Think back to the moment you fell in love with an idea. The first book that turned you into a reader, the film you saw that made you a multiplex regular, the song you heard and started plucking away at a six-string. Or maybe that meal you had as a child, your go-to regular for happiness; something that always filled you with warmth.
That's the feeling Hot Luck's HiLo event was all about, with world-class chefs sharing family recipes with attendees. The kinds of meals that everyone recalls, and probably still eats regularly, like pot roast, pork chops and donuts. Of course, the chefs added their own new spin on these household staples.
Nestled in Austin's vibrant East Side, Fair Market was transformed into the grounds for HiLo that Friday evening. DJ Dangit brought the love, spinning soulful tunes, the songs you never hear but always love, bringing a sense of nostalgia as attendees enjoyed bites and libations.
Some out of town friends brought flavorful dishes to share, including Joshua McFadden of Ava Gene's in Portland. Also from Portland was the team from Country Cat. And close neighbor Jason Dady from San Antonio came to share his family recipes.
Of course, Austin was in the house that night, serving up delectable tastes. Aaron Franklin brought the heat with his signature favors. Rene Ortiz of new East Side mainstay Launderette, just around the corner from Fair Market was cooking up goodness, too. Callie Speer of Holy Roller, David Norman of Easy Tiger and Fiore Tedesco of L’Oca d'Oro, Austin came out for the fun. Second Bar + Kitchen's David Bull was sharing some flavors, as were Jennifer Tucker of Jeffrey's and Olamaie's Michael Fojtasek. And Uchi's own James Beard Award winning chef Tyson Cole was on hand to share his favorite taste.
As for drinks, Lone Star Beer and Austin Eastciders were on hand to keep everyone cool, as well as cold ones from Big Bend Brewing Co., Hops and Grain, Independence, and Lagunitas. Oenophiles in attendance could enjoy glasses from Fall Creek Vineyards, Montinore Estate, Mundo Vino and Union Wine Co. And for something a bit stronger, Deep Eddy Vodka, Flor de Caña Rum, Martine Honeysuckle Liqueur and Tequila Herradura were offered up to guests.
As HiLo came to an end, guests that had a little more left in their tank headed over to Barrcuda where they indulged in tasty bites from sushi gangster himself, Yoshi of Otoko. And they danced the night away to funky tunes from the all girl band, Shonen Knife!
Blog: Jonathan Poritsky // Tents & Rentals: Marquee Events // Music: Gabe Vaughn “DJ Dangit” // Lighting: Ilios // Sound: ATXES // Security: Cerberus // Power: Event Power ATX // Creative Team: Guerilla Suit // Media Partner: Giant Noise // Photographers: Alison Narro :: @alisonnarro // Pooneh Ghana :: @poonehghana // Jackie Lee Young :: @jackieleeyoung // Carly Diaz :: @carly.e.diaz // Sarah Natsumi :: @sarahnatsumi