Cozy Vibes and the Harvest’s Hottest Deals: Your November Guide to the 2nd Street District
RedFarm Brings Legendary Chinese Fare to Austin
National Happy Hour Day – 5 Cocktail Bars for a Buzz on a Budget
Drag Brunch at La Condesa – Proceeds go to The Equality Alliance Texas
Thanksgiving Special at CRU – 3 Course Prix Fixe Menu with Rosé Cider
Early Bird Holiday Shopping Bargains
Black Friday, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving – there are plenty of reasons to be thankful this November in the 2nd Street District. The days may be getting shorter, but the good news is that there’s no end to the fall festivities in downtown Austin. So go ahead and get cozy in all your cold weather layers as we pour a cornucopia-sized catalog of must-attend activities straight onto your Thanksgiving plate. We promise it’ll warm your heart as much as your stomach.
Dim Sum Delights – RedFarm’s Grand Opening
You heard it here first – a taste of New York City’s legendary Chinese cuisine has arrived in downtown Austin. Redfarm, the award-winning restaurant famous for its contemporary take on Chinese cookery and out-of-this-world dim sum, opened its doors on Wednesday, November 8th. The original RedFarm became a West Village fixture after its 2011 debut, with native Hong Kong Chef Joe Ng quickly making a name for himself with whimsical culinary creations like Pac-Man designed dumplings and egg rolls filled with pastrami from Katz’s Delicatessen. Original partners Ng and Zach Chodorow have teamed up with Austin restaurateur Jesse Herman (of La Condesa fame!) to bring their exuberant Chinese fare to the 2nd Street District. Perfect for a night out of shared plates with your friends, RedFarm promises locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and dim sum delights unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Buzz on a Budget – National Happy Hour Day is Here!
If you’re looking to wet your whistle on a shoestring budget, then look no further than National Happy Hour Day in the 2nd Street District. For all of November, Austin’s finest mixologists are pulling out all the stops with specialty cocktails that’ll knock you off your barstool. In honor of National Happy Hour Day on November 12th, we’ve curated the following list of month-long happy hours to add to your Austin pub crawl:
The Well, Monday - Friday 4 - 6pm
BarChi Sushi, Monday - Saturday 4 - 7pm / Sunday all day
Bill’s Oyster, Everyday 3 - 5:30 pm
Numero 28, Monday - Friday 4:30 - 6pm
The Baci Room, Tuesday - Friday 3 - 5 pm
La Condesa’s “All Tequila, All Shade" Drag Brunch
But the real draw for National Happy Hour Day is the “All Tequila, All Shade” Drag Brunch at La Condesa, brought to you by our fine sponsors Tequila Tromba and 400 Conejos Mezcal. Join your favorite Drag Queens Vylette Ward and Diamond Dior Davenport on Sunday at 12:15 pm for some live music, margaritas by the pitcher, and as many brunch favorites as you can eat.
A chunk of the proceeds from the drink specials will be donated to The Equality Alliance Texas, a nonprofit dedicated to providing financial support for LGBTQIA+ charities fighting for equality in Central Texas. Reserve yourself a spot and remember to bring cash tips to support your Queens!
Tired of deciding between white meat or dark meat? Let Cru Food & Wine Bar make your decision for you! To round off the list just in time for Turkey Day, visit Cru for a 3-course prix fixe menu on November 23rd from 12pm to 8pm. The Cru chefs have prepared a harvest-inspired feast, with Angry Orchard Rosé Cider to wash down all that dry stuffing. Enjoy a relaxing, stress-free Thanksgiving day feast you and your family will never forget.
Early Bird Holiday Shopping Bargains
Unwrap elegance & style with Eliza Page’s Holiday Collection
There’s no American pastime quite like holiday shopping. And the 2nd Street District has plenty of oh-so-great bargains to take advantage of long before the Black Friday rush. Eliza Page is unveiling its holiday collection of dazzling, super sumptuous gems tailor-made for letting your special someone know how much you care. On November 15th, the boutique jewelry store will be hosting an Aura Color Party from 3pm-7pm, with colorful cocktails alongside aura photography and tarot card readings.
Be sure to check out the November sale at United Apparel Liquidators. Everyday for the entirety of the month, the store will be filled with designer grails marked down by 65% - 90%. Better yet, swing by the store in person for a fall wardrobe refresh by UAl’s expert stylists. You’ll thank us later when you turn heads at the dinner table come November 23rd.
Conclusion
Harvest Bounty at CRU Food and Wine bar
Now that Autumn’s in full swing, it’s time to pull out your peacoat and ugly sweater for a trek through the 2nd Street District’s liveliest harvest-themed happenings. If you’re anything like us, you see the cold weather snap as a time to be thankful for all of life’s blessings. And what better way to celebrate the spirit of togetherness than devouring RedFarm’s delectable dim sum or warming yourself up with a hot toddy on National Happy Hour Day?
The 2nd Street District has fully embraced the season of giving, with a drag show at La Condesa that would make RuPaul jealous, a series of seasonal deals that give new meaning to the words customer delight (watch your back, Amazon!), and a fabulous Thanksgiving Day banquet at Cru Food and Wine Bar.
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