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5 Father's Day gifting faves sure to thrill the men in your life

Dads can be notoriously hard to shop for, but that's where GiftingMap comes in. The shopping experts have scouted a few Father's Day gift ideas that are sure to make dear old Dad smile, and you can take all the credit.

To make sure Pops had the perfect presents, use the code FATHERSDAY for an extra 20 percent off the below goodies.

Mission Mercantile leather goods
You can't ever go wrong with a good wallet, and Dad is sure to need a solid replacement by now. But don't overlook his other carrying needs, from briefcases to duffel and messenger bags to even a waxed canvas cooler with full-grain leather handles and accents. Bonus: All items are vegetable tanned, which is eco-friendly and void of harmful heavy metals and traditional toxic chemicals.

Bird Dog Bay ties
Another great gifting go-to is a tie, but who ever said this accessory had to be boring? Bird Dog Bay's neckwear incorporates color and whimsy, featuring everything from crawfish to crabs, yellow labs to hippos. Be sure order early, because these stylish accents go fast.

Royal Highnies and Highway Robery loungewear
Chances are, Pops has been rocking the same robe since before you were born. Now's the time to upgrade him with these two brands, which are known for quality and super-soft materials. While you're at it, grab some new pajama sets or pants so Dad can relax on the weekends in comfort.

Gunner & Hook shirts
Got an outdoorsy father? Then he should be wearing these high-performance shirts, which utilize pre-shrunk, double-ply cotton and double reinforced stitching for the sports shirts, and UPF 30 sun treatment and breathable materials for the fishing shirts.

Dad might be expecting a tie, but Bird Dog Bay ensures it's not boring.

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Dad might be expecting a tie, but Bird Dog Bay ensures it's not boring.

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Austin chefs turn out for farmer-focused food festival, returning this spring

Courtesy of Field Guide Festival

The innovative event invites Central Texans to consider their role in the future of food in the Austin community.

Sometimes reinventing the wheel is a good thing, which may explain the immediate and warm welcome Field Guide Festival received upon its launch in 2021 and return in 2022. Moving past the food festival trope of tiny bites, loud music, and general Baccanalian vibes, Field Guide Festival seeks to foster connections between farmers, chefs, consumers, and everyone in between. Returning to East Austin on Saturday, April 22, the innovative event invites Central Texans to consider their role in the future of food in the Austin community.

Founded by female powerhouses, Lindsey Sokol and Trisha Bates, the goal of the fest is to leave guests inspired to participate in their local food system, equipped with the knowledge of where to find the best, most sustainable food available in Austin and the surrounding area.

"Field Guide Festival presents an answer to the question, ‘Where does your food come from?’ by highlighting the local farmers and chefs of Austin," Bates shares in a release. "Our festival is the only place in the city where you will see the farmers side-by-side with the chefs who transform their food, creating dishes uniquely representing this exact time and place. You'll never have this food, presented in this way, again."

The recently-released 2023 lineup features an impressive roster of 34 farmer and chef partners who will partner together to create dishes exclusive to the festival using in-season produce. Tickets will include a full day of food and beverages, cooking demonstrations, symposium conversations, live music, and a farmer’s bodega — all benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank.

“The Central Texas Food Bank is honored to be a partner of such a special gathering,” says Mark Jackson Chief Development Officer of Central Texas Food Bank in a releasE. “Not only will revenue from the event help ensure that thousands of our neighbors facing food insecurity have enough to eat, but attendees will learn about the impact food has on our whole community while having fun.”

Curated by Field Guide Culinary Director Chef Philip Speer, the 2023 chef and farmer lineup is below:

Abby Love (Abby Jane Bakeshop) & Amalia Staggs (Farmshare Austin)
Colter Peck (Elementary) & Becky Hume (VRDNT Farm)
Fiore Tedesco (L’Oca D’Oro) & Sean Henry (Hi-Fi MYCO)
Graeme Little (Fairmont Austin) & Julia Poplawsky Lewis (Cielito Lindo Farm)
Graham Fuller (Emmer & Rye) & William Nikkel (Trosi Farms)
Joaquin Ceballos (Este) & Anamaria Gutierrez (Este Garden)
Krystal Craig + Ian Thurwachter (Intero) & Celia Bell (Two Hives Honey)
Mia Li (Ora King Salmon) & Joe + Kasey Diffie (Joe’s Microgreens)
Natalie Gazaui (Chef Consultant) & Gregory Mast (Central Texas Food Bank Garden)
Nicholas Yanes (Juniper + Uncle Nicky’s) & Perrine Noelke (Local Pastures)
Rhys Davis & Michael Fojtasek (Maie Day) & Marianna Peeler (Peeler Farms)
Kevin & Rosie Truong (Fil N Viet) & Travis Breihan (Smallhold)
Susana Querejazu (Lutie’s) & Hannah Gongola (H2Grow Farms)
Todd Duplechan (Lenoir + Vixen’s Wedding) & Ryan Gould (Geosmin Regenerative)
Zechariah Perez (Sour Duck Market + Odd Duck) & Montana Stovall (Dancing Bear Farm)
Ooni Chef Demos by Casey Wilcox (Little Trouble) & Christina Currier (Comedor)
Force of Nature Chef Demo by Katrina Ferraro and Freddy Diaz (Las Brasas)

Featuring a mix of savory, sweet, and plant-based options, all food and beverages are included with each ticket, allowing guests to roam and sample everything. Tickets are $100 for adults, while a new Young Foodies ticket option ($50 for ages 13-30) and free entry children 12 and under encourages the whole family to come savor and celebrate the best of Central Texas food.

“New this year, Field Guide will welcome guests of all ages!" says founder Lindsey Sokol. "We’ve created a food festival that puts education first in order to strengthen the food system for the future, including the next generation. Our goal is to present food in a way no one else in Austin is doing, where the local food system is the priority.”

For more information and to purchase tickets for the event, please visit fieldguidefest.com or follow along on social media @fieldguidefest.