By Ginny, on May 10th, 2012%  Join Central Market for its ongoing Passport to France event happening now until May 22. More details and events listed here. Just in time for summer, Vino Vino will host a special wine event this Saturday, May 12 featuring heat friendly pink wines. During Saturday’s Pink Fest, join Vino Vino in tasting 50 plus pink and Rosé wines. The event runs from 12:00 – 2:00 pm and costs $20 per person. In conjunction with the Mayor’s Fitness Council, 15 area restaurants will team up this Saturday, May 12 for healthy dish showdown. During the Taste of Heath: Austin Chef . . . → Read More: May Foodie Happenings By Ginny, on January 6th, 2012% By now you have most likely heard about the terribly tragic murder of Esme Barrera and the related attacks. Shock and outrage over her passing is at the forefront conversation this week, especially in light of so many unanswered questions about the events surrounding her attack. As our community reels from her tragic passing, one thing is clear; Esme’s young life touched everyone who knew her and now through their reflections on her life, Austinites who didn’t get the chance. To read more about Esme from those who knew her, go here and here. An avid music lover, Esme . . . → Read More: Charitable Happenings: Benefits Planned for Esme Barrera By Ginny, on December 1st, 2011% Don’t forget about Edible Austin’s EAT DRINK LOCAL WEEK kicking off December 3rd. See you at the 24-carrot salute! Details below: The 5th Annual Edible Austin Eat Drink Local Week is right around the corner! Beginning Saturday, December 3 through Saturday, December 10, Edible Austin, along with over 40 of Austin’s best restaurants, will host a series of events raising funds for the Sustainable Food Center and Urban Roots. There are plenty of ways to participate in this year’s week long celebration of locally sourced fun and with a fundraising goal of $80,000, this year’s lineup of events packs quite . . . → Read More: REMINDER: Charitable Happenings: Edible Austin EAT DRINK LOCAL WEEK By Ginny, on November 22nd, 2011% A host of local Austin businesses are teaming up to help make the holidays a bit brighter for those in Bastrop affected by the wildfires earlier this year. The annual Pink Santa Toy Drive collects toys to be delivered to underprivileged families during the holidays. However, not only did this summer’s Central Texas Wildfires destroy over 1,600 homes, but The Pink Santa also lost its entire inventory of toys, which means donations are needed now more than ever. Event organizer Sullivan’s Steakhouse and partnering businesses are committed to bringing in much needed donations during this year’s toy drive. Once . . . → Read More: Charitable Happenings: The Pink Santa Toy Drive By Ginny, on October 18th, 2011% A big thank you to the Keeper Collection for hosting the 2011 Chef’s Under Fire event on Sunday. It was a truly entertaining evening filled with food, wine and new friends. Upon arrival the secret ingredients were revealed to guests. The three chefs were tasked with creating a dish using lean ground beef, beets, green onions and potatoes. As the three chef contestants prepped their dishes, attendees enjoyed glasses of Texas wine provided by Fall Creek Vineyards and Pioneer Wines as well as snacks like pork belly and lobster bisque courtesy of Chef Josh Watkins (The . . . → Read More: Chef’s Under Fire 2011 Recap By Ginny, on October 18th, 2011% Monday marked the kick-off of the 3rd Annual Austin Food Fight Online Charity Auction presented by the Austin Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoiffer. And what better way to launch the auction then with a head to head chef/blogger food fight? While the bloggers (myself included) didn’t quite fair as well as the chefs, it was still a fun filled, yet messy, event to highlight this great event. For the next two weeks, Les Dames d’Escoiffer will be raising funds for food based programs and scholarships by hosting an online auction filled with some incredible prizes. From dinner gift certificates . . . → Read More: Austin Food Fight! Online Auction By Ginny, on October 3rd, 2011% October 4th is Austin’s annual HAAM Benefit Day 2011. For one day only, 5% of proceeds from an array of area businesses will be donated to the Health Alliance of Austin Musicians (HAAM). Presented by Whole Foods, HAAM Benefit Day supports local musicians’ health, and many of these artists will be playing live throughout the city. HAAM Benefit Day kicks off at 7AM and runs until well past midnight. Show your support for this wonderful cause by visiting a number of local participating businesses. For a full list of shows, go here: http://hbd.myhaam.org/shows 5% Donors . . . → Read More: HAAM Benefit Day 2011 By Ginny, on September 20th, 2011% Tuesday, September 20, Hopdoddy on South Congress is donating 100% of today’s proceeds to those affected by the Central Texas Wildfires. As if anyone really needs another reason to visit Austin’s best gourmet burger joint! I highly recommend the Magic Shroom or Ahi Tuna burger. Houndstooth Coffee is also lending a hand. Through Tuesday, all proceeds from iced coffee and tea drinks will go directly towards helping the Central Texas Wildfires. On Sunday, September 25th, Barley Swine + Odd Duck Farm to Table are hosting a foodie event from 12:00PM to 4:00PM to raise funds. There will be drinks, . . . → Read More: Foodie Happenings: Eating for a Cause! | | AboutGinny’s Austin is one girl's take on everything happening around Austin, focusing primarily food, music, and events around town.  |
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