6 things to know in Austin food: Japanese spot unrolls new happy hour
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New menus
TenTen, the contemporary and moody Japanese restaurant on West Sixth Avenue, introduced a new pleased hour menu (weekdays from 4:30-5:30 pm) various more than enough to address dinner. For enthusiasts of darkish meat, the hen karaage is a juicy and lighter acquire on fried hen, served with a chile, honey, and mayo distribute. 8 kinds of small hand rolls supply choices for groups with differing viewpoints on raw fish, which includes crispy coconut shrimp tempura. Most central to any delighted hour, all cocktails, wine, sake, and household-spirits are served half-off, such as a smoky and sweet “tanto tai” not compared with a Japanese piña colada.
APT 115 is rebranding from just a wine bar, to a wine bar and upscale cafe freshly led by Chef Charles Zhuo. The tasting menu, even though it alterations frequently, focuses on shocking elevations built with small devices for occasion, a cauliflower fondue or pork belly rillette. Wines from Texas and far-off nations from the comprehensive menu are accessible at 30 percent off immediately after dining, and tunes from the owner’s personal assortment are in regular rotation.
Other news and notes
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Genuine Ale Brewing Corporation is throwing a 26-calendar year anniversary get together — seriously extra of a full-fledged festival — on May perhaps 21. The beer of honor will be the Lil Devil, a Belgian-style golden ale designed with American and New Zealand hops, offered alongside other brand name-new beers and some cocktails. Whilst tourists get pleasure from the brews and the Hill Country, Colombian funk band Superfónicos and songwriter Andrea McGee will maintain the get together heading, with bites by foodstuff vendors (Yapa Empanadas, Forged Iron Punk, and Abby Jane Bakes), and a nearby artisans’ marketplace. Tickets are offered on Eventbrite.

California winemaker Tarpon Cellars is breaking into the Texas industry, and kicking issues off with a launch bash at Cork and Screw on Might 22, from 1:30-7 pm. A person ticket ($45) consists of 3 samples of Tarpon Cellars wines, a branded wine glass, all-day wine specials, and live tunes performances by Sir Lady, She Returns From War, and DJ Harry Paradise. The function, also with bites from Sammotaro Pizza, will profit Lift Collective, which aims for a much more inclusive wine marketplace as a result of “discussion, scholarship chances, and mentorship.” Tickets are accessible at simpletix.com.

For this virtual wine tasting on May well 25 at 8 pm, members can tune in from the consolation of property, not pick a selected driver, and take pleasure in the relaxation of each bottle. To rejoice Nationwide Wine Day, Chris Brundrett of William Chris Vineyards and Andrew Sides of Misplaced Draw Cellars are sharing their insights as wine makers although top participants by means of 4 bottles of their individual Texas wines. The package deal ($139) and a lot more information on the are living stream are readily available at williamchriswines.com.