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Salty Sow's James Beard House Preview; Gorilla Pub Crawl; Updated Barbecue Guide

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CHERRYWOODSalty Sow will be previewing their James Beard House menu in Austin for two nights this winter. On Wednesday, January 22 and Wednesday, February 5, patrons can try the five-course menu for $55, or $75 with wine pairings. Folks interested should call 512-391-2337. The full menu is below. [Eaterwire]

DOWNTOWN — Thirsty Planet Brewing will be hosting a gorilla pub crawl on January 18 at 5pm. They'll be hitting up Cedar Street Courtyard, Lavaca Street, Austin Alehouse, Gingerman, Ten Oak, and Fado. Participants are encouraged to wear gorilla suits; more info on the crawl, and possibly signing up for a suit, on Facebook. [Eaterwire]

ZOMG BBQ — Barbecue blogger Burger Mary has updated her list of recommended Austin-area barbecue destinations for 2014. Categories include Superstars, New Guys, and Hill Country Heroes. [Burger Mary]

Appetizers

SALTY SOW DEVILED EGGS

CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE CROSTINI

OYSTER STUFFED BOUDIN FRITTER with chipotle remoulade

PASTRAMI SALMON with corn pancake

-- Scarpetta Rose 3th Edition --

-- Little Larry's --

-- Assorted Hand-Crafted Sips --

1st Course

FARM SALAD

frisée, Salty Sow bacon lardons, candied pork belly, 110 minute egg, roasted beets, pickled onions, radish, carrots, Texas goat cheese, sweet onion dressing

-- Fall Creek Sauvignon Blanc, 2012 Texas Hill Country --

2nd Course

GEORGES BANKS SWORDFISH

wrapped in prosciutto di Parma, Asiago polenta, shaved fennel salad

-- Flowers Chardonnay, 2011 Sonoma Coast --

3rd Course

BERKSHIRE PORK TENDERLOIN

cold-smoked, with Falls Mill stone-ground white corn cheese grits, bacon-apple chutney, whole grain mustard jus

-- Halter Ranch Cote de Paso, 2010 California --

4th Course

BAKED MANOR ROAD COW'S MILK RICOTTA

roasted butternut squash, green pumpkin seeds, Texas honey, balsamic syrup

-- Mer Soleil Late Harvest Viognier, California --

5th Course

BANANAS FOSTER BEIGNETS

cane syrup, Texas honey, nutmeg ice cream

-- Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Spain --
[Photo: Salty Sow/Facebook]

Salty Sow

1917 Manor Road, Austin, TX