Swift's Attic
5-Course Avant-American Tasting Event
A veteran of the Austin restaurant scene - it opened back in 2012, after all - this one-of-a-kind upstairs eatery sits in an historic building on Congress Avenue, and was once the home of Swift’s Premium Food Co. It has been named to Austin-American Statesman’s “Top 25 Best Restaurants” List, to Thrillist’s “Best ATX Restaurants” List, and was an Austin Chronicle "First Plates" Award-Winner (as well an Eater Award-Winner.) Creative, whimsical, and delicious are the buzzwords here, as Executive Chef Edgar Cuspinera marries New American and Korean cuisines to offer signature dishes like charred edamame with pop rocks and chili oil, tiger apricots wrapped in bacon with chipotle honey and mascarpone, fried brussels sprouts with nuoc cham, pickled onions, golden raisins, and almonds, braised pork cheeks with crispy rice cakes and Szechuan peppercorn sauce, and so much more. Austin American-Statesman critic Matthew Odam lauded the inventive cooking, saying that “everything that leaves the kitchen yields dishes that…makes me reconsider what I think I know.” Prepare to be surprised and delighted!
About the Host:
Edgar Cuspinera
Executive Chef
A graduate of Instituto Argentino de Gastronomia, Chef Edgar Cuspinera has cooked in restaurants across the Austin area, including The Roaring Fork, Eberly, and his previous spot, Matador. He now serves as Exec Chef at Swift's Attic.
The Lineup
Courses #1-#4 will be served family style. Course #5 will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Crispy Paneer
cornflake crust, coconut red curry, arugula & asparagus salad, cured egg yolk
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Octopus & Papas Bravas
castelvetrano olive, radish, brava sauce
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Galbi Ribs & Dirty Black Rice
garlic, scallion, galbi reduction sauce
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Blackened Redfish
corn purée, sautéed sugar snap pea, blistered tomato, smoked tomato butter sauce
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Maria's Pie
lemon curd, maria cookie, nitro brew, whipped baileys mascarpone, chocolate
Swift's Attic
315 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701
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 we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies. Just make sure to update your dietary restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are so we can give the chef a heads up.
- 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?
- Tickets to our events are non-refundable. However, for emergency requests, we may allow members to transfer their tickets to friends, provided the guest ticket surcharge of $25 is paid when transferring a member ticket to a non-member. All ticket transfer requests (as well as the guest ticket surcharge) must be sent to us prior to the event. Any guests who have not paid the guest ticket surcharge will not be allowed entry.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email [email protected] with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What parking information has the restaurant provided for this event?
- According to the restaurant, there are several parking garages and parking lots within walking distance from the restaurant. However, taxis and ride share is encouraged.
