Contigo Austin Restaurant Review:
Ben Edgerton and chef Andrew Wiseheart are behind this "ranch-to-table restaurant,” where the former’s South Texas family ranch (also called Contigo) is used for inspiration and sourcing. The rustic atmosphere reflects the ranch’s architecture: open-air but shaded, with ropes of white lights and misters when it’s hot and heaters to chase away the chill. The laid-back atmosphere, however, should...
Carnivore's Ball Tickets Now Available; Contigo Launches Catering; Free Pancakes at Kerbey Lane:
FESTIVALS — Barbecue blogger Burger Mary will host another Carnivore's Ball event on October 23. The meat celebration will feature Freedmen's barbecue and the Salt & Time, amongst others. Tickets are $55. [Eaterwire]
CATERING WIRE — Contigo will add a catering program this fall, and they're now booking for all events, including the winter holidays. [Eaterwire]
FREE PANCAKES — A character...
Female Bartenders Weigh In: Empowering Women in The Bar Industry:
A new addition to the 12-course event is beverage pairings created by some of Austin's finest female bartenders. Eater spoke with four talented and passionate bartenders about how to encourage women to make a career of cocktails. Read on for thoughts from the talent behind the bar at Drink.Well, Contigo, Peche, and Swift's Attic. Tickets are still available for tonight's event.
Gardner Now Hiring Servers; Last Call for TMBBQ Tickets; No Va's One Year Anniversary:
EAST 6TH — The Contigo team's new vegetable-focused project Gardner is now hiring servers. They're slated to open this fall. [Poached]
ZOMG BBQ FEST — Texas Monthly wants you to know this is the last call to score tickets to their epic barbecue festival. General admission tickets are $80 for the event on Sunday, September 14. [TMBBQ]
RAINEY STREET — Brad Sorenson's restaurant No Va will...