Due to the rise in COVID-19 infections in Texas, this year’s 4th of July festivities will be without a big fireworks celebration downtown. Even though we can’t celebrate Independence Day in public with all of our friends and fellow Austinites, many local restaurants are promoting social distancing with a few delicious family packs you may enjoy at home.
If you’re lucky enough to have a backyard or access to a pool, order one of these special 4th of July meals to add to your home festivities.
The Kalimotxo special will include a Wagyu Burger, Papas Pravas and a frozen Kalimotxo cocktail. The basket will be $20 and is available to pick up at Kalimotxo. To order online, please visit the link here.
special will be curated from their Italian Emmeroni’s menu and will include a wagyu beef belly hoagie, homemade chips and an aperol spritz. Additional details can be found in the link here.
MAX’s Wine Dive is the destination to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day. In honor of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday and National Fried Chicken Day, MAX’s will be offering specials on buckets of fried chicken and bottles of champagne from Saturday, July 4 to Monday, July 6. Whether you are celebrating at home with picnic-style takeout or dining in, there is no better time or excuse for comfort food than right now. Order an eight-piece jalapeno-buttermilk marinated fried chicken + two sides ($45); Eight-piece jalapeno-buttermilk marinated fried chicken + two sides + Moet & Chandon Champagne ($90) or Dom Perignon upgrade ($199).
This Saturday, Scholz is hosting a 4th of July Backyard BBQ celebration in the Biergarten complete with hot dogs, burgers, mini corn dogs, and rib sliders. The celebration will also offer free popsicles for kids and $3 Tallboys of Lone Star. Social distancing regulations will still apply with guests limited to table seating only, no more than 10 guests in a group. Email scholzgartenevents@
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Old Thousand is offering Chinese Sausage Corndogs, smoked meats, and Chinese-inspired bbq sides. A la carte items available, or as a preordered package for $75. Add a mimosa kit, bottle of sparkling rosé, or two frozen cocktails for $15.
Rosewood is offering a 4th of July special, including fried chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, biscuits, blondies for $50. Guests may pre-order at info@rosewoodstx.com. The restaurant and lawn will be open.
Celebrate the 4th in your own backyard Beer Garden! Pick up a Grill Pack for the patio, complete with choice of sausage, buns and toppings. Out and about? Our ready-to-eat Picnic Pack is perfect for a quick road trip or a day out on the boat.
Tiny Pies is offering Red, White, and Blueberry Cream Pie Six Pack. Each box contains 2 each of key lime, cherry cream and blueberries and cream tiny pies. Also pick up the USA 12 pack box – with 3 each of sweet Texas pecan, cherry, Texas two-step and apple pies with the letters “USA” and star cut-outs made of pie crust on top of the pies; Star hand pie six-pack box – Each box contains 3 each of blueberry and cherry star-shaped pies.
Tumble 22 has launched 50% off every 10th online order at both locations through the website. Guests will go online, enter an email address, and spin the wheel to win from now until the fourth of July!
Andiamo is offering delectable Italian-summer-style Picnic Boxes for preorder and pickup. Available for preorder and pickup only by calling 512-719-3377. Orders can be picked up on Friday, July 3rd between 5-9 pm. $25 for 1 person / $50 for 2 people.
TLC is offering the best pulled pork you’ve ever had in 4th of July southern comfort family meal that serves 4, which will be available for Curbside Pickup 7/3 – 7/4. The meal serves 4 and includes – Pulled Pork Sliders (12), Classic Mac & Cheese, Potato Salad, Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs, Coleslaw, Caesar Salad and Apple Pie.
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