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Meals on Wheels Kitchen Cooks Up a Winner

Austin's Meals on Wheels & More put out a call for new entree recipes in August and more than forty home cooks responded with entries in the contest. Three finalists were selected, those recipes were adapted and prepared by chef Ruben Burnett and his kitchen staff, and judges were invited to evaluate the resulting dishes. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 1:30PM Fri. Sep. 28, 2012, Virginia B. Wood

Papi Tino’s Culinary Showdown Leaves One Cook Standing

The finals of a month-long competition pitting culinary students against each other reached its end Wednesday night when three locally-stuffed mystery baskets took this feel-good event to another level of fun. Read More | Comment »

11:42AM Fri. Sep. 28, 2012, Gracie Salem

Manischewitz Releases New Products with Modernity and Health in Mind

The classically kosher brand Manischewitz conjures up images of potent, fruity wine often served at Bar Mitzvahs and Passover matzos. But these days, Manischewitz is whipping up a whole slew of goods that are healthy, modern, and a tasty addition to your holiday smorgasbords. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 1:28PM Thu. Sep. 27, 2012, Amy Kritzer

Burgers & Booze: Spec's is the Place

Last Saturday we had to run to Spec's(4970 Hwy 290 West at Brodie Lane)to grab a bottle of well tequila for some cocktails to be prepared at an upcoming dinner in Houston, and couldn't pass up one of the deli's superlative burgers while we were there. Read More | Comment »

Burgers We Love 3:13PM Wed. Sep. 26, 2012, Mick Vann

Perry's Steakhouse Runs Like a Well-Oiled Machine

Intrigued by the bi-annual .79cent pork chop deal for the first 100 people standing in line when the steakhouse opened for lunch last Friday, I showed up and got in line. And, boy, am I glad I did! Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 4:24PM Tue. Sep. 25, 2012, Virginia B. Wood

2012 Texas Monthly BBQ Festival: Last-Minute Guide & Judging Primer

For those who love Texas BBQ, it's the Super Bowl (perhaps we should say "the F1 Grand Prix" now?). For those who don't love Texas BBQ, well, I'm sure there's a cure for that, and if there isn't, I'm 100% positive that Rick Perry would love the excuse to pray for you. This weekend's festival is the third installment of a truly brilliant four-step plan: Read More | Comment »

6:18PM Sat. Sep. 22, 2012, Kenny Pailes

Papi Tino’s Culinary Student Competition Has Its Finalists

Wednesday night, the third and final school, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, sent two of its best to cook in a competition at Eastside Papi Tino’s. And after yummy mezcal-influenced cocktails, two lovely dishes, and some quick calculating, the final three students have been chosen. Read More | Comment »

10:34AM Sat. Sep. 22, 2012, Gracie Salem

Farmers Market Report: September 22, 2012

If you would like to obtain an organic and local turkey, it’s time to order your Thanksgiving bird from Richardson Farms. Read More | Comment »

6:22PM Thu. Sep. 20, 2012, Kate Thornberry

79-Cent Pork Chop Friday at Perry's

In honor of it's 1979 butcher shop origins, Perry's Steakhouse & Grille (114 W. Seventh) will offer a 79-cent Pork Chop Friday lunch to the first 100 diners in line when the restaurant opens at 11am on Friday morning, Sept.21. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 4:00PM Thu. Sep. 20, 2012, Virginia B. Wood

Arkie's Resurrection

When Arkie's Grill (4827 E. Cesar Chavez) closed quietly earlier this year with a "closed for remodeling " sign on the door, regulars sadly lamented the loss of the 65-year-old neighborhood mainstay. The property changed hands last week and the new owners will pay homage to the original name and diner roots with a new eatery set to open in 2013. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 3:58PM Thu. Sep. 20, 2012, Virginia B. Wood

Local Food Companies Win Awards

Two Central Texas artisan food makers have recently garnered national awards recognition. Both Austin Slow Burn and Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods have good reason to be proud of their accomplishments. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 12:36AM Thu. Sep. 20, 2012, Virginia B. Wood

Dripping Springs Re-con

We recently took a drive through Dripping Springs on the way to the 5th annual Dripping With Taste Festival and made some very interesting discoveries long the road. Our Saturday morning departure time was just right for hitting the new WoodPile BBQ on 290 West but the new brew pub and wine bar weren't open before it was time to come home. We'll be going back. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 2:25PM Wed. Sep. 19, 2012, Virginia B. Wood

Puerto Rican Inspiration

Puerto Rico is one of those places that is near impossible to leave when it comes time to return to the real world. The very bilingual island is home to a melting pot of colors and cultures and is welcoming, especially in sleepy, small towns like the one we stayed in. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 3:28PM Mon. Sep. 17, 2012, Meghan Ruth Speakerman

Second Round of Papi Tino's Culinary School Competition

The second competitor in the month-long contest is decided: a battle of pork unfolded on Wednesday night at the East side eatery. Read More | Comment »

8:09PM Sat. Sep. 15, 2012, Gracie Salem

Headed Out To See UT Beat Ole Miss in Oxford?

Tailgating in the Grove is a time-honored Ole Miss game-day tradition that goes back many generations, but since it is unlikely visiting UT fans will be invited to join any of those family gatherings, you'll need to have some dining options in mind for the big weekend. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 2:39PM Fri. Sep. 14, 2012, Virginia B. Wood

Cookbook review: Baked Elements

Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito are the owners of Baked, a popular artisan bakery in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn. Their third cookbook, Baked Elements (Stewart, Tabori, & Chang, $32.50, ppg. 224), offers delectable recipes featuring their ten favorite ingredients. These guys are bakers after my own heart. Read More | Comment »

Cookbook Reviews 12:19PM Fri. Sep. 14, 2012, Virginia B. Wood

Farmers Market Report: September 15th

Rain, and cooler weather--MAGNIFICENT! It may even be raining Saturday morning, but there is no reason to believe the weather report--we sure as shooting didn't get any 3 inches as promised on Thursday (shakes fist as Mark Murray). Read More | Comment »

11:12PM Thu. Sep. 13, 2012, Kate Thornberry

Beaujolais & Burgers at Parkside

Renown wine expert and author Mark Oldman joins our Wes Marshall at Parkside to taste Beaujolais with burgers on Wednesday, Sept. 19th. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 11:30AM Thu. Sep. 13, 2012, Virginia B. Wood

Mother May I Dine With Danger?

"Raw, Wild, and Unpasteurized" was the theme for Saturday night's al fresco dinner hosted by Sonya Cote and David Barrow, with proteins sourced by Tink Pinkerton and tunes by DJ Chinocasio. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 6:05AM Thu. Sep. 13, 2012, Melanie Haupt

Rockin' Rolls

It's awfully hard to screw up cinnamon rolls. But in her latest book, I Love Cinnamon Rolls!, BBQ Queen Judith Fertig proves that while there may not be a single way to do cinnamon rolls wrong, there's a helluva lot more ways to do them right than you might have thought. Read More | Comment »

Cookbook Reviews 1:11PM Wed. Sep. 12, 2012, Monica Riese

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