Tasty Tidbits
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- We’re the original Central Market!
- Our patio and playground at the Cafe is the gathering place for family, friends and co-workers.
- We’re one of the top tourist destinations in Austin, attracting some 2,000,000 guests each year!
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A New Concept in Olive Oil - an Exclusive for Central Market!
The flavor profile of EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) depends upon the variety of olive as well as the region and altitude where the olives are cultivated. With this in mind, Daniele Salvagno, of the family-owned REDORO farm estate is introducing a new line of four varietal Extra Virgin Olive Oils, which will be offered exclusively at Central Market.
Olive Growers Since 1895
The REDORO farm estate is located in Gressana, just north of Verona, Italy and has been cultivating olives in keeping with tradition and a devotion to the soil that has been handed down from father to son. These valleys are covered in olive groves and vineyards and are served by two oil mills – one in Grezzana and one in Mezzane. This area is in the final stages of gaining approval to receive the appellation of origin for its production of DOC extra virgin olive oil.
Hand Picked
Olives are hand picked at just the right degree of ripeness and taken to the oil mills on the same day. To preserve their nutritional quality, the olives are cold-pressed using stone grinders and the entire production process is carefully monitored by specialized staff.
Daniele Salvagno
Born in Verona in 1970, Daniele continued in the family tradition and committed to continuously improving product quality by staging "tastings" every morning at the mill. Producer by producer, he grew production and today over 1000 producers send their best olives to Redoro mills.
This family-owned and operated company's philosophy is to produce quality EVOO that is 100% Italian, and the "i" series of oils reflect that goal. The "i" stands for integrale, which means full or complete. Each oil has it's own distinctive flavor profile.
Central Market is pleased to offer these four unique oils on sale today:
i LECCENO - fragrant and fruity, great for vegetables or salads
i NOSTRANO - almond-peppery finish, the most versatile for any application
i FRANTOIO - spicy, full-bodied, great on meats or for dipping
i PERLAROL - sweet with intense green color, good on fish, cheese or salads
Come by for a taste of Northern Italy as you sample these superb oils.
Live Music
All live music shows are rain or shine. If it's raining or cold the music will be featured in our enclosed heated patio under the cafe awning.
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Live Music: Ginger Leigh
Friday, February 5, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Internationally-known, prolific, and hard-working, Ginger is a force in the music industry. People all over the world crave Ginger's stage style, which is energetic, funny, firey and frank. Her talent overflows and surpasses language barriers and culture. Leigh channels her verve and energy into a style that sounds something like Pat Benatar and Bonnie Raitt jamming at Ani DiFranco's house.
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Live Music: The Lost Pines
Saturday, February 6, 6:30 - 9:00 PM The Lost Pines evoke old-timey Americana music with heavy bluegrass, country, and folk influences. These folks have put together a terrific CD called “Middle of the Morning”. Featuring twelve original tunes ranging from the somewhat Bluesy/Bluegrassy Gospel “Bible Down” to the haunting “Valley Forge” featuring some very soulful piano and Talia’s beautiful vocals. A talented group that’ll set your Americana hearts on fire!
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Live Music: The Tea Merchants
Sunday, February 7, 12:30 - 3:00 PM This is Irish Celtic trio will take you on a memorizing journey back to the emerald island. Their lively up-beat performance will make you want to get up and do a jig.
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Live Music: Ukemi
Friday, February 12, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Ukemi performs tight-knit organic music steeped in alternative, classical, singer-songwriter, and world music roots - along the cathartic lines of Damien Rice, The Frames / Swell Season, and Devotchka
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Live Music: Charles Thibodeaux & the Austin Cajun Aces
Saturday, February 13, 6:30 - 9:00 PM "Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez" The Austin Cajun Aces has that authentic Cajun dance sound. Sounds of that tough life of the farms and bayous yet that upbeat and happy sound that represents the The Joy of Life –Les Joire de Vivre. Their repertoire consists of many of the older songs of Iry LeJeune, Nathan Abshire, Dewey Balfa, Lawrence Walker, Amadee Ardoin, Canray Fontenot, Andrew Cormier and many other Cajun and Creole Masters. You are sure to “Pass a Good Time” when you come out and enjoy their music.
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Live Music: The Tameca Jones Quartet
Sunday, February 14, 12:30 - 3:00 PM Honey glazed renditions of jazz classics with some rock and pop thrown in for wow affect. Jones covers anyone from Britney Spears and Nirvana to Sarah Vaughn and Led Zeppelin. Tameca Jones is the mellifluous Tina Turner of jazz.
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Live Music: Son Y No Son
Friday, February 19, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Son y No Son is a long established Austin, TX Latin dance ensemble led by Rey Arteaga and accompanied by some of the best musicians in Austin. Founded in October of 1999, Son y No Son was a confederation of Austin musicians that got together, after a late night gallery party gig, to play some of their favorite music for a good cause.
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Live Music: Dustin Welch
Saturday, February 20, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Dustin has a unique style of his own. Bare-fingered, open tuning, Appalachian flavored grooves and melodies coupled with literate lyrics. His strange and beautiful songs come from a seasoned story teller on a well traveled troubadour road.
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Live Music: The Jitterbug Vipers
Sunday, February 21, 12:30 - 3:00 PM The Jitterbug Vipers transport you to a dimly lit nightclub in 1940’s Chicago where Jerry Garcia is jamming with Count Basie. Vintage jazz, swing, whatever you want to call it, it’s hot, sultry, sophisticated and danceable, influenced by Billie Holliday, Wes Montgomery, Ray Brown, Stuff Smith and Count Basie’s Rhythm section. This band knows how to keep Austin weird.
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Live Music: Cienfuegos
Friday, February 26, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Cienfuegos performs a diverse array of latin genres with a focus on traditional Cuban styles such as Son, Bolero, Guajira, and Cha-Cha.
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Active Life Movement Block Party (Cafe Park Area)
Saturday, February 27, 12:00 - 4:00 PM Fun run for the kids, healthy livings talks, mini health boot camp sessions. There will also be: WII Fitness Station,
Juice and Smoothie Bar
Vendors that will be represented:
Cooper's Vitamins, Austin Regional Clinic, St. David's, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Republic of Tea, Clif Bars and Energy drinks, Nuun Vega protein supplements
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Live Music: The Djembabes
Saturday, February 27, 6:30 - 9:00 PM This Austin favorite all-women, West African style large percussion ensemble is a journey through a magical musical drum song landscape. Their heartfelt and soul- pounding performances get the whole cafe deck dancing. They are the only group to perform at Central Market that can get a frat-boy, a soccer Mom, and a cowboy up and dancing. This ensemble is true family fun!
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Live Music: Manteca Beat
Sunday, February 28, 12:30 - 3:00 PM Manteca Beat has a sound which is both familiar and fresh. Led by Paul Klemperer’s soulful sax, the group explores the best in classic R&B, blues and latin music, with a cool jazzy edge. Original songs and arrangements give some extra spice to the recipe.
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