Monday, October 5, 2026, 11:30 PM - 1:00 AM · Carpenters Hall, Zilker, Austin
A new play about Revolutionary War spy Lydia Darragh, performed by actor-director Megan Bellwoar, kicks off an evening at Carpenters' Hall. Biographer Robert Fanelli joins for a discussion and audience Q&A afterward, with copies of his new Darragh biography available for purchase.
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