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DOWNTOWN — Chef/partner Rene Ortiz is revamping the menu at Fresa's, and first up is a partnership with filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. The Statesman reports that the El Rey taco, named in honor of Rodriguez's new TV network, will feature brisket and escabeche. Fresa's is launching a new menu this weekend, and any guest who purchases two tacos will get an El Rey for free. [Statesman]
SXSW 2014 — Singer and now cook Kelis has arrived in Austin, and she served free food from a food truck today. She'll be doing the same tomorrow; superfans can follow her location on Twitter. Austin Food Trailers has a look at today's menu. [Twitter/Food Trailers]
SXSW 2014 — Qui will be hosting Mast Brothers Chocolate on their patio tomorrow from 5-7 p.m. The cult-inspiring Brooklyn chocolatiers will be signing their new cookbook and offering chocolate samples. Qui will also be giving away Stumptown cold brew and selling cold brew cocktails. And! Island Creek Oysters will be shucking oysters for free on Saturday on the restaurant's patio as well. [Eaterwire]
