WHAT THE FUCK SHOULD I MAKE FOR DINNER?
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40 iconic and modern classic takeout dishes from Austin restaurants
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AFTERNOON HIGH TEA Every Sunday afternoon, this Downtown cafe transforms into a Victorian tea room with plenty of brewed teas, dainty finger sandwiches, and delectable desserts. Hours by appointment. Sundays. Cafe Ruckus, 409 W. Second, 512/476-7825. $30.info@caferuckus.com, www.caferuckus.com
ALL-DAY HAPPY HOUR $9 selected saké carafes. Wednesdays, 11am-10pm. Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen, 1303 S. Congress, 512/444-8081. www.luckyrobotrestaurant.com
ALL-NIGHT HAPPY HOUR Tipsy Tuesday until 2am. Tue., Nov. 24 – Tue., March 1. Roosevelt Room, 307 W. Fifth, 512/494-4094.www.therooseveltroomatx.com
BANGER’S BIG BAND BRUNCH Don’t fear the Manmosa. Sundays, 11am-3pm. Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden, 79 Rainey, 512/386-1656. www.bangersaustin.com
BARTON CREEK FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Barton Creek Square, 2901 Capital of TX Hwy. S., 512/327-7040.www.bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org
BLUEBONNET FARMERS’ MARKET Sundays, 11am-3pm. 2323 S. Lamar. www.bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org
BOGGY CREEK FARM FARM STAND Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8am-1pm. Boggy Creek Farm, 3414 Lyons, 512/926-4650.www.boggycreekfarm.com
CULINARY CRAWLS Explore Austin’s culinary scene with your fellow foodies. Thursdays, 6-8:30pm. www.austindetours.com
CULT MOVIE NIGHT Projected on the wall for maximum viewing every Monday. Mon., Nov. 23 – Mon., Feb. 29. Roosevelt Room, 307 W. Fifth, 512/494-4094. www.therooseveltroomatx.com
ESPRESSO HAPPY HOUR Get your morning buzz on with free espresso shots. Tuesdays, 10-11am. Thunderbird Cafe and Tap Room, 1401 Koenig, 512/420-8660. Free. www.fb.com/thunderbirdkoenig
HOPE FARMERS’ MARKET Sundays, 11am-3pm. Plaza Saltillo, 412 Comal, 512/727-8363. www.hopefarmersmarket.org
LONE STAR FARMERS’ MARKET Sundays, 10am-2pm. Shops at the Galleria, Shops Parkway, off Highway 71, Bee Cave.www.lonestarfarmersmarket.com
MOOJO’S SHAKE-IT-UP MONDAY! Get 30% off the Shake That Cookie! Mondays. Moojo, 2322 Guadalupe, 269/873-6101. www.moojo.net
MOOJO’S SMUSH-IT WEDNESDAY! Get $1 off the superhero sandwich! Wednesdays. Moojo, 2322 Guadalupe, 269/873-6101.www.moojo.net
PRIMETIME HAPPY HOUR Late-night happy hour. Nightly, 7-10pm. W Hotel, 200 Lavaca, 512/542-3600. www.whotelaustin.com
SFC DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe, 512/974-6700.www.sfcfarmersmarket.org
SFC EAST FARMERS’ MARKET Tuesdays, 3pm-7pm. Corner of MLK & Miriam. www.sfcfarmersmarket.org
SFC FARMERS’ MARKET AT THE TRIANGLE Wednesdays, 3-7pm. Triangle Park, 4700 N. Lamar, 512/452-1404.www.sfcfarmersmarket.org
SFC SUNSET VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Toney Burger Activity Center, 3200 Jones, 512/414-2096.www.sfcfarmersmarket.org
SPRINGDALE FARM FARM STAND Wednesdays & Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Springdale Farm, 755 Springdale, 512/386-8899.www.springdalefarmaustin.com
TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET AT LAKELINE Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Lakeline Mall, 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr., Cedar Park, 512/363-5700.www.texasfarmersmarket.org/lakeline
TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET AT MUELLER Sundays, 10am-2pm. Mueller Lake Park & Browning Hangar, 4209 Airport.www.texasfarmersmarket.org/mueller
WEDNESDAY DINNER BUFFET Dinner features an array of food fairs, Russian comfort food, Ukrainian cuisine, Georgian cuisine, Central Asian cuisine, as well as the best traditional drinks like mors, kompot, and Russian tea included in the price. Wed., Nov. 18 – Wed., March 16. Russian House, 307 E. Fifth, 512/428-5442. $30. www.russianhouseofaustin.com
WHISKEY WEDNESDAYS Half-priced pours on select bottles of whiskeys. Wed., Nov. 25 – Wed., March 2. Roosevelt Room, 307 W. Fifth, 512/494-4094. www.therooseveltroomatx.com
Gordough’s
There are more than 1,600 food trucks in Austin, TX, and many of them have unique items on the menu. Gordough’s offers handmade donuts fried to order and smothered with funky toppings. Call this number for current location: (512) 607-6568
1219 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Pig Vicious
This gastro-punk trailer plays a constant loop of softcore ’70s porno flicks while serving up some unusual food items. Call this number for current location: (720) 289-3703.
1001 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
The Odd Duck
Chef Bryce Gilmore owns the popular gastropub Barley Swine, but he got his start with a food truck called the Odd Duck.
1219 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Broken Arrow Ranch
Broken Arrow Ranch outside of Austin has found a way to enhance the flavor, texture and aroma of wild game that begins with how the animal is killed and harvested.
3296 Junction Highway, Ingram, TX 78025
Love Balls Bus
This food truck serves up authentic Japanese street food. Call this number for current location: (512) 574-7525.
1001 East 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Contigo Austin
Contigo has the decor of a South Texas ranch, but the menu takes a few chances, serving dishes like: Porchetta di testa — meat from the pig’s head, which is poached.
2027 Anchor Lane, Austin, TX 78723
East Side Kings @ Shangri-la
Andrew’s food pals told him that East Side King is a food truck that he can’t miss! They sell Asian steamed buns with fried chicken skin.
1016 E 6th St #B, Austin, TX 78702
Foreign and Domestic
This restaurant seats only 42 people, but has become a hot spot thanks to the innovative dishes made by chef Ned Elliott.
306 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751
Uchiko
James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole’s new restaurant Uchiko offers painstakingly crafted bites of food.
4200 N Lamar #140, Austin, TX 7875
Austin Farmers’ Market
The Austin Farmers’ Market offers local, sustainable foods that are both healthy and tasty! This is where Sebastien Bonneu and Jesse Griffiths (the chef from Dai Due) sell their products.
Republic Square Park (4th and Guadalupe), Austin, TX
Sebastien Bonneu’s Farm
Sebastien Bonneu has a small farm where he raises rabbits, rare breed chickens and his specialty, giant pigeons. He also has a side business trapping wild hogs and selling the meat.
Private Residence, Cedar Creek, TX
Smitty’s Market
At Smitty’s they serve up real Texas barbecue: beef that gets a dry rub before being roasted over an open wood fire pit for 4 to 6 hours.
208 S Commerce St, Lockhart, TX 78644
Dai Due Butcher Shop
Dai Due Butcher Shop, a leading player in the hunt ‘n’ cook wild meat movement, buys wild hog meat from Sebastien Bonneu.
Austin Farmers’ Market, Austin, TX
Lamberts
Lamberts breaks from Texas tradition, serving up Texas barbecue that’s a combination of beef and pork — and they use both wood and gas to smoke it!
401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
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