Dai Due Taqueria and El Alma Win Tortilla Awards

Austin was the final stop on a three-city tour

"...involved Greek peppers or blue epazote tortillas from El Alma. The only thing that surprised him was the distinct..."

Sept. 12, 2018 Food Post by Alisha McDarris

The Whole Woman

The profound underexposure of women among Austin's food luminaries causes one to wonder whether a certain locker-room mentality still prevails in kitchens around the city.

"...Zoot? Who knows that it's not David Garrido, but Alma Alcocer-Thomas who puts the food out nightly at Jeffrey's..."

May 5, 2000 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

El Alma Cafe y Cantina

El Chile collaborates with a well-seasoned chef

"...El Alma Cafe y Cantina1025 Barton Springs Rd. 609-8923 Sunday-Monday, 11am-9pm;..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Cooking Tent Demos

"...Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas of El Alma and Alcomar has been a..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Tacos and Tequila

The fabulous cocktails, cool atmosphere, and plenty of garage parking will make this a favorite spot for meeting friends for drinks

"...heard that Tacos and Tequila was opening with chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas at the helm in the kitchen, I imagined..."

July 16, 2010 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Kate Thornberry's Top 10 Success Stories of the 2011 Austin Food Scene

National media attention and local heroes

"...8) El Alma After working for more than 20 years all around..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Claudia Alarcón's Top 10 Food and Drinks Keeping Austin (Real) Mexican

The best places to get a taste of Mexico deep in the heart of Central Texas

"...Mole With Duck or Quail at El Alma Before there was chicken, pre-Hispanic Mexicans ate duck and..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

New spirits wizardry at the Alamo Drafthouse, a food court recovery at Highland Mall, and more food news

"...one of its outlets to create the new El Alma (1025 Barton Springs Rd.). The fun, casual El Alma..."

July 15, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Fonda San Miguel Continues Its Progress

Fonda San Miguel continues to challenge itself and please its patrons

"...now executive chef at Urban – An American Grill; Alma Alcocer-Thomas, previously the executive chef at Jeffrey's and currently..."

May 18, 2012 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

And Gilmore makes four

"...Carlos Rivero is pleased to announce that chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas, formerly of Jeffrey's, Fonda San Miguel, and Tacos..."

April 15, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Flavors of Fall

Photos by John Anderson

"...Rack of LambAlma Alcocer-Thomas, Jeffrey's (1204 West Lynn, 477-5584)..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Food Feature

Alcomar

Fresh seafood and an instant vacation

"...of the last names of El Chile Group chefs Alma Alcocer-Thomas and Jeff Martinez, the restaurant bears much more..."

June 12, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The month of May is mighty busy

"...with the local farming education program. Well-known Austin chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas is running the TNT kitchen, putting out a..."

May 21, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Local restaurants offer recession-friendly options

"...gifted members of Austin's Les Dames d'Escoffier chapter: chefs Alma Alcocer-Thomas, Terry Wilson, Kristine Kittrell, and Denise Woods at..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Feb. 16 is the day for changes on the restaurant news beat, Mighty Fine is the place for families during the recession, and more

"...years at Jeffrey's, three of them as executive chef, Alma Alcocer-Thomas is leaving the landmark West Austin eatery. No..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

After 15 years, David Garrido departs Jeffrey's, and the timing's right for Alma Alcocer-Thomas to take over; plus, more food and wine options on Valentine's Day.

"...work a more family-friendly schedule. Longtime chef de cuisine Alma Alcocer-Thomas steps into the executive chef position, making Jeffrey's..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Local foodie friends throw a party to help David Pitre and Tecolote Farm, some sweet gift ideas, and more.

"...by supporters like Soup Peddler David Ansel, Jeffrey's chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas, the Shoreline Bar & Grill, Full Belly Bakery,..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Hot chefs and hot dogs heat up this week's "Food-o-File."

"...of El Meson, Brian Krellenstein of the Roaring Fork, Alma Alcocer-Thomas of Jeffrey's, and TCA students Molly Peck and..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Things used to slow down here in the summer, but it looks like June could be the busiest month of the year for Austin-area chefs.

"...the annual Southwest Foodservice Expo in Dallas last week: Alma Alcocer-Thomas of Jeffrey's, Steve Howard of the Navajo Grill..."

June 22, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Chef news and upcoming culinary events in town.

"...While local stars David Garrido and Alma Alcocer-Thomas were ably representing Austin in a national media..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The Austin food community is gearing up for the opening of what promises to be a really good foodie movie, Julie & Julia

"...Saturday morning, Dishola.com food writer Laura Kelso and chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas of Fonda San Miguel (2330 W. North Loop,..."

July 31, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Unsung Heroes

Chefs get the credit; sous chefs get dinner on the table.

"...kitchen under the direction of Austin's premiere female chef, Alma Alcocer-Thomas. Neither is a cooking school grad but both..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

VBW's Top 10 Savory Bites of 2011

These savory bites made a lasting impression on our Food editor

"...8) Relleno de Camaron at El Alma Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas' food is every bit as tasty..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Flavors of Fall

Photos by John Anderson

"...fall or holiday menus. Chefs Ruth Carter, Betsy Johnston, Alma Alcocer-Thomas, Foo Swasdee, Marion Gillcrest, Courtney Swenson, and Becky..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Food & Wine Alliance Releases Wine & Swine Menu

Pork-centric feast returns with a new twist

"...Restaurants (San Antonio), fire-roasted porchetta with Creole crawfish sauce •Alma Alcocer-Thomas of El Alma Café, porchetta and salsa verde..."

Nov. 2, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Where to Eat Near ACL Fest

Foraging around Zilker

"...14) El Alma Cafe y Cantina Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas' take on casual..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Food Feature

2016 Contest & Festival Facts

"...12:45pm: Alma Alcocer-Thomas (El Alma, Alcomar)..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Food Feature

AC Hot Sauce Festival Announces Judges, Cooking Demo Talent

Celebrating 26 years of heat

"...Table chef Joe Anguiano, followed by Alcomar and El Alma's Alma Alcocer-Thomas, both chefs of First Plates award-winning restaurants...."

Aug. 15, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Top 10 Restaurants That Just Don't Get Enough Love

"...Braised pork shank with rye spaetzle, anyone? 8) El Alma..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Foraging Near Zilker

"...13) El Alma Cafe y Cantina Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas' take on casual..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Feature

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