Vox Table's Bartender Shuffle, Verts Kebap's Wage Hike, Barley Swine's Happy Hour

BARTENDER SHUFFLE — Chronicle reports that JR Mocanu has assumed the position of beverage director at Vox Table in the wake of Travis Tober’s departure. His first act in his new job was to unveil a new cocktail program focused on new recipes, classic cocktails, and a monthly "friends and family" portion of the menu featuring drinks formulated by bartender friends from across the country. Earlier this month, Vox Table bartender Madelyn Kay won the title of Miss Speed Rack Texas in San Antonio and will compete at the national level in New York this May. [Chronicle]

WAGE WIRE — Verts Kebap announced yesterday that it is boosting the minimum wage for its crew members to $10 per hour. [EaterWire]

HAPPY HOUR — Barley Swine rolled out its "Swine Time" happy hour this week at the new location on Burnet, with half-off selected small plates and reduced prices on select wine, beer, and cocktails. [EaterWire]

THE DOMAIN — The Dogwood opens its third location at 6 p.m. tonight at the Domain's Rock Rose. Just like its downtown Austin and midtown Houston siblings, this location features live music, spaces to watch sports, and an elevated bar menu. Union Venture Group's first of four bars for the district, Irish-focused Jack and Ginger's, is also opening on Thursday, January 28. [EaterWire]

VEGGIE WIRE — Hat Creek Burgers now offers lacto-fermented vegetables as a healthy alternative to onion rings and fried pickle chips. Probiotic-loving diners can choose between a "Pickle Pouch" or a "Fermented Fare" vegetable pouch to accompany their burgers. [EaterWire]