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

Eat all the chili at the coffee shop’s cook-off on Sunday.

Making fig sauce on BBQ With Franklin
Making fig sauce on BBQ With Franklin
Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest.

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]

Franklin Barbecue

900 East 11th Street, , TX 78702 (512) 653-1187 Visit Website

Gourdough's Public House [Closed]

209 W 5th St Ste B, Austin, TX 78701 (512) 588-5222 Visit Website

Jo's Coffee

1300 South Congress Avenue, , TX 78704 (512) 444-3800 Visit Website