Mick's Kolache Chronicles

Mick Vann and a Pal Stop in Ellinger for Kolaches

"...Art and I decided to check out the kolaches at Hruska's in Ellinger on the way to Houston...."

Aug. 29, 2012 Food Post by Mick Vann

Czech Adventureland

Caldwell's 23rd annual Kolache Festival

"...Legislature of the state of Texas proclaimed Caldwell the "Kolache Capital of Texas" and commended its citizens on their..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

A Guide to Kolaches in Austin

And some of your sweet and savory pastry options in and around town

"...and Honduran friends introduced the pupusa. Czecho­slo­vak­ian émigrés brought kolaches, which evolved into the klobasnek, and it's worth exploring..."

April 9, 2021 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Kolaches Are a Big Hit in Brooklyn

Homesick Texans visit bakery for a taste of home

"...to celebrate their Tex-Czech heritage with polka music and kolaches, homesick Texans in the New York City borough of..."

Sept. 3, 2013 Food Post by Phillip Pantuso

Day Trips

"...won in baking contests around the state for their kolaches...."

Feb. 19, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Kolache Capital of Texas is worth a visit.

"...Bakery of West started Texans' love affair with the kolache. Before 1952, you could only get those delightful little..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

Bidding farewell to the inimitable T.J. McFarland; plus, Foo Swasdee Thais up Texas

"...Czech settlers of Burleson County host the 21st annual Kolache Festival around the Caldwell Courthouse Square this weekend. Czech..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Find fall foliage and festivities all over Texas

"...Kolache Festival Sept. 10, Caldwell, www.burlesoncountytx.com/kolache-fest..."

Sept. 6, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

First Look: Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches

A classic combination with some extras

"...The very first batch of kolaches rolled out of the oven on a Friday at..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Day Trips

"...San Antonio since 1988 with great success. Their sausage kolaches have been legendary almost since the tiny shop first..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

September events around the state are waiting for you to arrive

"...Kolache Festival Sept. 11, Caldwell, www.burlesoncountytx.com/kolache-fest..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Fall into fun!

"...Kolache Festival Sept. 14, Caldwell, www.burlesoncountytx.com/kolache-fest..."

Aug. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut

And there are many places to find nuts and treats on the road

"...we like best about each of the highway 71 kolache kings. Weikel's..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Food Post by Kate X Messer

Food-o-File

Barbecue, competitive kolache eating, and more new babies

"...and musical entertainment... After our recent announcement of the Kolache Festival in Burleson County, we heard from some local..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Fogo de Chão Reopens This Weekend, Ember Kitchen Is Opening Soon, Ezov Is Opening Later, Batch Is Open Now, and Would You Believe We Have a Sweet Array of NYE Recommendations for You, O Holiday-Harried Citizen?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Right now, though, we’re still digesting the excellent ham-and-swiss-and-cheddar kolache we had for breakfast at Batch Craft Beer &..."

Dec. 21, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sushi Bar Stays, the Field Guide Festival’s Foretold, Meanwhile Gets Dough Boys, and Who’s Gonna Win Free Breakfast For a Year?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...and maybe win free breakfast for a year? The Kolache Factory’s new foodie contest is giving customers nationwide a..."

July 14, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top 10 Carby Treats

The ten best ways to indulge in a carbohydrate bomb by a bevy of talented local bakers and pastry chefs

"...7) BATCH CRAFT BEER & KOLACHES | PB&J Kolache It's not a traditional kolache, but..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Where to Give for Hurricane Harvey Relief

Donating is as easy as it is necessary

"...goods, blankets and other donations. Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches Saturday, September 2..."

Aug. 28, 2017 Events Post by Tamar Price

Sausage Fest

Banger's does brats right, but it's the more adventurous menu items that really sing

"...choices that can be customized with three bun options (kolache, pumpernickel wheat, and pretzel) and a variety of toppings..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Making good on some Restaurant Poll mistakes; plus, getting our Daily fix and some stuff to do with dad

"...was responsible for mistakes in two categories: The Best Kolache award was meant for Lone Star Kolaches (3800 N...."

June 17, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

It's a Flaky, Gooey, Crusty, Sugary, Savory Morning

Wake up to the delicious diversity of our town's breakfast pastry

June 3, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

More puff, pastrywise; plus, Tommy Li, Bollywood, and William Dunmire

"...here's some of what I found: At the Big Kolache (2407-A S. Congress, 383-9050), owner Steve Frederick makes 16..."

April 15, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

It's time for the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo, and all of the victuals that come with it

"...breakfast tacos from Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q, fresh kolaches from the Kolache Shoppe, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Pace Picante..."

March 12, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Second Helpings: Bagels, Beignets, Doughnuts, and Kolaches

Store some SXSW energy by eating lots of carb-loaded dough.

"...and between 5:30pm and closing time. Good coffee, too.The Kolache Shoppe7113 Burnet Rd., 458-5542..."

March 14, 2003 Food Feature

Day Trips

"...Kolache Festival in Caldwell is one of the premier food..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Kolache Festival in Caldwell (by the courthouse) sets the scene..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...that complements Batch’s magnificent, fluffy tufts of klobasnek and kolache dough, as well as the tacos, tortas, and mulitas..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Hard Proof’s Fela Kuti Felabration!! and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Janelle Monáe, and Mockjaw lead our recommended shows

"...prismatic alt-pop of Felt Out, who frequent the hosting kolache shop as both customers and performers.  – Rachel Rascoe..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

School’s out and June is the beginning of summer fun

"...Czech Kolache Klobase Festival June 10, East Bernard, www.kkfest.com..."

June 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...But with beer. 22 | Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches..."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

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