Surly’s taproom bill is crawling toward approval, Food Republic interviews Dara, Alaskan Brewing’s big launch week is coming up, some great art on the Peace Coffee ads in the Onion, a Wisconsin bistro is serving up invasive carp, a mixed review of The Neighborhood Cafe in St. Paul (“It’s a great place to sober up” vs. “Flavorless sausage”), and Iggers wonders whether Iggy’s fried egg sandwich at Good Day Cafe is named for him.