NYT Loves 'Eclectic' East Austin; Whip In Expanding; Beer & Bicycles Together Again

EAST SIDE — The New York Times travel section gives some love to 'eclectic' East Austin this weekend. They highlight diverse dining options from veggie classic Mr. Natural to hot and trendy Mettle and, of course, Qui. [NYT]

EXPANSIONWIRE — Whip In has taken to Facebook to announce that they've finally secured expansion permits from the city. They will be able to build new restrooms and expand their brewing operations. They say: "Here's to a bright future as a restaurant and not just a convenience store!!!" [Eaterwire]

BEER ON WHEELS — Hi Hat Public House, Wright Bros Brew & Brew, and Craft Pride are teaming up for a "fermentation cycle" this Wednesday, February 5 at 6 p.m. The ride starts at Craft Pride, and will feature multiple tappings at each location. The schedule and tap list is below. [Eaterwire]

Fermentation Cycle, Wednesday February 5

Start at Craft Pride 6-7 pm
then
Brew & Brew 7:15-8:15 pm
then
Hi Hat Public House 8:30-close (midnight)

Tappings:
Craft Pride
Cask of Phoenixx
4 Squared
Brewer's Cut DIPA
Benedictum
Devil's Backbone
Lost Gold
Phoenixx
Fireman's No. 4

Brew & Brew
Brewer's Cut DIPA
Codex XXX
Real Heavy
4 Squared
Rio Blanco Pale Ale
Sisyphus

Hi Hat
Cask of Brewer's Cut California Common
Brewer's Cut California Common
Hans Pils
Full Moon Pale Rye Ale
Brewhouse Brown