Food Truck Throwdown Secret Menu; Taco Journalism on Austin Tacos; Under-the-Radar Margaritas:
THROWDOWNWIRE — The first Mobile Food Throwdown between Chi'Lantro and Peached Tortilla is kicking off this Saturday at the Draught House. Blogger Slow Down and Savor has the 'secret menu items' the trucks will be serving up. [Eaterwire]
TACOWIRE — Mando Rayo of Taco Journalism talks Austin breakfast taco culture on KLBJ FM's morning show. Rayo comes on about three minutes in to the segment...
Chi'Lantro and Peached Tortilla Throw Down; The Liberty's Chili Cookoff; Half Step First Look:
ROSEDALE — Food Trailers Austin is launching Mobile Food Throwdown, a new event in which two trailers compete for title of "best in Austin." The first round features the The Peached Tortilla and Chi'Lantro going head to head for the title of best Asian fusion trailer in Austin. The event will take place at the Draught House on Saturday, February 22 from 2-5 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include food...
"If you like craft beer", this Rosedale pub/brewery offers a "fantastic range" of suds (70-plus) on tap – "some of which are made on-site" – dispensed within "chill" environs that are "optimal for kicking back with friends"; frequent "long lines" at the "huge wooden bar" inside have some saying "outside is the place to be", where in addition to sitting at picnic tables locals can "tailgate in...
Draught House's 45th Anniversary; Mean Eyed Cat Reopens; Statesman's Fall Cocktail Picks:
ROSEDALE — The Draught House is celebrating a whopping 45 years in business this Saturday from 1-10pm. They'll be offering a special beer list and several food trucks will be on hand. Sunday from 2-6pm is their Beer Olympics, with events such as the keg lift and a blind taste test. [Eaterwire]
CLARKSVILLE — The Mean Eyed Cat Bar, which closed this summer for renovation, is now open to the...