Google Offers Parkside Deal; Half-Off Hillside Oysters

DOWNTOWN -- Local food blogger Ginny of Ginny's Austin takes a first look at the new 508 Bar and accompanying Zorro Truck and is disappointed to find chips and queso that take 45 minutes to reach her party. [Ginny's Austin]

DOWNTOWN -- The new Google Offers deal service is advertising a $50, three-course meal and meet 'n greet with Shawn Cirkiel of Parkside at the downtown restaurant on June 19th. [Google Offers]

EAST SIDE -- It's half-price oyster night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Sonya Coté's charmingly designed east side restaurant Hillside Farmacy. [Eaterwire]

The Pelons / 508 Bar / Zorro Truck patio. [Photo: Andrea Grimes/EATX]