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Article by The Austin Chronicle
BLACK FRIDAY REVERSE HAPPY HOUR Shop. Nap. Then enjoy specials on sandwiches and drinks. Fri., Nov. 25, Freedmen’s, 2402 San Gabriel, 512/220-0953. www.freedmensbar.com/
FANCY TAILGATE SERIES Hook ’em in style. Fri., Nov. 25, 11:30am Hotel Ella, 1900 Rio Grande, 512/495-1800. $50-325. www.hotelellatailgate.splashthat.com
FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING BREWERY TOUR Escape the holiday madness with beer. Fri., Nov. 25, 3-4pm. Blue Owl Brewing, 2400 E. Cesar Chavez, 512/593-1262. $20. www.blueowlbrewing.com
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FALL CREEK COWBOY CHRISTMAS Round up your family for a cowboy fiesta. Sat., Nov. 26, 11am-5pm. Fall Creek Vineyards, 1820 CR 222, Tow, 325/379-5361. $24.95 ($13.95 kids). www.fcv.com
PRIMAL LIVE FIRE HARVEST DINNER WITH CHEF MISTI NORRIS Welcome Hye Rum to the Hill Country with a dinner by chef Misti Norris. Portions of each ticket will go to F.A.R.M. to assist returning military through agriculture and soil therapy. Sat., Nov. 26, 5-9pm. Hye Rum, 11247 Hwy. 290 W., Hye. $65. www.hyerum.com
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ALEX MANLEY’S BAGEL POP-UP Manley joins Jeffrey’s chef Rebecca Meeker, pastry chef Jen Tucker, and Figure 8 Coffee for brunch. Sun., Nov. 27, 11am-3pm. Jeffrey’s, 1204 W. Lynn, 512/477-5584. $40. www.jeffreysofaustin.com
FOOTBALL SUNDAYS Doors open early for game day specials. Sun., Sept. 11 – Sun., Jan. 1, 10am. Eureka!, 200 E. Sixth, 512/735-1144. www.eurekarestaurantgroup.com
HALF-PRICE PIZZA SUNDAYS Half-price draft beer, half-price draft cocktails, half-price pizza! Sun., April 17 – Sun., Jan. 1, Cantine, 1100 S. Lamar #2115. www.cantineaustin.com
SUNDAY STEAK NIGHT Niman Ranch rib eye. Nuff said. Sun., June 19 – Sun., Jan. 1, 5-10pm. Chicon, 1914-C E. Sixth. www.contigotexas.com/chicon
SUPERHERO SUNDAYS Free kids’ meal for children wearing superhero costumes. Sun., Feb. 21 – Sun., Jan. 1, 10:30am. PDQ, both locations. www.eatpdq.com
TRIVIA BINGO A different music or movie theme each week. Sundays, 7pm The Wheel, 1902-B E. MLK, 512/531-9696. www.thewheelaustin.com
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CENTRAL MARKET COOKING CLASSES Check out a full slate of classes covering everything from paella to pork. Daily Central Market North Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar, 512/206-1014. www.centralmarket.com/cooking-school.aspx
Tuesday 29
JAPANESE WHISKY DINNER Enjoy a six-course Japanese-influenced menu paired with Beam Suntory spirits. Tue., Nov. 29, 7-10pm. VOX Table, 1100 S. Lamar #2140, 512/375-4869. $120. www.voxtableaustin.com
LONESOME DOVE BOOK CLUB The ladies’ night plot thickens with half off entrées and rotating wine specials for tables of women. Tuesdays Lonesome Dove Austin, 419 Colorado.
PIEMONTE-INSPIRED WINE DINNER Explore the cuisine of Italy’s Piemonte region. Tue., Nov. 29, 7pm. Andiamo Ristorante, 2521 Rutland, 512/719-3377. $60. www.andiamoitaliano.com
SEASONAL SEAFOOD HAPPY HOUR Rotating specials celebrating what’s in season in the Gulf. Deals on local wines and beers too. Tuesdays-Thursdays Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club, 2406 Manor Rd., 512/524-0688. www.daidue.com
TUESDAY PAELLA NIGHT Visit Spain without a passport with seasonal paellas and $5 sangria. Tue., April 19 – Tue., Jan. 3, Cantine, 1100 S. Lamar #2115. www.cantineaustin.com
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BOUG·Ē BURGERS & BOTTLES A special menu of fancy burgers paired with pours of big “B” wines. Wed., July 27 – Wed., Jan. 4, 5-10pm. TRIO at the Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto, 512/685-8300. $32. www.trioaustin.com
CAIN VINEYARDS & WINERY DINNER Treat yourself! Sullivan’s Steakhouse is teaming up with Cain Vineyards & Winery to host a five-course dinner., including dishes like roasted duck breasts with gouda grits, and a white chocolate cheesecake, each dish paired with Cain’s wine. Wed., Nov. 30, 7pm. Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 300 Colorado #200, 512/495-6504. $110. www.sullivansteakhouse.com
SEASONAL SEAFOOD HAPPY HOUR Rotating specials celebrating what’s in season in the Gulf. Deals on local wines and beers too. Tuesdays-Thursdays Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club, 2406 Manor Rd., 512/524-0688. www.daidue.com
TREATY OAK WHISKEY DINNER Freedman’s smoked pork + Treaty Oak Distilling Co.’s whiskey? What better combination? Wed., Nov. 30, 7pm. Freedmen’s, 2402 San Gabriel, 512/220-0953. $46. www.freedmensbar.com
Thursday 1
BUBBLES & BUCKETS A split of Champagne, a side of compressed watermelon, and fried chicken. Thu., Aug. 4 – Thu., Jan. 5, 5-10pm. TRIO at the Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto, 512/685-8300. $25. www.trioaustin.com
BURGERS, BOURBON & BEER Specials on all of the above. Thursdays Goodall’s Kitchen, 1900 Rio Grande St., at the Hotel Ella, 512/628-4200. www.goodallskitchen.com
CENTRAL MARKET COOKING CLASSES Check out a full slate of classes covering everything from paella to pork. Daily Central Market North Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar, 512/206-1014. www.centralmarket.com/cooking-school.aspx
DINE & DASH Join executive chef André Natera and his team for a progressive dining experience and wine pairings around the resort. Thu., Dec. 1, 6:30-9:30pm. Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, 8212 Barton Club Dr., 512/329-4000. $85. www.bartoncreek.com
SEASONAL SEAFOOD HAPPY HOUR Rotating specials celebrating what’s in season in the Gulf. Deals on local wines and beers too. Tuesdays-Thursdays Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club, 2406 Manor Rd., 512/524-0688. www.daidue.com
STOMPIN’ GROUNDS FARMERS’ MARKET IN BUDA Thursdays. Buda YMCA, 465 Buda Sportsplex Dr., Buda. Free. www.fb.com
WHISKY FESTIVAL Benefiting Meals on Wheels and More. Thu., Dec. 1, 7-10pm. Opal Divine’s Penn Field, 3601-K S. Congress, 512/707-0237. $40-45. www.opaldivines.com
Friday 2
SUPPER FRIENDS Chef Sean O’Leary cooks up braised lamb shoulder and more. Fri., Dec. 2, 7pm. Swoop House, 3012 Gonzales, 512/467-6600. $55. www.2dine4.com
Ongoing
AFTERNOON HIGH TEA Every Sunday afternoon, this Downtown cafe transforms into a Victorian tea room with plenty of brewed teas, dainty finger sandwiches, and delectable desserts. Hours by appointment. Sundays. Cafe Ruckus, 409 W. Second, 512/476-7825. $30. [email protected], www.caferuckus.com
ALL-DAY HAPPY HOUR $9 selected saké carafes. Wednesdays, 11am-10pm. Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen, 1303 S. Congress, 512/444-8081. www.luckyrobotrestaurant.com
ALL-NIGHT HAPPY HOUR Tipsy Tuesday until 2am. Tue., Nov. 24 – Tue., March 1. Roosevelt Room, 307 W. Fifth, 512/494-4094. www.therooseveltroomatx.com
BANGER’S BIG BAND BRUNCH Don’t fear the Manmosa. Sundays, 11am-3pm. Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden, 79 Rainey, 512/386-1656. www.bangersaustin.com
BARTON CREEK FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Barton Creek Square, 2901 Capital of TX Hwy. S., 512/327-7040. www.bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org
BLUEBONNET FARMERS’ MARKET Sundays, 11am-3pm. 2323 S. Lamar. www.bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org
BOGGY CREEK FARM FARM STAND Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8am-1pm. Boggy Creek Farm, 3414 Lyons, 512/926-4650. www.boggycreekfarm.com
CULINARY CRAWLS Explore Austin’s culinary scene with your fellow foodies. Thursdays, 6-8:30pm. www.austindetours.com
CULT MOVIE NIGHT Projected on the wall for maximum viewing every Monday. Mon., Nov. 23 – Mon., Feb. 29. Roosevelt Room, 307 W. Fifth, 512/494-4094. www.therooseveltroomatx.com
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. www.fb.com/thunderbirdkoenig
HOPE FARMERS’ MARKET Sundays, 11am-3pm. Plaza Saltillo, 412 Comal, 512/727-8363. www.hopefarmersmarket.org
LONE STAR FARMERS’ MARKET Sundays, 10am-2pm. Shops at the Galleria, Shops Parkway, off Highway 71, Bee Cave. www.lonestarfarmersmarket.com
MOOJO’S SHAKE-IT-UP MONDAY! Get 30% off the Shake That Cookie! Mondays. Moojo, 2322 Guadalupe, 269/873-6101. www.moojo.net
MOOJO’S SMUSH-IT WEDNESDAY! Get $1.00 off the superhero sandwich! Wednesdays. Moojo, 2322 Guadalupe, 269/873-6101. www.moojo.net
PRIMETIME HAPPY HOUR Late-night happy hour. Nightly, 7-10pm. W Hotel, 200 Lavaca, 512/542-3600. www.whotelaustin.com
SFC DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe, 512/974-6700. www.sfcfarmersmarket.org
SFC EAST FARMERS’ MARKET Tuesdays, 3pm-7pm. Corner of MLK & Miriam. www.sfcfarmersmarket.org
SFC FARMERS’ MARKET AT THE TRIANGLE Wednesdays, 3-7pm. Triangle Park, 4700 N. Lamar, 512/452-1404. www.sfcfarmersmarket.org
SFC SUNSET VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Toney Burger Activity Center, 3200 Jones, 512/414-2096. www.sfcfarmersmarket.org
SPRINGDALE FARM FARM STAND Wednesdays & Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Springdale Farm, 755 Springdale, 512/386-8899. www.springdalefarmaustin.com
TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET AT LAKELINE Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Lakeline Mall, 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr., Cedar Park, 512/363-5700. www.texasfarmersmarket.org/lakeline
TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET AT MUELLER Sundays, 10am-2pm. Mueller Lake Park & Browning Hangar, 4209 Airport. www.texasfarmersmarket.org/mueller
WEDNESDAY DINNER BUFFET Dinner features an array of food fairs, Russian comfort food, Ukrainian cuisine, Georgian cuisine, Central Asian cuisine, as well as the best traditional drinks like mors, kompot, and Russian tea included in the price. Wed., Nov. 18 – Wed., March 16. Russian House, 307 E. Fifth, 512/428-5442. $30. www.russianhouseofaustin.com
WHISKEY WEDNESDAYS Half-priced pours on select bottles of whiskeys. Wed., Nov. 25 – Wed., March 2. Roosevelt Room, 307 W. Fifth, 512/494-4094. www.therooseveltroomatx.com
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