During those two weeks, 85+ restaurants will serve $25 prix-fixe menus for lunch or brunch, $50 or $75 menus for dinner, and $12 cocktails.
Partaking in the annual celebration of local eats is also for a good cause: A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Central Texas Food Bank.
We’re sharing a few deals — check out the full list of participating restaurants here. Psst — some menus are still in progress.
Brunch + breakfast
Walton’s Fancy & Staple | $25
Spice up the most important meal of the day with three courses, including Parmesan black pepper scones, a Boursin omelet, and a Golden Egg Cake.
Lunch
Via 313 | $16+
Grab a Detroit-style slice of vodka pizza, and don’t skip a pumpkin spice espresso martini pairing.
Verdad makes a great date spot because its upscale Mexican fare is sure to impress.
Photo by ATXtoday
Dinner
VERDAD True Modern Mexican | $50 or $75 Figi here — my brain chemistry was permanently altered when I tried the scallops with huitlacoche “caviar” and burnt milk candy.
Can you tell the difference between Matthew McConaughey quotes and Taylor Swift lyrics?
Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” comes out in October, and Matthew McConaughey’s new book, “Poems & Prayers,” comes out in September. So who said this?
“I never wrote things down to remember I always wrote things down so I could forget.”
Four Record Friday | 7-11 p.m. | The Volstead Lounge | Cost of purchase | Listen to four vinyl records — “Harry Styles” and “Harry’s House” by Harry Styles, plus “1989" and “Midnights” by Taylor Swift — and one lucky winner will take them all home at the end of the night.
Charlotte Lawrence | 8 p.m. | ACL Live | $25 | The Los Angeles-born teen pop star is known for her songs “Just The Same” and “Sleep Talking” and has a dark side on stage.
Saturday, Aug. 16
City-Wide Vintage Sale | Saturday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center | $10 | It’s a vintage and thrift shopper’s paradise at this enormous market where there are treasures untold.
FC Dallas vs. Austin FC | 7:30 p.m. | Q2 Stadium | $82+ | The game is afoot with Austin’s mean, green, MLS team.
Jason Aldean | 7:30-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $71+ | The country singer will go “Full Throttle” at this show with guests Nate Smith, RaeLynn, and Dee Jay Smith.
Sunday, Aug. 17
Benise | 6 p.m. | The Long Center | $64+ | See “The Prince of Spanish Guitar” on his 25th anniversary tour.
“Selena” | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | Honor the Tejano music sensation’s life and legacy in this film, in which she is portrayed by Jennifer Lopez.
Sunday, Aug. 31
Fitz and the Tantrums | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $39+ | Gable Price And Friends will share the stage with this band, which is known for the triple platinum song “Out Of My League.”
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$6.3 billion. That’s how much Austin City Council approved for the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget — the largest in the city’s history. The budget includes an approximate $25.22 monthly increase to the average homeowner’s tax bill, which residents will vote on in November.. Stay tuned for a more in-depth breakdown of the budget.(KVUE)
Civic
The City of Austin wants residents to help inform the future of making Downtown Austin more pedestrian-friendly while updating the Great Streets Plan. Whether you’d like to see more bike racks, benches, artwork, or something new, you can submit feedback to this form until Wednesday, Sept. 10. (KXAN)
Cause
Travis County launched a long-term recovery and resource call center to help victims of the July 5 floods. The line, which can be reached at 512-854-8232, can help provide assistance with finding supplies, applying for FEMA financial assistance, and requesting permits. (KXAN)
Austinite
Longhorns Hall of Famer, former Kansas City Chief, and Austinite Derrick Johnson will be at The University of Texas Co-op to debut his new children’s book, “Super DJ Saves Field Day,” this Saturday, Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is open to the public for a signing and meet-and-greet.
Coming Soon
The chefs behind Bill’s Oyster and Teddy’s Restaurant + Bar plan to launch a new concept this fall. VanHorn’s will take its cues from New York steakhouses, feature a patio, and open in a space on the same block as Jo’s Coffee Downtown. (CultureMap)
Try This
Nothing pairs better than Lagers and Literature, and for this year’s annual beer and bookfair event, Meanwhile Brewing Co. will release a coffee cream ale called “Bookworm” in collaboration with Austin Public Library. You can try it for yourself at the Sunday, Sept. 7 event, which is free to the public. (CultureMap)
Eat
Austin Food & Wine Festival will bring the bites back to Auditorium Shores Friday, Nov. 7-Sunday, Nov. 9, according to an announcement on Instagram. The fest for all things food is also giving away VIP wristbands if you comment on this post.
Sports
Our condolences go out to Rangers fans after the team’s most recent loss — does it dash playoff hopes? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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🚀 Blast from the past
Test out your square dancing moves at one of Austin’s most famous honky tonks. | Photo by @sunshine.standards
576. That’s how many Historical Markers and War Memorials exist in Travis County, according to The Historical Marker Database. How many of them do you know about?
Figi here. I get a kick out of finding and reading historical marker plaques around town, so I want to share a new one with you because it’s Flashback Friday.
Broken Spoke | Erected in 2021
A relative newcomer to the list, this time-honored dance hall was founded by Austin native James M. White in 1964. Over the years, the honky-tonk has hired local musicians and country music legends (like Bob Wills and Ernest Tubb), been featured in TV and movies, earned its own documentary, and made a cameo in “Queer Eye.”
Do you know of a historical marker you would like to share? Drop us a line.
Our favorite back-to-school find for college students: an upholstered storage ottoman. Dorm rooms don’t offer much space, so smart storage solutions are a must. This ottoman delivers with a roomy interior and soft teddy velvet fabric — combining function with style.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Putting that quiz together really threw me back to the days of listening to “Our Song” with my friends when I was 10 years old, back when Taylor Swift was still an indie country artist. Austin has some big-time rising stars in its local music scene — just look to Die Spitz, Chief Cleopatra, and Mama Duke.
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