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Pepper Jack Creamed Corn is a Real Crowd-Pleaser!

Whenever I spy creamed corn on a menu, my eyes light up! Your guests will definitely go for our spin on traditional creamed corn with Pepper Jack cheese used in place of cream cheese. The result is a nice “bite” alright…

Picture Perfect Patios Please!

Fresh food in the fresh air on Goodtaste with Tanji! It’s pleasant patio dining you’ll adore around the Lone Star State, especially this time of year! Check out the digs at Down on Grayson, The Spot and Vinaigrette…

Experience the River Walk’s Best at Boudro’s

When deciding where to dine along the beautiful San Antonio River Walk, nothing beats Boudro’s! Simply put, it’s a place adored by locals and tourists alike. That one special spot that everyone in your party will agree on…

Light & Bright Summer Wines

Good news for Mom- fun new seasonal wines are already hitting shelves at H-E-B, ahead of summer vacation! Ralph ‘My Wine Guy’ at the H-E-B Plus at Blanco & 1604 has his picks for by the pool!

A Fiesta of Tex-Mex ‘Firsts’!

Keep the fiesta going with inspiration from a trio of Texas’ most innovative Mexican chefs! Introducing Miguel Ravago, Blanca Aldaco & Alex Padilla — culinary trailblazers whose restaurants carry on tradition!

Innovative Mexican Chefs Cook Up a Fiesta!

Meet the talented chefs who are taking Tex-Mex up a notch at delicious Texas dining destinations on Goodtaste with Tanji! SET YOUR DVR for April 29-30!

Tanji Patton & Naylene Dillingham-Stolzer

These Chefs Have the Chops & the Charm!

Count on these colorful chefs to deliver food that’s BIG on flavor and cooked up with plenty of personality! Get to know the head honchos at Peli Peli, Salt Traders and Mac & Ernie’s…

The Ultimate Fiesta Party Food UNLEASHED!

Rain or shine, our appetite for the most colorful, craveable Fiesta cuisine carries on. We’re hungry for it all! Savor the only full week of happenings on this 126th Anniversary with authentic Mexican street foods…

Star Chefs Lead Interactive Cooking Demos at TONS!

For the very first time at TASTE of the Northside you can be part of the show! Inside the TASTE VIP venue is the only place you’ll find two of San Antonio’s finest chefs performing a cooking demo live…

Colorful Chefs and Counting!

This weekend, meet the fun and talented chefs ‘stirring the pot’ at tasty restaurants around Texas on Goodtaste with Tanji! SET YOUR DVR for April 22-23!

Tempting Tax Day Cocktails

Taxes all done? Who needs a drink! We handpicked three spring cocktails that don’t mess around; a welcome reprieve from crunching numbers no doubt! One vodka, gin and whiskey based concoction for your palate’s approval.

Fiesta like a VIP!

Fiesta fever has officially begun! I brought a tried and true local Tex Mex spot already in celebration mode on to SA Living, PLUS details on how you can win 2 VIP tickets to my favorite Fiesta event of them all…a $500 value!

Top Places for Patio Dining!

Discover some of the prettiest patios for al fresco dining on Goodtaste with Tanji this weekend, April 15-16! Set your DVR! Picturesque spots in San Antonio, Galveston and Austin made our cut…

Heroes In & Out of the Kitchen

Get inspired by the chefs behind the menus- it’s an episode packed with fabulous flavors and fantastic people! Personal triumphs from the folks at Masraff’s, Little Gretel and Cured. Have those tissues handy!

Edible Events

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1	2	3	4 Alcomar Competes in Official Drink of Austin Alcomar Competes in Official Drink of Austin May 4, 2017 Alcomar, 1816 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, USA On Thursday, May 4, Alcomar’s bar team will compete for the right to call on of its creations the Official Drink of Austin. The restaurant’s recipe was selected as one of the top eight entries among 56 different submissions in March. Although the drink remains under wraps until the night of the event, cocktail connoisseurs will find the ingredients to be in line with Alcomar’s Mexican concept, and the flavor profile to showcase a bit of Austin’s local charm. Patrons are invited to sample the cocktail and vote for Alcomar to advance to the competition’s final round. See more details Austin Entertains Presented by The Junior League of Austin Austin Entertains Presented by The Junior League of Austin May 4, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - May 5, 2017 10:00 am Brazos Hall, 204 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA Chef Alma Alcocer will serve Grilled Artichoke & Ahi Tuna Tostadas at The Junior League’s Austin Entertains event on Thursday, May 4 at Brazos Hall. Austin Entertains is a culinary experience led by the most notable female chefs in the city. The evening will be comprised of tastings from the women who are leading Austin’s culinary scene, libations from local mixologists and a live music showcase. All funds raised through this event will benefit The Junior League of Austin’s programs including Coats for Kids, FIT - Food In Tummies, and more than 30 local community non-profits. Alma will be one of four Spotlight Chefs selected by Whole Foods to feature a special ingredient in her unique dish - artichokes. More details at: https://www.jlaustin.org/austin-entertains/. See more details • •	5 Cinco de Mayo Pig Roast Fiesta - El Chilito Burnet Location Turns 1! Cinco de Mayo Pig Roast Fiesta - El Chilito Burnet Location Turns 1! May 5, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm El Chilito, 6425 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757, USA The Burnet Road location of El Chilito (6425 Burnet Road) will celebrate its one year anniversary with a pig roast on Friday, May 5 from 6PM - 8PM. Chef Felipe Guaracas will roast a whole pig in a caja china serving tacos to party-goers while supplies last. The restaurant will hold regular business hours in addition to the free celebration. Pork tacos, aguas frescas and chilled watermelon will be served. Complimentary beer and sangría will be available for ages 21 and up. DJ GirlFriend will spin and a piñata will be broken at 7:30PM. A gift card raffle will take place at 7:45PM. El Chilito · Burnet encourages guests to bring their families, their dogs,and their dancing shoes. More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/720364911470961 See more details Austin Entertains Presented by The Junior League of Austin Austin Entertains Presented by The Junior League of Austin May 4, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - May 5, 2017 10:00 am Brazos Hall, 204 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA Chef Alma Alcocer will serve Grilled Artichoke & Ahi Tuna Tostadas at The Junior League’s Austin Entertains event on Thursday, May 4 at Brazos Hall. Austin Entertains is a culinary experience led by the most notable female chefs in the city. The evening will be comprised of tastings from the women who are leading Austin’s culinary scene, libations from local mixologists and a live music showcase. All funds raised through this event will benefit The Junior League of Austin’s programs including Coats for Kids, FIT - Food In Tummies, and more than 30 local community non-profits. Alma will be one of four Spotlight Chefs selected by Whole Foods to feature a special ingredient in her unique dish - artichokes. More details at: https://www.jlaustin.org/austin-entertains/. See more details • •	6 19th Annual Becker Vineyards Lavender Festival 2017 19th Annual Becker Vineyards Lavender Festival 2017 May 6, 2017 - May 7, 2017 19th Annual Becker Vineyards Lavender Festival 2017 Join us for the 19th annual and best ever Becker Vineyards Lavender Festival. Sip and swirl with live music, artisans and lavender fields in bloom. There will be plenty of entertainment for everyone, from lavender products to cooking demos, and much more. The event is complimentary, but there is a $5.00 parking fee. And, of course, the winery is open for Tastings and General Tours throughout the day! Lavender Fest Vinter Luncheon in the Lavender Haus Reception Hall at 12:00pm. Tickets are required. More details at http://beckervineyards.com/news/post/19th-annual-becker-vineyards-lavender-festival-2017 See more details Ven a Comer: Mexican Street Food from the Culinary Institute of America Ven a Comer: Mexican Street Food from the Culinary Institute of America May 6, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm The Pearl Farmer's Market, 312 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215, USA In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the CIA will serve Mexican street food at the Latin Outdoor Kitchen in the Pearl plaza. See more details • •	7 19th Annual Becker Vineyards Lavender Festival 2017 19th Annual Becker Vineyards Lavender Festival 2017 May 6, 2017 - May 7, 2017 19th Annual Becker Vineyards Lavender Festival 2017 Join us for the 19th annual and best ever Becker Vineyards Lavender Festival. Sip and swirl with live music, artisans and lavender fields in bloom. There will be plenty of entertainment for everyone, from lavender products to cooking demos, and much more. The event is complimentary, but there is a $5.00 parking fee. And, of course, the winery is open for Tastings and General Tours throughout the day! Lavender Fest Vinter Luncheon in the Lavender Haus Reception Hall at 12:00pm. Tickets are required. More details at http://beckervineyards.com/news/post/19th-annual-becker-vineyards-lavender-festival-2017 See more details Save the Swine Pop-Up Event to Benefit South Texas Heritage Pork Save the Swine Pop-Up Event to Benefit South Texas Heritage Pork May 7, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Alamo Beer Company, 415 Burnet St, San Antonio, TX 78202, USA Save the Swine is an all-day pop-up event to assist South Texas Heritage Pork obtain a much-needed new home. Guests will enjoy an afternoon of delicious, locally-sourced and chef-crafted food, beer from Alamo Beer and live entertainment provided by SATX Music, featuring Judivan Roots and True Indigo, as well DJ Ras of Shashamani Sound and DJ Gabe Garza of Southtown Vinyl and Deep South Collective. Chefs Stephen Paprocki, Jeff Wayne White, Chris Cook, Toby Soto, Edward Villarreal, Adrian Davila, Christina Everett Werley, Chef James Canter, John O'Larnic, John Herdman, Michael Grimes and Tatu Herrera will be cooking for this event. (Please see menu below.) Beer not included in the ticket price, but a portion of beer sales will also go to the farm. TICKETS are $40 per person and can be purchased online at: http://www.chefcooperatives.com/events Funds can be donated any time to South Texas Heritage Pork at: https://www.gofundme.com/save-the-swineso-tx-heritage-pork For more information on the Chef Cooperatives, visit chefcooperatives.com; for more information on South Texas Heritage Pork and owners Mark and Kelley Escobedo, go to southtexasheritagepork.com. See more details ¡Ven a Comer! Culinary Festival Celebrates UTSA’s Mexican Cookbook Collection ¡Ven a Comer! Culinary Festival Celebrates UTSA’s Mexican Cookbook Collection May 7, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Hotel Emma, 136 E Grayson St, San Antonio, TX 78215, USA Ven a Comer - An evening of Fine Food and Spirits A unique evening featuring a multi-course dinner with dishes inspired by UTSA’s Mexican Cookbook Collection. Proceeds from the event will support the preservation and development of the collection. Purchase tickets and see the schedule of events for Ven a Comer at https://lib.utsa.edu/specialcollections/donate/VenaComer. See more details • • •
8 Introducing Chef Junction and Weathered Souls' Asian-Themed Pop-Up Dinner Introducing Chef Junction and Weathered Souls' Asian-Themed Pop-Up Dinner May 8, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Weathered Souls Brewing Co., 606 Embassy Oaks #500, San Antonio, TX 78216, USA Chef Junction is a new collaborative of San Antonio chefs with a passion for local, seasonal and sustainable foods incorporated into global cuisine presented through pop-ups and private events. The core group of chefs includes owner, Juan D. Cardona, as well as Maria Sedano, Jordan Daye, Cshampa Rai, Jaqueline Arzola and Phillip Capestany. Chef Junction wishes to transport their guests around the world through euphoric gastronomic experiences. They are committed to the community, the environment and to using their talents to contribute to fresh, new ideas changing the culinary landscape. Chef Junction’s Asian-Themed Dinner is the first of many internationally-themed dining events. This five course dinner will offer a beer pairing with every course, carefully selected by Weathered Souls. Please see menu below for details. “We want our guests to dine in commensality with fellow food enthusiasts and both share, and relive locally, their love of dining and their stories of their travels abroad with other curious diners that want to experience new food and meet new people. People connect through food. That’s what the chefs with Chef Junction really aim for and get excited about,” said owner, Chef Juan D. Cardona. TICKETS: Tickets are $45 per person and can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-up-beer-pairing-dinner-with-weathered-souls-brewing-chef-juan-cardona-tickets-33734898991 For more information on Chef Junction, visit https://www.facebook.com/chefjunction; or for more information on Weathered Souls, go to https://www.facebook.com/weatheredsoulsbrewing. See more details Alcomar's Happy Food Alcomar's Happy Food May 8, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Alcomar, 1816 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, USA The Austin Chronicle has partnered with Alcomar’s chefs to present a special dinner celebrating the newspaper’s First Plates issue on Monday, May 8th. Dubbed “Happy Food,” the four-course dinner will feature comfort food from Chef Alma Alcocer and Chef Jeff Martinez paired with their favorite wine and cocktails. “We want to give you a chance to try food that makes us truly happy, “ Alcocer said. “Our comfort food, our favorite flavors - the delicious things that makes us feel really good. This is what we’d like someone else to make us for dinner.” Chronicle Food Editor, Brandon Watson will be on hand discussing his picks for the 100 restaurants defining Austin dining now. More Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happy-food-alcomars-chef-dinner-featuring-alma-jeffs-comfort-food-tickets-34082370287 See more details • •	9 Yuyo Pop Up Preview Dinners Yuyo Pop Up Preview Dinners May 9, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm El Chile Cafe y Cantina, 1809 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722, USA Chef Christopher Camacho will present a four-course Peruvian dinner for El Chile Group's forthcoming restaurant, Yuyo. The dinners have become popular among Austin locals eager to get a taste of flavors from Peru. Because tickets go quickly, the Yuyo team encourages diners to purchase a ticket soon. Each ticket is $65 and includes four courses, four pairings, tax, and gratuity. They are available for purchase via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yuyos-pop-up-preview-dinner-tickets-33402203891 The dinners will be hosted by brother restaurant El Chile Cafe & Cantina and will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. See more details •	10	11 Food As Medicine: Detox Food As Medicine: Detox May 11, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 3701 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002, USA Thursday, May 11th at 6:30pm - Upstairs in the Cookshop at 3701 Travis St. Join integrative functional medicine dietitian of Naturally Nourished, Ali Miller, as she walks you through a food-as-medicine dining experience prepared and created by chef Monica Pope of Sparrow Cookshop. In this class you will learn about why detoxifying is essential to prevention of disease, common sources of toxins and alternative options, what foods and specific nutrients are necessary to include in a balanced approach, and realistic approaches to begin a detox process. Event includes lecture, educational materials, and dinner at $65/person. Please note this event is also BYOB. More details at http://sparrowhouston.com/eventsother-classes/. See more details •	12	13 San Antonio Beer Week San Antonio Beer Week May 13, 2017 http://www.sanantoniobeerweek.com/new-events/ See more details •	14
15	16 Jazz, TX Chef Series - Danny Orta Jazz, TX Chef Series - Danny Orta May 16, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jazz, TX, 312 Pearl Parkway, Bld. #6 Suite #6001, San Antonio, TX 78215, USA The Pearl’s upscale music venue, Jazz, TX continues its Chef Series event with Guest Chef Danny Orta. Chef Orta will feature a Japanese inspired menu at Jazz, TX from 6 – 8 p.m. at $125 per person. This event is limited to 30 guests. Each ticket, will feature a specialty pre fixe menu for two, including gratuity, tax, cocktails, and a cover fee if guests wish to enjoy the 8:30 p.m. show of The Doc Watkins Quartet, featuring Jonathan Card. Chef Orta’s themed menu will consist of specialty 5 courses starting with Oysters, Potato Salad, Lump Crab Meat, Dry Braised Beef Rib, Seared Scallop, and Milk Honey with dry ice and caramel honeycomb for dessert. The food will be paired with several cocktails of Japanese spirits including, Shōchū, Sake, and Japanese Whiskey from the bar. Tickets can be purchased at www.jazztx.com. See more details •	17 Staglin Family Wine Tasting with Sommelier Amber Mihna Staglin Family Wine Tasting with Sommelier Amber Mihna May 17, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, 111 N Post Oak Ln, Houston, TX 77024, USA Staglin Family Wine Tasting with Sommelier Amber Mihna May 17, 6:00-7:30pm, guests will have the opportunity to taste back vintages of Staglin Cabernet and learn the history of the wine. Staglin is a small production family estate in Rutherford, Napa Valley. Tasting of 2011 Salus Chardonnay, 2015 Est Chardonnay, 2006, 2010 & 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon. Light hors d’oeuvres included for $100++. Hearth Room at Olivette at The Houstonian, 111 N. Post Oak Ln. Please call 713-685-6713 for reservations. See more details •	18 Culinaria Wine and Food Festival Culinaria Wine and Food Festival May 18, 2017 - May 21, 2017 Culinaria is back with all things food, wine, and Texas at the 18th annual Culinaria Wine and Food Festival this May 18-21, 2017. The Festival brings a long weekend full of bites and sips from all over the state with Tex-Mex days to gulf oyster nights. Your taste buds have plenty to choose from: Thursday night kicks off with a family-style dinner that features multiple chefs providing their take on their best beef dishes. Friday begins with the popular Becker Luncheon at Becker Vineyards and continues into the night by highlighting the best of the gulf paired with plenty of bubbly. The daytime on Saturday is packed with Tex-Mex and a chance to learn a bit more about wine, spirits and maybe even a demo from a chef through the seminars, while the evening stars the Grand Tasting and all of the highlights of the week come together to provide an abundance of food, wine and entertainment. The festival concludes with Burgers, BBQ and Beer, a favorite by all and features something for everyone. Whether your snacking style is casual or formal, there is something to fit your palate. The various events make it perfect for date nights with high-end tastings or family-fun days. http://culinariasa.org/san-antonio/culinaria-wine-and-food-festival/ See more details Hot Luck Festival Hot Luck Festival May 18, 2017 - May 21, 2017 On May 18-21 in Austin, Texas a few friends and familiar faces will roll out a new kind of event, Hot Luck: Live Food & Music. It’s not a typical festival, but it will sure be a good time. Hot Luck is inspired by friendly tailgates, family reunions, get togethers and potlucks of our past and present — with a few differences. It is a fun, chef-driven, celebration of fire, food, music, and camaraderie. An a la carte eat-with-your-fingers picnic and party experience that highlights open-pit feats of culinary know how, and music in your ears that is as thoughtfully created as the food on your plate. Come hungry, thirsty, and bring your dancin' boots. Hot Luck is simple - it's about getting together around the land, places, and folks that inspire us — the food, the music, the friends, and the joy. Hot Luck is about honoring the soul, sweat, and DIY diversity of the world around it. It’s the perfect imperfection of grandma’s gumbo and pawpaw’s BBQ — but delivered by new interpretations from the next generation. Get together with us for the Austin Hot Luck hoedown and relax — this ain't an event you have to dress for, it's just a good time. https://hotluckfest.com/ See more details • •	19 Culinaria Wine and Food Festival Culinaria Wine and Food Festival May 18, 2017 - May 21, 2017 Culinaria is back with all things food, wine, and Texas at the 18th annual Culinaria Wine and Food Festival this May 18-21, 2017. The Festival brings a long weekend full of bites and sips from all over the state with Tex-Mex days to gulf oyster nights. Your taste buds have plenty to choose from: Thursday night kicks off with a family-style dinner that features multiple chefs providing their take on their best beef dishes. Friday begins with the popular Becker Luncheon at Becker Vineyards and continues into the night by highlighting the best of the gulf paired with plenty of bubbly. The daytime on Saturday is packed with Tex-Mex and a chance to learn a bit more about wine, spirits and maybe even a demo from a chef through the seminars, while the evening stars the Grand Tasting and all of the highlights of the week come together to provide an abundance of food, wine and entertainment. The festival concludes with Burgers, BBQ and Beer, a favorite by all and features something for everyone. Whether your snacking style is casual or formal, there is something to fit your palate. The various events make it perfect for date nights with high-end tastings or family-fun days. http://culinariasa.org/san-antonio/culinaria-wine-and-food-festival/ See more details Hot Luck Festival Hot Luck Festival May 18, 2017 - May 21, 2017 On May 18-21 in Austin, Texas a few friends and familiar faces will roll out a new kind of event, Hot Luck: Live Food & Music. It’s not a typical festival, but it will sure be a good time. Hot Luck is inspired by friendly tailgates, family reunions, get togethers and potlucks of our past and present — with a few differences. It is a fun, chef-driven, celebration of fire, food, music, and camaraderie. An a la carte eat-with-your-fingers picnic and party experience that highlights open-pit feats of culinary know how, and music in your ears that is as thoughtfully created as the food on your plate. Come hungry, thirsty, and bring your dancin' boots. Hot Luck is simple - it's about getting together around the land, places, and folks that inspire us — the food, the music, the friends, and the joy. Hot Luck is about honoring the soul, sweat, and DIY diversity of the world around it. It’s the perfect imperfection of grandma’s gumbo and pawpaw’s BBQ — but delivered by new interpretations from the next generation. Get together with us for the Austin Hot Luck hoedown and relax — this ain't an event you have to dress for, it's just a good time. https://hotluckfest.com/ See more details • •	20 Culinaria Wine and Food Festival Culinaria Wine and Food Festival May 18, 2017 - May 21, 2017 Culinaria is back with all things food, wine, and Texas at the 18th annual Culinaria Wine and Food Festival this May 18-21, 2017. The Festival brings a long weekend full of bites and sips from all over the state with Tex-Mex days to gulf oyster nights. Your taste buds have plenty to choose from: Thursday night kicks off with a family-style dinner that features multiple chefs providing their take on their best beef dishes. Friday begins with the popular Becker Luncheon at Becker Vineyards and continues into the night by highlighting the best of the gulf paired with plenty of bubbly. The daytime on Saturday is packed with Tex-Mex and a chance to learn a bit more about wine, spirits and maybe even a demo from a chef through the seminars, while the evening stars the Grand Tasting and all of the highlights of the week come together to provide an abundance of food, wine and entertainment. The festival concludes with Burgers, BBQ and Beer, a favorite by all and features something for everyone. Whether your snacking style is casual or formal, there is something to fit your palate. The various events make it perfect for date nights with high-end tastings or family-fun days. http://culinariasa.org/san-antonio/culinaria-wine-and-food-festival/ See more details Hot Luck Festival Hot Luck Festival May 18, 2017 - May 21, 2017 On May 18-21 in Austin, Texas a few friends and familiar faces will roll out a new kind of event, Hot Luck: Live Food & Music. It’s not a typical festival, but it will sure be a good time. Hot Luck is inspired by friendly tailgates, family reunions, get togethers and potlucks of our past and present — with a few differences. It is a fun, chef-driven, celebration of fire, food, music, and camaraderie. An a la carte eat-with-your-fingers picnic and party experience that highlights open-pit feats of culinary know how, and music in your ears that is as thoughtfully created as the food on your plate. Come hungry, thirsty, and bring your dancin' boots. Hot Luck is simple - it's about getting together around the land, places, and folks that inspire us — the food, the music, the friends, and the joy. Hot Luck is about honoring the soul, sweat, and DIY diversity of the world around it. It’s the perfect imperfection of grandma’s gumbo and pawpaw’s BBQ — but delivered by new interpretations from the next generation. Get together with us for the Austin Hot Luck hoedown and relax — this ain't an event you have to dress for, it's just a good time. https://hotluckfest.com/ See more details Brews and Blooms Brews and Blooms May 20, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The San Antonio Botanical Garden is excited about our spring Brews and Blooms, a casual evening for adults 21 and older. Craft brew sampling, food booths and live music, all set in the gorgeous, flowering Botanical Garden. Brews and Blooms isn’t your typical beer garden! Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the fun! Working closely with San Antonio Cerveceros, Brews and Blooms provides a venue for new and seasoned local craft breweries to showcase their beer selections, from Blonde Ales and Wits to Pale Ales and IPA’s, including limited releases from local breweries. $30 General Admission/$27 Member Admission: Includes admission to the San Antonio Botanical Garden for the event, eight (8) drink sample tickets, a Brews and Blooms souvenir glass, and shuttle parking. $60 Premium Admission: Includes all of the above, PLUS access to a separate section to include an additional seven (7) drink sample tickets, catered food, early admission at 6pm, and onsite parking. $15 Designated Driver: Includes admission to the San Antonio Botanical Garden for the event, 12oz Brews and Blooms souvenir cup, unlimited water and soft drinks and shuttle parking. Additional drink tickets can be purchase onsite, $10 for 6 additional drink tickets. Cash or credit card payment accepted. An ATM will be available onsite. All ticket holders must be 21+ (ID required). Food (available for purchase): The Box Street Social Pinks Popcorn more coming soon! Entertainment: Mad Photo Booths Lawn Games Casino Tables from Gerald’s Casino Parties Shuttle Information Due to construction, on-site parking is limited. Stay tuned for shuttle information. First-time Uber riders receive a $20 discount with promo code: BREWSBLOOMS http://www.sabot.org/brews-and-blooms/ See more details • • •	21 Culinaria Wine and Food Festival Culinaria Wine and Food Festival May 18, 2017 - May 21, 2017 Culinaria is back with all things food, wine, and Texas at the 18th annual Culinaria Wine and Food Festival this May 18-21, 2017. The Festival brings a long weekend full of bites and sips from all over the state with Tex-Mex days to gulf oyster nights. Your taste buds have plenty to choose from: Thursday night kicks off with a family-style dinner that features multiple chefs providing their take on their best beef dishes. Friday begins with the popular Becker Luncheon at Becker Vineyards and continues into the night by highlighting the best of the gulf paired with plenty of bubbly. The daytime on Saturday is packed with Tex-Mex and a chance to learn a bit more about wine, spirits and maybe even a demo from a chef through the seminars, while the evening stars the Grand Tasting and all of the highlights of the week come together to provide an abundance of food, wine and entertainment. The festival concludes with Burgers, BBQ and Beer, a favorite by all and features something for everyone. Whether your snacking style is casual or formal, there is something to fit your palate. The various events make it perfect for date nights with high-end tastings or family-fun days. http://culinariasa.org/san-antonio/culinaria-wine-and-food-festival/ See more details Hot Luck Festival Hot Luck Festival May 18, 2017 - May 21, 2017 On May 18-21 in Austin, Texas a few friends and familiar faces will roll out a new kind of event, Hot Luck: Live Food & Music. It’s not a typical festival, but it will sure be a good time. Hot Luck is inspired by friendly tailgates, family reunions, get togethers and potlucks of our past and present — with a few differences. It is a fun, chef-driven, celebration of fire, food, music, and camaraderie. An a la carte eat-with-your-fingers picnic and party experience that highlights open-pit feats of culinary know how, and music in your ears that is as thoughtfully created as the food on your plate. Come hungry, thirsty, and bring your dancin' boots. Hot Luck is simple - it's about getting together around the land, places, and folks that inspire us — the food, the music, the friends, and the joy. Hot Luck is about honoring the soul, sweat, and DIY diversity of the world around it. It’s the perfect imperfection of grandma’s gumbo and pawpaw’s BBQ — but delivered by new interpretations from the next generation. Get together with us for the Austin Hot Luck hoedown and relax — this ain't an event you have to dress for, it's just a good time. https://hotluckfest.com/ See more details 7th Annual Barbacoa & Big Red Festival 7th Annual Barbacoa & Big Red Festival May 21, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 8:30 pm R & J Lounge, 18086 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, TX 78221, USA The Barbacoa and Big Red Festival was launched to bring the community together over a local tradition in San Antonio. We wanted to celebrate the great staple by getting the community together with a party. People can buy barbacoa tacos from various vendors and wash it down with an ice cold Big Red. Families can enjoy music from all varieties and activities fun for the whole family to enjoy. http://barbacoabigredfest.wixsite.com/bbrfest See more details No Kid Hungry Dinner No Kid Hungry Dinner May 21, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Hotel Emma Join No Kid Hungry and Host Chef John Brand at Hotel Emma for a special multi-course dinner to end childhood hunger now. Sunday, May 21, 2017 6:00 P.M. - Cocktail Reception 7:00 P.M. - Multi-Course Seated Dinner and Live Auction Host Chefs Chef John Brand, Hotel Emma, San Antonio, TX Pastry Chef Jenn Riesman, Hotel Emma, San Antonio, TX Guest Chefs Ben Ford, Ford's Filling Station, Los Angeles, CA Michael Paley, South Congress Hotel, Austin, TX Ryan Lachaine, Riel, Houston, TX Special Guest Speaker Ruth Riley, General Manager, San Antonio Stars Due to limited availability, tickets are no longer available online. Please contact Emily Roth by email or 512-551-3470 to inrquire about ticket availability. See more details • • • •
22	23 Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner May 23, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Rainbow Lodge, 2011 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77008, USA Rainbow Lodge is excited to host James Watkins from Paul Hobbs Wines on May 23. He's bringing his wines from their famous Napa Valley vineyards including a selection of very exclusive Cabernet that's impossible to find. Chef Mark Schmidt has paired a fabulous menu highlighting our May Garden harvest. Crossbarn, Rosé of Pinot Noir 2015 Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2014 Summertime Cocktail Blue Crab Claws Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2014 Gulf Tuna au Poivre, Stewed Tomato and Okra from our Gardens Paul Hobbs, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Andouille and Cornbread Stuffed Texas Quail, Field Pea Hash Paul Hobbs, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 and Paul Hobbs, Nathan Coombs Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Twice Baked Cheddar Soufflé, Black Olive Caramel Tuesday, May 23 \| 6:30 \| $145++ Call 713 861 8666 for your spot. Menu subject to change See more details In Good Company - Alcomar's Chef Dinner Featuring Tequila 512 In Good Company - Alcomar's Chef Dinner Featuring Tequila 512 May 23, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Good Company - Alcomar's Chef Dinner Featuring Tequila 512 On Tuesday, May 23rd Alcomar's co-executive chefs will present the third chapter of "In Good Company" - a dinner series featuring Alma Alcocer & Jeff Martinez's favorite local vendors. The upcoming installment features Tequila 512 and takes please at Alcomar on Tuesday, May 23rd at 7:30PM. Guests will share a table with Tequila 512 Founder Scott Willis, eat side by side, and enjoy an evening of Mexican Seafood paired with unique tequila cocktails. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-good-company-alcomars-chef-dinner-featuring-tequila-512-tickets-33529751389?aff=erelexpmlt See more details • •	24 Yuyo Pop Up Preview Dinners Yuyo Pop Up Preview Dinners May 24, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm El Chile Cafe y Cantina, 1809 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722, USA Chef Christopher Camacho will present a four-course Peruvian dinner for El Chile Group's forthcoming restaurant, Yuyo. The dinners have become popular among Austin locals eager to get a taste of flavors from Peru. Because tickets go quickly, the Yuyo team encourages diners to purchase a ticket soon. Each ticket is $65 and includes four courses, four pairings, tax, and gratuity. They are available for purchase via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yuyos-pop-up-preview-dinner-tickets-33397330314 The dinners will be hosted by brother restaurant El Chile Cafe & Cantina and will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. See more details •	25 National Wine Day at Sukeban National Wine Day at Sukeban May 25, 2017 Sukeban In honor of National Wine Day (May 25th), Sukeban will be hosting sushi and wine pairing sessions with local influencers throughout the week preceding our favorite national holiday. The goal is to refine pairing selections based on personality and flavor profiles, a focus Sukeban is planning to shift to with its customers. Sukeban is excited to toast to National Wine Day this year, because the restaurant will be expanding its focus on its wine and champagne bar in the upcoming months. Wine has proven to be one of their most popular bar items, and a larger emphasis will be placed on broadening selection and pairings. Cheers to more wine and more sushi! See more details •	26 Date Night Cooking Class Date Night Cooking Class May 26, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Brennan's of Houston, 3300 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006, USA Brennan’s Date Night Cooking Classes include dinner for two (6:30-9pm, $150* per couple), with hors d’oeuvres, a three-course meal with paired wines, coffee service, and a cooking demonstration of the presented dishes. Kicking off this month with a 1970s-inspired menu, guests will enjoy dishes including: Oyster Rockefeller \| Jimmy's Gulf oysters with sautéed spinach & anchovies and a creamy Pernod sauce Arevalo's Creole \| Bouillabaisse seafood broth with roasted peppers, fennel, and a toasted French baguette with Rouille Crepes Suzette \| The Reigning Queen of Desserts *Prices exclude tax and gratuity The next Date Night Cooking Classes will take place on June 23 and July 21 respectively, with a throwback to the 1980’s and 1990’s. Menu and details forthcoming. Reservations are required for the Date Night Cooking Classes and can be made by calling the restaurant at 713.522.9711. See more details •	27 3-Day Burger Brunch Party at El Sapo's 3-Day Burger Brunch Party at El Sapo's May 27, 2017 @ 11:00 am - May 29, 2017 4:00 pm El Sapo's El Sapo’s will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a 3-day Burger Brunch party at the end of May, on Saturday May 27, Sunday, May 28, and Monday, May 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The brunches will feature DJ MouthFeel, who recently played The Carry Nation in New York and Polyglamorous in San Francisco. He is also a resident DJ at Cheer Up Charlie’s and is known for his irregularly occurring party, Deep Inside. DJ Girlfriend will spin May 27. El Sapo will offer $1 mimosas, $6 O Gurls! (frozen margaritas with chamoy) and an assortment of Tex-Mex Brunch Burgers. There will also be a $5 Bloody Mary bar, house Bloody Mary mixes, pickled veggies, meats, cheeses, condiments, and Mexican spices. More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/408817206154646/ See more details Texas Salsa Festival Texas Salsa Festival May 27, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hemisfair Park Don't miss the inaugural Texas Salsa Festival, heating up San Antonio on Saturday, May 27, benefiting the Hemisfair Conservancy. Enjoy a beautiful day at Hemisfair Park while sampling salsas from the best commercial salsas, restaurants and locals in the state and vote for your favorite! Plus, live music, 3 DJ stages, Salsa dancing and demos, art, interactive games and children's activities, and plenty of authentic local SA cuisine, cold beer, wine, aguas frescas and more for purchase. Admission to this event is FREE and all-ages; however a LIMITED number of VIP tickets are available for sale and include the following: A commemorative Texas Salsa Festival tumbler Access to the VIP Cantina with shaded seating Catered bites from top San Antonio restaurants Private restrooms 2 Drink tickets Swag bag valued at $25 Exclusive wine options Exclusive salsas The Texas Salsa Fest is an all ages, pet-friendly event happening rain or shine. See more details • •	28 3-Day Burger Brunch Party at El Sapo's 3-Day Burger Brunch Party at El Sapo's May 27, 2017 @ 11:00 am - May 29, 2017 4:00 pm El Sapo's El Sapo’s will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a 3-day Burger Brunch party at the end of May, on Saturday May 27, Sunday, May 28, and Monday, May 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The brunches will feature DJ MouthFeel, who recently played The Carry Nation in New York and Polyglamorous in San Francisco. He is also a resident DJ at Cheer Up Charlie’s and is known for his irregularly occurring party, Deep Inside. DJ Girlfriend will spin May 27. El Sapo will offer $1 mimosas, $6 O Gurls! (frozen margaritas with chamoy) and an assortment of Tex-Mex Brunch Burgers. There will also be a $5 Bloody Mary bar, house Bloody Mary mixes, pickled veggies, meats, cheeses, condiments, and Mexican spices. More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/408817206154646/ See more details •
29 3-Day Burger Brunch Party at El Sapo's 3-Day Burger Brunch Party at El Sapo's May 27, 2017 @ 11:00 am - May 29, 2017 4:00 pm El Sapo's El Sapo’s will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a 3-day Burger Brunch party at the end of May, on Saturday May 27, Sunday, May 28, and Monday, May 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The brunches will feature DJ MouthFeel, who recently played The Carry Nation in New York and Polyglamorous in San Francisco. He is also a resident DJ at Cheer Up Charlie’s and is known for his irregularly occurring party, Deep Inside. DJ Girlfriend will spin May 27. El Sapo will offer $1 mimosas, $6 O Gurls! (frozen margaritas with chamoy) and an assortment of Tex-Mex Brunch Burgers. There will also be a $5 Bloody Mary bar, house Bloody Mary mixes, pickled veggies, meats, cheeses, condiments, and Mexican spices. More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/408817206154646/ See more details Freedman's Whiskey Dinner Freedman's Whiskey Dinner May 29, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Freedmen's, 2402 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA This months dinner features two expressions, TX Blended Whiskey and the newest addition to the family, TX Straight Boubon. TX Blended Whiskey is the first product released by Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. in Fort Worth, Texas. Brand Ambassador, Rachel McDuffie will walk guests through a guided tasting, the history of the distillery and will share how this Texas whiskey originated. Cocktails to be announced. 1st Course: Deconstruced Smoked Mexican Street Cornbread 2nd Course: Smoked Beef Cheek Stuffed Gordita 3rd Course: Smoked Fredericksburg Peach Tres Leches $36 per person. Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/may-whiskey-dinner-tickets-34472512212 See more details • •	30	31 Whisler's Last Crawfish Boil of the Season Whisler's Last Crawfish Boil of the Season May 31, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 12:00 am Whisler's, 1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA Whisler's throws the best Crawfish Boils in the city! Doors open at 1 p.m. Large portions of crawfish from Louisiana Wild Soulman Sam plays at 3 p.m.; Boss Street Brass Band play at 6pm; Bloody Mary's, Mules and Sangria. Nuff' said! More information at http://whislersatx.com/. See more details •

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