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🍽 Feasts fit for Father’s Day

7 last-minute Father’s Day restaurant specials
A spread with cocktails, shrimp, and sliders laid out on a marble table.
Nothing says “I love you, Dad” like a plate of sliders for Father’s Day. | Photo by Rick Cortez
Still don’t have Father’s Day plans? We’ve got you covered.

Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 18, which means it’s time to treat Dad the best way we know how: with a good meal.

Goodfolks | 119 W. 7th St., Georgetown | 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Treat Dad to a trip to Georgetown for some Texas toast and a pork belly melt with wagyu beef, or get tickets to the restaurant’s speakeasy night.

An overhead view of the Delgado Chops above a white tablecloth.

Dig into some Deldago chops with Dad this Father’s Day.

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Photo by Anne Ousey

Luminaire | Inside Hyatt Centric, 721 Congress Ave. | 5-11 p.m.
Indulge Dad with a four-course dinner, including a classic old fashioned cocktail, Delgado chops, and churros for $90 per person.

Skinny’s Off Track Bar | 1806 E. 12th St. | 11 a.m.-12 a.m.
For the dad who likes the simple things in life, head to Skinny’s for a Father’s Day trifecta: a Lonestar tallboy, Jim Beam, and smash burger for $12.

Spare Birdie | 1400 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park | 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Orange soy duck wings, garlic butter shrimp, and bone-in rib eyes will be served all Father’s Day weekend at this Cedar Park spot.

A set booth sits empty in a darkly lit room.

This is the place to treat the dad who likes the finer things in life to a fancy dinner.

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Photo by Anne Ousey

Tillie’s at Camp Lucy | 3509 Creek Rd., Dripping Springs | 5-9 p.m.
Head to the Hill Country for a surf + turf feast.

Walton’s Fancy and Staple | 609 W. 6th St. | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
If you don’t talk to your dad before he’s had his coffee, some Walton’s House Blend Cuvée Coffee beans and vanilla bourbon syrup will surely add a pep to his step.

Z’Tejas | Multiple locations | 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Celebrate Dad with a cold one. All dads will receive a free draft of Dos Equis with an entree — like a gorgonzola New York Strip — at Z’Tejas.
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Events
Wednesday, June 14
  • Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade | Wednesday, June 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater, 1401 Trinity St., Austin | $33-$207 | Just more than a decade after the Frog Brigade’s “Purple Onion,” the band gets back together in Waterloo Park.
  • “Pan’s Labyrinth” | Wednesday, June 14 | 7 p.m. | Stateside at the Paramount, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $11 | Watch the Guillermo del Toro film in a historic theater downtown.
  • Noises Off | Wednesday, June 14-Sunday, July 9 | Times vary | The Topfer at ZACH Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin | $25 | A rip-roaring meta-farce about touring theatrical troupe whose performances question the age-old saying, “The show must go on."*
Thursday, June 15
  • Brit Floyd | Thursday, June 15 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $32-$44 | Celebrate 50 years of “The Dark Side of the Moon” at this tribute show.
  • Logic | Thursday, June 15 | 8 p.m. | The Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $35-$120 | Stay tuned for special guest Juicy J on Logic’s “The College Park” tour.
  • Dave Hause | Thursday, June 15 | 8:30 p.m. | 3TEN at ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $22-$25 | Shelby Stone will also perform at this weekday concert.
Friday, June 16
  • Deadeye | Friday, June 16 | 8:30 p.m. | 3TEN at ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $21 | Celebrate the iconic works of the Grateful Dead at this tribute show.
Saturday, June 17
  • 2023 Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 17 | 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. | Boggy Creek Greenbelt, 2300 Rosewood Ave., Austin | Free | Start early with a parade at 9:30, or join at noon for the festival and live entertainment.
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News Notes
Outdoors
  • Hamilton Pool Preserve is currently closed to swimmers due to high bacteria levels and recent rain. The earliest swimming will be allowed again is Friday, June 16, according to Travis County Parks. (KVUE)
Opening
  • A new coffee shop, bar, and community space made specifically for Austin’s Black residents will open this fall. Origin Studio House, which is slated for 2925 E. 12th St. in Rosewood, will serve drinks from Black-owned brands and host Black-owned food trucks on the premises. (Eater Austin)
Closing
  • BBQ Ramen Tatsu-Ya, located at 2027 Anchor Lane, will close down after less than a year of service on Sunday, June 18. The restaurant announced the closure on Instagram, saying the Tatsu-Ya team is working on a new concept at a different location. (Eater Austin)
Cause
  • The Austin Animal Center is facing severe overcrowding, hosting four times more than its cat capacity and almost double its dog capacity. If you’re looking for a pet, now is a great time to adopt, foster, or donate to the city shelter. (KUT)
Pets
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Drink
  • Summer is here, which means so too is aperol spritz season. Enjoy as many as you’d like (without regretting it the next day) when you make yours with Ritual Zero Proof’s aperitif alternative — an alcohol-free take on the Italian classic. Bonus: Use it to make the summery aperitif sour.*
Food

🇬🇷 We’re going Greek

Have a meal at Yamas for a trip to Greece without leaving Austin
An overhead view of blue dishes filled with a marouli salad, grilled octopus, and Greek meatballs.
We enjoyed a taste of the Greek meatballs, grilled octopus, a marouli salad. | Photo by ATXtoday
Did you know “yamas” is the Greek word for “cheers?” If you didn’t, you do now.

Located in Allandale at 5308 Balcones Dr., Yamas Greek Kitchen and Bar is built on a few core staples of Hellenic hospitality: “kefi,” which loosely translates to “good vibes,” and “yamas,” a toast to good health.

Husband-and-wife owners Chris and Roxie Nikolakos want the coastal spot to invoke “filoxenia,” the Greek concept of making a stranger a friend.

The restaurant officially opened Saturday, June 10. Here’s what we recommend:
  • A Medusa margarita, which is fruity and a little spicy
  • The marouli salad, with dill and feta crumbles
  • Some spring roll moussaka, which is served with a feta bechamel
  • The keftedakia, or meatballs in a cumin tomato sauce
  • The grilled octopus, which is served with black lentils
Don’t forget to say “yamas,” while you’re there.
 
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