Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of January 4, 2024
Thursday 4
APT 115: LA BONNE MERDE La Bonne Merde, a fancy cheese pop-up led by chef Ryan Fox, will be taking over the kitchen for a residency at this somewhat hidden but beloved gem of fine dining. Dishes include cheese flights, baked spicy French feta with cured olives and pistachios, mushroom carpaccio with challerhocker and tarragon, and Pure Luck feta with roasted poblanos. (Wine pairings available, too!) Through Jan. 14. Wed.-Sun APT115, 2025 E. Seventh, 737/333-0780. apartmentonefifteen.com
ASTRA AVERY RANCH X COUSINS MAINE LOBSTER Shellfish are where you find them, baby, especially in Texas! Stop by Astra Avery Ranch in this first week of the new year for your favorite Maine eats from Cousins, featuring lobster rolls, lobster bisque, whoopie pies, and more. Thu., Jan. 4, 5-8pm. (2024) 13100 Avery Ranch Blvd. cousinsmainelobster.com
KEMURI TATSU-YA: SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY Tatsu Aikawa’s mash-up of a Japanese izakaya and a Texas smokehouse, celebrates their seventh anniversary by bringing back the popular original-menu Brisket Boat that includes brisket, chashu pork belly, chicken drumettes, and a barbecue eel pocket. Also available: whiskey flights from the collection of Japanese whiskeys curated by Tatsu-Ya beverage director Michael Phillips. Through Jan. 11. Tue.-Thu Kemuri Tatsu-ya, 2713 E. Second, 512/803-2224. kemuri-tatsuya.com
Friday 5
APT 115: LA BONNE MERDE La Bonne Merde, a fancy cheese pop-up led by chef Ryan Fox, will be taking over the kitchen for a residency at this somewhat hidden but beloved gem of fine dining. Dishes include cheese flights, baked spicy French feta with cured olives and pistachios, mushroom carpaccio with challerhocker and tarragon, and Pure Luck feta with roasted poblanos. (Wine pairings available, too!) Through Jan. 14. Wed.-Sun APT115, 2025 E. Seventh, 737/333-0780. apartmentonefifteen.com
Saturday 6
APT 115: LA BONNE MERDE La Bonne Merde, a fancy cheese pop-up led by chef Ryan Fox, will be taking over the kitchen for a residency at this somewhat hidden but beloved gem of fine dining. Dishes include cheese flights, baked spicy French feta with cured olives and pistachios, mushroom carpaccio with challerhocker and tarragon, and Pure Luck feta with roasted poblanos. (Wine pairings available, too!) Through Jan. 14. Wed.-Sun APT115, 2025 E. Seventh, 737/333-0780. apartmentonefifteen.com
Sunday 7
APT 115: LA BONNE MERDE La Bonne Merde, a fancy cheese pop-up led by chef Ryan Fox, will be taking over the kitchen for a residency at this somewhat hidden but beloved gem of fine dining. Dishes include cheese flights, baked spicy French feta with cured olives and pistachios, mushroom carpaccio with challerhocker and tarragon, and Pure Luck feta with roasted poblanos. (Wine pairings available, too!) Through Jan. 14. Wed.-Sun APT115, 2025 E. Seventh, 737/333-0780. apartmentonefifteen.com
Tuesday 9
KEMURI TATSU-YA: SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY Tatsu Aikawa’s mash-up of a Japanese izakaya and a Texas smokehouse, celebrates their seventh anniversary by bringing back the popular original-menu Brisket Boat that includes brisket, chashu pork belly, chicken drumettes, and a barbecue eel pocket. Also available: whiskey flights from the collection of Japanese whiskeys curated by Tatsu-Ya beverage director Michael Phillips. Through Jan. 11. Tue.-Thu Kemuri Tatsu-ya, 2713 E. Second, 512/803-2224. kemuri-tatsuya.com
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 nonalcoholic beverages, please reach out to [email protected]. redbeansaustin.com
Ongoing
BARTON CREEK FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Barton Creek Square, 2901 Capital of TX Hwy. S., 512/327-7040. bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org
BEE CAVE FARMERS MARKET Sundays, 10am-2pm. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. beecavefarmersmarket.com
HOPE FARMERS MARKET Sundays, 11am-3pm. Plaza Saltillo, 412 Comal, 512/727-8363. hopefarmersmarket.org
SFC SUNSET VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Toney Burger Activity Center, 3200 Jones, 512/414-2096. sfcfarmersmarket.org
TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET AT LAKELINE Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Lakeline Mall, 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr., Cedar Park, 512/363-5700. texasfarmersmarket.org/lakeline
TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET AT MUELLER Sundays, 10am-2pm Branch Park Pavilion, 2006 Philomena. texasfarmersmarket.org/mueller
BOGGY CREEK FARM STAND Wed.-Sat., 8am-1pm. Boggy Creek Farm, 3414 Lyons, 512/926-4650. boggycreekfarm.com