South Indian Texan Kitchen: A Spice Party

Chef Deepa is hosting a pre-holiday cooking experience, South Indian Texan Kitchen: A Spice Party, at a private residence in Austin on Saturday, November 14. It's a four-course meal built around the spice blends, sauces, and holiday recipes coming out of her kitchen, and the whole thing is designed as a lead-up to the holiday season.

The meal is 21+, and you don't leave empty-handed. Everyone gets a take-home kit with everything needed to recreate the flavors: recipe cards, spice seasonings, sweet and savory sauces, and a brine mix. There are also complimentary wine or cocktail pairings included with the courses, so you've got the drinks sorted along with the food. Before the day, you'll get a logistics email with the address, parking info, and a place to list your dietary requirements.

There are three separate seatings throughout the afternoon and evening—3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM—and each one lasts exactly 80 minutes. Tickets are $135.