A Constitutional Celebration: How the US and PA Constitutions Shape Us

Monday, September 28, 2026, 10:30 PM - 12:00 AM · Carpenters Hall, Zilker, Austin

About A Constitutional Celebration: How the US and PA Constitutions Shape Us

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.

At Carpenters Hall

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.

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What to order at Carpenters Hall

  • Cheddar Biscuits

    $13

    Fluffy cheddar biscuits with honey butter — the one they’re always running out of

  • Pan Roasted Scallops

    $42

    Seared golden, served with seasonal accompaniments from the Southern-leaning menu

  • Carrot Cake

    $14

    Famous enough to pre-order and take home — layered, frosted, no shortcuts taken

  • Steak Frites

    $32

    Classic bistro steak frites with house sauce, Med-Texas style

  • Migas Scramble

    $17

    Scrambled eggs with crispy tortilla strips and fresh tomatillo salsa

  • Chicken Schnitzel

    $30

    Giant schnitzel with black garlic chimichurri, Texas take on chicken-fried steak

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Details

  • When: Monday, September 28, 2026, 10:30 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Venue: Carpenters Hall
  • Address: 400 Josephine St, Austin, TX 78704, USA
  • Neighborhood: Zilker

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