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Z Tequila Rezipe Rumble

Local award-winning tequila guru Pepe Zevada is getting an early start on the holiday season by capitalizing on the local talent with the Z Tequila Rezipe Rumble mixology contest. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 9:16AM Sun. Aug. 12, 2012, Meghan Ruth Speakerman

Farmer's Market Report: August 10, 2012

You may be noticing as you read this that I am changing my approach to the Farmers Market Report! Read More | Comment »

5:06PM Fri. Aug. 10, 2012, Kate Thornberry

Papa John's Versus Obamacare

What is it about fast food companies and ridiculous right wing grand standing? First we have Chik Fil A becoming the fried poultry vendor of choice for homophobes, now we have Papa John's claiming that they're raising prices to pay for Obamacare. Yes, the same pizza chain that pockets a $2 delivery charge and still expects you to tip the driver. Read More | Comment »

4:30PM Fri. Aug. 10, 2012, Richard Whittaker

Scotch for Whiskey Drinkers

One of the problems with Scotch is it has become so shrouded in mysterious ritual and secret handshakes that only a few folks reading this will understand the humor in this title. In fact, most serious Scotch drinkers will understand the joke, but some of the more sanctimonious souls will think I’ve made a mistake and will be taking umbrage. Read More | Comment »

Wines 1:20PM Fri. Aug. 10, 2012, Wes Marshall

'Bizarre Foods America' Bites Austin

Globe-trotting chef Andrew Zimmern and a crew from Bizarre Foods America spent a week hunting, cooking, and eating in Central Texas earlier this year. The Austin show is set to air on Monday, August 13, 9pm. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 11:58AM Fri. Aug. 10, 2012, Virginia B. Wood

ARRO Media Tasting Party in Tarrytown

As part of the benefits of my big time food media honcho status, I was invited to a private tasting party for the restaurant ARRO that will be opening at some time in the future on Burnet Road, in a space formerly occupied by a diner. Read More | Comment »

1:29AM Fri. Aug. 10, 2012, Kate Thornberry

Luling City Market Wins Foodie Award

This week’s edition of Newsweek sports a foodie porn cover hawking the winners of the 2012 Newsweek Foodie Awards. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 1:28PM Wed. Aug. 8, 2012, Virginia B. Wood

Cookies for Cody Beneficiary Dies

Last week, we told you about the Cookies for Cody online bake sale benefit developed by Stephanie Weaver for her nephew, cancer patient Cody Brasic of Marble Falls. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 1:20PM Wed. Aug. 8, 2012, Virginia B. Wood

My Love Note to Lovejoys

The doors of Lovejoys closed forever Sunday, August 5th, and for me and many people I know, it was the final chapter in a story that changed our lives. Read More | Comment »

Beer 3:19PM Mon. Aug. 6, 2012, Jessi Cape

Casa Brasil Puts a Sweet Classroom in Your Coffee

It doesn't take much to learn what good coffee is all about. Read More | Comment »

Artisan Food Products 9:59AM Mon. Aug. 6, 2012, Wayne Alan Brenner

How Do They Make Those Tasty Brews, Anyway?

Yeah, microbrews. Read More | Comment »

Beer 9:51AM Mon. Aug. 6, 2012, Wayne Alan Brenner

How Gay Is Your fil-A?

Chic-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy's hurtful anti-gay sentiments may have riled his base, but they've riled our allies, too. People seem to be coming out of the woodwork, offering sandwiches of support, intending to turn this thing on its cock's crown. Here is one local story. Read More | Comment »

12:39PM Fri. Aug. 3, 2012, Kate X Messer

Are California Chardonnays Worth Aging?

Talley Vineyards grapes come from the Arroyo Grande and Edna Valleys, close to San Luis Obispo, California. Read More | Comment »

Wines 6:10PM Wed. Aug. 1, 2012, Wes Marshall

Foodie Update for July 30-31

The next couple of days offer some great opportunities for Austin foodies. You can bid on baked goods and cookbooks in an online bake sale, pick up a free gluten-free pizza at your favorite local Mr. Gatti’s outlet, or cruise down to the Long Center’s City Terrace for the first Trailer Food Tuesday, and we’ve got the scoop. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 9:55PM Sun. Jul. 29, 2012, Virginia B. Wood

NOLA Fried Pie Icon a Total Loss in Morning Blaze

We awoke to sad news from NOLA: The adorable Hubig's pie factory in New Orleans' Faubourg Marigny was taken out in an early morning fire. Read More | Comment »

8:50AM Fri. Jul. 27, 2012, Kate X Messer

Summertime Eats: Giant Hoagies

Summertime is in full effect, y’all, and that means plenty of opportunities to eat outdoors. I know it’s hotter than Hades – I’m no fool – but after the sun sets, is there anything better than an evening picnic in the park with Blues on the Green? Read More | Comment »

10:39AM Thu. Jul. 26, 2012, Hilah Johnson

Eat at Chipotle Mexican Grill to Benefit Urban Roots

On Wednesday, July 25, local supporters of sustainable agriculture and urban farming can donate money to Urban Roots' Mobile Community Outreach Program by simply enjoying a meal at any Austin-area Chipotle Mexican Grill outlet. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 9:23PM Tue. Jul. 24, 2012, Virginia B. Wood

Talks about his vast collection of wines
 

Winery Owner Cameron Hughes Visits Austin

Winery owner Cameron Hughes was in Austin recently to talk about his vast production of over 80 wines, a mere fraction of which make their way to Austin. What's surprising about a wine company this large is the majority of their wines are quite inexpensive yet really good. He does this by having what is best described as a virtual winery. Read More | Comment »

Wines 4:14PM Sat. Jul. 14, 2012, Wes Marshall

Hugo’s Media Tasting Party

When we arrived at Hugo's I was expecting a typical media event with coupla cocktails and a few passed bites, but this party was not that at all. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 9:05PM Wed. Jul. 11, 2012, MM Pack

Jeni's Ice Cream Demos at Royal Blue

After Royal Blue Grocery owner George Scariano turned me on to Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in the fall of 2010, I immediately joined the legion of fans of the pricey premium brand founded by Jeni Britton Bauer in Columbus, Ohio. Read More | Comment »

Virginia's On the Range 10:40AM Mon. Jul. 9, 2012, Virginia B. Wood

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