Hops & Grain At Barley Swine; July 4th Eating Contest

SOLA -- Fancy a Hops & Grain beer dinner at Barley Swine? They're hosting the local brewery on July 8th, but seating's limited to just 40 folks. [Eaterwire]

DOWNTOWN -- Chef Jason Dodge at Peché talks to the Statesman about his diverse culinary influences (pizza! Southern cooking!) and his locavore revamp of the restaurant. [Austin360]

SOLA -- Celebrate 'Murka by eating a fuckton of the Black Sheep Lodge's corndog bites tomorrow. You could win $250, and entry fees and a portion of the sales will go to Austin Pets Alive. [Eaterwire]

[Photo: Barley Swine/Facebook]