� Third Thursdays Wine Walk Every third Thursday from September through December enjoy sips, shopping, and sunsets for good causes at the Oasis. Purchase a $5 wristband to sample wines while shopping this week to benefit the Austin Children’s Shelter. Thu., Sept. 20, 6-9pm. Oasis, Texas, 6550 Comanche Trail.
� Noble Pig Sandwiches Meet Colorado Craft Brews Noble Pig chefs John Bates and Brandon Martinez team up with Breckenridge Brewery’s Todd Usry for a multicourse pairing of artisan meats, charcuterie, and beer. Reserve online or by phone. Thu., Sept. 20, 6:30-9pm. Central Market North Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1014. $50. www.centralmarket.com.
� Autumn Picnic With the Pastry Queen Learn how to make delectable sweet treats from the pastry queen herself, Rebecca Rather at this delicious class. Reserve online or by phone. Fri., Sept. 21, 6:30-9pm. Central Market North Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar. $55.
� Espresso 101 Workshops Enjoy free coffee, plus pastries, while a training specialist demonstrates how to make various coffee drinks, with Jura Automatic Coffee Centers. Reserve online or by phone. Sat., Sept. 22, 9:30, 11am & 1pm. Faraday’s Kitchen Store, 1501-A RR 620 N., 266-5666. $10. www.faradayskitchenstore.com.
� American Decades Night w/ Cheeseburgers on the Menu The final Roots Series music concert of the year offers popular standards from the 1940s through the 1980s, performed by three different bands while the Longhorn Street Cafe serves up a $10 meal. Beer, wine, and sodas also for sale. Sat., Sept. 22, 5pm. Gillespie County Historical Society, 312 W. San Antonio St., Fredericksburg, 830/997-2835. $12; kids, free. ($2 discount online). www.pioneermuseum.net.
� Austin Restaurant Week Restaurants all over the city will be offering special two- or three-course fixed-price menus from $11-17 for lunch,
$17 for brunch at select locations, and $27-37 for dinners during Austin Restaurant Week. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels and More. The website has a complete list of participating restaurants. Sunday through Wednesday, Sept. 23-26 and Sept. 30-Oct. 3. www.restaurantweekaustin.com.
� SugarVeil Demonstration & Skyline Template Class Cake artist Lauren Kitchens will present a free demonstration on the use of SugarVeil, a new icing product, from noon-1pm. Later, she teaches a class on creating standing cityscapes for themed cakes – including templates and useful techniques. Reserve online or by phone. Sun., Sept. 23, 2-5pm. Make It Sweet, 9070 Research, 371-3401. $145 (supplies included). www.allinonebakeshop.com.
� Customer Appreciation Party at Cenote Owners Mary Jenkins and Cody Symington demonstrate their gratitude for six months in business with food and drink specials, and a cool raffle. Mon., Sept. 24, 6-10pm. Cenote, 1010 E. Cesar Chavez, 524-1311.
� Lagunitas Pairing Dinner Enjoy a five-course Mexican-inspired meal paired with beer from Lagunitas Brewery. Reserve online or by phone. Mon., Sept. 24, 6-10pm. 24 Diner, 600 N. Lamar, 472-5400. $65. www.24diner.com/events.
� Trailer Food Tuesday Last Tuesdays of the month, through Nov. 27, 5-9pm. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr. Free. www.facebook.com/TrailerFoodTuesdays.
� Bourbon, Bluegrass, & BBQ Festival The United States Bartenders’ Guild hosts the third annual Bourbon Heritage Month party with live music, plenty of barbecue, and bourbon libations from some of your favorite local bartenders. Tue., Sept. 25, 7-11pm. Stubb’s, 801 Red River, 480-8341. $25. tinyurl.com/d7jttdb.
� Man Fire Food Visits Austin Be sure to catch this segment of Cooking Channel’s Man Fire Food, featuring Tom Spaulding of Live Oak Barbecue preparing a South American-style parilla. Tue., Sept. 25, 9pm.
This article appears in September 21 • 2012.