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farm tour: boggy creek farm, 6/2/2018

Date: Saturday, June 2nd, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Boggy Creek Farm, 3414 Lyons Rd, Austin, TX 78702
Tickets: $25 includes farm tour, snack from Vegg, and a market stand item to take home. Please purchase online in advance.

We’re going back to one of Austin’s original urban farms. Owners Carol Ann and Larry have been growing vegetables and hosting a weekly market since 1992. A lot has changed over 25 years, so join us for a tour of what’s growing in East Austin and see how Boggy Creek Farm has risen to the challenge of growing healthy sustainable food for the Austin community.

We’ll have snacks showcasing farm vegetables created by Vegg Catering following the tour and some market stand snacks to take home with you.

tomato dinner at springdale farm, 6/13/2018

Date: Thursday, June 8, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Springdale Farm, 755 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702
Tickets: $85 dinner, $20 take-home tomato basket option, $10 take-home tomato basket option Please purchase online in advance.

The Tomato Dinner at Springdale Farm will be bittersweet this year. We’re happy to celebrate with the farmers as they move on to new adventures, but this will be our last event at this wonderful, urban farm. As always, our Annual Tomato Dinner will highlight a variety of types and preparations of home-grown tomatoes from the farm. The evening will begin with a seasonal cocktail with Tito’s Vodka and appetizers, followed by entree courses and dessert.

Participating restaurants and artisans include:
Barley Swine
Justine’s
Eden East
Confituras
Lenoir
Olamaie
L’oca d’Oro
Bufalina

Gates will open at 6:00 pm when passed appetizers and cocktails will be served. The seated dinner will begin at 6:30pm.

Vegetarian options are available upon request. Please include request in comments with ticket purchase. No other substitutions or changes to the menu are permitted.

happy hour: mongers market + kitchen, 5/17/2018

Date: Thursday, May 17th 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Mongers Market + Kitchen, 2401 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
RSVP: See the Facebook event
Cost: $10 suggested donation payable via cash or credit card

For our May happy hour, join us at Mongers Market + Kitchen for Gulf seafood, beer, wine, and sangria. Celebrate this last month of spring while exploring their happy hour menu. Donations will benefit Slow Food Austin and our Scholarship Program.

happy hour: suerte, 4/19/2018

Date: Thursday, April 19th 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Suerte, 1800 East 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78702
RSVP: See the Facebook event
Cost: $10 suggested donation payable via cash or credit card

Our April happy hour will be at the newly-opened Suerte where they’re combining local ingredients with flavors of Mexico. Join us this third Thursday to explore their cocktail menu or enjoy wine or local beer, and welcome them to our food community. Donations will support Slow Food Austin and our Scholarship program.

farm tour: la flaca, 3/3/2018

Date: Saturday, March 3rd, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: La Flaca, 7810 Copperas Dr, Austin TX 78749
Tickets: $18 includes farm tour, snack from Puli-Ra, and a plant to take home from the farm. Please purchase online in advance.

Join us for an afternoon farm tour in South Austin at La Flaca Organic Farm on March 3 at 2:30 pm. Following the tour, Puli-ra will give you a taste of this hyper-local produce in their self-defined style, “Low Country Indian meets Hill Country Texan,” with a snack made with ingredients from the farm. Each attendee will also receive a plant from the farm to take home and grow.

happy hour: confituras little kitchen, 1/18/2018

Date: Thursday, January 18th, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Confituras Little Kitchen, 2129 Goodrich Ave, Austin, TX 78704
RSVP: See the Facebook Event
Cost: $20 suggestion donation payable via cash or credit card

We’re thrilled to start the new year by welcoming the brand new Confituras Little Kitchen to the Austin food scene. Join us there for our January happy hour. We’ll be celebrating with gin and fruit syrup cocktails, beer, and a selection of fruit forward hors d’oeuvres. All donations will benefit Slow Food Austin including our Scholarship Program.

beer and cheese tasting with 512 brewing and antonelli’s cheese

Date: Thursday, December 14th, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: 512 Brewing Company, 407 Radam Lane, Austin, TX 78745
Tickets: $65 non-members, $55 Slow Food members, Purchase Online

Join us on Thursday December 14th for our Annual Beer and Cheese Tasting Event with (512) Brewing Company and Antonelli’s Cheese Shop! Easy Tiger breads and other accompaniments will be served with the beer and cheese pairings.

This has become a mainstay in our annual scheduling. A Beer and Cheese Pairing…an homage to the bi-annual event held in Bra, Italy by Slow Food International, CHEESE.

Proceeds benefit Slow Food Austin programming including our Scholarship Program.

slow session: hunting and sustainability at dai due, 11/21/2017

Date: Tuesday, November 21st, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Dai Due, 2406 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
RSVP: claim a FREE ticket to reserve your spot

There are currently 2.6 million wild boar in Texas, causing $1.5 billion in annual damage by rooting up crops and eating livestock. Jesse Griffiths, chef/owner of Dai Due and cookbook author, has written and spoken extensively on how these invasive species translate into sustainable, delicious protein. For November’s Slow Session, we will gather on the back patio of Dai Due, where Jesse will explain the history and physiology of hunting, butchering and serving wild hog. He will also serve up samples of wild hog preparations, and an abbreviated drink menu will be available as well.

Note: In the case of inclement weather, this outdoor event will be rescheduled.

If no spots remain, email veronica@slowfoodaustin.org to be added to the waiting list.

happy hour: the little darlin’, 10/19/2017

Date: Thursday, October 19th 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: The Little Darlin’, 6507 Circle S Rd Austin TX 78745, Austin, Texas 78745
Cost: $10 suggested donation payable with cash or credit card
RSVP: See the Facebook event page

For our October happy hour, join us for craft beer, cocktails, and horseshoes at The Little Darlin’ where they’re supporting our local farms with ingredients for their menu. Kids are welcome with adults, and dogs can join the fun on the patio too. The $10 suggested donation will support Slow Food Austin programming including our Scholarship Program.

happy hour: atx cocina, 9/21/2017

Date: THIS HAPPY HOUR IS BEING RESCHEDULED DUE TO A WATER LEAK IN THE BUILDING. MORE INFO COMING SOON!
Location: ATX Cocina, 110 San Antonio Street, Suite 170, Austin, Texas 78701
Cost: $10 suggested donation, payable with cash or credit card
RSVP: join the Facebook event

September brings a busier time of year, but slowing down for happy hour is always a good idea. Join us this third Thursday at ATX Cocina for a modern approach to Mexican cuisine and cocktails. All funds raised at our September happy hour will benefit the Texas Farmer Rancher Disaster Relief Fund. Funds raised through this campaign will help farmers and ranchers rebuilding from damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. Let’s support our area farms and this new Austin restaurant by coming together for happy hour.