chavez Credit: Photo by John Anderson

Food for Thought Austin’s top chefs throw down signature dishes to support Communities in Schools of Central Texas. Features bites from El Alma, chavez, Dolce Neve, Trace, Baked by Amy’s, Noble Sandwich Co., and more. Thu., Sept. 4, 6-9pm. ACL Live at the Moody Theater, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., 512/225-7999. $250.

Oatmeal Festival All things oatmeal plus a barbecue supper. Aug. 29 & 30. Downtown Bertram.

Harvest Celebration Dinner A winery tour and a great meal. Fri., Aug. 29, 7pm. Trattoria Lisina, 13308 FM 150 W., Driftwood, 512/894-3111. $55.

Pablito’s Bakery

Tailgate on the Lawn Three hours prior to UT football kickoff time, Hotel Ella serves up food, brews, and cocktails, plus shuttle service to and from the stadium. Aug. 30, Hotel Ella, 1900 Rio Grande, 512/495-1800. $50.

Pablito’s 6th Year Anniversary Specials and dessert treats. Sat., Aug. 30. Pablito’s Bakery, 1015 E. Braker #6, 512/491-8902. Free. www.pablitosbakery.com.

Longhorn Breakfast Club Bloody Mary bar and brunch menu every home game day. Complimentary party bus to tailgates. Aug. 30, J Black’s, 710-B W. Sixth, 512/433-6954.

Winery Tour A rare peek at production. Aug. 30 & 31, 11am. Flat Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery, 24912 Singleton Bend East, Marble Falls, 512/267-6310. $17.50.

Thunderbird Cafe and Tap Room Credit: Photo by John Anderson

Experimental Coffee Service Educational three-course tasting menu similar to a wine flight. Saturdays, 11am-5pm. Houndstooth Coffee Downtown, 401 Congress Ste. 100-C, 512/394-6051. $20.

Supper Friends: Pescatarian Celebrate the sea in four courses plus hors d’oeuvres. Sat., Aug. 30, 7-10:30pm. Swoop House at 2Dine4 Catering, 3012 Gonzales, 512/467-6600. $55.

Wine Sensory Analysis Melba Allen helps you understand wine. Aug. 31, 3 & 4pm. Flat Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery, 24912 Singleton Bend East, Marble Falls, 512/267-6310. $25.

Ranger Creek Beer Dinner Five courses with San Antonio’s best brew. Sun., Aug. 31, 6:30pm. Salt & Time Butcher Shop & Salumeria, 1912 E. Seventh, 512/524-1383. $86.60.

Elevation Burger Anniversary Give-away Complete a short entry form to compete to win two tickets to ACL Festival. Mondays. Both locations.

Espresso Happy Hour Get your morning buzz on with free espresso shots. Tuesdays, 10-11am. Thunderbird Cafe and Tap Room, 1401 Koenig, 512/420-8660. Free.

Tasca d’Almerita Wine Dinner Five courses inspired by the brand’s wines. Wed., Sept. 3, 7pm. Olive & June, 3411 Glenview, 512/467-9898. $80.

This article appears in August 29 • 2014.

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