Anniversary Specials and More Beer Dinners

DOWNTOWN — Hops & Grain continues its juggernaut of beer-pairing dinners, this time at the 1886 Bakery & Cafe at the Driskill Hotel tonight, January 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. Chef de cuisine Brian Contreras, executive pastry chef Tony Sansalone and chef Troy Knapp will pair four courses with four of the Austin brewery’s beers, emphasizing on Texas-sourced ingredients. Tickets are $40. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN — Shawn Cirkiel’s pizzeria The Backspace marks its fifth year this month and is offering half-price pizzas during lunch for the rest of the month starting today. What’s more, dinner guests will each receive a free glass of prosecco during that time, too. [EaterWire]

CHERRYWOOD — The Hightower is also celebrating an anniversary this weekend, and is kicking if off properly with a week of specials starting today to commemorate the blessed event. For $22, diners can enjoy a libation along with an appetizer, and entree from a limited menu. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN — In observation of its first year in operation, upscale Southern Fixe is hosting an anniversary happy hour on Wednesday, January 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. with complimentary snacks and special drink pricing. Guests who bring donations to the Center for Child Protection will receive a $20 Fixe gift card. [EaterWire]