More than 50 unique and tasty culinary experiences ranging in value from $25 to $900 will entice food and wine lovers to battle it out to secure winning bids. Chefs, restaurants and culinary businesses have generously donated items from chef-prepared private dinners to autographed cookbooks to VIP, one-of-a-kind culinary experiences. The bidding begins on Monday, Oct. 8 at AustinFoodFight.org and new items are continually added throughout the auction. The online aspect of the auction makes it easy for anyone to bid and support the Les Dames’ community initiatives such as culinary scholarships and school garden projects.