Thursday, October 15, 2009

The next 3 weeks....

Are jammed pack with fun events. This has been the first month where my social calendar is almost full. Share time!

Wednesday, October 21st - Cupcakes and Wine For Breast Cancer


The Cupcake Bar will be at House Wine w/cupcakes & wine pairings. Proceeds will benefit Komen Austin Org. Oct 21st 6-8pm RSVP: 903-0187

Also, leave with a little treat from Komen Austin. We will have a little "trick or treat" back for you to take with you! We would love to see you out and our menu ($13) includes a taster of 3 cupcakes and choose a glass of wine.

Try all 3 Lucious Cupcakes:
A "Race for the Cure" Berry Pink Strawberry Cupcake with Whipped Cream Icing. Filled with Strawberry and topped with Pink Sparkling Glitter
Halloween Caramel Apple Cupcake with Vanilla Cinnnamon Buttercream. Filled with Caramel and Topped with Cinnamon Apples and Toasted Walnuts

Dark Chocolate Cupcake with Spooky Orange-Vanilla Icing. Filled with Caramel and Topped with Candy Corn and Pumpkins.

Choose a Fabulous Wine:
Conde' de Subiratz, Cava, Sparkling Rose, Spain
Lovely effusive sparkling, chock full of luscious strawberries and raspberries; fine delicate bubbles.

2008 Reisling, The Stump Jump, Australia
Red apple, passionfruit & rose petals, crisp lime opens to lemons and a cascade of tropical fruits.

2007 Shiraz Viognier, Yalumba, S. Australia
Bright and youthful this wine is deliciously spicy, savory and silky

We hope to see you out at this amazing event for a great cause. Please RSVP so we can make sure to have enough wine and cupcakes on hand!

Saturday, October 24th - South Austin Community Acupuncture Re-Grand Opening Party


Join us in celebrating Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day AND our Re-Grand Opening!
Open house and FREE ACUPUNCTURE from 10-4
Then we'll PARTY, with and music by Conjunto Los Pinkys.

Come on out and enjoy some food, drink, and conversation around the clinic.
Bring a friend.

http://acupunctureworldheadquarters.com/

Wednesday, October 28th - Paint The Town Pink


Mani's, cocktails and dessert? Yes, please! Gather your girlfriends and make it a girl's night out at Paint the Town Pink while supporting a very worthy cause!

Paint the Town Pink is an all ladies happy hour to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. This event is organized and sponsored by local women-run businesses to help support Breast Cancer Research.

The night will feature Sugar Mama's pink cupcakes, Cornucopia's pink popcorn, Tito's pink cocktails, & Milk + Honey spa's manicures (with pink nail polish!). We'll also have some great giveaways and raffle items!

Please donate at least $20 on the race page linked below. We will have will-call at the door, but you can also bring $20 cash at the door that night.

Susan G. Komen race link

November 1st - Yelp Drinks Week Kickoff Crawl 'Opening Ceremonies'
Let's try on some half-price cocktails! To kick off Yelp Drinks Week, we're hosting a crawl to try out some bevvies downtown. Join us at the beginning at 7:30 or drop in along the way, we'd love to see ya! Let's do this up pseudo-Olympic style and kick the five days off.

We're hitting these in order (with featured drinks listed):

LA CONDESA
Enlightened Austin Martini (reg $12) During Yelp Drinks Week $6
El Cubico (reg $12) During Yelp Drinks Week $6
Las Ascendentes (reg $12) During Yelp Drinks Week $6

ROARING FORK (Downtown)
Huckleberry Rita (reg $7) During YDW $3.50
Blackberry Madras (reg $8) During YDW $4
Category 6 Lemonade (reg $9) During YDW $4.50

THE BELMONT
Belmontini (reg $10) During YDW $5
Classic Mojito (reg $8.50) During YDW $4.25
French 77 (reg $12) During YDW $6

November 1 - 5 - Yelp Drinks Week!
Austinites love unwinding with a cold beer, glass of wine or a tasty cocktail. This November, for the first time ever, Yelp brings you YELP DRINKS, a city-wide chance to sample something cool at places locals love! Participating locations will feature up to 3 adult beverages for 50% off throughout the promotion.

A few quick notes:

1) Yelp Drinks prices are good all day Sunday through all day Thursday while supplies last. Though we're calling this a happy hour, it's better -- this one lasts for five days.
2) Please tip on regular price.
3) Please consume responsibly.

LA CONDESA

Enlightened Austin Martini (reg $12) During Yelp Drinks Week $6
El Cubico (reg $12) During Yelp Drinks Week $6
Las Ascendentes (reg $12) During Yelp Drinks Week $6

CEDAR DOOR

Austin Ultimate Mexican Martini (reg $11) During YDW $5.50
Treaty Oak Lemonade Martini (reg $11) During YDW $5.50
Pinky Friedman (reg $11) During YDW $5.50

MAX'S WINE DIVE

Sangria Max (blend of red + white wines w/ select fruit juices)(reg $6) During YDW $3
Luxury White (Cape Mentelle Chard) (reg $13/glass) During YDW $6.50
Luxury Red (Beringer Knights Valley Cab) (reg $13/glass) During YDW $6.50

CISSI'S WINE BAR

Sake Mojito (reg $5.75) During YDW $2.88
Sangria (reg $5) During YDW $2.50
Spiced Apple Cider (reg $5.75) During YDW $2.88

ROARING FORK (Downtown)

Huckleberry Rita (reg $7) During YDW $3.50
Blackberry Madras (reg $8) During YDW $4
Category 6 Lemonade (reg $9) During YDW $4.50

MARKER 10

Dr. Tito's (reg $10) During Yelp Drinks $5
Candy Corn (reg $10) During Yelp Drinks $5
Pumpkin Espresso Martini (reg $12) During Yelp Drinks $6

HOUSE WINE
2006 Zinfandel, Cycles Falcon, California
Reg. $9 glass / During YDW: $4.50

2006 Tempranillo, Tinto, Paso A Paso, Spain
Reg. $8 glass / During YDW: $4

2008 Reisling, The Stump Jump, Australia
Reg. $8 glass / During YDW: $4

NOMAD

Pisco Sour (reg $7) During Yelp Drinks Week $3.50
Caphirinha (reg. $7) During Yelp Drinks Week $3.50
Fernet and Coke (reg $7) During Yelp Drinks Week $3.50

PAGGI HOUSE

Raspberry Lemonade (reg $8) During YDW $4
Elderflower Royale (reg $10) During YDW $5
Blood Orange Margarita (reg $8) During YDW $4

IMPERIA

Kung Fu Cosmopolitan (reg $9) During YDW $4.50
The Imperia Pearl (reg $9) During YDW $4.50
The Jade Martini (reg $9) During YDW $4.50

THE BELMONT

Belmontini (reg $10) During YDW $5
Classic Mojito (reg $8.50) During YDW $4.25
French 77 (reg $12) During YDW $6

ANNIE'S

The Old Austin (reg $9) / During YDW $4.50
The Diablo (reg $9) / During YDW $4.50
DRUNGO ICE HOUSE

Live Oak Oaktoberfest (Reg $3.75) / During YDW $1.88
New Belgium Hoptober (Reg $3.75) / During YDW $1.88
512 Wit (Reg $3.75) / During YDW $1.88

BUFFALO BILLIARDS

Raspberry Lemonade (regular price is $5.50) / YDW $4.25
Peach Tea (regular price is $5.50) / During YDW $4.25
Pyramid Hefeweizen (regular price is $4) / During YDW $2

EDDIE V'S (Arboretum)

The Red Dragon Mojito - (reg. $8) / During YDW $4
Mayfair Martini - (reg. $10) / During YDW $5
Purpletini - (reg. $9) / During YDW $4.50

CLUB DE VILLE

Margarita (reg price $6) / During YDW $3
Lone Star (reg price $3) / During YDW $1.50
Jager (reg price $6) / During YDW $3
THE GINGER MAN

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (reg $5) / During YDW $2.50
Deschutes Black Butte Porter (reg $5) / During YDW $2.50
Sunner Original German Kolsh (reg $5) / During YDW $2.50

THE GHOST ROOM

XX (draught) (reg $4) / during YDW: $2
Shiner (draught) (reg $4) / during YDW: $2
(well) vodka & soda (reg $4) / during YDW: $2

CHUPACABRA

Frozen Margarita (reg $5.50) / during YDW: $2.75
Spicy Mango Margarita (reg $5.50) / during YDW: $2.75
Frozen Sweet Tea Vodka (reg $5.50) / during YDW: $2.75

MIZU

Lychee Mint Martini (reg $9) / during YDW: $4.50
Chile Patron: (reg $12) / during YDW: $6
Mizu Margarita (frozen): (reg $8) / during YDW: $4

November 12, 6pm - United Way Benefit Wine and Cocktail Tasting

Raise a Glass for a Great Cause!

Republic National Distributing Company and the Hyatt Regency Austin invite you to start the holidays off with a wine and cocktail tasting benefitting the United Way Capital Area of Austin.
This organization assists over 6000 local agencies in our own community and the money they raise helps your friends and neighbors when times and circumstances threaten to overwhelm them.
Please join us for fantastic wines and cocktails and delicious hors d' oeuvres while doing something wonderful for those around you who need your help this year more than ever!
Tickets are $35 at the door and responses are kindly asked so we may plan accordingly. Parking is complimentary in the self-park lot. to the right as you approach the hotel. Bring your ticket with you for validation.

1 comment:

Jonesy said...

Hooray!