The Hightower Launches Brunch; A-OK Chinese Soft Openings; Cupcake Ice Cream

EAST 7TH — The Hightower is launching brunch this weekend. They will offer a rare Saturday and Sunday brunch from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., with menu items like boudin hash and grit waffles. They'll also be serving $1.50 mimosas and adult sno cones in strawberry fennel and coconut kahlua flavors for $3.50. The full menu is here. [Eaterwire]

SOUTH LAMAR — A-OK Chinese is doing several runs of soft openings this weekend. Spots are limited and first come first serve, so hit their comments now. [Eaterwire]

BARTON SPRINGS — Coolhaus and Hey Cupcake! have partnered to create cupcake ice creams. The ice creams feature cupcake pieces, and will be available at the new Hey Cupcake! opening soon at new Picnic trailer park on Barton Springs, as well as at all Coolhaus locations. [Eaterwire]