Following the news of the launching Michelin Guide to Texas later this year, we have rounded up some foodie delights in Texas that might tempt you over the pond…This is our foodie guide to Texas!
Upcoming Culinary Events in Texas:
Tasting Texas Wine and Food Festival (San Antonio, 8-10 November 2024) – Culinaria, a non-profit organisation created with a mission to promote San Antonio as a premier food and wine destination, has partnered with the renowned James Beard Foundation to create the Tasting Texas Wine and Food Festival in Travis Park, downtown San Antonio. The James Beard Foundation aims to ‘celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture’ and this event is the first-ever state-wide festival to partner with them. Visitors to the festival will get an opportunity to sample food prepared by Texas’s most-talented chefs.
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest (October 25-26, 2024, Fredericksburg) Featuring over 100 Texas wines, this festival highlights top culinary talent, along with cooking schools and wine tastings at Fredericksburg’s Market Square.
Wurstfest, New Braunfels (1st-10th November 2024, New Braunfels) New Braunfel’s annual Oktoberfest, known as Wurstfest, takes place over 10 days and celebrates the finest in Alpine and Bavarian style entertainment and cuisine. Attendees can enjoy a wide variety of German sausages, beers, and traditional dishes
Plano Food & Wine festival (2nd November 2024, Plano) Held at Legacy West, this festival features over 100 award-winning wines and fine spirits, along with culinary demonstrations and tastings from some of the city’s top-rated local restaurants.
Austin Food and Wine Festival (1-3 November, 2024, Austin) As one of the most anticipated food festivals in Texas, this three-day event promises a weekend of tastings, masterclasses, and live demonstrations with renowned chefs and world-class sommeliers.
Texas Monthly BBQ Fest (Fall 2024) This monthly gathering celebrates the state’s famed barbecue culture with a showcase of top pitmasters and BBQ joints.
State Fair of Texas (27 September-20October, 2024, Dallas) One of the longest-running fairs across the country, State Fair of Texas offers an iconic celebration of food, with everything from deep-fried classics to innovative culinary creations.
Grapefest (12-15 September, 2024, Grapevine) Known as the largest wine festival in the Southwest, Grapefest brings together wine lovers in a series of tastings, competitions, and live entertainment.
Restaurant Openings in Texas:
(Dallas) In a highly anticipated addition to the city’s sushi scene, Domodomo is bringing its omakase-heavy menu to Dallas this November.
(Austin) – Opening in November 2024, Sylvia’s is set to bring its beloved tex-mex favourites to the Austin area.
Blü Prime Steakhouse
(San Antonio) – This elegant Northside eatery has quickly become a designated hotspot, with an extensive menu including 44-ounce Tomahawk, jumbo prawns and lobster, in addition to an array of sides and sauces.
A prime spot for happy hour or a nightcap, the newly opened Okto incorporates culinary traditions from Morocco and Isreal at its moody, illuminated, horseshoe-shaped bar.
