Learn to Make Franklin’s Fig Sauce; Gourdough’s Downtown Party; More

ZOMG BBQ — Forget waiting in line for hours and instead learn how to make Aaron Franklin’s fig sauce at home, thanks to the newest episode of KLRU's BBQ With Franklin web series. Wash it down with Jester King’s Franklin collaboration the Figlet beer. Watch the video below. [KLRU]

DOWNTOWN — Gourdough’s second brick and mortar opened slowly over the past month. To celebrate, the novelty donut shop is hosting a grand opening party on Friday, February 13. There will be drink specials, music, and of course, free donut samples. [EaterWire]

SOUTH CONGRESS — After being postponed last week because of the cold, Jo’s Chili Cook-Off will happen this Sunday, February 8. The $20 ticket includes all the chili a person can eat, plus there will be music, beer, and raffles. [EaterWire]