Antonelli's Ham Brunch; Banger's Summer Solstice

SOCO—The Blackheart is joining forces with Little Barrel & Brown on Tuesday, June 17 to present a five-course dinner with whiskey pairings starting at 6:30 p.m. at LB&B. Dishes will include scallop crudo, rabbit terrine with mustard ice cream and smoked Texas wagyu sirloin paired with selections from Nikka, Glenlivet, Balcones and more. Admission is $90 including tax and gratuity; tickets and more info here. [EaterWire]

RAINEY STREET—Banger's is throwing a summer solstice-themed Smoke Out Saturday on June 21 from 11 a.m. to midnight. A solstice-themed menu will be served at 8 p.m. that includes whiskey-brined smoked hog, strawberry shortcake and more for $15; there will also be live music all day long and guests are being encouraged to dress up in "fairy attire" or as "modern-day hippies" in "sun-colored attire," so there's something to look forward to. [EaterWire]

HYDE PARK—Antonelli's Cheese Shop is hosting a special brunch on Sunday, June 28 starting at 10 a.m. at the Cheese House. The menu will include cured meats from La Quercia, cheeses, Easy Tiger breads and preserves, plus bubbly; seats are $45 per person. More details and tickets here. [Antonelli's via Austin 360]