Beer Pig Roast At Lucy's; Say Goodbye To Contigo's Eaves

SOUTH FIRST — Here's a behind-the-scenes peek at chef Rene Ortiz "firing up the custom Aztec charcoal grill, rotisserie and satay station fueled by Japanese binchotan charcoal" in the kitchen at Sway, his new Thai restaurant on South First Street. [Eaterwire]

SOCO — Tomorrow night at Lucy's Fried Chicken, they'll be hosting their first annual Brewers Pig Roast with (512) Brewing Company. Plates are $17. [Eaterwire]

EAST SIDE — Say a long, boozy goodbye to Contigo bar manager Houston Eaves, who's decamping from Austin for a gig at San Antonio's much-respected Esquire Tavern, this Thursday at the east side patio bar and restaurant. And to really give him what-for, "Come have him make you the most complicated drink you can think of." [Eaterwire]

Ortiz, sweet kitchen equipment. [Photo: Sway/Facebook]