Paul Qui Talks About Drug Dealing Past; Sway’s Thai New Year Menu; More

QUI NOTES — Paul Qui spoke to Vice’s Munchies last week about his transformation from a bad drug dealer into the well-known chef he is today. He has brought up his dealing past before to Texas Monthly in 2013. [Munchies]

SOUTH FIRST — Sway is observing Thai New Year with a special Songkran menu until Saturday, April 18 for dinner. Items include chicken heart skewers and alligator. The full menu follows below. [EaterWire]

TAX DAY DEALS — Taxes are due on Wednesday, April 15, and to celebrate the end of the exhausting process, Ranch 616 and Spartan Pizza are offering specials. Ranch 616 is serving the aptly named F$%# Your Taxes margarita and Tax Break martini, along with other food specials. Spartan Pizza is also selling large pies for $12.50 for the day, down from the typical $15. [EaterWire]