Gourmands' Patio Opens; Lady Mixologists Fundraiser

EAST SIDE — And the al fresco fans did rejoice, for the new patio at Gourmands opened over the weekend. It's dog-friendly. [Eaterwire]

BEERWIRE — The Austin Chronicle has a look at the Open the Taps craft beer advocacy movement, which lobbies for looser regulation of breweries, brewpubs and craft beer sales in Texas. [Austin Chronicle]

EAST SIDE — Tonight at the Volstead, join some of Austin's very talented female bartenders for Speed Rack from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., a fundraiser showdown benefitting breast cancer prevention, education and research. [Eaterwire]

Gourmands. [Photo: Raymond Thompson/EATX]