Claudia Alarcón

Mexico City native Claudia Alarcón has made Austin home since 1984. She worked her way through college in the local restaurant industry, graduating from the University of Texas in 1999. She has been a Chronicle contributor for 15 years and presents lectures and workshops on topics related to the foodways of Mexico, both locally and internationally.

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Savory Characters
Savory Characters
Cooking up the next generation of cocktails

Food, Feb. 5, 2015

Calling the Shots
Calling the Shots
The women defining Austin's cocktail culture

Food, Jan. 22, 2015

The Year in Food
Top 10 Fine Dining on a Budget
The 2014 tastes we just couldn't stop thinking about

Food, Dec. 31, 2014

Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
New name, same quality at the Preserve

Food, Dec. 23, 2014

Fleet Fox
Fleet Fox
Swift Single Malt is going places

Food, Dec. 23, 2014

Season's Eatings
Our guide to finally shutting up your in-laws

Food, Dec. 4, 2014

Something Old, Something New
Something Old, Something New
ACL and foodies consciously couple

Food, Oct. 9, 2014

Buns, Hon
Buns, Hon
ACL doubles down on comfort food

Food, Oct. 2, 2014

Cooking Tent Demos
Cooking Tent Demos

Food, Aug. 21, 2014

Better Eating Through Chemistry
Better Eating Through Chemistry
Miche Bread rules the boule

Food, Aug. 14, 2014

Through Rosé Colored Glasses
Through Rosé Colored Glasses
Rae Wilson helps Austin reconsider the pink drink

Food, July 24, 2014

A Southwestern Concept Goes South
A Southwestern Concept Goes South
chavez is a better-than-average hotel restaurant, but is that enough to attract locals?

Food, June 19, 2014

Wondrous FIFA 2014 World Cup Watching
Wondrous FIFA 2014 World Cup Watching
Enjoy fútbol with international style and comfort

Food, June 12, 2014

Blackbird Singing
Blackbird Singing
Chef Mark Schmidt's long-awaited return does not disappoint

Food, June 5, 2014

Food, Foodies, Foodways
Brassicas: Cooking the World's Healthiest Vegetables: Kale, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and More
Cookbooks and cultural conversation starters top our summer reading list

Food, May 22, 2014

Food, Foodies, Foodways
Texas Hill Country Cuisine: Flavors from the Cabernet Grill Texas Wine Country Restaurant
Cookbooks and cultural conversation starters top our summer reading list

Food, May 22, 2014

Good Mexico City Food Has a Home on the Eastside
Good Mexico City Food Has a Home on the Eastside
There's still room for improvement, but so far we're enchanted with Licha's Cantina

Food, May 22, 2014

Jezebel's Friendly Little Sister Made Us Feel Right at Home
Jezebel's Friendly Little Sister Made Us Feel Right at Home
Tapasitas offers a tasty, reimagined bar menu and great cocktails

Food, April 24, 2014

Gus or Bust
Gus or Bust
Spicy, fried Memphis deliciousness – just hold the Styrofoam, huh?

Food, March 20, 2014

Burger Town
Burger Town
How do our hometown patties match up against the influx of trendy national chains?

Food, March 6, 2014

Official Drink of Austin Contest Names Team Qui the Winners
Official Drink of Austin Contest Names Team Qui the Winners
Holy crap, does my head hurt

Food, Feb. 24, 2014

Fetch Me a Beer, Sparky
Fetch Me a Beer, Sparky
Yard Bar crossbreeds dog park and human bar

Food, Jan. 16, 2014

Top 10 Must-Try, No-Hype Places
Top 10 Must-Try, No-Hype Places

Food, Jan. 3, 2014

The Art of Death
The Art of Death
Kate Heyhoe weaves Dreams of the Dead via sugar skulls

Food, Oct. 24, 2013

Before Art, Kate Heyhoe's First Act
Before Art, Kate Heyhoe's First Act
Heyhoe first made a splash as a pioneering online food writer

Food, Oct. 24, 2013

Interactive Dinners at Finn & Porter
Interactive Dinners at Finn & Porter
Roll your own, then enjoy a four-course dinner at Sushi 101

Food, Oct. 16, 2013

ACL's New Beer Hall Packs 'Em In
ACL's New Beer Hall Packs 'Em In
By popular demand, a haven for people looking for beer alternatives

Food, Oct. 10, 2013

Feeding the Beast
Feeding the Beast
ACL food vendors talk strategy for the two-weekend challenge

Food, Oct. 3, 2013

Show Us Your Tapas!
Show Us Your Tapas!
We go weak at the knees for Barlata

Food, Oct. 3, 2013

How the One Percent Lives
How the One Percent Lives
Exclusivity has its perks – and its price – at ACL's VIP Grove

Food, Oct. 3, 2013

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