It’s back: Aaron Franklin’s fifth annual tailgating atmospheric food and music party. hotluck festivall, next week kicks off with a great line-up of chefs and a great concert.
To help you navigate the multi-part event, Eater knows about the Hot Rack, from tips to event breakdowns, must-eat dishes, and concert suggestions, taking place over Memorial Day weekend starting Thursday. We’ve put together a handy guide that summarizes everything you need to do. , from May 25th to Sunday, May 28th.
As with any festival, wear comfortable shoes, apply sunscreen, drink plenty of water (cocktails and beer are free at all events, temperatures hover in the low 90s) and be prepared to eat a lot. please. Parking can be difficult at most events, so use a ride-hailing app or taxi, especially at the East He Austin and Red His River venues. Music is a big part of Hot Luck, so it’s okay to bring earplugs.
For those who are uplifted with Whole enchiladas are passed, note that early access is being offered to all events, both food and music.Part of the proceeds from this year’s festival go towards Organization centered on service workers Southern Smoke Foundation. And just like last year, contrary to the original structure of the festival, the concert does not include a food component.
Here are the itineraries suggested by Eater to best eat and enjoy Hot Luck.
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Thursday, May 25th
The kick-off event is the festival’s biggest party, occupying the physical space and parking lot of the Franklin Barbecue Restaurant. Outdoor events provide a cookout atmosphere, including refreshments by Franklin and the team.
Full menu details weren’t available at the time of this guide’s publication, but it’s worth checking out for out-of-towners like Los Angeles chef Bricia Lopez of the famed Oaxacan restaurant. Guelaguetza (It’s good to speculate that she’ll use the mole to make something).With Sofina Wong, a chef at a tropical restaurant in New Orleans Mr. Mao (won Eater New Orleans) Restaurant debut in 2021 award).
As for Texas, investigate Misty Norris of Dallas’ Visceral System petra and the beastIt is probably considered an internal-centered dish.and Houston’s Patrick Feges and Erin Smith Barbecue in Fejeswho naturally makes barbecue-ish stuff and one of the great sides.
For Austinians, Tracey Malechek Ezekiel of Eater Austin’s award-winning New American wine restaurant, Birdie’s, is worth checking out (hopefully they have some pasta dishes and soft serve ice cream). . Also, in the vein of Eater Austin Award winner and BBQ, visit pitmaster Evan LeRoy of the new BBQ truck, Leroy & Lewis (perhaps he will be featured in the upcoming Far South Austin restaurant). will offer new dishes to be served) ).
where: Franklin Barbecue, 900 East 11th Street, Central East Austin
when: 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Entire enchilada entry until 5:30pm)
access: All-Access Enchilada Entire Pass OR $180 a la carte ticket
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Choose your night of cover bands in this showcase of the four concerts taking place tonight. new music venues not yet open Coral snake (former) long play east/ Stay Gold / El Leon). Headliners will be Thin Lizzy tribute band Think Lizzy (meaning Irish rock music), accompanied by Queen tribute band Magnifico.
where: coral snake1910 East Cesar Chavez Street, Holly
when: Doors open at 8pm
access: Free entry hall enchilada pass or $20 ticket
Friday, May 26th
This new event takes its cues from carnivals and fairs. Notable chefs visiting outside of Texas include: Amanda Shulman, chef at Philadelphia’s Supper Club Spot her placeChef Mason Hereford at Fun Sandwich Shop in New Orleans turkey and wolf (Perhaps the team will also serve food from a new 1980s-themed breakfast-inspired restaurant. hungry eyes); Washington, D.C. pastry chef Paola Velez Important Anti-Racism Baker’s Bake SaleStuart Brioza, chef at San Francisco seafood spot anchovy bar (Let’s assume anchovies are in the dish).And finally, Gabriel Rucker, chef of Portland’s French restaurant Le Pigeon. For non-U.S. chefs, check out Montreal wine bar chef Marc-Olivier Flappier. Mon Lapin.
From Austin, there are two great food groups to check out. When it comes to tacos, we have Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria and Luis “Beto” Robledo of Quantos Tacos. And others, like Laura Sawicky of Korean-American restaurant Oseyo, who cooks with executive chef Mike Diaz, are more into pastries and sweets. Tavel Bristol-Joseph of Caribbean restaurant Canje (here I hope he makes an amazing tres leches cake; and Sarah McIntosh of French New Orleans restaurant Epicerie (makes something like a croissant). please) and has nothing to do with the two groups) , Yoshi Okai of Omakase Japanese Restaurant Otoko will also put on a great show.
where: Fair Market, 1100 East Fifth Street, East Austin
when: 7:00pm to 10:00pm (entrance for all enchiladas is at 6:30pm)
access: All-Access Enchilada Entire Pass OR $180 a la carte ticket
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There are four shows tonight, but it’s worth checking out this Austin-based band’s showcase. Colombian funk with his band Superfónicos, Latin world beats with his fusion band Easy Compadre!
where: Mohawk, 1502 East Sixth Street, East Cesar Chavez
when: Doors open at 9pm, show starts at 10pm at Lost Palace, Easy Compadre at 11pm and Superphonics at midnight.
access: Enchilada admission pass or $10 cash ticket at the entrance
Saturday, May 27th
This is a large-scale hot rack event where participating chefs present live fire and smoked dishes. Therefore, it does not take place on the mainland of Austin due to the need for a lot of space. Rather, it is found at the scenic Wild Onion Ranch south of Manchaca. Expect long lines, sold-out items, and chefs offering special à la carte dishes.
Talented chefs line up on deck. Outside of Texas, notable is the prominence of seafood-focused spots.New England’s Andrew Taylor and Arlene Smith Eventide Oyster Company (Possibly East Coast Grilled Oysters?) Asheville Chef Ashley Shanty Black Appalachian/Southern/Soul Food pop-ups and upcoming restaurants delicious hot fish (Expect fried fish).Chava Orozco, chef at Mexico City’s essential Mexican restaurant Mi Compa ChavaMichael Cimarsti, chef of two Michelin-starred seafood restaurants in Los Angeles providence.
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And other out-of-Texas chefs to check out include Oakland Restaurant’s Kickapoo Nation chef, Krystal Wapepa. Wapepa’s Kitchen (If she served wild rice and bison chili, that would be great).Alon Shaya, chef at Israeli restaurant in New Orleans mackerel New Orleans and Safta In Denver (hummus is a nasty event dish, but his hummus is very good).Chuy Villarreal, Chef at Meaty Mexican Restaurant in Monterrey, Mexico Cala de Vaca (Perhaps they’ll make northern-style pork tamales, and again, nothing to do with raw fire, but the guava pie would be perfect for the Texas heat).Twin Cities pastry chef Diane Moore (I would like the brown sugar boba vartte with raspberry jam, please).Reem Ashir, chef of Arabian Bakery in Auckland Ream’swith Chef Eric Williams of Chicago’s Southern Restaurant virtue.
california winery Russ Harrasof Eric Wareheim Joel Bart will also cook (maybe burgers?), but expect a popular wine.
Austin notables include Kareem El Gaish (pomegranate-crusted pork ribs are the best) from Egyptian barbecue truck KG BBQ. Amanda Turner of Southern restaurant Oramai (I hope she brings back the Dungeons & Dragons-themed fried chicken sandwich). Ariana Cuanto from Japanese restaurant “Uchi” (expect something sweet and smoky). Fermín Nuñez is the head of the team’s new spot, Mexican seafood restaurant Este. And Oramai’s Michael Foitasek will preview the forthcoming Albert Hotel in Fredricksburg, which will include a fitting barbecue restaurant for the event.
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There is no shuttle from mainland Austin to Manchaca, but parking and rideshare transportation is only available at a separate parking lot at nearby Akins High School, which operates a free shuttle bus that takes participants to the grounds. I’m here. The ranch itself does not have a parking lot.
where: Wild Onion Ranch, 12112 Old San Antonio Road, Manchaca, Texas.Parking and Drop-off Location: Akins High School, 10801 Old San Antonio Road, Manchaca, Texas
when: 7:00pm to 10:00pm (entrance for entire enchilada is at 6:30pm)
access: All-Access Enchilada Entire Pass OR Adults $250 / 13-20 years old $125 / Children $50 12 and under a la carte tickets
There are five concerts scheduled tonight, but they’re all really fun, including psychedelic rockers Frankie and the Witch Fingers, rock and punk band Sheer Mag, and sensual alternative indie band Pleasure Venom! It’s worth setting up shop for one night.
where: Mohawk, 912 Red River Street, Downtown
when: Doors open at 8pm, show begins at 9pm on the bandstand with Pleasure Venom, Sheer Mag at 10pm and Frankie and the Witchfingers at 11pm.
access: All-Access Enchilada Entire Pass OR $18 a la carte ticket
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Sunday, May 28th
For a final concert, go on the daytime free route by country rock band Country Worms and country singer Jonathan Terrell.
where: High Noon, 2000 East Cesar Chavez Street, Holly
when: Doors open and show starts at 5pm at Country Worm
access: All-access enchilada-wide pass, or a simple free pass
Monday, May 29th
If you’re interested or have time, relax and attend Austin’s Memorial Day weekend events.