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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Inwood Estates takes a Chardonnay grape and blends it with the less well known Spanish Palomino grape commonly used in Sherry to create a white wine that balances crisp acidity with bold fruit and complexity.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
New world wine made with old world grapes and traditions give Brazilian vintages a seat at any table.
But was it worth the admission price tag?
Friday, April 26, 2013
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Kiepersol Estates is aged in stainless steel tanks, which lets the grape, grown in Tyler, shine through.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Friday, April 19, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The restauranteur nabbed chef Rebecca Meeker--formerly the chef de Cuisine at David Bull's Congress--to be a chef and project manager at the Austin landmark Jeffrey's.
Monday, April 15, 2013
To Daniel Vaughn, New Barbecue Editor of Texas Monthly, on the Occasion of His First Day On the Job
Mark your calendar, and start your fasting now. The Texas Monthly BBQ Festival is on . . .
Friday, April 12, 2013
Waco-based Balcones Distillery is producing a portfolio of top-rate, award-winning whiskeys.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
In a mere six years, the thirty-year-old has opened a half-dozen fine-dining restaurants, built a $25-million enterprise, and arguably elevated the food scene in Austin to be competitive with Dallas and Houston.
And 62 more state wines captured awards at the Dallas Morning News and TexSom Wine Competition.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Jodi Elliott, of Foreign and Domestic in Austin, was recognized as the People's Best New Pastry Chef.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Underbelly's chef Chris Shepherd was named one of the ten best new chefs in America.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
As we transition into summer, nothing welcomes warm weather better than a good rosé, especially when it’s made in a classic French dry style, like Becker Vineyards Provencal, Mourvedre 2012.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
We've created what may be the most coveted job in the state and hired the best person for the position: Daniel Vaughn, a.k.a. BBQ Snob.
Robert Sietsema, the Village Voice's food critic, thinks New York can now be considered a "'cue capital." Isn't that cute?
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
You can’t go home and tell your friends that you came to Central Texas and never ate any barbecue. It would be like going to SXSW and not listening to any music. But there are so many briskets and so little time! How do you sort it all out? No worries, here is our opinionated guide to the best of the best.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
Eight Texas chefs, restaurants, and writers are finalists for the prestigous awards.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Austin's food truck scene has exploded in both numbers (hundreds of trucks are parked across the city at any given time) and popularity (waits can last up to an hour). With so many choices, it's hard to know which trailers are worth it, so here's our list of seven trucks to hit up during SXSW.
Friday, March 8, 2013
A printable, sharable list of the best restaurants in Austin. Make reservations now.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Carolina pulled pork, Memphis dry rub, Kansas City ribs or Texas brisket? As if there's actually "debate." Video and highlights from Jake Silverstein's SXSW BBQ panel.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Two grease fires destroyed Louie Mueller Barbecue's 1959 brick pit in Taylor this past weekend—just as John Mueller's new trailer opened in Austin.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Friday, March 1, 2013
Kaeshi Egg recipe from the Pass, in Houston, which was featured as Pat's Pick.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Recipe from Chef Scott Cohen, Pavil, San Antonio
Friday, February 22, 2013
Cove's chef de cuisine talks about the genesis of his newest concept, why Texas raw bars are so few and far between, and how he is utilizing unique ingredients like lionfish to bring new dishes to Houston.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Underbelly, Oxheart, and Uchi Houston all made two new lists of the best restaurants in America.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The semifinalists for the annual Restaurant and Chef Awards for 2013, a.k.a. the Oscars of the restaurant industry, included 25 Texas nominations.
Monday, February 18, 2013
This month's highlighted pick is William Chris Vineyards' Hunter 2010, a red wine blend.
Friday, February 8, 2013
My quest to become a walking, talking wine encyclopedia.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Never been squirrel hunting? Here’s what you need to know: It tastes like chicken.