Alamo Drafthouse Mueller Updates, New Lavaca Street Bar Opens, and More A.M. Intel

— Peek around Alamo Drafthouse's Mueller plywood, which will include a big patio, many theaters, and a bar. It's set to open early next year.

— Speaking of cinemas, the Bullock Museum unveiled its renovated IMAX theater, which features an upgraded concessions stand.

— Lavaca Street Bar and accompanying Turf N Surf opened on South Lamar this week. This is the bar’s third location in Austin. It took over World of Beer’s shuttered spot.

— Texas Monthly barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn shared some important barbecue line rules that everyone should abide by, like never save spots in line for a giant group of friends. Come on.

— Red Ash executive chef John Carver divulged his pasta routine.

— Austin-based cold brew company Chameleon is teaming up with Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey for special coffee cocktails, like takes on Irish coffee (including a frozen one), another using cinnamon syrup, and one with Drambuie. Find the drinks at Freedmen’s, Mohawk, Fado, and Dogwood.