Huge International Food Fair and Relocated Rotisserie Tour Spice Up Austin Food Scene.

Austin Buzzing With Food-Oriented Happenings

The city of Austin never fails to serve up a smorgasbord of enticing food events and this week is no different. From the relocation of its popular rotisserie tour to the arrival of an international food festival, the gastronomic affairs in Austin are in full swing.

Austin Rôtisserie On The Move

As the city’s food scene continues to evolve, the renowned Austin Rôtisserie truck, is making a move from its current location at the Far Out Lounge to 1700 South Lamar Blvd. Scheduled for relocation in early June, the truck will set up its new home where the iconic Picnik trailer resided.  Fortunately for fans, the menu is set to remain the same, showcasing its classic French elements such as roasted potatoes, baguettes, salads, and of course, the awe-inspiring rotisserie chicken. Meanwhile, the restaurant is also planning two pop-up exhibitions: one on June 6 at Hotel San Jose’s First Thursdays, and one at Kitty Cohen’s Oui Oui on June 9.

Farmhouse Delivery Hiccups

In other news, Austin’s Farmhouse Delivery has recently faced some challenges which caused a halt to orders pending for the next day. As per their recent announcement, they referred to this as a temporary closure. They emphasized that this decision was prompted by currently unspecified challenges and assured their patrons of an update soon regarding future orders and the Farmhouse’s course of action.

FoodieLand: A Food Festival Like No Other

In the headline event of Austin’s food scene, the Circuit of the Americas is set to host an impressive international food festival, FoodieLand, from June 7-9. Distinguished for its wide array of food offerings from different corners of the world, it’s shaping up to be a major attraction for food enthusiasts. Besides its intensity and scale — boasting more than 190 vendors selling unique street foods — this festival flaunts its diverse selection of delicacies.

Visitors can expect exotic fare ranging from lumpia from the Philippines to tanghulu from China, and pasta prepared in a cheese wheel imported straight from Italy. However, be noted that parking is priced at $15, and tickets for the food fest can be procured via universe.com .

New Arrivals in the Austin Food Scene

Amidst all these, there are some new establishments making their mark. BOA Steakhouse, a sister restaurant to the newly opened Sushi Roku, is set to open on June 3. Also, Ramen Tatsu-Ya’s first suburban location in the Austin area is scheduled to start serving from June 2.

Meanwhile, Austin is pre-emptively mourning the announced closure of the iconic Wheatsville Co-op’s Guadalupe location set to happen in a couple of years.

Wolf and Wheat Bakery’s Summer Transformation

In other food-related developments, Wolf and Wheat bakery led by pastry chef Margarita Kallas-Lee, has unveiled a new ice cream-focused summer program. Boasting the only composed interactive cones in town, the ice cream will be made right in front of the customers—kicking off with a special concoction featuring raspberry and fig leaf sorbet drizzled with Graza Olive Oil.

Conclusion

As Austin continues to cement its place as a food hotspot, these recent developments further spice up its culinary panorama. From the adventurous revamps of established eateries to newly minted establishments and high-profile food events, Austin’s food scene never ceases to be a hub of gastronomic delight.