Happy Birthday, County Line

Homegrown barbecue restaurant chain founded 38 years ago today

"...Road and re-imagined it as a barbecue restaurant. The County Line dynasty was born...."

June 14, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Public Notice: What’s Up With the Orange Line?

Plus, turtles and other pets in need

"...a little nervous about Project Connect's light rail Orange Line – that's the one with the tunnel under the..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Travis County Midterm Elections Live Blog

Abbott secures reelection, mayoral race goes to run-off

"...pick up this week's issue, on news stands and online on Thursday. 10:33pm:..."

Nov. 8, 2022 News Post by the News Staff

Tickle the Ribs

The first annual 'Austin Chronicle' Invitational BBQ Beef Rib Smackdown

"...for a select few, such as Taylor's Louie Mueller BBQ in 1946 (they switched cuts in the Nineties) and..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Gift Guide: Homegrown Food and Beverage Favorites!

Skip the old-school impersonal and go boldly local this season

"...www.goodstocktx.com. County Line BBQ's Air Ribs..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Rating Game

Beef rib count confirmed; details to follow

"...Wood first announced Mick Vann’s inaugural Austin Chronicle Invitational BBQ Beef Rib Smackdown, I think we all pretty much..."

Jan. 6, 2014 Food Post by Nick Barbaro

New Technology Provides Instant Restaurant Customer Feedback

Technology finally caught up with local software developer's vision

"...hard to imagine restaurateurs who aren’t aware of the online responses to their business. However, being out of touch..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Thoughts on the feeding tube; plus, Nu Age, El Chilito, and everything you need to know, event-wise, for the upcoming week on the Austin food scene

"...Grill, Carmelo's, Sao Paulos, Zin Bistro, Iron Cactus, the County Line BBQ, Dragon Gate, Tokyo Steakhouse, Roaring Fork, 34th..."

July 22, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW News

"...it's looking like there's a third motto along those lines developing: Alcohol and the Metro seem unable to coexist..."

March 15, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Austin's Barbecue Culture Is Well-Seasoned Thanks to These Pioneers

A brief history of old-school 'cue

"...Austin's oldest barbecue joints – like Salt Lick, Stubb's, County Line, and PoK-e-Jo's – went on to expand into..."

June 15, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Second Helpings: Barbecue in Town

"...all types, available as combos, plates, or sandwiches. Go there.BBQ World Headquarters1519 W. Anderson, 407-9893 Monday-Friday, 11am-7pm 6701 Burnet..."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...Louis Mueller Barbecue photograph by Gerald E. Mcleod..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Second Helpings: Austin Barbecue

Austin barbecue joints in today's "Second Helpings"

"...Sam's BBQ..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature

Second Helpings: Local Barbecue

You're here for SXSW, but you're also here for barbecue, right?

"...Sam's BBQ2000 E. 12th, 478-0378..."

March 14, 2003 Food Feature

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...is being forced to switch gears. As restrictions and guidelines surrounding COVID-19 continue to evolve, many restaurants are newly..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Capital Idea!

On the phone, on the Web, on the farm, or in the store: giving a little Austin to the foodies on your gift list

"...Mark and Alexandra Week's line of 17 chile-related condiments have such a good national..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Why were Pacifica's employees locked out of the restaurant, much to their surprise? Virginia B. Wood updates readers on that news and other restaurant updates.

"...BBQ News..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

La Vista at the Hyatt

"...decks, if the mosquitoes aren't too bad. -- J.S. County Line on the Lake..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Food Feature

Mail-Order Gifts

Send those out-of-towners a little taste of Austin for the holidays

"...side dishes, and desserts, with the option to shop online or by phone from their full-color catalogs. Check out..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Food Feature

Landmark Eateries

Austin landmarks 25-49 years in the making

"...Salt Lick BBQ 1970..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The Southern Foodways Alliance is coming to Austin this summer or a Texas Barbecue Road Trip. Virginia B. Wood reveals how to get involved.

"...barbecue tastings from Artz Rib House, Ben's Longbranch, Sam's, BBQ World Headquarters, Ruby's Barbecue, County Line, John Mueller's Barbecue,..."

April 5, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Barbecue Festival Info

Sunday, Oct. 9 at Austin's Historic Farmers' Market

"...6) County LineOther Food Vendors13) Big Oak Bar-B-Que..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Food Feature

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Readers Poll

"...Runners-upRudy's Country Store & BBQ, County Line, The Iron Works..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Links in a Chain

"...high with beans and a thick blanket of sauce. County Line on the Hill..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Second Helpings: Austin Barbecue

Austin's barbecue joints in this week's Second Helpings.

March 9, 2001 Food Column

Readers Poll

"...MENTIONGüero's Taco Bar, Z'Tejas Grill, Thai KitchenBEST BARBECUEThe Salt LickRUNNERS-UPCounty Line, Ruby's BBQ, Rudy's..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Second Helpings: Austin Barbecue

Where to find fine barbecue in Austin.

March 10, 2000 Food Column

illustration by Taylor Holland Town Lake

"...5. County Line on the Lake, 5204 FM 2222..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Food Feature

A Hater's Guide to Food During ACL Festival

Here’s where to eat if you’d like to stay far away from the melee

"...delicious Korean barbecue. We’re big fans of Charm Korean BBQ, which aside from being far-removed from all ZIlker-related activities,..."

Oct. 4, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Food-O-File

What will Formula One's impact be on the local hospitality industry?

"...an international food court that will include Salt Lick BBQ and Mr. Gatti's Pizza and an area with local..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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