Austin Beerworks seasonal; spinach salad w/ shaved Parmesan, crispy salami, lemon wedge; & pizza special: Croque Madame w/ prosciutto, Emmenthaler, Vital Farms egg @ House Pizzeria.   (at House Pizzeria)

Austin Beerworks seasonal; spinach salad w/ shaved Parmesan, crispy salami, lemon wedge; & pizza special: Croque Madame w/ prosciutto, Emmenthaler, Vital Farms egg @ House Pizzeria. (at House Pizzeria)

Soup of the day is…beer! #fyi   (at Austin, TX)

Soup of the day is…beer! #fyi (at Austin, TX)

Croissant Crème Brûlée French Toast with a splash of brandy.   (at Russell’s Bistro)

Croissant Crème Brûlée French Toast with a splash of brandy. (at Russell’s Bistro)

Finally made it before la Barbecue sold out. We got the brisket, pulled pork, turkey & the last of the ribs.   (at La Barbecue Cuisine Texicana)

Finally made it before la Barbecue sold out. We got the brisket, pulled pork, turkey & the last of the ribs. (at La Barbecue Cuisine Texicana)

Even in Austin I find a place that makes an Old Fashioned.   (at Clive Bar)

Even in Austin I find a place that makes an Old Fashioned. (at Clive Bar)

When in Texas!   (at Trophy Club)

When in Texas! (at Trophy Club)

Bullseye! Oh yea!  (at Buffalo Billiards)

Bullseye! Oh yea! (at Buffalo Billiards)

Even the pretzels are bigger in Texas. Giants pretzels & Ommegang Rare Vos @ Easy Tiger make for a good afternoon snack. (at Easy Tiger)

Even the pretzels are bigger in Texas. Giants pretzels & Ommegang Rare Vos @ Easy Tiger make for a good afternoon snack. (at Easy Tiger)

Sold out. (sad face)  (at La Barbecue Cuisine Texicana)

Sold out. (sad face) (at La Barbecue Cuisine Texicana)

Cowboy, Otto & Akaushi Picadillo tacos.   (at TacoDeli)

Cowboy, Otto & Akaushi Picadillo tacos. (at TacoDeli)

I’ll have some tots w/ a burger on the side.   (at Waterloo Ice House)

I’ll have some tots w/ a burger on the side. (at Waterloo Ice House)

Hello Austin! #benniesbach w/e commence.   (at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS))

Hello Austin! #benniesbach w/e commence. (at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS))

Transformers. “More Than Meets The Eye.”   (at Manhattan, NY)

Transformers. “More Than Meets The Eye.” (at Manhattan, NY)

A hearty bowl of meatballs + a side of Hen of the Woods mushrooms & roasted tomato risotto. #boom  (at The Meatball Shop)

A hearty bowl of meatballs + a side of Hen of the Woods mushrooms & roasted tomato risotto. #boom (at The Meatball Shop)

It seems only fitting that Michael Hainey’s book signing would be at Brunello Cucinelli’s Bleecker Street outpost in the West Village. A dapper setting for a dapper man.   (at Brunello Cucinelli)

It seems only fitting that Michael Hainey’s book signing would be at Brunello Cucinelli’s Bleecker Street outpost in the West Village. A dapper setting for a dapper man. (at Brunello Cucinelli)