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Chow-worthy SXSW parties: Uchi, fish fries and BBQ throwdowns
SXSW is about partying, and what’s a party without food? Although many, many of the SXSW events will include something to eat, the gatherings I’ve listed here are serious about what food and drinks they are serving. As with all things SXSW, everything is subject to change.
Official and unofficial free parties with a focus on food:
Mobile Social SXSW BBQ
Saturday, March 14, 4 to 6 p.m., Brush Square Park (West Tent, across from the Austin Convention Center)
It’s pedals not panels at the Mobile Social BBQ. Music. Food. Beer. Schwag. Raffle. Explore the intersection of bikes, technology, and culture with Bike Hugger. Sycons, the DJs of the Sun to perform.
Cupcake Social 2.0 at SXSW
Sunday, March 15, 4 to 6 p.m., Tiniest Bar in Texas, 817 W. Fifth St.
Cupcakes + Tech= Cupcake Social 2.0. Come eat cupcakes with bloggers, developers, foodies, founders, new media nerds, social media geeks and sweet people. Cupcakes Take The Cake is having a Sunday social at Tiniest Bar in Texas. Free cupcakes (while supplies last). Cash Bar. Sponsors include FoodBuzz, Hey Cupcake, Toot Sweet Cupcakes.
Nuclear Taco
Monday, March 16, 6 to 8 p.m., Brush Square Park (across from the Austin Convention Center)
Now in its 7th year of SXSW Interactive, Nuclear Taco Night is a celebration of masochistic cuisine. Join a loose confederation of geeks to share the tears of joy that only come from experiencing Austin’s hottest underground tradition: nuclear tacos.
The Great British Booze-up
Monday, March 16, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Shakespeare’s Pub (314 E 6th St)
The Great British Booze-up is back for its third year, and this time it’s personal. Those lovely guys from Clearleft, Boagworld and Naklab have put some money behind the bar and will be treating our American cousins to a good old fashioned knees-up to a soundtrack of great British tunes, straight from the mixmaster himself, DJ Clagnut.
Party at Ranch 616 with the Kitchen Sisters
Tuesday, March 17 from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Ranch 616, 616 Nueces St.
Free appetizers and green margaritas with chef Kevin Williamson and book signing with the Kitchen Sisters. Full bar and menu also available. Music by Lucas Hodgins and the First Cousins.
East Meets Fest at Uchi
Saturday, March 21st from 11 a.m. to 3:30 pm., Uchi, 801 S. Lamar Blvd.
Six bands, no cover. Japanese street cuisine — from the James Beard nominated chef Tyson Cole — and beer available for purchase.
Rose’s Mojito and Rachael Ray’s Feedback
Saturday, March 21, noon to 5 p.m., Maggie Mae’s, 323 E. Sixth St.
With the success of last year’s party, this year’s Rachael Ray party is sure to be off the hook, er, oven rack. Bands include New York Dolls, the Hold Steady, Bob Schneider and, of course, Ray’s husband’s band, the Cringe. With Ray Ray in charge, you know the food is going to yum-o. Let’s just hope they make enough of it.
In the not-free-but-still-buzzworthy category:
BBQ Crash Course
Monday, March 16, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Emo’s, 603 Red River St.
Dishola, our favorite locally based user-generated review site, is bringing in six of the best pit masters in Texas for an all-you-can eat feast. Tickets $75.
For those of you lucky badgeholders:
Pastries and Pasties! A Burlesque Cupcake Cookoff!
Friday, March 13, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Emos, 603 Red River St.
Want to have your cake and eat it too? Well, with the magic of Austin’s newest culinary trend, and the help of our finest performers, now you can! Come to Emo’s to celebrate the cutest confections that amateur and professional cupcakers have to offer. And, while you’re wiping that icing off your ‘stache, watch some of the finest tassel-twirling you’ve ever seen! Free to SXSW badgeholders.
Canadian Blast BBQ
Wednesday, March 18, 3 to 7 p.m., East Tent (Brush Square Park)
SXSW Music wouldn’t be the same without Canada starting the party! Join us for grub, libations and the freshest north-of-the-border tunes, at the 4th annual Canadian Blast BBQ in Brush Square Park. This year we bring the house down with Shout Out Out Out Out, Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains, Mother Mother, Beast, Two Hours Traffic and Arkells.
Memphis Music Foundation
Thursday, March 19, noon to 3 p.m., West Tent (Brush Square Park)
From the city where Legendary Music was born, the challenge has been made: The Best Music and BBQ at SXSW are from Memphis. Enjoy BBQ direct from Memphis, cooked by our own BBQ master.
Sounds From Spain
Thursday, March 19, 4:30 8:30 p.m., West Tent (Brush Square Park)
Authentic paella, sangria, Spanish beer and wine…. plus great new music from Nacho Vegas, Underwater Tea Party, La Habitacion Roja, The Right Ons, Los Coronas, special guest Depedro, and SFDK.
Full Irish Breakfast Party
Friday, March 20, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., BD Riley’s, 204 E. Sixth St.
Head over to BD Riley’s for the annual Full Irish Breakfast Party. E-mail angela@firstmusiccontact.com to get on the guest list. This event always reaches capacity, so get there early.
Reeperbahn Festival Party
Saturday, March 21, 2 to 5 p.m., Habana Calle 6 Patio (709 E. 6th St.)
Get a taste of Hamburg’s Reeperbahn Festival, from the city where the Beatles launched their career and home to a proud tradition of showcasing cutting edge music from around the world. Delicious German BBQ and beer and international music. SXSW badge holders should RSVP to sxsw@reeperbahnfestival.com website
3rd Annual Film Florida Fish Fry
Sunday, March 15, 10 p.m. to midnight, The Wave, 408 E. Sixth St
Enjoy a taste of Florida and the Bahamas with Film Florida. What goes better with a cold brew than beer-battered fried fish, conch fritters, key lime tarts, and more.
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