A.M. Intel: Carrabba Buys Common Bond; State of Grace Hosts 44 Farms; Galveston Restaurant Week Underway

MONTROSE — Brad and Kathy Sanders, owners of Common Bond Bakery, have sold their business to Johnny Carrabba. He plans to be a hands-on investor and help elevate the already booming bake shop to new levels. Perhaps we'll see Common Bond clone locations popping up, a la Carrabbas [CULTUREMAP]

RIVER OAKS — Chef Ford Fry graced invited diners and VIP's with his presence last night to host the first "Fire & Smoke Dinner" with Texas Monthly and 44 Farms. The State of Grace chef shared kitchen duty with pitmaster Russel Roegels and churned out smoked dishes using "a little something from all corners of the animal kingdom". [TEXAS MONTHLY]

GALVESTON — Head to the island this week to catch the final days of the fifth annual Galveston Restaurant Week, wrapping up on January 23. Over 30 restaurants deliver Gulf Coast's freshest seafood and more with prix-fix lunch and dinner menus between $10 and $40. [OFFICIAL]