
What we’re about
We are fanatic about the complex balance of flavors and textures in food. We enjoy taking time to explore and learn about cuisines and languages of the world by reading menus, paying attention to taste, temperature, and texture, and visiting restaurants to find deliciousness, especially in slow-cooked, homestyle dishes. We analyze and discuss which dishes taste amazing and why. We are unabashed omnivores (we love grains, meats, seafood, and vegetables) and looking for like-minded people to join us in this hobby.
We don't give much weight to advertising, atmosphere, celebrity chefs, cuteness, Eater Austin, Instagram, novelty, Google/Yelp ratings, reviews, or what's trending.
You should care about and pay attention to flavors and textures and be open to unfamiliar or uncomfortable ingredients, preparations, and/or sensations!
We will learn and use words/names in languages of China (Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka, Hokkien), India (Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu) Latin America (Spanish, K'iche', Nahuatl), and other regions in the world.
Be active: Attend at least one event every two weeks.
Be considerate: If you RSVP for an in-person event and will not attend, update your RSVP at least one day before the event begins.
Be respectful: We expect this to be a friendly, social group where all of our members feel comfortable and safe.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- [food trailer] set-menu family-style Guatemalan dinnerEl Chapín Veloz #2, Austin, TX
This will be a family-style dinner. Specifically, I'll plan a menu from among the following dishes to include a variety of grains, meats, and vegetables. We'll share all of the dishes and split the bill equally.
arroz chino (fried rice)
carne asada (grilled beef skirt steak with rice, salad, and chopped salsa)
enchiladas mixta (a trio of tostadas:
one topped with generous ground beef and beets, and a slice of hard-boiled egg;
one with perfectly cooked fresh carrots, string beans, and salad dressing;
one with guacamole, with chopped fresh onion, peppers;
all topped with crumbled queso duro and chopped cilantro)tamales
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Use calendar view to see our upcoming events at a glance. - [indoor] South Indian vegetarian breakfast buffetAha Indian Restaurant, Austin, TX
dosa
idli
puri
vada"puri curry" (potatoes, onions, spices)
sambar
upma or veg. ricetomato chutney
peanut chutneychai (milk tea)
expected cost: ~$15/person (incl. tax+tip)
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Use calendar view to see our upcoming events at a glance. - [indoor] set-menu family-style HK-style lunch, incl. shrimp wonton noodle soupFirst Chinese BBQ, Austin, TX
This will be a family-style dinner. Specifically, I'll plan a menu to include a variety of grains, meats, and vegetables. We'll share all of the dishes and split the bill equally.
Here's a list of dishes from which I'll most likely order:
101. Fresh Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup
107. Home Made Beef Stew Noodle
115. Subgum Fresh Bean Curd Souppoached chicken w/ginger-scallion sauce (if available)
soy-sauce-marinated chicken
roast duck
Cantonese-style BBQ pork216. Chinese Mushroom with Chinese Broccoli
418. Beef Flat Noodle ("chow fun"/"haw fun"/"gon chow ngau haw")
602. Double Cooked Sliced Pork with Vegetable
A1. Salted Fish & Chicken Fried Rice
A3. Salted Fish & Eggplant Hot PotA10. Peeled Shrimp with Egg
A11. Oyster Fried with Egg
A15. Oyster with Ginger & Green Onion
A20. Fresh Squid with VegetableA25. Beef with Bitter Melon
A35. Crispy Tofu Stuffed with Shrimp
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Use calendar view to see our upcoming events at a glance. - [indoor] South Indian vegetarian breakfast buffetAha Indian Restaurant, Austin, TX
dosa
idli
puri
vada"puri curry" (potatoes, onions, spices)
sambar
upma or veg. ricetomato chutney
peanut chutneychai (milk tea)
expected cost: ~$15/person (incl. tax+tip)
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Use calendar view to see our upcoming events at a glance.