October 4-11
26th Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest offers four days of wine, food, and music events in historic Gruene. Thu.-Sun., Oct. 4-7. Gruene Historic District, New Braunfels. For details and tickets: 830/629-5077 or www.gruenemusicandwinefest.org.
Banger’s Oktoberfest Brand new Banger’s hits the ground running with a fortnight of Oktoberfest activities through Oct. 7: food and drink specials, a petting zoo, crazy lawn games, polka music, whole animal roasts, and contests; schedule online. Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden, 79 Rainey. www.bangersaustin.com.
Emma’s 2012 Pie Social Pie maven Emma Little invites you to a sweet and savory pie social to benefit the South Austin Popular Culture Center. Email samopc@gmail.com with Pie Social in the subject line to register to bring one pie to serve and another to sell; or pay $5 at the door to enjoy pie, a silent auction, and music by Denny Freeman. Sun., Oct. 7, 2:30-5:30pm. Antone’s, 213 W. Fifth.
HOPE Market Meat & Greet A meat tour of the market, for ranchers and farmers who raise sustainable meats, and food vendors who use them. Also a talk on the paleo diet, followed by a Q&A. Sun., Oct. 7, 12-3pm. HOPE Farmers Market, 414 Waller.
Booksigning Brunch Culinary tour leader and author Marilyn Tausend will sign copies of her new book, La Cocina Mexicana: Many Cultures, One Cuisine, during Fonda San Miguel’s renowned Sunday brunch. See a review of the book in our On the Range blog. Sun., Oct. 7, 12-2pm. 2330 W. North Loop.
Mix & Mingle with Chef Aida Mollenkamp Food Network and Cooking Channel star hosts a party to launch her new book, Keys to the Kitchen. RSVP online. Sun., Oct. 7, 6-8pm. Hotel Saint Cecilia, 112 Academy. www.keystothekitchenaustin.eventbrite.com.
Food Fight Online Charity Auction The Austin chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier launches its fourth annual Food Fight online fundraiser: 50+ unique and taste-tempting culinary experiences, ranging from cooking classes to exclusive dinners. The 12-day online bidding begins Oct. 8 at www.austinfoodfight.org; proceeds benefit culinary scholarships for young women and local school gardens.
Glenmorangie Scotch Tasting Five different Scotch whiskeys with menu pairings by Executive Chef Carlos Garcia. $25; reserve by phone. Wed., Oct. 10, 6-8pm. Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 300 Colorado, 495-6504.
Zax Oktoberfest Zax’s eighth annual celebration includes Smokey Denmark beer brats, Oktoberfest beer, giveaways, and surprises. Thu., Oct. 11, 6pm. Zax Restaurant & Bar, 312 Barton Springs Rd.
Tapas & Sherry Dinner Chef Andrew MacArthur will prepare a five-course menu. Reserve by phone. Thu., Oct. 11, 7:30pm. Fino Restaurant, 2905 San Gabriel, 474-2905. $45.
This article appears in October 5 • 2012.