Evansville-area food news: 10 bites of food news for you this week
We're bringing you Tri-State restaurant happenings and food news you need to know. Here's the latest.
Brunch now available at Bad Randy’s
Bad Randy's Hot Chicken and BBQ Lounge now serves brunch on Sundays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. On the menu are Italian sausage quesadillas with pistachio butter, basil and hot honey; spicy chicken breast on a honey butter biscuit; a Croque Madame with fried meatloaf, cheese, egg and horseradish on toasted sourdough; avocodo toast with an egg and much more.
Bad Randy's Hot Chicken and BBQ Lounge is at 1418 W. Franklin St.; 812-401-2332.
New doughnut truck
Cotton Shed Dounts is a new food truck in Evansville serving freshly fried mini cinnamon doughnuts.
Watch the Facebook page for location and times of service.
Vegetable and flower share
The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Stringtown Road branch will host a vegetable and flower share on Thursday, July 11, from 1-3 p.m. If you have extra vegetables or flowers in your garden, register for a table and bring them over. You do not need to register to come take advantage of the free bounty. Future vegetable and flower shares will happen at the same location on July 25, Aug. 8, and Aug. 22.
EVPL Stringtown is at 2100 Stringtown Road; 812-428-8233.
Bourbon dinner at the Farmer & Frenchman
The Farmer & Frenchman winery and restaurant will be hosting a Bourbon pairing dinner with spirits from Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro on Thursday, Aug. 1, beginning at 7 p.m.
On the menu will be Creole caponata, fried scallops with grilled polenta, Wagyu beef lasagna, and cherry-covered chocolate cheesecake. Tickets are $95 with Bourbon pairings or $85 without Bourbon.
The Farmer & Frenchman is at 12522 U.S. 41 South, Robards, Kentucky; 270-748-1856.
Mullen's Dressings at Highland Inn
The Highland Inn is now offering Mullen’s dressings and sauces by the bottle or in gallons by preorder.
Flavors include the famous Imitation French dressing, a milder French dressing, barbecue sauce made with the original Imitation French Dressing, creamy Italian dressing, Special salad dressing with a touch of mustard, and Apricot Ham Delight basting sauce.
The Highland Inn is at 6620 N. First Ave.; 812-909-1500.
Kipplee’s anniversary specials
Kipplee's Pizza is turning 35 in July and has announced specials for the entire month. Enjoy an order of breadsticks or a 22-oz. domestic draft for $3.50, or any 16-inch specialty pizza and a dozen wings for $35.
Kipplee's is at 2350 E. Division St.; 812-476-1936.
Manna Mediterranean on vacation
Manna Mediterranean Grill has announced that they will be closed for a family vacation until Monday, July 29.
Manna Mediterranean Grill is at 2913 Lincoln Ave.; 812-473-7005.
Myriad Brewing block party
The Myriad Brewing Company in Downtown Evansville will host the 4th Annual Block Party on Saturday, July 13, from 4-11 p.m. There will be an outdoor beer garden and food trucks including La Plaza, Traveler's Deli, Taco Bar, and Chino Taco.
The Myriad Brewing Company is at 101 S.E. First St.; 812-402-1515.
Prime Murder Mystery
The Prime Time Pub & Grill in Newburgh will host a pirate theme Murder Mystery dinner on Thursday, Aug. 1, beginning at 6 p.m. Diners participate as characters. The ticket price of $40 includes dinner. Drinks will be sold separately. There will be prizes, including for best dressed pirate. Seating is limited. Call Chryssie Marsh at 812-230-3052 with questions and call Prime Time at 812-490-0655 to purchase a seat.
Prime Time Pub & Grill Newburgh is at 8177 W. Bell Oaks Drive, Newburgh, Ind.; 812-490-0655.
Prime Tequila Tasting
Prime Time Pub & Grill North will be hosting a tequila tasting with Herradura Tequila on Thursday, July 25, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The price is $40 and will include multiple tequila tastings, small plate pairings and take-home gifts. Call or stop by the restaurant to reserve a spot.
Prime Time North is at 12301 U.S. 41 North; 812-202-7920.
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This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: Evansville food news: 10 bites of food news for you this week
