Fixe Pops Up at Fluff Bake Bar in Houston

HOUSTON — Fixe’s Max Sage is the latest Austin pastry chef to pop up at Houston’s Fluff Bake Bar on Saturday, May 21. His inventive goods will include saffron pancakes and pistachio ice cream sandwiches. For something savory, get the ode to Notorious B.I.G. (since it’s his birthday): the notorious pig sandwich with pork belly bacon and lard biscuit. Hours start at 10 a.m., ending when everything is sold out. [EHOU]

CONTEST WIRE — Teo Gelato is competing in this year’s Gelato World Tour, though the Americas East regional category at this point. To celebrate, the sweets shop is giving away a free plane ticket to Italy to attend the finals. Entries will be accepted until June 10, with the winner announced on June 15. [EaterWire]

RAINY DAY DRINKS — Since it’s been rainy recently, the W’s Living Room bar is offering a new stormy weather happy hour. As soon as those drops fall at any time and day before 2 a.m., happy hour pricing will be implemented. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN — Jo’s Coffee’s downtown location added some new breakfast tacos in honor of Austin figures, like The Leslie made with tempeh bacon, and the Bicycle Annie with egg whites and spinach. [EaterWire]

BOOZE NEWS —The former CEO of Deep Eddy Vodka, Eric Dopkins, and co-founder Chad Auler, formed their own company Milestone Brands LLC, and purchased Austin-based Dulce Vida Spirits, known for its tequila, this month. [EaterWire]

MORE BOOZE NEWS — Paula’s Texas launched a new liqueur this week: the summer-ready grapefruit. It was used in the Official Drink of Austin this year from Geraldine’s. The booze can be found by the bottle at Twin Liquors, South Lamar Wine and Spirits, and other spots. Bars and restaurants using the alcoholic drink include Lucy’s Fried Chicken and Mi Madre’s. [EaterWire]