Lonestar Land at Circuit of The Americas offers the best local BBQ Texas has to offer for F1 fans.
The Aramco United States Formula 1 Grand Prix brings one of the biggest weekends of entertainment to Austin, Texas. And while racing activities and activations dominate the scene, the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is not only the ultimate racing destination, it’s also a hub for all things Texas cuisine.
The race welcomes hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world every year and is the perfect opportunity to showcase the best food from across the Lone Star State. Throughout COTA, fans will find different food villages with offerings from over 20 local restaurants and renowned chefs.
COTA welcomes dozens of barbecue pitmasters with every tear during the Formula 1 weekend.
“Austin has a world-class dining scene, and we’re excited to share our local favorites with the global crowd that attends Formula 1,” said Courtney Young, general manager of events and hospitality. “From high-end cuisine to our famous Tex-Mex and barbecue, we’ll highlight what it really means to be in Texas.”
Guests can watch real-fire barbecue action up close to get a real taste of the Texas heat, led by Guess Family BBQ pitmaster Reid Guess, which was included in the Top 50 BBQ Joints from Texas Monthly in 2021. Another BBQ heavy hitter that will be at COTA this weekend is Whitfield BBQ. Founded by former UT Longhorn national football champion turned pitmaster Kasey Studdard, the South Austin food truck is as known for its marinated sides as it is for the barbecue itself.
Lockhart’s own Commerce Cafe, run by acclaimed chefs Sarah Heard and Nathan Lemley, will feature locally grown and raised meat and produce in their grilled chicken sammy, served with crispy fries. Jason Dady, restaurant group owner and executive chef from Texas, will host a pop-up of his Nacho Dady concept during race weekend.
Culinary Cowgirls Queso Brisket Nacho Loaded Bowl combines brisket and real dairy queso, served over warm tortilla chips with black beans, roasted corn and a kiss of pickled onions and cilantro .
And it’s not a trip to Austin without a bit of queso. Guests can stop by the Culinary Cowgirls tent to try their all-natural, dairy queso with freshly roasted peppers, the first-ever queso of its kind. Try it in their Loaded Brisket Queso Nacho bowl, served on warm tortilla chips with black beans, roasted corn and a kiss of pickled onions and cilantro.
Local favorites Amy’s Ice Creams and Central Machine Works will also be available during this year’s Formula 1 weekend, as will COTAtoes Gourmet Fries, a truck offering customizable fries with a variety of seasonings and sauces, including parmesan. with garlic, cinnamon sugar, pickle salt, bacon, jalapeño. , cheese, chili cheese and Philly cheese steak.
The Formula 1 weekend is not only celebrated at COTA, but also throughout the city. It is one of Austin’s most profitable weekends for local businesses with the influx of visitors from around the world. In 2021 alone, Grand Prix weekend brought in more than $600 million in indirect spending on local businesses and race-related purchases.
Guests enjoy a meal at Garrison inside the Fairmont Austin
The Fairmont Austin, located in downtown Austin, is hosting an exceptional 8-course Chef’s Tasting Menu at its dining concept, Garrison, for four nights (October 20-23), led by Executive Chef Jakub Czyszczon and in collaboration with Michelin Star-winning chef Alfonso Caputo of Taverna del Capitano, a restaurant nestled in Massa Lubrense, Italy.
“The Big Race attracts guests from around the world for a weekend of high-speed thrills, world-class live music performances and luxury dining,” said Nenad Praporski, general manager of the Fairmont Austin. “We hope this incredible experience will stand out among the best of the best Austin is already delivering this first weekend.”
In addition to the luxurious atmosphere of Formula 1, Fairmont Austin will also welcome guests to its brand new Champagne & Offering of caviar. Presented in the upscale Room 725 lounge, the menu features a selection of caviar, champagne and pre-embargo cigars.
Champagne and caviar spread, served with candied fingerling potatoes and classic sides.
Champagne & Caviar offers a range of caviar options including Golden Osetra, Golden Kaluga, smoked trout roe and even vegan caviar. Customers can also purchase champagne by the glass, bottle, or on the fly and order from a selection of classic craft cocktails, as well as bites including foie gras, lobster claws, jamón ibérico, and more.
The combination of great food, high octane racing and live music from world superstars will make the United States Grand Prix one of the best weekends of entertainment in Austin, if not the world.
