Men's Fitness Loves Texas Barbecue; Tomato Dinner

ALLANDALE -- All manner of local, artisan food and beverage vendors will be at the Secret Society Summer Frolic this Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Northwest Park. Notable ice-able: Sweet Ritual will be hand-churning an Earl Grey flavored vegan ice cream. [Eaterwire]

ZOMG BBQ -- At last, Central Texas barbecue has arrived! Men's Fitness has named Kreuz Market, the Salt Lick and Franklin Barbecue to its "Finger Licking Awesome: America's Best Barbecue Restaurants" listicle. [Men's Fitness]

EAST SIDE -- It's summertime, and the 'maters are easy. Join chef Mat Clouser and pastry chef Callie Speer of Swift's Attic and sous chef Brandon Fuller of Olive & June at Springdale Farm on June 10th for Slow Food Austin's Tomato Dinner. It's $75 for five courses with wine pairings. [Eaterwire]

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