Draught House Pub Turns 43; Gail Simmons To Be in ATX

BEER-VERSARY — Draught House Pub and Brewery will be officially kicking off Austin Beer Week by celebrating their 43rd Anniversary on October 22nd. This event is not to miss, especially if you haven't been any one of the forty two times before. Very, very special kegs and casks will be tapped. [Austin Beer Guide]

CENTRAL — Uchiko posted photos on their blog today from their Food & Beer Project they hosted at the beginning of the month. Why does everything they do just have to look so amazing? [Uchiko Blog]

SOUTH — Olivia will host a Brewers Dinner on October 27th, featuring fine beverages from (512) Brewery. The evening will feature four courses, all paired with beer, as well as passed hors d'oeuvres. [-EW-]

GAIL SIMMONS LOVE — Top Chef's Gail Simmons will be in town this Friday, October 14th to host a cook-off between parkside's Shawn Cirkiel and Vivo's Paul Peterson. The event page just says 4th and Congress, so one must assume they'll be cooking in the middle of the intersection, yes? [Vivo Facebook]

BURGER NEWS — Whataburger will soon be starting a new ad campaign, sadly retiring the iconic voice we've heard for years. The good news, though, is that they are bringing back four of their "limited time only" sandwiches starting today. The Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich is quite the evil temptress. [-EW-]

The taps at Draught House Pub. [Photo: craigemorsels/Flickr]