Darcie Duttweiler
Darcie Duttweiler is a native Austinite who has spent the last two decades at the intersection of hospitality marketing and journalism. Currently a freelance contributor for The Austin Chronicle, she brings deep industry insight and a WSET Level 3 certification to her coverage of Austin’s food and beverage landscape. She is also a member of the Austin chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier.
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Churchrow Tejas BBQ Makes Barbecue Feel Easy
Miguel Vidal’s comeback trades barbecue pilgrimage culture for a more approachable neighborhood hangout
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Small’s Wine Bar Hits the Right Notes
Springdale General hideaway pairs blistered New Haven-style pies with rotating small plates, natural wine, and a vinyl soundtrack
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Churning Points
Austin’s ice cream makers take very different paths to the perfect scoop
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Austin Oyster Co. Brings the Maine Coast to Austin
Eastside raw bar delivers pristine oysters, excellent cocktails, and a convincing taste of New England
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Restaurant François Is Expensive, Indulgent, and Frustratingly Easy to Love
Austin’s splashy French newcomer is the crush I tried to get over
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The Many Sides of Rosewood Social Club
Equal parts neighborhood hangout, family playground, and cocktail bar, the East Austin newcomer embraces its layers
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These Austin Bars Serve Small Plates and Big Vibes
From Papercut to Parley, the best way to experience these spots is one bite at a time
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Jersey Italian Hits Hyde Park
Umarell offers unpretentious homey fare in a former convenience store
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Tzintzuntzan: A Place of Hummingbirds, Huevos, and (Occasional) Heartbreak
The pastry case rarely lasts past noon at new Fonda San Miguel offshoot
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Beige and Buzzy: Ēma Joins the Domain NORTHSIDE
At the “mother” restaurant to SoCo’s Aba, the dips are divine while service is still finding its footing