Eatin' out to help the LAF

Austin's hometown hero Lance Armstrong will kick up his cancer fundraising efforts next month by teaming with seven Austin restaurants.

The seven-time Tour de France champion is organizing the "Best of 7 Austin" fundraising event on Aug. 8 and 9.

Each restaurant will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Participating restaurants include Cool River Cafe, County Line Barbecue, El Arroyo, Texadelphia, Waterloo Ice House, The Bitter End and Zen.

Not all restaurants participate both days, visit bestof7austin.com for more information.