On Thursday, April 11, CultureMap will honor the best in local cuisine and cocktails during the 2013 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards, a one-of-a-kind food and drink celebration and awards ceremony. Mix and mingle with Austin food enthusiasts while sampling complimentary light bites from some of Austin's most popular restaurants and sipping specialty cocktails created by Austin’s top mixologists. The evening will culminate with the second annual CultureMap Tastemaker Awards ceremony and celebration.

Nominees are selected by a panel of highly respected culinary experts.The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards will recognize excellence throughout the year in the following categories: Restaurant | Chef | Pastry Chef | Sommelier/Beverage Director | Brewery | Craft Bartender