Shade Reviewed; Rucker's Cooking in Austin

HEIGHTS— This week the Leader Eater assess Shade's merits as a happy hour destination. "My party of three was fairly famished but not poised for a full meal, making the nibble-sized plates ideal for a shared experience. The dishes' substance and brashness in taste is a testament to the quality of Shade's full menu but a reminder that this late-afternoon dining and drinking ritual that has turned pedestrian can still be classed up with the right approach." [The Leader]

AUSTIN— Local chef Randy Rucker is taking part in Indie Chefs Week at Foreign and Domestic in Austin. The four day event unites chefs from across the country for a series of multi-course dinners. Rucker's dinner is Wednesday January 9 and costs $125. [EaterWire]

#TRUCKLIFE— Caribbean food truck Kay's Kitchen serves a variety of authentic dishes including fried conch and conch salad. Follow the truck via its Facebook page. [29-95]

Shade [Photo: Thomas R./Yelp]