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Jon M. Chu's comedy – the first major studio film with an entirely Asian cast in more than 25 years – gets an Alamo-type celebration this night, the food on your plate inspired by the food on the screen, with chef Brad Sorenson dishing up the satay-style chicken and shrimp, the pork and ginger and lychee nuts and so on, to mouthwatering capacity; and mixologist Bill Norris concocting the relevant cocktails; and – oh, you know how they do their culinary thing, by now, right? Get your CRA feasting on at the Alamos at Slaughter Lane (Aug. 21), Mueller (Aug. 22), or Lakeline (Aug. 23). See website for details.

Say, citizen, what's annual and tasty AF and supports our local communities? For one thing, this two-week-long dining extravaganza that features specially priced lunches, dinners, cocktails, and beers at restaurants and bars throughout the Austin area – with a portion of every meal donated to the Central Texas Food Bank. And when we say "restaurants and bars throughout the Austin area," we mean the likes of Barley Swine, Easy Tiger, Hillside Farmacy, Lucky Robot, L'oca d'oro, Austin Taco Project, the Driskill Grill, and so many more. See right here for details. Hey, thanks, Tito's Handmade Vodka!

That rustic Italian restaurant Downtown, a venue of excellent cuisine, now presents a series of monthly wine tastings featuring a variety of producers and makers. Stop on by to sip and savor, mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts, and snack on complimentary bites in their cafe. (Feel like sticking around for dinner? This review suggests that your palate would thank you profusely.) First up is a sampling of Italian wines from the David Mayfield Selections, refreshing tipples that pair well with backyard barbecue and grilling.

Yes, that Tavern. The one that's, you know, air-conditioned? It's been taken over not by some faceless corporation, but by Shannon Sedwick and Michael Shelton (of Esther's Follies fame), and new chef Ana Stewart is rolling out the revamped menu this week, featuring a fresh twist on beef stroganoff, the sea-licious "Charred Seafood Burger," and more. And … drink specials? Duh.