Wink
Day 2: 5-Course Farm-Driven Opulence Tasting Series
Opened way back in 2001, Wink on North Lamar is one of the city’s premier farm-to-table restaurants. But, while it is an Austin 360 Hall of Fame member, it is certainly not resting on its laurels. Indeed, it appears on this year’s Infatuation List of “Best Tasting Menus in Austin” and has clocked in at #10 on Austin American Statesman restaurant critic Matthew Odam's List of "Top 25 Restaurants.” Chef Mark Paul, an Austin native, has worked in many renowned restaurants, including Le Cirque (New York), and Charlie Trotter's (Chicago). After coming back home in 1995, he worked at Brio and Brio Vista before establishing Wink. A member of Slow Foods International and The James Beard Foundation, he is a vocal advocate for small local farms and sustainable agriculture, all reflected in his Wink menu. Here, diners find dishes like stripped bass on quinoa with sweet peas, arugula and black currant balsamic; duck breast with hedgehog mushroom, turnips, greens, and port demi; and desserts like lemon meringue pot and crème brûlée. We can’t wait to visit Wink and to hear Chef Paul’s secrets to keeping a restaurant so fresh and alive!
About the Host:
Mark Paul
Co-Chef/Owner
An alumnus of Peter Kump's School for the Culinary Arts, Chef Mark Paul has worked in many renowned restaurants, including The James Beard Foundation (New York), Le Cirque (NYC), and Charlie Trotter's (Chicago). A native Austinite, he returned to the city in 1995 to join the team at Brio and Brio Vista. In 2001 he partnered with Stewart Scruggs to open Wink.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Gluten, Peanut and Tree Nut Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Hamachi Poke
radish, avocado, tomato, cilantro, rice noodles
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Seared Diver Scallop
risotto, frisee, roasted sweet pepper
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Pan Roasted Duck Breast
roasted beet, haricots-vert, turnip, orange demi glace
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Grilled Hanger Steak
fingerling potatoes, lacinato kale, wild mushroom gravy
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El Rey Chocolate Cake
warm flourless chocolate cake, zinfandel infused cherries
Wink
1014 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78703
Event FAQs
- 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.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- 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 dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy, Shellfish, Fish, Egg, Allium, Mushroom. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
