See Blais at the Spence and Flip; Tamale Tuesdays at Alma

BARBECUE WIRE— Here, a roundup of signs from barbecue restaurants around the South. What do they have in common? All of them feature the exact same pig. [Marie, Let's Eat]

BLAIS WATCH— Atlanta ex-pat Richard Blais will actually be at his local restaurants in a few days: "Hey Atlanta ! ( Harry Caray voice ) I'll be at @TheSpenceATL Saturday & Monday nights and @FlipBurger Buckhead Monday night! Come say hello!" The chef has moved out to San Diego, where he's opening a place called Juniper & Ivy. [Twitter]

DOWNTOWN— Every Tuesday in front of Alma Cocina, it's Tamale Tuesday. From 11:30 a.m. until the food runs out, exec chef Chad Clevenger sells veggie and pork tamales in the atrium of One Ninety One Peachtree Tower. They come individually for $7 or as a combo with chips, salsa, and a drink for $8.50. Call (404) 968-9662 for more information. [EaterWire]