A Look at Three Austin Coffee Shops; Garage Launches New Menu; More

COFFEE WIRE — Citygram spoke to three Austin coffee shops, Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors, Patika Coffee and Wine, and Sa-Tén Coffee and Eats, in its latest issue. Each talked about being neighborhood spots and how they fit into the Austin coffee scene in general. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN — The chic cocktail bar Garage debuts its new cocktail and food menu tonight with a live jazz performance. New drinks include the Peter Sellars, made with rye, apple brandy, vermouth, and bitters, along with half or full pours from the limited edition bourbon and rye menu. New bites include the house charcuterie board. [EaterWire]

CHRISTMAS WIRE — Celebrate an early Christmas the Italian way when Eden East offers a very piscine dinner this Friday, December 19, and Saturday, December 20, in honor of the Feast of the Seven Fishes