We're excited to extend a special invite to The Elephant Table Collaborative Dinner Party Vol. 8, A Real Good Time. While it is volume 8 of our pop-up dinners, it is the first in a series of "Inspired Stories" over the table.

For this dinner, we have the incredible opportunity to feature the inspiring life stories of husband and wife power couple, Jim Dixon and Judith Rizzio, coming all the way to Austin from Portland, Oregon. At age 65, these two are living and loving life to the fullest, pursuing their dreams and empowering others to do the same.

Jim is a self-proclaimed "recovering food writer and accidental olive oil vendor" and the founder of Real Good Food, a highly-curated gourmet food shop in Portland, Oregon. Following a nearly 20 year career as one of the top food writers and critics in Portland, Oregon, Jim founded Real Good Food after falling in love with real extra virgin olive oil on a trip to Italy in the 1990's. This trip led him to importing olive oil for himself, and eventually selling his finds to the best restaurants in town. Last year, Jim opened the Real Good Food storefront and online shop to the public, believing that everyone should have access to real good food.

Judith, a self-proclaimed "style activist", is the founder of Out of Our Closet. Through her work, Judith helps women of all ages realize their power and potential through fashion. Last month, Judith's inspiring journey was featured on the Today Show, and most recently interviewed and featured on the BossBabesATX Blog series. Judith believes fashion should be affordable and accessible for everyone.

A Real Good Time, will feature both Jim & Judith's work, passions and love over the table. Judith will be sharing her styling approach including a curated thrift and vintage pop-up shop in partnership with Top Drawer Thrift in Austin, while Jim will be serving his most popular recipes, incorporating local Austin ingredients and favorite items from his shop, for dinner. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase and take home Jim's favorite ingredients from his store with our a Real Good Food pop-up shop.

Supported by some of Austin's best creatives and collaborators, you can expect A Real Good Time to be, well, a real good time.

Seating is limited, so grab tickets while you can. We can't wait to see you there!

**Tickets include a 6+ course family style dinner and complimentary alcohol, including a specialty cocktail and wine sponsored by Parmeson Wines .

The Elephant Table Vol. 8 | A Real Good Time