Compete in the Taco Takedown; Barley Swine Beer Dinner Previews New Menu

TACO WIRE — Taco lovers and home cooks should should enter to compete in the Taco Takedown on Sunday, March 15 at Shangri La. Interested parties can shoot an email to chilitakedown@gmail.com. Prizes include knives and Cusinarts.For those looking to just eat tacos, tickets are available. [EaterWire]

SOLA — Barley Swine’s beer dinner with Hops & Grain on Sunday, March 8 will test out potential new menu items for the upcoming Burnet location, concocted by chefs Bradley Nicholson and Charles Zhuo. The dinner will feature oyster nachos, rabbit pate, and goat pot stickers, all paired with the East Austin brewery's beers. Email info@barleyswine.com to reserve the $85 ticket. [EaterWire]

CAMPUS — Torchy's on The Drag will re-open with a full bar starting on March 15. The restaurant will temporarily shutter on March 9 (conveniently during Spring Break) to bring the booze to campus. [Eaterwire]