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SUMMARY:Sugar Land Wine and Food Affair
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip out of the Austin city limits to Sugar Land just minutes from Houston proper to enjoy multiple tastings\, dinners\, cooking demonstrations and seminars from chefs that aren’t the ones you typically enjoy around town. Some of the chefs already slated to participate are  Chef Jeffrey Balfour of Citrus at Hotel Valencia Riverwalk\, Chef Peng Looi of August Moon Chinese Bistro & Asiatique\, Chef Brian McNamara of Jasper The Woodlands\, Chef Neal Cox of Olivette at The Houstonian\, Chef Ricky Cruz of Grotto Ristorante\, and Chef John Signorelli of The Remington at The St. Regis Houston. A quick round-up of activities includes the following: \n\nApril 24: VIP Kick-off dinner\nApril 25: On the Rocks Bartender Challenge at Post Oak Grill Sugar Land\nApril 26: Fred Parks Wine Seminar\, Spirits Seminar\, The Grand Tasting – Marriott Sugar Land Town Square\nApril 27: Sip & Stroll at Imperial Sugar Land (held at the historic Imperial Sugar factory)\nApril 28: Bistro Brunch at Sugar Land Town Square\n\nProceeds from the event support a permanent scholarship endowment at the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. \nLearn more and buy tickets online. \n 
URL:http://www.austinfoodlovers.com/event/sugar-land-wine-and-food-affair/
LOCATION:Sugar Land – Various\, Sugar Land \, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Central Market's Passport to Brazil
DESCRIPTION:Every year Central Market transports us all to a country far\, far away\, bringing in ingredients\, artisans\, and chefs to give us a taste of what we’d experience if we booked a flight there ourselves. This year they will be celebrating Brazil from the seafood infused recipes of Rio de Janeiro to the  must try pao de quijo (cheese bread)  and feijoada\, Brazil’s national dish. Enjoy your almost-visit to Brazil with a cooking class\, a new piece of decore or cookware\, a wine tasting\, and more. Each day will feature different tastings and events so be sure to keep an eye on the Central Market website to see what fun they have planned at the North Lamar and South Lamar stores.
URL:http://www.austinfoodlovers.com/event/central-markets-passport-to-brazil/
LOCATION:Central Market North and South\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130429
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SUMMARY:Texas Crawfish and Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Take a jaunt out to Spring\, Texas in the heart of the\, well\, Spring for The Texas Crawfish and Music Festival. One of Houston’s largest and longest running festivals\, the festival is family friendly and promises to have something for all ages. Along with music and steaming pots of delicious Southern Louisiana crawfish\, expect all the fun and festivities of a carnival\, complete with rides\, games\, local arts and crafts\, food and drinks\, a petting zoo\, and more. The current music lineup features Texas favorites like Robert Earl Keen\, Jack Ingram\, Dale Watson\, and Vallejo. \nLearn more and buy tickets online.
URL:http://www.austinfoodlovers.com/event/texas-crawfish-and-music-festival/
LOCATION:Preservation Park\, 130 Spring School Road\, Spring\, TX\, 77373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Austin FOOD & WINE Festival
DESCRIPTION:In its second year as an official FOOD & WINE Magazine event\, our marquee food festival is evolving and celebrating our local chefs and artisans in a bigger way. Aaron Franklin\, Paul Qui\, Bryce Gilmore\, David Bull\, Tyson Cole\, and Ned Elliot (just to name a few) will share the spotlight with Tim Love\, Marcus Samuelsson\, and Andrew Zimmern. From grilling on Auditorium Shores to an entire event dedicated to tacos and a host of seminars\, there’s something for everyone. \nNote: Look for upcoming posts on what I’m most excited about at this year’s festival. \nLearn more and buy tickets online.
URL:http://www.austinfoodlovers.com/event/austin-food-wine-festival/
LOCATION:Auditorium Shores & Republic Square Park\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130427T210000
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SUMMARY:Luke San Antonio NOLA + ATX Takeover
DESCRIPTION:The crew from John Besh’s Luke in San Antonio is bringing their New Orleans style to Austin\, all to benefit The John Besh Foundation. Enjoy delicious dishes from Chef John Russ\, beer from Ranger Creek\, St. Arnold and Alamo\, and live music from the Urban Achievers Brass Band. At $45 this is a great value event. \nBuy tickets online. \nHere’s a peek at the menu: \n\nHeirloom Tomatoes with burrata\nCold Cucumber Salad\nShrimp Boil potatoes\, artichokes\, mushrooms\, garlic\nRaw Oysters cocktail sauce\, hot sauce\, lemons\nCharbroiled Oysters basil\, crawfish boil\nMarinated Quail grilled\, served with crawfish boil potato salad\nCrawfish Pasta English peas\, tomatoes\, eggplant\, miso butter\, fresh herbs\nBananas Foster homemade ice cream with New Orleans Rum
URL:http://www.austinfoodlovers.com/event/luke-san-antonio-nola-atx-takeover/
LOCATION:Whole Foods Market\, 525 N. Lamar Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinners,Festival
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SUMMARY:Sel et Gras at TRACE: Paris Comes to Austin
DESCRIPTION:TRACE at the W Hotel brings the sights\, sounds and tastes of France to downtown Austin with this special culinary event\, Sel et Gras. Following the Austin FOOD & WINE Festival’s popular Rock Your Taco competition\, head over to TRACE to continue your evening with an array of flavorful sweet and savory bites as well as classic French wines and cocktails. TRACE’s main dining room and lush outdoor patio will be transformed\, creating a Paris Bistro ambiance with a DJ spinning classic French pop music a la Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot. Classic French wines will flow and inspired cocktails from W Austin’s head libationist\, Joyce Garrison\, will be poured. \nThe event is tailor made to showcase the culinary talent of TRACE’s new Chef de Cuisine\, Lawrence Kocurek. In addition to the variety of the charcuterie for which he’s become known\, you’ll also be able to indulge in Escargot and Charcuterie variations\, Crispy Frogs Legs with Garlic & Parsley\, Beef Tartare\, Quail Eggs and Caviar\, Foie Gras Mousse Doughnuts\, Gougeres\, and Salmon Tartare Cornettes. \nExecutive Pastry Chef Janina O’Leary\, a recent James Beard semi-finalist\, will be serving classic French desserts like Macaroons\, Tartes Assorties\, Éclairs\, Gateaux and more. Back by popular demand\, O’Leary will collaborate with her mentor\, Chef Pichet Ong\, on some of the evening’s sweet treats. \nPurchase tickets online.
URL:http://www.austinfoodlovers.com/event/sel-et-gras-at-trace-paris-comes-to-austin/
LOCATION:W Hotel\, 200 Lavaca St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artisans,Cocktails,Dinners,Festival
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