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July 8th, 2014: La Marseillaise, ladies and gentlemen! I actually don't know what the anthem of the Klingon Empire is :( :( D: – Ryan

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The future is here: The Alamo Drafthouse now has an official policy for Google Glass in their theaters. According to a tweet from owner Tim League, "Google Glass is officially banned from Drafthouse auditoriums once lights dim for trailers."

League tells Deadline that they've been mulling the "the potential piracy problem" for over a year, but decided not to make a call until Glass started showing up in Drafthouse theaters, which it did this month. The move is in keeping with the dine-in theater chain's militant anti-distraction policy, which bans texting, tweeting, talking, and any other asshole-ish behavior during the show.
· Alamo Drafthouse Bans Glass in Movie Theaters [Deadline]
· All Alamo Drafthouse Coverage [EATX]

Want to learn more about Texas-grown wines? The Texas Wine Journal helps with you that.

The next toehold for Gambrinus as it attempts to fill out a national distribution footprint for Shiner, its most popular brand, will be Massachusetts.

Gambrinus, the country’s fourth-largest craft brewery, will launch Shiner in the Bay State in late July, Burke Distributing’s vice president of sales, Scott Adams, confirmed to Brewbound. The Randolph, Mass.-based beer wholesaler has been appointed as the Boston distributor for the Gambrinus-owned Shiner brands.

“It’s one of the top five craft brewers in the country and we think it will resonate in Boston and cut through some of the clutter,” he said. “We are extremely excited to partner with them.”

The company will initially launch with its flagship Shiner Bock and seasonal offerings, said Adams.

“Shiner has the perception of being a pretty approachable craft brand,” he said. “Talk about a beer with real brand recognition and a sense of brewing history. Everything they represent is what want to align with.”

So where will it fit in Boston’s increasingly crowded craft marketplace – one that just played host to the much anticipated launch of Yuengling?

“We are not launching this brand to just have a great 2014 or 2015,” he said. “We are launching this brand so it can be strong in 2025 and 2035 and we are going to take the right steps to make sure the brand is around for another 100 years in Boston.”

Initially, Adams said, Burke will target a younger demographic and on-premise accounts that serve barbeque.

“The brand has obvious ties to Texas and barbeque, so that is an obvious first target,” he said. “Boston has a high index of on-premise accounts and influx of new drinkers with our college population. I think Shiner will play well up and down the street in this market.”

In an effort to take the Shiner brand to all 50 states before the end of the year, Gambrinus is reportedly also working to appoint wholesalers in Hawaii, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont and the company recently launched in Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Gambrinus representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment and additional information surrounding Massachusetts wholesaler appointments, but Brewbound has confirmed that Atlas Distributing and Merrimack Valley Distributing are among those who have secured the distribution rights to Shiner.

Gambrinus produced more than 645,000 barrels of beer in 2013, about 570,000 of which were Shiner offerings.

Dollar sales for Gambrinus were up 10.1 percent through June 15, according to IRI, a Chicago-based market research firm. Sales of Shiner Bock were up 12.8 percent during the same period.

More comics about Facebook:
• #368; Facebook, Distilled.
• #493; In which Lindsay is tagged in a Note
• #603; Man’s Best Friend
• #608; In which the Worst occurs
• #719; The Background Check
• #775; The Information Superhighway &c.

Salt Lake City, UT– Epic Brewing is pleased to announce it will begin distributing its full range of beers in the state of Texas. Distribution will be handled by Andrews Distributing and Keg 1 LLC.

Andrews Distributing will cover the Dallas and Fort Worth areas while Keg 1 LLC will distribute in the Austin metropolitan area. Both distributors are nationally recognized with an emphasis on innovation and quality. They have a long standing history, commitment to service and match Epic Brewing’s craft centric philosophy.

As production from the Denver brewery continues to expand, additional counties will be opened with a priority on the Houston and San Antonio areas before the end of the year.

“We have had many requests for our beers in Texas the past few years,” said National Sales Manager Michael Malachowski, “and the increased capacity from Denver we can finally answer their call.”

Full product rollout will occur the beginning of August and the inaugural launch will be celebrated with a series of events. Announcements for the events will be made through Epic Brewing’s website, newsletter, and social media.

“I love reading the social media posts coming from Texas about our beers.” said Co-Founder, David Cole, “They have been waiting a long time for the full release and we are excited be part of the scene.”

About

Epic Brewing Company, LLC was opened in May of 2010. Epic Brewing Company was founded in Salt Lake City and is known for its passion for brewing award-winning, boutique, full strength, real Ales and Lagers.  Epic is distributed in the following States: Utah, California, Colorado, Oregon, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Ohio, Virginia & DC, New Jersey, Minnesota, North Carolina, Michigan, Washington and Wisconsin.

For more information on Epic Brewing Company visit: www.epicbrewing.com

For more information on Andrews Distributing visit: www.andrewsdistributing.com

For more information on Keg 1 visit: www.keg1llc.com

Thanks to April's change in Austin's city code, local breweries are now able to sell their beers on-site, something other state breweries have been able to do since a big beer bill passed the Texas legislature last summer.

The Eater National mothership features Franklin Barbecue's Aaron Franklin talking the science of barbecue with PBS today. Ever wonder why brisket and other tough cuts turn into tender, moist perfection after cooking low and slow? Turns out the collagen in the meat melts into gelatin, which means barbecue is more or less meat Jell-O. Learn more fun meat facts, and get some insight into the depths of Aaron Franklin's obsession with everything from smokers to wood, below.

Last Saturday night, a group of dirtbag vandals flipped over La Barbecue's port-o-potties. What the bandits didn't know was La Barbecue caught the whole thing on tape. When they launched an internet manhunt to find the perpetrators, the video went viral, and within hours they had a positive ID on the main culprit. Eater checks in with La Barbecue general manager Alison Clem about the vandalism and its aftermath.

When you posted the video, did you expect to actually find the perpetrators?

We had no idea how big this would get. We got fifteen emails and messages all identifying the same person, the guy with the mohawk. We can't release his name, because the investigation is still in process.

But I can't believe how much people cared. It has over 17,000 views on YouTube. We were on the news three times in Austin, and we made the news in Houston too. It's gross, but it's not that huge a deal.

It's a perfect storm of Austin internet: video, barbecue, entitled vandals.

Right. A lot of the reaction we get from people is, "What's the point of this? Why would you do that?" People are really mad. We're offering a free rack of ribs to anyone who tips us off, but the first woman who gave us an ID said she was just happy to help.

What's the overall cost of the vandalism to the trailer?

It could easily run us a thousand dollars. We have to have Lone Star Latrine out here, and get new gravel. Plus Lone Star's toilets were damaged, which they say could run over a thousand easily on their end. I can't imagine if they'd cost us a day of service.

That's why we want to press charges. If we let it go, this could happen to someone else.

Why did you guys put up security cameras to begin with?

It was Leann's idea, and at the time I thought it was crazy. Though it does make our lives easier. We're out of town a lot for her photography work, and we can check on the line remotely.

We've caught all sorts of weird stuff on cameras. Some girl peed in the alley during SXSW. She thought she was hiding behind a dumpster, but she was right in front of our cameras.

Have things been different here on East 6th, than on South First?

No, actually. Francisco, who does our cooking overnight, was worried he might get hassled. But there haven't been any problems before now. And the other trailers have been really supportive - Way South Philly blew it up on their account, too. Everyone knows how much it would suck to have something like this happen to them.
· Help La Barbecue Find The Jerks Who Flipped Their Port-O-Potties [EATX]
· All La Barbecue Coverage [EATX]

Craft beer in the Lone Star state is blooming like a Texas Rose.

According to a new report from the Texas Craft Brewers Guild (TCBG), the state’s craft beer production grew more than 17 percent in 2013, which accounted for 5.34 percent of all the beer produced by Brewers Association-defined craft brewers.

On top of that, the “nearly 100” brewers producing less than 225,000 barrels annually grew volume 44 percent, according to the report. In total, the state’s craft breweries produced 833,191 barrels in 2013, up from 708,338 collective barrels produced in 2012. Throughout the country, BA-recognized craft brewers produced 15.6 million barrels in 2013.

Charles Vallhonrat, executive director of the TCBG, said he was excited to witness continued “strong growth,” in the industry, adding that the guild’s members produced the vast majority of the craft beer brewed in Texas.

“Texas Craft Brewers Guild members brew 98.66 percent of the craft beer produced in Texas,” he said in the report. “They worked tirelessly in 2013 to keep Texas competitive with other states when it comes to the marketing and sale of craft beer.”

The TCBG attributed at least some of the growth to legislative changes made in the state last year. Last summer, brewers producing less than 225,000 barrels were able to begin selling beer in their taprooms. Previously, the report added, “these producers represented less than 1 [percent] of the beer consumed in Texas.” Now, their volume percentage accounts for 1.36 percent of beer consumed.

While praising the hard work done by brewers to keep competitive, as the craft industry at large has enjoyed comparable growth, Vallhonrat said the commitment to quality exhibited by the state’s brewers has made it a “great time” to be a craft consumer.

“[T]hey are maintaining high standards, offering outstanding, award-winning beers with exceptional quality and taste,” he said. “The Guild highlights these beers every year at the Texas Craft Brewers Festival, where only Texas craft beer is offered and Texas fans always come out in force to support our vibrant craft beer community. It’s a great time to be a fan of Texas craft beer.”

The growth in Texas parallels national upward growth trends. As Brewbound reported in March, craft brewers grew volume on a national scale 18 percent in 2013, despite the total U.S. beer market dipping 1.9 percent.

COOPERSTOWN, NY - In the world of Westeros, Valar Morghulis means “all men must die.” Fans of the hit HBO show decided that “all men must drink” as well when they voted the foreboding phrase as the name of the newest beer in the Game of Thrones collaboration between HBO and Brewery Ommegang as part of a late December Facebook poll. The voting also determined the style of the new beer – an Abbey Dubbel – which is perfectly represented by the “two-headed” coin which will adorn the labels. Valar Morghulis will be available at retail in fall of this year.

Valar Morghulis is a central thematic element in the critically acclaimed show’s fourth season, which recently debuted to record ratings. As Arya Stark continues her journey to track down what family she has left and to avenge those who have fallen, she adopts the High Valyrian phrase as a mantra against the people she wants dead. As the name for the new beer, the phrase won out during the December poll over Seven Kingdoms (Tripel), Hand of the King (Quad) and Khal (Quad). Thousands of fans cast their votes during the contest, and Valar Morghulis was the clear favorite with almost half of the votes.

“The fan response to the beers has been so incredibly positive that we thought it would be a fun reward to ask them to play an active role in selecting the fourth beer,” said Bill Wetmore, Director of Marketing for Brewery Ommegang. “It’s not uncommon to hear “valar brewghulis” spoken in the halls of the brewhouse, so we were secretly hoping that Valar Morghulis would be the winner. Our brewers are also excited to brew a Dubbel, a classic Belgian beer style, and have some great ideas to make this release extra special.”

Valar Morghulis follows Iron Throne Blonde Ale (spring 2013), Take the Black Stout (fall 2013), and Fire and Blood Red Ale (available now) in the hugely popular partnership between HBO and Brewery Ommegang. The limited runs of Iron Throne and Take the Black sold out in a few short weeks, and Fire and Blood Red Ale is also selling out quickly, despite being brewed at nearly double the volume of the first two beers.

“The fan base for Game of Thrones keeps growing larger as each new season debuts, and the popularity of the beers is growing right along with the show,” said Josh Goodstadt, Vice President of HBO Global Licensing. “For this fourth beer, we found the perfect opportunity to give those diehard fans the power to choose what beer they wanted to drink, and we can’t wait to share this special brew with them this fall.”

Valar Morghulis is brewed with pilsner and other specialty malts and hopped with Apollo and Hallertau Spalt Select hops. The hue is deep amber-brown with a persistent, creamy, off-white head. Aromas include caramel, toffee, ripe fruit, banana and slightly burnt sugar. The taste is well-balanced with rich malty sweetness, caramel and sugar, and just a touch of bitterness to balance. The finish is surprisingly dry and light on the tongue, belying the aroma and initial taste.

“The Dubbel is one of the most recognized beer styles in Belgium and this is a very tasty version of that style,” said Mike McManus, Ommegang Innovation Manager. “Valar Morghulis is a complex beer, much like the stories surrounding the phrase.”

The label art will feature the two-headed coin, given to Arya Stark by Jaqen H’ghar, one of the “Faceless Men of Braavos” – legendary assassins with the ability to change their appearance at will. Each cork will be fire-branded with “Valar Dohaeris,” which is the traditional response phrase to “Valar Morghulis” meaning “all men must serve.”

Valar Morghulis will be available nationally this fall (exact launch date still TBC) on draft (sixth-barrels) and in corked bottles (25.4 ounces). The recommended retail price is $8.50 per bottle.

About Brewery Ommegang

Brewery Ommegang, part of the legendary Belgian brewery Duvel Moortgat, opened in 1997 to craft-brew fine Belgian-style ales. Ommegang creates six ales year-round, as well as an extensive and imaginative range of seasonal and specialty ales. The beers have won a national following by connoisseurs of fine beer and are distributed in 44 states and internationally. Ommegang is located on a 136-acre farmstead in Cooperstown, New York, USA and offers free daily tours and inexpensive tastings as well as a 100-seat café, a well-stocked brewery store, and an annual calendar of public events. Ommegang is open every day of the year except for Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year’s Day. For more information, please contact info@ommegang.com, call 1-800-544-1809, or visit www.ommegang.com. Ommegang is a member of the Duvel family of fine beers. Follow Ommegang on Twitter: @BreweryOmmegang , Facebook.com/Ommegang, Instagram: @BreweryOmmegang

About HBO Global Licensing

HBO Global Licensing officially licenses the HBO^® brand for the development and merchandising of innovative product lines inspired by the network’s award-winning programming.  With products created around classic series like the The Sopranos^® and Sex and the City^® to current hits like True Blood^® and Game of Thrones^®, items include fashion apparel, jewelry, digital and CD soundtracks, games, books as well as exclusive, premium collections in partnership with upscale, designer brands.  Merchandise can be purchased in retail stores nationwide, at http://store.hbo.com, and at the groundbreaking HBO retail hub, the HBO Shop^®, located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City.  HBO Global Licensing products are also sold internationally across Europe, Asia and Australia.

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June 5th, 2014: Midas Flesh #6 is out now! It features a special variant cover by David Malki and also features LOTS AND LOTS OF GOLD. You can read a preview here! – Ryan

Piled Higher & Deeper by Jorge Cham		www.phdcomics.com
title: "Art vs. Research" - originally published 6/4/2014 For the latest news in PHD Comics, CLICK HERE!

Arby's has re-discovered brisket, which is bad news for devotees of Texas barbecue's cut of choice. TMBBQ goes long on Arby's impact on the market, which will mean higher prices in an already tight beef market. [TMBBQ]

One thing I forgot to mention in the “What I’m doing roundup” last week was my dumb twitter account Things Adults Do.

It’s simple: I find people saying “I am an adult”, and I retweet them. Over time, this paints a comprehensive (and, may I say, delightful) picture of Things Adults Do.

Some examples:

I just spent 6 bucks on my very own kazoo because I am an ADULT HUMAN and I will BUY WHAT I WANT with the MONEY MY MOM GIVES ME

— your duder ched (@royalpizzaboy) February 5, 2014

I am an adult who has just misplaced a blue gummy bear earring.

— Georgene (@Giania) December 26, 2013

Sometimes I look at iPhone screenshots and think their low battery power is my actual battery power and freak out. I am an adult man.

— Joseph Scrimshaw (@JosephScrimshaw) January 21, 2014

I'm eating diseased strawberries. I'm an adult and I've made a choice.

— Abeer Zaki (@AbeerZaki) May 2, 2014

Just sat on one of my balls. I'm an adult

— Matt Bilinovich (@MBilinovich) May 23, 2014

Follow along at @adults_do!

Android/iOS: Word Lens, the app that can translate the words and language it sees in real time, is free to download today.

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When South Austin Brewing celebrates two years in business on Sunday, there will be two new beers on tap: a kolsch and a pale ale.

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Summer is nearly upon us, and for many folks that means road tripping. Whether you're making the trek to visit family or friends or just feel like getting the hell out of Austin, your caravan will inevitably need to make a few pitstops on the way — luckily, we've collaborated with Eater Dallas and Eater Houston to compile a massive guide to the best roadside eats between the three cities. Like last time, old standbys like kolache haven Czech Stop, barbecue mecca City Market and Buc-ee's are included along with plenty of new additions such as a barbecue joint at a Baptist church and even a little farm-to-table cuisine.

Got a favorite roadside destination that's not on the map? Do chime in via the comments.

My good friend Dave Kellett has been working for the last four years on a labor of love: a feature-length documentary film about the art and practice of comic strips.

Stripped features dozens and dozens of interviews with cartoonists like Bill Amend (FoxTrot), Stephan Pastis (Pearls Before Swine), Kate Beaton (Hark! A Vagrant), Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics), Patrick McConnell (Mutts), Lynn Johnston (For Better or For Worse), Matt Inman (The Oatmeal)…tons and tons of cartoonists from newspapers, the internet, the past and the present. Even I’m in it!

In fact, he also scored the first-ever audio interview with Bill Watterson of Calvin & Hobbes…Who also was so impressed with the finished film that he illustrated the poster (above)!

The film will be released on iTunes on April 1st, and on other digital venues and on DVD after that. Here’s what Dave says on the film’s official site:

GET THE FILM!

- It’s available now on iTunes: We’re shooting to be the #1 film on iTunes for ONE DAY! Wanna help? Pick up the film on or before April 1st! (The goal isn’t as impossible as you may think: The day our pre-orders launched, we temporarily shot to #6).

- Don’t like or can’t use the U.S. iTunes store? The film will be available worldwide April 2nd via VHX (DRM-free), DVD (DRM-free), and in the U.S. via Google Play.

- Join us at the premiere! It’s at the MASSIVE, awesome Cinerama Dome in Hollywood: March 26, 7PM. Tickets here!

I’m looking forward to the premiere in Hollywood next week, where Dave will also be hosting a Q&A after the screening with some of the cartoonists in attendance.

But I couldn’t wait…I watched an advance copy of the film! I meant to wait for the premiere, but it started autoplaying in my browser and I just got sucked into it. It’s super great, a really sweet and inspiring love letter to the artform of comics — but also a frank and interesting discussion about the current state of publishing, and where the comics both have been and may be going.

If you’ve ever opened the Sunday comics on the kitchen table or living room floor, I think you will really enjoy this film.

Here’s the trailer:

…But I think the first couple minutes of the film will really give you a sense of the tone and voice of the movie. Here’s a clip from the very beginning of Stripped.

If you’re near L.A., consider coming out for the premiere! Otherwise, it’s pre-orderable on iTunes now!

Portland, OR – Move over apples, there’s a new fruit to ferment. Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider introduces an amazing pineapple brew. “Padre Nat’s ¡Tepache!” will be available in 22-oz bottles and on draft in the first week of May. The hometown crew will celebrate the unique drink and the holiday at their Portland taproom on Cinco de Mayo, May 5th 2014.

“Tepache is a traditional Mexican drink, frequently consumed out of a plastic baggie with a straw, sold by street vendors in Jalisco and throughout Mexico. Ours is made from fresh Costa Rican pineapples, pure Michoacan piloncillo sugar and a blend of three spices for a deep unique flavor,” said Nat West, founder of Reverend Nat’s. “I drink mine with two parts Tepache, one part Dos Equis in a tall 20 ounce glass while I relax in my hammock.”

Reverend Nat’s ¡Tepache! has a relatively low alcohol content (3.2%) and a subtle sweetness like a Summer Shandy or Radler due to a partial fermentation of the pineapples. Whole fresh pineapples are crushed and fermented on the skin to make this perfect summer sipper. Serve straight from the bottle, mixed with a low-hop pale beer or cider or in rum or bourbon cocktails for a special party addition.

A ¡Tepache! release party is scheduled for 5 to 10 pm on Monday, May 5th (Cinco de Mayo) at Reverend Nat’s Cidery and Public Taproom (1813 NE 2nd Ave). $15 buys two 20-ounce glasses of Tepache and one tamale from Portland favorite Tamale Boy. Buy tickets in advance at the cidery and http://revnatscider.bpt.me. Only 150 tickets will be sold to this event and pre-purchase is recommended.

Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider opened in the fall of 2011 in Portland, Oregon and uses only fresh whole apples from Oregon and Washington growers. Reverend Nat’s creates ciders that reflect the region’s strengths and reinvigorate the historical position of hard cider in America. To learn more, check out the website at reverendnatshardcider.com or find us on Facebook or Twitter @revnatscider.

Die-hard craft beer geeks are fickle customers.

They’re promiscuous. They’re not loyal to any specific brewery and they’ll shop stores as much as they’ll shop brands, looking for places where the rarest, most obscure offerings are available.

They spend hours perusing the beer aisles, examining labels, asking detailed questions and are known to leave the store without spending a dime.

Nobody understands these customers better than Suzanne Schalow and Kate Baker. A pair of beer geeks themselves, Schalow and Baker founded the Belmont, Mass.-based Craft Beer Cellar, a high-end off-premise retailer that caters to hardcore craft beer drinkers, in 2010.

That’s why Brewbound asked the pair to join the upcoming Boston edition of the Brewbound Session to share their insight into the buying habits of craft beer consumers, drawing from over three years of intimate conversations with shoppers and their expansive set of point-of-sale data.

In her presentation, Schalow will describe the three types of consumers that shop at beer-centric retail outlets – local clientele, transition drinkers and beer geeks — explaining each group’s purchasing habits, product selections and a variety of other buying tendencies.

Following the presentation Schalow will join a moderated question and answer session with Baker and Brewbound editor, Chris Furnari.

REGISTER TODAY >>>

Schalow and Baker currently own and operate two Craft Beer Cellar locations and have recently franchised the concept to six additional locations across the country. New Craft Beer Cellar franchise locations are currently being planned for California, Connecticut, Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire and New York.

The Brewbound Session, which will take place on May 29 at the Revere Hotel in downtown Boston, is a full-day conference for beer industry professionals. The event focuses on the strategic marketing, brand building and business development issues that most directly impact craft brewers. A variety of distribution, retail, investment and branding discussions are offered.

Brewbound Session attendees will have multiple opportunities to engage speakers, both during the moderated portions of the program and also during structured networking and sampling breaks.

Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are available. To learn more or for questions regarding registration, please contact Mike Vassallo at mvassallo@bevnet.com or by phone at 617-231-8827 to learn more.

Personal Speakers Bios:

Suzanne Schalow:

Often times called “the people whisperer,” I have spent my life in some of the underworlds of human interaction.  For 16 years I studied my way across the country, at various and sundry universities, and could always be found at “Some Restaurant”, USA. There is actually not one single job in the restaurant business that I haven’t held, even for a short period of time. My 12-year stint as General Manager of Cambridge Common/Lizard Lounge was an enormous accomplishment and an incredible amount of fun! Cambridge Common will always be remembered as the place where I discovered craft beer, albeit accidentally. Craft Beer is the center and focus of our lives, and Kate and I also love, love, love the restaurant business . . . one thing at a time! We spend our days not taking ourselves too seriously whilst surrounded by more than 1000 beers, enjoying the people in our lives, and learning every single thing we can about people, food, and craft beer; or livin’ the dream, as we say! I was born in Arkansas, hold degrees in both Liberal Arts and Conflict Transformation, and have special people-negotiation-jedi-mind-trick-trance abilities.

Kate Baker:

Previously nicknamed “The Keg Shaker”, I’ve most likely had my hands on more kegs than most people could imagine. Hoperations Manager? What can I say? I am a woman of many names! I spent just over eight years at Cambridge Common/Lizard Lounge, as the FOH Manager, Kitchen Manager/Chef, and Beer & Beverage Manager. It’s definitely where I got my foundation and real thirst for craft beer. Before the Common I lead the kitchen at Beer Works in Fenway (I was only on my spiritual journey for good beer back then), where I was forced to stop drinking macro-brewed stuff, but was admittedly still bitter about it! In addition to my amazing family and friends, Suzanne and I love craft beer and food, and am focused on our own journey of how these two things intersect. When not at CBC chatting about beer, you can find me at your local pub researching beer and food, at a pub somewhere in New England, planning our next big beer adventure, or on the road, traveling for beer and food! I grew up in Up-Up-Upstate New York, and have a passion for life, love, and all things consumable. I hold degrees in both Culinary and Restaurant Management from Newbury College and Le Cordon Bleu.

About the Brewbound Session:

The Brewbound Craft Beer Session is a business conference addressing the topics that most directly impact the decisions craft brewers are faced with as they look to grow their brands. The event focuses on the business side of craft, offering brewers a unique opportunity to learn from and network with industry experts.

About Brewbound.com

Published by BevNET.com, Inc. Brewbound.com is dedicated to covering the rapidly evolving craft beer industry. Brewbound delivers daily content via www.brewbound.com and the Brewbound email Newsletter. Content includes: new product launches, analysis of industry trends, video interviews with industry leaders, expert beer reviews and exclusive content from craft beer events.

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Looks like Paul Qui and Moto Utsunomiya's mini-empire East Side King could be expanding again, this time up north. The restaurant has signed a lease in The Domain according to The Austin Business Journal. Eater has reached out to the group for confirmation; watch this space for updates.

If East Side King is headed Domain-ward, they will join Austin's second Shake Shack location, which pushes dining at the fancy outdoor mall in a decidedly more casual direction. East Side King also has locations on South Lamar, at The Hole in the Wall on the Drag, and two on East 6th.
· Real Estate Roundup [ABJ]
· All East Side King Coverage [EATX]

The recently opened bar neighboring Peche downtown pays homage to Havana's golden age of cocktails, with over-proof punches, rum drinks and a menu of ceviche and Caribbean street food.

Austin is home to some of the best barbecue in the country, a killer live music scene, and an energy that can match any other city in the world. It’s no coincidence, then, that it’s also home to some of the most creative entrepreneurs out there, which is why we’re pleased to welcome Capital Factory, an Austin-based incubator and co-working space for startups, to the Google for Entrepreneurs Tech Hub Network. The city’s thriving startup community and deep bench of engineering talent, combined with its natural creativity and eclecticism, make it the perfect place to expand.

Capital Factory is the eighth space to join the Network, a group of partner organizations across the U.S. that does everything from hosting accelerator programs for talented developers to providing desks for entrepreneurs. Google for Entrepreneurs provides funding to all the hubs and give them access to mentorship opportunities and Google products.

In just over six months, the Tech Hub Network is already having a dramatic effect on entrepreneurs around North America. Seventy-one percent of startups say their hub is having a significant impact on their growth, and companies from the Network have raised more than $50 million and created 1,200 jobs since becoming members. Just last month, we hosted a Demo Day for these hubs, where 10 startups raised millions of dollars to help grow their businesses.

To give these entrepreneurs an even greater boost going forward, starting today anyone who works in one of the eight tech hubs or Google’s Campus London and Tel Aviv will be able to work for free from the other member spaces when traveling. This will give startups a home base when they’re on the road, and the chance to spread and exchange ideas from city to city.



Not too long ago, Google was just a small startup in a garage. Now that we’ve grown up a bit, we want to give others a place where they can work on their ideas, and feed off each other’s creativity and ingenuity. Capital Factory is no exception. So, get your boots on, Austin entrepreneurs—we can’t wait to see how your growing startup community plays its part in keeping Austin weird.

Posted by John Lyman, Head of Partnerships, Google for Entrepreneurs

Dell Diamond now offers 16 rotating craft beer taps at the newly opened beer garden, Brew at the Rock, just one of several new culinary options at the ballpark.

[Photos: Meghan McCarron/EATX; Raphael Brion/EN]

Contigo unveiled their new restaurant Gardner with some serious showmanship at the Austin Food & Wine Festival on Saturday. Festival attendees were greeted by a massive banner announcing the concept at Contigo's fire pit station, as well as a stylish display of vegetables dipped in wax.

As suggested by the name and presentation, the restaurant will be "focused on seasonal vegetables." The previously unnamed project on East 6th has been in the works for months, but owners Ben Edgerton and Andrew Wiseheart were tightlipped about the concept. Read on for more details about this epic reveal.

Instead of serving up Contigo's meaty specialties, Gardner's fire pit station featured inventive vegetable preparations, like white asparagus rolled in pork salt. Statesman critic Matthew Odam was smitten and calls their vegetable dishes " a taste of the future." The group is also hiring an executive pastry chef to oversee Gardner and Contigo's programs.

Edgerton told Eater that Gardner is named in honor of Andrew Wiseheart's father, Gardner Wiseheart, who introduced him to the pleasures of cooking. The restaurant is expected to open this fall, in the same building as the new location of Counter Cafe. Be sure to check out their pretty pretty website.
· Contigo Owners Reveal New Restaurant Concept at Austin Food & Wine Festival [Statesman]
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