Weekend Plans: Christmas, Independence Brewing’s Festivus, and More

Aside from much Christmas dining and drinking and scrambling for gifts this long holiday weekend, there is still plenty to do, like brunch, checking out new restaurants, and grab the last pies from shuttering Royer’s Pie Haven. There’s even two more food and drink events this weekend to add to your calendar.

SOUTHEAST — It’s Festivus for the rest of us at Independence Brewing tonight, Wednesday, December 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees can build Festivus poles out of beer cars, arm wrestle, and create decorations,. Airing of grievances are encouraged. Flying Pig Provisions will be serving sandwiches, too. [EaterWire]

EAST SIXTH — Qui’s next Noche Buena will be held on Sunday, December 27. Reservations are recommended for the a la carte menu, which includes suckling pig, chicken thigh adobo, and tamarind halo halo. Check out the full menu below. [EaterWire]

Qui (and all @eastsideking + @thaikunatx locations) will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. We will be celebrating the holidays at qui with a special #nochebuena a la carte menu on Sunday December 27th and January 3rd- book your reservations at quiaustin.com/reservations (link in profile)

A photo posted by qui restaurant (@quiaustin) on Dec 22, 2015 at 10:05am PST