Poeta
5-Course Elevated Italian Tasting Event
Opened just this past December, this rare eatery inspired by poetry lives within The Frances Modern Inn on historic 11th Street, and was nominated by CultureMap as Austin’s “Best New Restaurant.” Executive Chef Ian Thurwachter, who was named to Zagat’s “30 Under 30” list in 2014, is an Austin native who is self-taught in his profession, specializing in whole animal butchery and sustainable cooking practices. In addition to co-owning Intero Restaurant, his career includes cooking with some of the city’s most well-known institutions, like Vespaio, Lamberts and Jeffrey’s. At Poeta, you can expect to find flawlessly prepared dishes like fried artichokes, tuna carpaccio, gnocchi with lamb confit, tomato butter, and crispy onion, and housemade meatballs with peperonata, creamy polenta, and marjoram. Maybe leave room too at the end for the wafflegato with maple gelato and espresso butter? It all sounds molto bene, so we are excited to visit and excited to see you there!
About the Host:
Ian Thurwachter
Executive Chef & Co-Owner
Chef Thurwachter spent his childhood watching Rick Bayless and Jacques Pepin on PBS, but was quickly entranced by the ingredient-driven methodology of Italian cuisine. After starting his culinary career, he went on to hone his craft at well recognized Austin institutions including Vespaio, Enoteca, Jeffrey’s, and Lambert’s. He opened Intero with his wife Krystal in January 2018.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Saffron Arancini
pine nut ragù, parmesan
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Marinated Beet Salad
avocado, citrus, almond, dill
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Pan Seared Gnocchi
lamb confit, tomato butter, crispy onion
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Roasted Pork Loin
potato, arugula, chèvre
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Goat Cheesecake
pistachio, market cherries
Poeta
1123 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- 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.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- 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 must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
