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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: Jonas Alvarez
Friday, March 5, 6:30 - 9:00 PM People can easily identify with Jonas’ songs and music. He combines Latin sounds and rhythms from around the world with his passionate vocals and inspiring lyrics. His words and melodies are a fusion of Latin and Americana styles and of musical genres, cultures and ideas that all people can understand
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Art Opening & Musical Performance by Ethan Azarian
Saturday, March 6, 5:00 - 9:00 PM Ethan makes his living as a professional artist in Austin, Texas. He sells his work locally out of his home (the In House Gallery), restaurants, cafes and galleries (outside Austin). His whimsical imaginative paintings will be on display in the cafe for a two month show. Ethan is also a fine musician and will also be playing with his trio from 5 to 6pm.
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Live Music: Dan Dyer
Saturday, March 6, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Dan Dyer is an amazing performer. His soulful voice and keyboard playing is top-notch. He continually draws comparisons to some of the most soulful performers every: Stevie Wonder, Dr.John, D'angelo, and Jim Croce.
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Live Music: Austin Piazzolla Quintet
Sunday, March 7, 12:30 - 3:00 PM The Austin Piazzolla Quintet is an Austin based tango quintet specializing in the music of renowned Argentine tango composer, Astor Piazzolla. Brought together by violinist James Anderson in late 2009, The Austin Piazzolla Quintet brings to life the intense and passionate music of new tango movement. This powerful, beautiful, sensual, and often controversial music is, according to cellist Yo Yo Ma, "everything you could want in music.
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Live Music: Williamson County Chamber Ensemble
Sunday, March 7, 4:00 - 5:30 PM This chamber wind ensemble of Oboes, Clarinets, Horns, and Bassoons is made up of professional and amateur musicians from Williamson County and Austin. Their program for this concert includes Mozart, Beethoven, Hayden, Jacob, and Triebensee.
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Live Music: Jeremy Nail & the Incidents
Friday, March 12, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Jeremy Nail's debut recording Letter is a diverse, gripping pop/rock recording. A recording that's centered around his ability to capture waking moments with intensity. This local singer-songwriter has very memorable catchy songs.
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Live Music: Porterdavis
Saturday, March 13, 6:30 - 9:00 PM American Roots & Blues music featuring slide electric and acoustic guitar, chicago style harmonica, and a unique array of percussion. These three musicians display a wide variety of influences from Townes Van Zandt, to Muddy Waters, to James Brown, and a collective imagination that transcends their individual musical prowess, porterdavis dishes up some truly original roots music.
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Live Music: Rumbullion
Sunday, March 14, 12:30 - 3:00 PM Rumbullion plays Parisian Cafe music that was popular in the late 1930s. Their sound is a mixture of early European jazz, French folk, & tango dance rhythms
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Live Music Showcase: Mike Zito & Rosie Flores
Friday, March 19, 6:30 - 9:00 PM 6:30 to 7:30pm, Mike Zito plays a beautiful mixture of soulful Americana blues tinged delta soul pop.
8:00 to 9pm, Rosie Flores plays the best of rock and roll, honky tonk, early rockabilly, blues and jazz with the traditional sounds of her roots in San Antonio. She took flight in LA and has been a major figure in Austin, LA, Nashville, and Europe.
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3rd Annual Nowruz Festival & Persian Music Showcase
Saturday, March 20, 4:00 - 9:00 PM Join Central Market in ringing in the Persian New Year with a Nowruz Festival. The festive celebration will mark the first day of spring and the beginning of the Iranian year. As part of the festivities, Central Market will host lively traditional music on the outdoor deck. A special café menu available that day will feature authentic Nowruz dishes. In addition, a Nowruz table will be arranged with items symbolizing health, prosperity and renewal. Enjoy great food and music while celebrating Persian culture. Music Showcase times: 4pm, U.T. Middle East Ensemble; 5:30, 1001 Nights Orchestra; 7:30, Atash.
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Live Music: Fishtank Ensemble
Sunday, March 21, 12:30 - 3:00 PM The LA Weekly calls them “cross pollinated gypsy music….one of the most thrilling young acts on the planet.” Formed in 2005 and playing everywhere from the hippest LA clubs to festivals, cultural centers, museums, parades, and even on the street, the band includes two explosive violins, the world's best slap bass player, musical saw, flamenco and gypsy jazz guitar, trombone, opera, jazz and gypsy vocals, accordion and one little banjolele. Tackling everything from French hot jazz to wild Serbian and Transylvanian gypsy anthems, Flamenco, and oddball originals.
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Live Music: Tiny Tin Hearts
Friday, March 26, 6:30 - 9:00 PM The Tiny Tin Hearts are a unique experience. This 8-piece symphonic folk, eclectic pop-rock group features banjo, piano, French horn, trombone, lap steel and electric guitar, cello, violin, bass and drums. It's an intricately built wall of sound beneath heartfelt, intelligent lyrics by songwriter/vocalist Seth Osborn, who began fleshing out the band in early 2007. The mantra: great songs, organic arrangements, serious musicianship, lots of practice and tons of love. The Tiny Tin Hearts' first recording, Last Flight of the Martyr Aviator, wass released last September.
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Live Music: Ponty Bones & the Squeezetones
Saturday, March 27, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Ponty Bone is an authentic Texas accordion King. He's a master of the instrument who has played with some of the state's most influential artists. For two decades Bone has led his band, The Squeezetones, to popularity throughout the Southwest, the rest of America and across Europe; and, over seven prior years with Joe Ely, he helped change the face of country music. He has shared the stage and studio with such varied musicians as punk rock stars The Clash, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, fellow Texas accordion King Flaco Jimenez, country-rock superstar Linda Ronstadt and English rock legend Ronnie Lane.
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Live Music: Peter Stoltzman Trio
Sunday, March 28, 12:30 - 3:00 PM A monster jazz piano player, his style encompasses all manners of creavtie jazz music. His musical highlights include touring Japan and recording with drummer Steve Gadd, bassist Eddie Gomez and marimba virtuoso Mika Yoshida. Peter has two releases on Blue Canoe Records - with the jazz quintet, The New Five (2009), and the Ron Westray/Thomas Heflin project (2010). Peter has independently released a 3-CD package of all original music (a finalist for the 2005 Independent Music Awards), a solo piano CD and a CD of piano and clarinet repertoire with his father, Richard Stoltzman. His new trio record, “Walk the Path,” was just released.
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