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Taste America: Austin Welcome Reception

Join us for Smoke Session to help kick-off the Taste America weekend!

Thu, November 02, 2017

7:00 PM
Mercury Hall
Price: Available exclusively to Taste America VIP ticket buyers. Call 512.689.7668 or click here for tickets.

Mercury Hall
615 Cardinal Lane
Austin, TX 78704

7:00 PM
Smart–Casual Attire

Join us for a night of barbecue, brews, and blues. 

Hosted by James Beard Award winner Aaron Franklin, the evening will feature an array of Austin’s rising culinary talent, as well as live music and food from the acclaimed pitmaster himself. 


Reception Tastings Created by

Angel Begaye
TRACE, Austin

Teddy Bricker
Soursop, Austin

James Beard Award Winner 
Aaron Franklin 
Franklin Barbecue, Austin 

Josh Healy
Cane Rosso, Dallas, Houston, and Austin

Zach Hunter
The Brewer’s Table, Austin

Evan LeRoy
LeRoy and Lewis, Austin

Ben Runkle
Salt & Time, Austin

Callie Speer
Holy Roller, Austin

Plus, a special musical performance by Bobby Patterson & the Disciples.

 

Menu

Sambal Wing Lollipops with Thai Chiles, Coconut Vinegar, Palm Sugar, Peanuts, and Mint
CREATED BY TEDDY BRICKER, SOURSOP, AUSTIN

Pulled Pork Sliders with Chile Flake Vinegar and Slaw on Potato Rolls
CREATED BY JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER AARON FRANKLIN, FRANKLIN BARBECUE, AUSTIN

Smokey Deviled Eggs > Lightly Smoked Egg Cups with Smoked Pickled Peppers, Bacon Marmalade, and Pimento Cheese
CREATED BY JOSH HEALY, CANE ROSSO, AUSTIN

Smoked Swordfish Belly Lardo with Raw Turnips, Apples, Charred Pumpkin Toffee, Annatto, and Coffee Beans
CREATED BY ZACH HUNTER, THE BREWERS TABLE, AUSTIN

Pork Tongue Pastrami with Caraway Kraut and Thousand Island Dressing
CREATED BY EVAN LEROY, LEROY AND LEWIS, AUSTIN

Posole Fritters
CREATED BY BEN RUNKLE, SALT & TIME, AUSTIN

Honey Butter Biscuits with Chopped Brisket, Granny Smith Apples, and Sharp Cheddar
CREATED BY CALLIE SPEER, HOLY ROLLER, AUSTIN

Chocolate Oats with Milk Chocolate Bavarois, Roasted Apple Purée, Local Oat Crumble, and Poached Apples
CREATED BY ANGEL BEGAYE, TRACE, AUSTIN

Messina Hof Winery GSM NV
Messina Hof Winery Pinot Grigio 2017 
Messina Hof Winery Sparkling Brut 2015

Beverages Courtesy of:
Big Swig Sparkling Water 
Chameleon Cold Brew
Independence Brewing
Messina Hof Winery
Republic Tequila
Republic Whiskey 
Stella Artois

 

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SPECIAL THANKS


 

This kick-off event is available exclusively with purchase of a VIP ticket package at the Taste America benefit dinner on Friday, November 3. For more information on events or local sponsorship in Austin, please contact Sam Davidson at sam@cultivatepr.com or 512.689.7668

 

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