Saturday, September 12, 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM ยท Poeta, East Austin, Austin
Malibu Imported hosts a drag brunch and pool party at the East Austin Hotel with Lady Grackle, Cupcake, Sucia, and Mz Cookie Dlux performing, plus KJ the DJ spinning live. Free RSVP with VIP upgrades available.
Poeta brought its Michelin-recommended Italian cooking to the East Austin Hotel, along with a menu built around hand-rolled pasta and Texas-sourced ingredients. The rigatoni in tomato butter with Italian sausage is the signature order, while weekend brunch regulars swear by the wafflegato, a waffle-and-affogato hybrid that sounds gimmicky until you try it. A chef's tasting menu is available for anyone tempted to sample more of the kitchen.
House Italian sausage in rich tomato butter with crispy onion
Cured pork, pecorino romano, and chive in a silky egg sauce
Crispy waffle topped with espresso gelato - the brunch finisher