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March 2012
Table of Contents
Features
Luv and War at 30,000 FeetSomehow, as every other major airline went bankrupt, slashed its workforce, or grounded planes, Southwest Airlines kept flying high. Today, Southwest is the country’s largest domestic carrier. So how does a feisty underdog vanquish its competitors and dominate a thoroughly beleaguered industry? One Kick Tail-a-Gram at a time. Where to Eat Now 2012White tablecloths. Street food. Small portions. Lots and lots of innards. The only thing the ten best new Texas restaurants have in common is a willingness to prove that there is no such thing as a “Texas restaurant.” But when the escargots with fennel purée are this good, who cares?
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Where Is My Home?A culinary obsession that began decades ago in my grandmother’s kitchen sent me on a quest through Central Texas (and way beyond) for kolaches—not the best ones but the ones that would lead me to myself. The Tree of StrifeFor a quarter of a century, the Art Guys, Michael Galbreth and Jack Massing, have been Houston’s master provocateurs, stirring up discussion with their wacky, thoughtful, and tenaciously marketed “social sculptures.” But have they finally gone too far? |
Columns
Behind the LinesClass WarfareSince 1984, the State of Texas has battled one school finance lawsuit after another. In nearly every case, the system has been ruled unequal, unfair, and unconstitutional—yet it remains largely unchanged. Will this time be any different? Oscar CasaresHome RunA jogging path along the Rio Grande was a treasured, secret place—until it became part of the front lines in a war I still don’t understand. |
Oral HistoryPower TrioIn this excerpt from Indomitable Will: LBJ in the Presidency, letters, interviews, and historic documents offer a revealing glimpse into the stormy relationship between Lyndon Johnson and the Kennedys. The TexanistOffering Fine Advice Since 2007Disciplining a wayward niece, care packages for Texas soldiers, revisiting South Padre, and the truth about raccoon penis bones. |
Reporter
The Horse’s MouthBeing a Girl ScoutAnna Maria Chávez on promoting issues important to girls, eating cookies (Samoas are her favorite), and meeting the president. Street SmartsHistoric Downtown PalestineCome spring, this charming East Texas town will draw tourists with its annual dogwood festival—and sweets lovers with its popular pecan cake. |
The Filter
Pat’s PickTriniti |
Miscellany
ContributorsMark K. Updegrove, S. C. Gwynne, and Nicki Longoria. |
Editor’s LetterPlane Management |
Web Exclusives
A Q&A With S. C. GwynneThe senior editor on understanding Southwest Airline’s culture, hearing jokes about plane crashes from a flight attendant, and making a business story interesting to the average reader. A Q&A With Patricia SharpeThe senior editor on beer gardens, communal dining, and escargots. A Q&A With Stephen HarriganThe author and contributing editor on making kolaches, tracing roots, and writing personal stories. Notable Openings and ClosingsWhat you need to know about dining in Texas this week. A Whole Lotta LUVEditor Jake Silverstein introduces the March 2012 issue. Notable Openings and ClosingsWhat you need to know about dining in Texas this week. Get CookingRecipes from the ten top restaurants in Texas. The Drop Everything ListThe Zilker Park Kite Festival in Austin, Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen, Bill Maher, and an Art of the American Twenties exhibit in Dallas . . . Somebody Up There Likes Bob ByingtonThe Austin-based writer and director's new film, which is premiering at the South by Southwest film festival, may soon find mainstream embrace. Notable Openings and ClosingsWhat you need to know about dining in Texas this week. The Drop Everything ListSouth by Southwest in Austin, Mythbusters, the Dolly Johnson Antique and Art Show, and Judoka at the Houston International Performance Art Biennial . . . SXSW: Where to EatThe definitive guide on where to grab a hangover taco, a soul-satisfying plate of ’cue, a beautiful piece of sushi, a see-and-be-seen table, a killer margarita, and more. SXSW: The Top 10 Places to Eat in Central ATXThe gotta-have-it list of restaurants you simply must hit. SXSW: The Top 10 Places to Eat in Downtown ATXThe gotta-have-it list of restaurants you simply must hit. SXSW: The Top 10 Places to Eat on the East SideThe gotta-have-it list of restaurants you simply must hit. SXSW: The Top 10 Places to Eat on South CongressThe gotta-have-it list of restaurants you simply must hit. SXSW: The Top 10 Places to Eat on South Lamar, Barton Springs, and Down SouthThe gotta-have-it list of restaurants you simply must hit. |
SXSW: Where to Eat in Central ATXA culinary guide for navigating your way through the city, from a casual Ethiopian spot to a classic burger joint. SXSW: Where to Eat Down SouthA culinary guide for navigating your way through the city, from a funky French Vietnamese spot to a local hangout for people-watching. SXSW: Where to Eat in Downtown ATXA culinary guide for navigating your way through the city, from a late-night taco truck to a modern tequila bar. SXSW: Where to Eat on the East SideA culinary guide for navigating your way through the city, from a hipster hangout to a vegetarian grocery. SXSW: Where to Get Away to EatA culinary guide for navigating your way around and outside the city, from a rustic barbecue joint to a sunset-watching venue on the lake. SXSW: Where to Eat on the WaterA culinary guide for navigating your way around and outside the city, from a tropical waterfront cafe to a barbecue joint with a deck. SXSW: Where to Eat on South CongressA culinary guide for navigating your way through the city, from a Hawaiian shaved-ice stand to a romantic Italian spot. SXSW: Where to Eat on South Lamar/Barton SpringsA culinary guide for navigating your way through the city, from a famous live music joint to a frozen banana food cart. SXSW: Where to Eat Up NorthA culinary guide for navigating your way through the city, from a beautiful hacienda to a hipster coffee bar. SXSW: Where to Find Cheap EatsA guide to the city's best restaurants that won't blow your wad. SXSW: Where to Eat Late NightA guide to the city's best places to go when when you get out of a show—or just have the munchies. SXSW: Where to Get Trailer FoodA guide to the city's best mobile eateries that are cranking out everything from Italian street food to funky gourmet doughnuts. SXSW: Where to Eat VegetarianA guide to the city's best restaurants that offer vegan tacos, gluten-free options, smoothies, and fresh alternatives to beef, chicken, and the other white meat. 9 Texas Bands That Could Make an Impact at SXSWThough South by Southwest is bringing big names like Bruce Springsteen and Jay-Z this year, here are picks from showcasing Texans, from the obvious to the relatively obscure. Notable Openings and ClosingsWhat you need to know about dining in Texas this week. The Drop Everything ListThe Texas Music Roadtrip Exhibition in Austin, Ryan Bingham, Jeb Bush, and St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in Shamrock . . . Authentic Texas Barbecue . . . Outside of TexasCan you take barbecue out of Texas and still call it Texas barbecue? |
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Recipes
Charred Ribeye Loin With Espresso Crust, Potato Purée, and Smoked Caramel OnionsFrom Chef David Bull of Congress, in Austin. Texas Okra and White Bean DipFrom Chef Andrew Wiseheart of Contigo, in Austin. Marinated Shrimp, Jack Cheese Grits, Tequila-Lime SauceFrom Chef Tre Wilcox of Marquee, in Dallas. Dal With Tequila-Lime SauceFrom Chef Anita Jaisinghani of Pondicheri, in Houston. |
Crispy Rice Paper SalmonFrom Chef Brandi Key of Coppa, in Houston. Hazelnut-Chocolate CannoliFrom Chef Brandi Key of Coppa in Houston. Pesce en CartuccioFrom Chef Brandi Key of Coppa, in Houston. Edamame HummusFrom Chef Jarry Ho of Shinjuku Station, in Fort Worth. |
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