Hops & Grain Anniversary Party; Casa De Luz Hangs On

BARTON SPRINGS — Paggi House sommelier Chris McFall has been named one of Wine & Spirits magazine's "Best New Sommeliers of 2012." Congress' June Rodil sings his praises: "Getting this award is like Michael Jordan telling a high school freshman basketball player he's got the goods." [CultureMap Austin]

OAK HILL — The new Woodpile BBQ truck has been rained out this weekend, so don't stop by tomorrow for their usual weekly offerings. [Eaterwire]

EAST SIDE — The Hops & Grain brewery is celebrating a year in business Sunday, October 7 with live music, pizza, and a commemorative pint glass. [Eaterwire]

BARTON SPRINGS — The Austin city council has decided to extend time to Casa De Luz so that the "plant-based" cafe can get itself up to code. [Statesman]

EAST SIDE — Casino El Casino owner Casino Eighmey was originally slated to take over the Scoot Inn, but the Statesman reports that in fact, Bikini's breastaurant owner Doug Guller got the gig. [Statesman]

[Photo: Paggi House/Facebook]