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3 must-try Austin restaurant collaborations happening in April

Snag a seat at these one-night-only dinners, featuring dishes from top local chefs, at spots like Emmer & Rye and Ezov.

April 22, 2025 • 
Morgan O’Neal
A visually striking dessert featuring a round labneh cheesecake with a caramelized top, layered over a crust coated in crushed pistachios, and topped with a scoop of deep pink sorbet. The dessert is served on a dark blue ceramic plate placed on a pink tiled surface with red grout.

Put the cherry on top of your Ezov x Este dinner experience with Ezov’s labneh cheesecake.

Photo by Mars Tello

Why try one restaurant when you can experience two?

Restaurant collaboration series are all the rage in Austin right now, and we’ve found three upcoming dinners for foodies to experience in April. Psst — be sure to secure reservations.

Uptown Sports Club x Texas Food & Wine Alliance | Sunday, April 27
Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue is the mastermind behind this family-style fundraiser with a patio raw bar, a martini bar by Tito’s Vodka, deviled eggs, steak tartare, nightcaps, and music by DJ Bjorn.

Ezov x Este | Wednesday, April 30
Chef Fermín Núñez and Chef Ale Kuri of Este will team up in the kitchen to serve eats from Ezov’s regular dinner menu + exclusive dishes for one night only.

Emmer & Rye x Uchi | Wednesday, April 30
James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole of Uchi is the next guest in Emmer & Rye’s “Breaking Bread” series. Don’t miss the guest chef’s version of the restaurant’s classic sourdough bread service + a few special dishes.

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