Top Stories of the Week: Happy Hours, Queso, Al Fico’s Closure

These are the most-read new features and news stories on Eater Austin this week, May 9 through 13, 2016, including Al Fico’s quick departure, a new cafe set for Brentwood, Micklethwait Craft Meats’ future, and queso.

• 35 Happy Hours for Cheap Eats and Drinks in Austin
• Austin's 19 Amazing Queso Spots
• The Austin Al Fresco Heatmap: Where to Eat Outside Now, 2016
• 23 Iconic Meat Dishes in Austin
• Fast-Casual Eatery Catering to Numerous Dietary Restrictions Comes to Austin
• Al Fico Suddenly Shutters, Apologizes to Regular Customers
• European-Style Cafe Desires to Bake Quiches and Scones in Brentwood
• 11 Things to Expect From Fresa’s Chicken al Carbon’s South First Spot
• Micklethwait Craft Meats Dreams Of a Brick and Mortar
• Frank Mnuk OUT, Stephen Bonin IN as Geraldine’s Executive Chef