Where to Eat in Austin Right Now, August '14:
Tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater Austin always want to know: Where should I eat right now? What are the buzziest new restaurants? What haven't I heard of? What's everyone talking about?
To answer those questions, behold the 38th edition of the Eater Austin Heatmap. A few new restaurants have braved the summer heat: Plucker's goes Vietnamese at Dang Banh Mi, and New England...
Thunderbird Cafe and Taproom Free Espresso Happy Hour; LaV Chapter 24 Vineyard Wine Dinner:
BRENTWOOD — Thunderbird Cafe and Taproom is running a special free espresso happy hour from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays. Guests will receive free shots of espresso to celebrate the cafe's redesign. [Eaterwire]
EAST 7TH — LaV will host a winemaker's dinner with Oregon's Chapter 24 Vineyards on Wednesday, August 13. Tickets for the four course dinner, paired with Chapter 24 wines, are $115. Call...
Pleasant Storage Room Launches Lunch; LaV's 'Flights and Bites' Class; Houndstooth and Argus Pairing Class:
DOWNTOWN — Newly opened island street food restaurant and bar Pleasant Storage Room will now offer lunch. Their full menu will be available starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday - Friday, along with a cocktail menu and cuban coffees. [Eaterwire]
EAST 7TH — LaV launches a "Flights and Bites" series a "light-hearted wine and food pairing event" this month. The first class will be held Wednesday, July 23...
LaV Launches Happy Hour With Mezzes, Drink Specials:
Swanky East 7th hot spot LaV has a new happy hour. Per Matthew Odam, the restaurant is now serving "a selection of small plates Tuesday through Saturday from 5 pm. to 6:30 p.m." in the bar, wine bar and patio areas. Said plates, which LaV calls "mezzes," range from $1.50-$7 and include things like harissa chicken wings, housemade pita with dips and fattoush. Accompanying drink specials include...