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    On Sunday, May 7, The Austin Chronicle celebrated our 2017 First Plates issue at The ABGB with beer, music, and delicious food.
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    We’re honoring First Plates by giving back to local community farm and youth outreach organization, Urban Roots.
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    Dinner and dancing with music by Country Fool’s Gold
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    Food editor Brandon Watson (left), meeting and mingling with attendees
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