Monday, September 28, 2026, 10:30 PM - 12:00 AM · Carpenters Hall, Zilker, Austin
Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts and the Public Interest Law Center host a panel discussion at the Parkway Central Library marking the 250th anniversary of the 1776 Pennsylvania Constitution. Panelists include state-constitution expert Robert Williams, Duquesne law professor Lauren Gailey, and Public Interest Law Center director Brent Landau.
Salt baking, smoking, fermentation, and slow roasting all show up here as technique rather than theater, applied to Southern-leaning dishes from pan-roasted scallops to a weekly rotating Tuesday burger. The carrot cake is popular enough to have its own pre-order system, and the shaded patio at Carpenter Hotel makes the all-day happy hour feel even more generous than it already is.
Fluffy cheddar biscuits with honey butter — the one they’re always running out of
Seared golden, served with seasonal accompaniments from the Southern-leaning menu
Famous enough to pre-order and take home — layered, frosted, no shortcuts taken
Classic bistro steak frites with house sauce, Med-Texas style
Scrambled eggs with crispy tortilla strips and fresh tomatillo salsa
Giant schnitzel with black garlic chimichurri, Texas take on chicken-fried steak