Halloween Sweets Roundups; Austin Beer Week; Batali Cooks Up an Austinite's Picks

HALLOWEEN SWEETS — Serious Eats presents a gallery of all the Halloween-oriented sweets being produced around Austin, from "dead" gingerbread men at Curious Confections to Halloween cupcakes at La Mexicana Bakery to black and orange macaroons at La Patisserie. Meanwhile, at The Chronicle's Jessi Cape has a local candy roundup. [Serious Eats/Chronicle]

BEER WEEK WIRE — Austin Beer Week, which kicks off this weekend, is going to be totally epic. Perhaps even too epic. Anna Toon at The Chronicle breaks down her picks in a handy calendar. Local blog Craft Taste also listies up some of the most promising-looking events. [Chronicle/Craft Taste]

VIDEO INTERLUDE — Interested in seeing what Mario Batali decided to make with four ingredients suggested to him by Austin resident Elaine DiRico? Check out this video where the chef creates a dish around anchovies, Parmesean cheese, cauliflower, and walnuts. [Eaterwire]
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