Austin’s Best Food and Drink Events This Week: Dinner parties, farmers’ markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of October 9, 2020 – Food

Thursday 8

BUBBLES AND BULLDOZERS Oh! This is a champagne tour and dining experience (from Gusto Italian Kitchen) and the public’s first opportunity to see behind the construction fencing at Kingsbury Commons, Pease Park Conservancy’s $15M, seven-acre project to create a world-class public green space at the southern tip of Austin’s first and oldest public park. This year’s event spans six days and features multiple time slots each day. “This approach allows us to maintain the in-person energy of an event and the excitement of a private tour of this inspiring project – all while maintaining social distance with groups of 10 or fewer.” Yes, but those slots are filling up f-a-s-t, citizen! And you can do this in-person ($125) or virtually ($50), and the noms are always included. Serving suggestion: Click on over and grab yourself a time!

www.peasepark.org

FEED IT FORWARD Did you know you can order delivery, pickup, groceries, beer, wine, or cocktails from participating restaurants and add the $5 Feed It Forward menu item before checkout? That helps the local food community provide 20 meals to the Central Texas Food Bank with each Feed It Forward item. Bonus: Tito’s Handmade Vodka matches donations up to $10,000. Check out the list of participating locations online before you make your next takeout order; there’s a wide variety all over town.

www.austinrestaurantweeks.org

FOOD ACCESS RESOURCES FROM SFC The Sustainable Food Center has put together a thorough compilation of food access resources for Central Texans, ranging from farmers’ markets to CSAs to delivery options and everything in between, so you can ensure that healthy food stays on your table. And if you’re able to contribute they are accepting online donations, which support farmers and low-income families facing food insecurity. Get all the details on their website.

www.sustainablefoodcenter.org/latest/blog/food-access-resources-in-central-texas-during-covid-19

PIG WEEK 2020 OK, so Pig Week is actually seven weeks, during which Central Texas Pig Rescue‘s compassionate small-business friends will be offering specials, with proceeds going to the CTPR Expansion Project. Check the calendar, follow CTPR’s social media, and sign up for the newsletter to get reminders and updates. Then, simply indulge in your local faves like Rebel Cheese, Plow Burger, Bouldin Creek Cafe, and more, and share on Instagram by tagging @centraltexaspigrescue and the business’ account using #pigweek2020 to be entered into raffles. It’s an excellent way to “swine and dine,” if you will, for a great cause.

www.centraltexaspigs.org

RED BEANS AND RICELY YOURS, AUSTIN This community initiative, headed by Chris Cubas and Maris Clegg, is dedicated to providing free meals (of red beans and rice, andouille sausage, cornbread, fruit, dessert, and a drink) to Austinites in need. “On Tuesdays, we will provide a link to sign up for a free home-made meal delivered to you with safety in mind,” goes their announcement on Facebook. “There is no judgment and the form is anonymous. If you have been affected by the impact of Covid-19 or are having a hard time, we would like to make a small portion of your day a little bit better.” Or, if you’d like to donate your time in driving, baking treats, or providing cases of non-alcoholic beverages, please reach out to redbeansaustin@gmail.com.

redbeansaustin@gmail.com

SCHOLZ GARTEN: HAPPY APPY Austin’s traditional German biergarten aims to make your Thursday night a delight each week, with $5 appetizer specials, cocktail specials, and live music.

www.scholzgarten.com/

Friday 9

BUBBLES AND BULLDOZERS Oh! This is a champagne tour and dining experience (from Gusto Italian Kitchen) and the public’s first opportunity to see behind the construction fencing at Kingsbury Commons, Pease Park Conservancy’s $15M, seven-acre project to create a world-class public green space at the southern tip of Austin’s first and oldest public park. This year’s event spans six days and features multiple time slots each day. “This approach allows us to maintain the in-person energy of an event and the excitement of a private tour of this inspiring project – all while maintaining social distance with groups of 10 or fewer.” Yes, but those slots are filling up f-a-s-t, citizen! And you can do this in-person ($125) or virtually ($50), and the noms are always included. Serving suggestion: Click on over and grab yourself a time!

www.peasepark.org

FEED IT FORWARD Did you know you can order delivery, pickup, groceries, beer, wine, or cocktails from participating restaurants and add the $5 Feed It Forward menu item before checkout? That helps the local food community provide 20 meals to the Central Texas Food Bank with each Feed It Forward item. Bonus: Tito’s Handmade Vodka matches donations up to $10,000. Check out the list of participating locations online before you make your next takeout order; there’s a wide variety all over town.

www.austinrestaurantweeks.org

FOOD ACCESS RESOURCES FROM SFC The Sustainable Food Center has put together a thorough compilation of food access resources for Central Texans, ranging from farmers’ markets to CSAs to delivery options and everything in between, so you can ensure that healthy food stays on your table. And if you’re able to contribute they are accepting online donations, which support farmers and low-income families facing food insecurity. Get all the details on their website.

www.sustainablefoodcenter.org/latest/blog/food-access-resources-in-central-texas-during-covid-19

NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH WITH HOBOKEN PIE Did you know that Hoboken Pie, the popular local bastion of Jersey-style pizza, is offering 25% off all pizzas ordered online or through the Hoboken Pie app, throughout October? They are – just remember to use the promo code PIZZAMONTH and you’ll knock a quarter off your price and give them something to smile about. Because, says co-founder Matt Getchell, “We’ve really felt the power of community this year,” and they wanted to express some gratitude. Cheers!

www.hobokenpie.com

PIG WEEK 2020 OK, so Pig Week is actually seven weeks, during which Central Texas Pig Rescue‘s compassionate small-business friends will be offering specials, with proceeds going to the CTPR Expansion Project. Check the calendar, follow CTPR’s social media, and sign up for the newsletter to get reminders and updates. Then, simply indulge in your local faves like Rebel Cheese, Plow Burger, Bouldin Creek Cafe, and more, and share on Instagram by tagging @centraltexaspigrescue and the business’ account using #pigweek2020 to be entered into raffles. It’s an excellent way to “swine and dine,” if you will, for a great cause.

www.centraltexaspigs.org

RED BEANS AND RICELY YOURS, AUSTIN This community initiative, headed by Chris Cubas and Maris Clegg, is dedicated to providing free meals (of red beans and rice, andouille sausage, cornbread, fruit, dessert, and a drink) to Austinites in need. “On Tuesdays, we will provide a link to sign up for a free home-made meal delivered to you with safety in mind,” goes their announcement on Facebook. “There is no judgment and the form is anonymous. If you have been affected by the impact of Covid-19 or are having a hard time, we would like to make a small portion of your day a little bit better.” Or, if you’d like to donate your time in driving, baking treats, or providing cases of non-alcoholic beverages, please reach out to redbeansaustin@gmail.com.

redbeansaustin@gmail.com

THE GRAMERCY: GRAND OPENING Now here’s one “grand opening” that may actually be as grand as that overused word implies: An upscale eatery known as The Gramercy – yes, kinda sorta historically related to the Gramercy in New York – is opening in the Oaks at Lakeway shopping center. This new bar, lounge, and restaurant is a project by proprietors Suzanne and Billy-Joe Hunt, who’ve recently moved to this area, who’ve designed the venue with “a 1920s sort of elegance” to provide “a comfortable and relaxing refuge for its guests, with an emphasis on community. There are a wide variety of seating options throughout the space, both indoor and outdoor with safety in mind. The menu presents elevated takes on classic American bar food, including steak frites, sliders, brick chicken, and a Texas-sourced kielbasa with house mustard.” Stylish, you know? Classy. Maybe leave the gimme cap at home when you step into this place to give it a look-see and sample those elevated takes, OK? Consider wearing your Armani mask, and tip well.

www.gramercylakeway.com

Saturday 10

BUBBLES AND BULLDOZERS Oh! This is a champagne tour and dining experience (from Gusto Italian Kitchen) and the public’s first opportunity to see behind the construction fencing at Kingsbury Commons, Pease Park Conservancy’s $15M, seven-acre project to create a world-class public green space at the southern tip of Austin’s first and oldest public park. This year’s event spans six days and features multiple time slots each day. “This approach allows us to maintain the in-person energy of an event and the excitement of a private tour of this inspiring project – all while maintaining social distance with groups of 10 or fewer.” Yes, but those slots are filling up f-a-s-t, citizen! And you can do this in-person ($125) or virtually ($50), and the noms are always included. Serving suggestion: Click on over and grab yourself a time!

www.peasepark.org

EL ALMA AT HOME Experience the delicious and vibrant tastes of Mexico by joining El Alma’s exclusive program and, in addition to recipes, dinner kits, cocktail kits, cooking demos, and monthly newsletters, you’ll also get complimentary queso any time you dine in at the restaurant – along with early invitations and discounts for all El Chile Group (El Alma, El Chile, El Chilito) events. This is a virtual and an IRL treasure direct from chef Alma Alcocer to you, and highly recommended.

www.elalmaathome.com

FEED IT FORWARD Did you know you can order delivery, pickup, groceries, beer, wine, or cocktails from participating restaurants and add the $5 Feed It Forward menu item before checkout? That helps the local food community provide 20 meals to the Central Texas Food Bank with each Feed It Forward item. Bonus: Tito’s Handmade Vodka matches donations up to $10,000. Check out the list of participating locations online before you make your next takeout order; there’s a wide variety all over town.

www.austinrestaurantweeks.org

FOOD ACCESS RESOURCES FROM SFC The Sustainable Food Center has put together a thorough compilation of food access resources for Central Texans, ranging from farmers’ markets to CSAs to delivery options and everything in between, so you can ensure that healthy food stays on your table. And if you’re able to contribute they are accepting online donations, which support farmers and low-income families facing food insecurity. Get all the details on their website.

www.sustainablefoodcenter.org/latest/blog/food-access-resources-in-central-texas-during-covid-19

NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH WITH HOBOKEN PIE Did you know that Hoboken Pie, the popular local bastion of Jersey-style pizza, is offering 25% off all pizzas ordered online or through the Hoboken Pie app, throughout October? They are – just remember to use the promo code PIZZAMONTH and you’ll knock a quarter off your price and give them something to smile about. Because, says co-founder Matt Getchell, “We’ve really felt the power of community this year,” and they wanted to express some gratitude. Cheers!

www.hobokenpie.com

PIG WEEK 2020 OK, so Pig Week is actually seven weeks, during which Central Texas Pig Rescue‘s compassionate small-business friends will be offering specials, with proceeds going to the CTPR Expansion Project. Check the calendar, follow CTPR’s social media, and sign up for the newsletter to get reminders and updates. Then, simply indulge in your local faves like Rebel Cheese, Plow Burger, Bouldin Creek Cafe, and more, and share on Instagram by tagging @centraltexaspigrescue and the business’ account using #pigweek2020 to be entered into raffles. It’s an excellent way to “swine and dine,” if you will, for a great cause.

www.centraltexaspigs.org

RED BEANS AND RICELY YOURS, AUSTIN This community initiative, headed by Chris Cubas and Maris Clegg, is dedicated to providing free meals (of red beans and rice, andouille sausage, cornbread, fruit, dessert, and a drink) to Austinites in need. “On Tuesdays, we will provide a link to sign up for a free home-made meal delivered to you with safety in mind,” goes their announcement on Facebook. “There is no judgment and the form is anonymous. If you have been affected by the impact of Covid-19 or are having a hard time, we would like to make a small portion of your day a little bit better.” Or, if you’d like to donate your time in driving, baking treats, or providing cases of non-alcoholic beverages, please reach out to redbeansaustin@gmail.com.

redbeansaustin@gmail.com

Sunday 11

FEED IT FORWARD Did you know you can order delivery, pickup, groceries, beer, wine, or cocktails from participating restaurants and add the $5 Feed It Forward menu item before checkout? That helps the local food community provide 20 meals to the Central Texas Food Bank with each Feed It Forward item. Bonus: Tito’s Handmade Vodka matches donations up to $10,000. Check out the list of participating locations online before you make your next takeout order; there’s a wide variety all over town.

www.austinrestaurantweeks.org

FOOD ACCESS RESOURCES FROM SFC The Sustainable Food Center has put together a thorough compilation of food access resources for Central Texans, ranging from farmers’ markets to CSAs to delivery options and everything in between, so you can ensure that healthy food stays on your table. And if you’re able to contribute they are accepting online donations, which support farmers and low-income families facing food insecurity. Get all the details on their website.

www.sustainablefoodcenter.org/latest/blog/food-access-resources-in-central-texas-during-covid-19

NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH WITH HOBOKEN PIE Did you know that Hoboken Pie, the popular local bastion of Jersey-style pizza, is offering 25% off all pizzas ordered online or through the Hoboken Pie app, throughout October? They are – just remember to use the promo code PIZZAMONTH and you’ll knock a quarter off your price and give them something to smile about. Because, says co-founder Matt Getchell, “We’ve really felt the power of community this year,” and they wanted to express some gratitude. Cheers!

www.hobokenpie.com

PIG WEEK 2020 OK, so Pig Week is actually seven weeks, during which Central Texas Pig Rescue‘s compassionate small-business friends will be offering specials, with proceeds going to the CTPR Expansion Project. Check the calendar, follow CTPR’s social media, and sign up for the newsletter to get reminders and updates. Then, simply indulge in your local faves like Rebel Cheese, Plow Burger, Bouldin Creek Cafe, and more, and share on Instagram by tagging @centraltexaspigrescue and the business’ account using #pigweek2020 to be entered into raffles. It’s an excellent way to “swine and dine,” if you will, for a great cause.

www.centraltexaspigs.org

RED BEANS AND RICELY YOURS, AUSTIN This community initiative, headed by Chris Cubas and Maris Clegg, is dedicated to providing free meals (of red beans and rice, andouille sausage, cornbread, fruit, dessert, and a drink) to Austinites in need. “On Tuesdays, we will provide a link to sign up for a free home-made meal delivered to you with safety in mind,” goes their announcement on Facebook. “There is no judgment and the form is anonymous. If you have been affected by the impact of Covid-19 or are having a hard time, we would like to make a small portion of your day a little bit better.” Or, if you’d like to donate your time in driving, baking treats, or providing cases of non-alcoholic beverages, please reach out to redbeansaustin@gmail.com.

redbeansaustin@gmail.com

Monday 12

EL ALMA AT HOME Experience the delicious and vibrant tastes of Mexico by joining El Alma’s exclusive program and, in addition to recipes, dinner kits, cocktail kits, cooking demos, and monthly newsletters, you’ll also get complimentary queso any time you dine in at the restaurant – along with early invitations and discounts for all El Chile Group (El Alma, El Chile, El Chilito) events. This is a virtual and an IRL treasure direct from chef Alma Alcocer to you, and highly recommended.

www.elalmaathome.com

FEED IT FORWARD Did you know you can order delivery, pickup, groceries, beer, wine, or cocktails from participating restaurants and add the $5 Feed It Forward menu item before checkout? That helps the local food community provide 20 meals to the Central Texas Food Bank with each Feed It Forward item. Bonus: Tito’s Handmade Vodka matches donations up to $10,000. Check out the list of participating locations online before you make your next takeout order; there’s a wide variety all over town.

www.austinrestaurantweeks.org

FOOD ACCESS RESOURCES FROM SFC The Sustainable Food Center has put together a thorough compilation of food access resources for Central Texans, ranging from farmers’ markets to CSAs to delivery options and everything in between, so you can ensure that healthy food stays on your table. And if you’re able to contribute they are accepting online donations, which support farmers and low-income families facing food insecurity. Get all the details on their website.

www.sustainablefoodcenter.org/latest/blog/food-access-resources-in-central-texas-during-covid-19

NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH WITH HOBOKEN PIE Did you know that Hoboken Pie, the popular local bastion of Jersey-style pizza, is offering 25% off all pizzas ordered online or through the Hoboken Pie app, throughout October? They are – just remember to use the promo code PIZZAMONTH and you’ll knock a quarter off your price and give them something to smile about. Because, says co-founder Matt Getchell, “We’ve really felt the power of community this year,” and they wanted to express some gratitude. Cheers!

www.hobokenpie.com

PIG WEEK 2020 OK, so Pig Week is actually seven weeks, during which Central Texas Pig Rescue‘s compassionate small-business friends will be offering specials, with proceeds going to the CTPR Expansion Project. Check the calendar, follow CTPR’s social media, and sign up for the newsletter to get reminders and updates. Then, simply indulge in your local faves like Rebel Cheese, Plow Burger, Bouldin Creek Cafe, and more, and share on Instagram by tagging @centraltexaspigrescue and the business’ account using #pigweek2020 to be entered into raffles. It’s an excellent way to “swine and dine,” if you will, for a great cause.

www.centraltexaspigs.org

RED BEANS AND RICELY YOURS, AUSTIN This community initiative, headed by Chris Cubas and Maris Clegg, is dedicated to providing free meals (of red beans and rice, andouille sausage, cornbread, fruit, dessert, and a drink) to Austinites in need. “On Tuesdays, we will provide a link to sign up for a free home-made meal delivered to you with safety in mind,” goes their announcement on Facebook. “There is no judgment and the form is anonymous. If you have been affected by the impact of Covid-19 or are having a hard time, we would like to make a small portion of your day a little bit better.” Or, if you’d like to donate your time in driving, baking treats, or providing cases of non-alcoholic beverages, please reach out to redbeansaustin@gmail.com.

redbeansaustin@gmail.com

Tuesday 13

FEED IT FORWARD Did you know you can order delivery, pickup, groceries, beer, wine, or cocktails from participating restaurants and add the $5 Feed It Forward menu item before checkout? That helps the local food community provide 20 meals to the Central Texas Food Bank with each Feed It Forward item. Bonus: Tito’s Handmade Vodka matches donations up to $10,000. Check out the list of participating locations online before you make your next takeout order; there’s a wide variety all over town.

www.austinrestaurantweeks.org

FOOD ACCESS RESOURCES FROM SFC The Sustainable Food Center has put together a thorough compilation of food access resources for Central Texans, ranging from farmers’ markets to CSAs to delivery options and everything in between, so you can ensure that healthy food stays on your table. And if you’re able to contribute they are accepting online donations, which support farmers and low-income families facing food insecurity. Get all the details on their website.

www.sustainablefoodcenter.org/latest/blog/food-access-resources-in-central-texas-during-covid-19

NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH WITH HOBOKEN PIE Did you know that Hoboken Pie, the popular local bastion of Jersey-style pizza, is offering 25% off all pizzas ordered online or through the Hoboken Pie app, throughout October? They are – just remember to use the promo code PIZZAMONTH and you’ll knock a quarter off your price and give them something to smile about. Because, says co-founder Matt Getchell, “We’ve really felt the power of community this year,” and they wanted to express some gratitude. Cheers!

www.hobokenpie.com

PIG WEEK 2020 OK, so Pig Week is actually seven weeks, during which Central Texas Pig Rescue‘s compassionate small-business friends will be offering specials, with proceeds going to the CTPR Expansion Project. Check the calendar, follow CTPR’s social media, and sign up for the newsletter to get reminders and updates. Then, simply indulge in your local faves like Rebel Cheese, Plow Burger, Bouldin Creek Cafe, and more, and share on Instagram by tagging @centraltexaspigrescue and the business’ account using #pigweek2020 to be entered into raffles. It’s an excellent way to “swine and dine,” if you will, for a great cause.

www.centraltexaspigs.org

RED BEANS AND RICELY YOURS, AUSTIN This community initiative, headed by Chris Cubas and Maris Clegg, is dedicated to providing free meals (of red beans and rice, andouille sausage, cornbread, fruit, dessert, and a drink) to Austinites in need. “On Tuesdays, we will provide a link to sign up for a free home-made meal delivered to you with safety in mind,” goes their announcement on Facebook. “There is no judgment and the form is anonymous. If you have been affected by the impact of Covid-19 or are having a hard time, we would like to make a small portion of your day a little bit better.” Or, if you’d like to donate your time in driving, baking treats, or providing cases of non-alcoholic beverages, please reach out to redbeansaustin@gmail.com.

redbeansaustin@gmail.com

SUERTE: TUESDAY TAQUERO TAKEOVER It’s no secret that Suerte is among our favorite restaurants ever, and maybe we even have a little shrine to chef Fermin Núñez in our cubicle because we stan so hard for his culinary skills, but here the interior Mexican powerhouse invites guest chefs in each week to collaborate up a unique taco for Tuesday night. Look who’s coming up next: Berty Richter of TLV (Oct. 13), Arianna Quant of Hai Hospitality (Oct. 20), and Beto Robledo of Cuantos Tacos (Oct. 27). Not only that, but this month it’s “Tacos for Votes,” and half of all proceeds will go to the Jolt Initiative, and everybody is so gonna vote.

www.suerteatx.com

Ongoing

BARTON CREEK FARMERS MARKET

www.bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org

HOPE FARMERS MARKET

www.hopefarmersmarket.org

LONE STAR FARMERS’ MARKET

www.lonestarfarmersmarket.com

SFC SUNSET VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET

www.sfcfarmersmarket.org

TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET AT LAKELINE

www.texasfarmersmarket.org/lakeline

TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET AT MUELLER

www.texasfarmersmarket.org/mueller

BOGGY CREEK FARM STAND

www.boggycreekfarm.com

SPRINGDALE FARM STAND

www.springdalefarmaustin.com