Due to COVID-19, Texas Monthly is putting a virtual spin on its 11th annual BBQ Fest with a weeklong festival event, BBQ Fest: Backyard Edition, from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1. Attracting more than 35 of the state’s top pitmasters and 4,000 attendees to Austin last year, this is the first time the Texas Monthly staple event will be hosted virtually and statewide over a nine-day period.
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Long awaited Thunderbird Station from the proprietor of the popular Double Wide and Single Wide watering holes will open September 22. Kim Finch has been working tirelessly to renovate the historic service station which offers a full service bar and bites concept.
Showcasing a sprawling 5,400 square foot patio as well as a bar and indoor seating, the concept is a nod to yesteryear offering themed specialty cocktails including The Peel Out, a Push Pop-inspired frozen vodka cocktail, G-Tea-0, with tea infused gin and mint lemonade, and the JunkYard Dog, an A&W root beer-based vodka drink as well as and beer served in frosty mug drafts and cans.
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It’s time to uncork and unwind at Michele DeWitt’s inaugural “It’s The Wine Talking” wine pairing lunch at Bingham House.
On Wednesday, Sept. 23 from noon to 2 p.m., wine lovers are invited to enjoy a lively food and wine pairing lunch hosted by DeWitt, co-founder of Front Burner Restaurants and Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 advanced sommelier and wine enthusiast. During the engaging event, guests will enjoy music on Bingham House’s intimate outdoor space while exploring white wine varietals, their styles and pairings. Each wine will be paired with a delicious three-course meal prepared by Front Burner’s Vestals Catering. The courses include:
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The Dog Haus team and local franchisee Kirk Hermansen have put the brand’s kick-ass experience on wheels and is ready to take it for a spin.
On Sept. 20, Dog Haus’ very first food truck will make its debut and will be cruisin’ around Dallas-Fort Worth, making it even easier for locals to discover what The Absolute Würst is all about. The 23-foot food truck features a full kitchen that’ll enable Dog Haus to serve its acclaimed menu, all over the metropolitan area. When the new food truck rolls up, it’ll bring the full Dog Haus experience.
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Some partnerships are just meant to be.
Next week, a collaboration in the making for nearly a quarter-century will be unveiled, as Fireside Pies introduces the first wave of exclusive menu items created by award-winning Chef Stephan Pyles.
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This October, Bishop Arts District will welcome an authentic Argentinian bistro to the vibrant block. Chimichurri is a partnership between Jesus Carmona of Tacos Mariachi and successful restauranteur Ramiro Fernandez Pazos, who originally hails from Argentina and has been running popular restaurants and bars in Mexico City for 15 years.
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Chef Amanda Freitag and Hospitality Alliance are thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of Rise & Thyme, a seasonal American café. The restaurant, located at 211 S. Akard Street will officially open to the public on Friday, September 18. This will be the second restaurant to open in the new AT&T Discovery District, and will be open for breakfast and lunch with dinner coming later, offering guests a wide variety of options from salads to sandwiches, pastas to patty melts – from the acclaimed chef and her team.
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Live entertainment has returned to Truluck’s in Uptown each Wednesday-Saturday from 6:00pm to closing. Visit the Stone Crab Lounge to enjoy music spanning from the 70’s to today performed live from Clay Davis, Jennifer Perryman, and other exceptional entertainers. Come early to take advantage of Cocktail Hour where all spirits under $25 are 25% off and select wines by the glass are $9 every Monday through Friday from 4:00-6:00pm.
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