Melanie Haupt

Food

When she started the PhD program in English at UT Austin, Melanie never dreamed she was embarking on a long and twisty path to her dream job. Who would have thought that intensive study of postmodern and rhetorical theory, close reading of texts like Beowulf and One Hundred Years of Solitude and What Maisie Knew, as well as teaching hundreds of undergraduates how to write persuasive essays and research papers would perfectly equip her for reviewing restaurants, editing writers, and eating more hot sauce than is probably allowable under the Geneva Convention? When she’s not eating professionally, Melanie is working out (because: eating professionally), knitting, reading, and writing a novel she’s been working on since Barack Obama was President.

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Uchibā Austin Arrives This Summer
Uchibā Austin Arrives This Summer
Uchi’s casual lil bro to open Downtown

Food, June 1, 2023

Some of Our Favorite Plates (So Far) From Hot Luck
Some of Our Favorite Plates (So Far) From Hot Luck
Food photos from the fest to feed your fomo

Food, May 26, 2023

Counter Culture Is Back, Baby!
Counter Culture Is Back, Baby!
Taco salad and Mac & Cheeze for everyone!

Food, May 17, 2023

Farewell, Barlata. Welcome, El Raval!
Farewell, Barlata. Welcome, El Raval!
Chef Laila Bazahm brings Barcelona to Austin

Food, May 8, 2023

Exclusive: Wu Chow's Second Location Opens May 19
Exclusive: Wu Chow's Second Location Opens May 19
The modern Chinese fave opens its doors just in time for summer

Food, May 8, 2023

Two More Restaurants Are Coming to Mueller
Two More Restaurants Are Coming to Mueller
Hopdoddy and Honest Mary's join the dining roster

Food, May 3, 2023

Ezov, a Mediterranean Concept From the Folks at Emmer & Rye, Opens Thursday
Openings, transitions, events, and more
And other openings and transitions in Austin dining

Food, April 26, 2023

Chuy's Is Opening in Mueller
Strong margaritas and lorge burritos are nigh
Austin Tex-Mex stalwart is expanding to the Mueller development

Food, April 21, 2023

How One Cottage Food Purveyor Helps Launch Careers
How One Cottage Food Purveyor Helps Launch Careers
Kimchi Rók and the Clifton Career Development School bring young chefs to the table

Food, April 13, 2023

Austin's Yellowbird Hot Sauce Partners With Taco Bell
Local brand generates national heat
Now your nacho fries will be extra spicy (for a limited time)

Food, April 11, 2023

Project Pollo Sells Out
Project Pollo Sells Out
National buyer picks up vegan chicken sandwich chain

Food, April 10, 2023

JewBoy Sliders Is Opening in Fareground
Tiny burgers with big heart can be yours on April 24
JewBoy Burgers expands to downtown food hall Fareground

Food, April 10, 2023

Houston-Based Dish Society Is Coming to Mueller
Austinite Aaron Lyons brings his concept home
The fast-casual farm-to-table restaurant opens this fall

Food, April 5, 2023

Texas VegFest Returns
Cooking demos and plant-based foods ahoy!
Fiesta Gardens Hosts the Long-Awaited Reboot of Texas VegFest April 8

Food, March 29, 2023

New
Zero-Proof Sans Bar Will Pop Up on Fridays
Swift Fit Events will host nonalcoholic Sans Bar on Fridays

Food, March 28, 2023

Wu Chow Expands to North Lamar
Wu Chow Expands to North Lamar
Popular dim sum spot replaces Rosedale Kitchen and Bar

Food, March 23, 2023

Three New Restaurants/Bars Opening in the Next Seven Days
Three New Restaurants/Bars Opening in the Next Seven Days
Plus an expansion later this year

Food, March 22, 2023

Hot Luck's Music and Food Lineup for 2023
Hot Luck's Music and Food Lineup for 2023
Your Memorial Day weekend plans are sorted

Food, March 21, 2023

Austin's Best New Pizza Places
Austin's Best New Pizza Places
Fresh pies? Save us a slice!

Food, March 16, 2023

Where to Eat When It’s Late (or Early) and You’re Broke
Where to Eat When It’s Late (or Early) and You’re Broke
Downtown food for every occasion

Food, March 16, 2023

Reading the Seaweed (and Egg Shapes)
Reading the Seaweed (and Egg Shapes)
Dr. Morgaine Gaye connects the future of fashion and food

SXSW, March 12, 2023

At SXSW, José Andrés Shares How the Power of Storytelling Drives His Mission
SXSW: José Andrés Keynote
Chef announces new cookbook inspired by World Central Kitchen’s work

SXSW, March 12, 2023

Downtown Austin Restaurant Recommendations
Downtown Austin Restaurant Recommendations
Good places to eat in the middle of all the hubbub, bub

Food, March 9, 2023

Restaurant Review: Este
Restaurant Review: Este
There’s a lot to like at Fermín Nuñez’s new seafood restaurant

Food, March 9, 2023

Restaurant Review: 1417 French Bistro
Restaurant Review: 1417 French Bistro
Timeless, comfy French cuisine takes hold in the heart of Bouldin

Food, Feb. 23, 2023

Mysterious New Restaurant Opening in Former Sala & Betty Space
Mysterious New Restaurant Opening in Former Sala & Betty Space
Rosé Gosé opens its doors March 1

Food, Feb. 22, 2023

Live Fire! 2023 Tickets Are on Sale Now
Live Fire! 2023 Tickets Are on Sale Now
Beef lovers rejoice, the heat is on

Food, Feb. 21, 2023

Ladies’ Night: Women-Owned Wines for Valentine’s Day
Ladies’ Night: Women-Owned Wines for Valentine’s Day
Toast your bae any Valen-time with these Austin-based brands

Food, Feb. 9, 2023

Quack’s Bakery, Julio’s, and Others Weather a Weeklong Power Outage
Quack’s Bakery, Julio’s, and Others Weather a Weeklong Power Outage
“We survived … again!”

Food, Feb. 7, 2023

Restaurant Review: Nori
Restaurant Review: Nori
New plant-based Japanese concept hits the spot

Food, Jan. 26, 2023

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