Edward Lee Book Signing At ESK; El Alma Picnic Packs

BARTON SPRINGS — South Austin Mexican restaurant El Alma is now offering $30 insulated cooler picnic packs to go, filled with shareable appetizers for two, plus servingware. The packs include chips and salsa, tortillas and a choice of four more options, including a classic ceviche, nopalito salad and shrimp chelada. [Eaterwire]

THE DRAG — Edward Lee, former Top Chef contestant (Texas season) and James Beard finalist for Best Chef: Southwest, will sign his cook book Smoke & Pickles tonight at East Side King @ Hole In The Wall from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. [Eaterwire]

EAST CESAR CHAVEZ — Got any mushroom art lying around that you've just been dying to show off to a room full of hungry vegans? Go talk to the folks atCounter Culture, they can help. [Eaterwire]

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