Contigo
6-Course Modern Ranch-Style Dinner Event
For over thirty years, Contigo Ranch has been a meeting ground where friends and family come together to enjoy great food under the stars. In 2011, Contigo made its pleasures available to the public, and, last year, Eater named Contigo one of the “38 Essential Restaurants of Texas,” calling it “timeless and sturdily Texan, with a menu of thoroughly modern bar food that begs to be consumed outdoors.” (Don’t worry, however. There’s plenty of indoor air-conditioned space as well, if that’s your desire). Dishes here include ox-tongue sliders, hearty cast-iron pans of rabbit and dumplings, and all manner of charcuterie. Executive Chef Mark Toups graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Austin after completing his tour in Iraq, and has trained in some of Austin's most exciting restaurants, including Uchi and Laundrette. He will be on hand when we take over the restaurant for this event to answer your questions about how he approaches food and hospitality.
About the Host:
Mark Toups
Executive Chef
Chef Toups' passion for food started young with crawfish boils, his grandma’s gumbo and fishing with his dad, who served as a chef in the Navy. After a tour in Iraq in the Army, Mark landed in Dallas, Texas, graduating from Austin's Le Cordon Bleu before cutting his professional teeth at Uchi, Launderette, and Apple Inc. He now leads the kitchen at Contigo as executive chef.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Charred Avocado Dip
with lime, sesame, crispy garlic, and tortilla chips
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Crispy Green Beans
with sambal aioli
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Porchetta
pork belly wrapped loin cooked whole and served with crispy skin
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Summer Squash
with lemon, capers, parsley, and fried shallots
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Grilled Beets
with fennel seed, aioli, and pepitas
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Carrot Cake
with caramel, cream cheese, pecans, and candied carrots
Contigo
2027 Anchor Ln
Austin, TX 78723
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
