CLARKSVILLE — Z'Tejas needs some taste-testers for new drinks from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on April 14 — as in, they will trade you free booze for the use of your taste buds. Space is limited, so RSVP! [@ztejas]
DIRTY SIXTH — Esquire food writer John Mariani is coming to town, and he's having a dinner at Backspace to promote his new book, How Italian Food Conquered the World. $50 gets you dinner, wine and an autographed copy. [Eaterwire]
LADY BIRD LAKE — Chef Showdown IV, a benefit for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, will take place at the Southwest Bistro at the Hyatt Regency on March 31 at 7:00 PM. Chefs from Southwest Bistro, Fleming's, and Trace at the W Hotel will duke it out for a panel of judges; $100, 480-2035. [Chronicle]
— With Eater Austin Intern Jasmin Sun
Z'Tejas. [Photo: andreanna / Flickr]