meat House Avery Ranch The Meat House chain celebrates the opening of a second Austin location with family-friendly activities and tastings of organic, all-natural meats, exotic game meats, fresh fish, prepared meals, artisan cheeses, and bakery items. Sat., July 14, noon-4pm. Meat House Avery Ranch, 10621 W. Parmer, #103.

� Bastille Day Fete Artisan Bis­tro’s annual Bastille Day celebration always includes delicious food and wine, live music, plus family-friendly games and entertainment. The French country buffet is $15 a person (free for kids under 12), and other food vendors will be on-site. Sat., July 14, 5-10pm. Artisan Bistro, 900 RR 620 S. #C-107, Lakeway.

� Zax Customer Appreciation Party Zax owners Mike Baldwin and Jeffrey Lynd thank their loyal patrons for sharing nine years of serious food, great beer, and stylish wines with a customer appreciation party offering specially priced menu items and $3 select draft beers. Wed., July 18, 4-10pm. Zax Res­tau­rant & Bar, 312 Barton Springs Rd., 481-0100.

� Book Signing with Marcus Samuel­sson Chef/restaurateur Samuelsson will sign copies of his new memoir, Yes, Chef at Central Market Cooking School. $20 reservation for the book signing includes a copy of the book. Wed., July 18, 4-6pm. Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000.

� Spaghetti Western Nights Art Blondin will serve up all-you-can-eat spaghetti with rib sauce and garlic bread for $9.95 along with free shows by Western swing or bluegrass bands on Wednesday evenings. Wed., July 18, 6-10pm. Jax Neighborhood Cafe.

This article appears in July 13 • 2012.

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