› Mesmerizing Mexico Sample complimentary Mexican foods and wines while taking a virtual tour of Mexico’s popular tourist destinations at this travel agency, wine bar, and cafe. RSVP online. Sat., July 12, 2-5pm. The Departure Lounge, 311 W. Fifth #102. Free. departurelounge.celebrations.com/MesmerisingMexico.
• Fluff Bake Bar Pop-Up Pastry Shop Chef-owner Ned Elliott welcomes the crew from Houston’s popular bakery. Come early for their excellent French pastries paired with Casa Brasil coffees. Sun., July 13, 9am-3pm. Foreign & Domestic, 306 E. 53rd, 512/459-1010. Free.
› Pajama Brunch Roll in for brunch in your PJs and be rewarded with a complimentary mimosa. Staff will be in their PJs, too, one Sunday every month. Sun., July 13, 10:30am-2:30pm. The Bonneville, 202 W. Cesar Chavez, 512/428-4643.
› Whole Hog Roast Arrive early to get a plate of roast pork and all the fixins paired with New Belgium brews at this first-come, first-served party. Sun., July 13, 5pm. Noble Sandwich Co., 4805 Burnet Rd.. $13.
› KOOP’s Red-Hot Hootenanny & Best-By-Golly Pie Contest Food Network Star fan fave Rodney “Pie Man” Henry will judge entries in the pie contest, so make sure to bring your best! Sun., July 13, 6pm. Spider House Ballroom, 2906 Fruth, 512/480-9562. $10 at door.
› Independence! An American & French Inspired Dinner Pay tribute to the forefathers who fought for American and French independence by enjoying a six-course Franco-American dinner paired with wines. Reserve by phone or email. Sun., July 13, 6pm. Henri’s Wine & Cheese, 2026 S. Lamar, 512/442-3373. $100. david@henrischeese.com.
• Saint Arnold Brewing Beer Dinner Round Rock’s newest farm-to-table restaurant hosts a five-course dinner prepared by chef Rob Snow and paired with craft brews from St. Arnold. Reserve by phone or email. Sun., July 13, 6:30pm. Greenhouse Craft Food, 1400 E. Old Settler’s #110, Round Rock, 512/366-5567. $45.
› Bastille Day at Épicerie Celebrate French liberation with French-influenced offerings on the regular menu, or indulge in some of the special French cheeses stocked by new cheesemonger Daniel Largess especially for the holiday. Mon., July 14. Épicerie, 2307 Hancock, 512/371-6840.
› Taste and Donate Happy Hour Ten percent of happy hour proceeds benefit AIDS Services of Austin. July 14-19. Cafe Josie, 1200 W. Sixth, 512/322-9226.
› Bastille Day at Peche Specials from the kitchen will have a French theme, and the bar will be offering $5 Pernod absinthe and $5 Bastille whiskey all evening. Mon., July 14, 4pm-1am. Peche, 208 W. Fourth, 512/494-4011.
› Austin Restaurant Week Wrap Party & Pig Roast Enjoy roast pork with sides by Hardie’s and Deep Eddy vodka cocktails. A portion of the ticket price benefits Meals on Wheels. Mon., July 14, 6:30-8pm. Meals on Wheels and More, 3227 E. Fifth, 512/476-6325. $20.
› Summer Wine Dinner Series Enjoy a French-inspired multicourse feast with French wine pairings on the day after Bastille Day. Reserve via email. Tue., July 15, 7pm. Apothecary Cafe & Wine Bar, 4800 Burnet Rd. #450, 512/371-1600. $60, all inclusive. info@apothecaryaustin.com.
This article appears in July 11 • 2014.