Good Work Austin

Specialty Day is back! GWA's day for service industry workers to get hands-on, try something new, and learn from some very cool folks in Austin food + bev scene.

This round’s lineup:

🫙 Phoebe Raileanu | Casper Fermentables: explore all the wonderful things you can do with fermentation.

🍷 Ali Schmit | Emmer & Rye Hospitality + ATX Somms: Wine 101 and how to actually use your senses to taste wine.

🍹 Scot Maitland | The Elevated Bear: dive into the world of elevated non-alcoholic beverages

Tuesday, July 28 | 10 AM–2 PM
Location: Canje

FREE for workers at GWA member businesses | $10 for prospective members

Come for one session or hang for the full day.

To grab your spot RSVP through our website: https://buff.ly/shgFbDR

Don't miss one of the best parties of the year: Grapes for Good on Sunday, September 13 at Wanderlust Wine Co. Eastside!

Hosted by the incredible ATX Somms community, this one-of-a-kind event celebrates Austin's vibrant wine scene while raising support for Good Work Austin. Every ticket helps support programs that strengthen our hospitality workforce through career development, advocacy, and healthcare access.

Your ticket includes:
🍷 Unlimited wine tastings from 20+ Austin sommeliers and wine professionals
🍴 Delicious bites from local restaurants
🎶 Live music and a DJ
🛍️ Exclusive wine purchases
🎟️ Silent auction and wine ring toss
💛 A chance to invest in the people who make Austin's food and beverage community thrive

We're incredibly grateful to ATX Somms for making this event possible and for believing in our mission.

Early Bird Tickets are available now!
General Admission: $75
VIP: $200

Grab your tickets at atxsomms.com and join us for an evening of exceptional wine, delicious food, and meaningful impact.

Meet our next featured chef for Building Good Work Together: Chef Jess Simpkin of L'Oca d'Oro!

Originally from Fort Collins, Colorado, Chef Jess Simpkin has spent her career building a deep appreciation for local, seasonal ingredients and the people behind them. After moving to Austin, she honed her craft in some of the city's most respected kitchens, including East Side Cafe, Gardner, Chicon, and Dai Due, before becoming Chef de Cuisine at L'Oca d'Oro.

Today, Jess leads L'Oca d'Oro's ever-evolving menu, creating bold, playful dishes while staying true to her passion for fresh, locally sourced ingredients. As a founding restaurant member of Good Work Austin and one of our dedicated Community Kitchen partners, L'Oca d'Oro has helped prepare nourishing meals for our neighbors while demonstrating what it means to lead with community. We're proud to celebrate Chef Jess and the entire L'Oca d'Oro team.

Join us on August 25 at Still Austin for an unforgettable evening where you'll have the chance to meet Chef Jess, talk with her, and enjoy a dish created by one of Austin's most talented chefs.

Get your tickets today at https://buff.ly/LaYk05U

Together, we're celebrating the people who make Austin's hospitality industry stronger.