Radio Coffee & Beer Has Half-Priced Heatbusters, Dovetail’s Got a Brand New Brunch, Nixta Knocks Out Tasty Patio Narratives, Wax Myrtle’s Tips the Pool, Your Favorite Uncle Ben Runkle Goes Wagyu with Peeler, and More, More, More

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"...complement the succulent dishes cheffed up by S&T’s talented Ben Runkle and featuring Wagyu beef from Peeler Farms …..."

June 28, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Radio Coffee & Beer Has Half-Priced Heatbusters, Dovetail’s Got a Brand New Brunch, Nixta Knocks Out Tasty Patio Narratives, Wax Myrtle’s Tips the Pool, Your Favorite Uncle Ben Runkle Goes Wagyu with Peeler, and More, More, More

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

June 30, 2023 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Fresh and the Cured

Two local charcuterie wizards surf the old wave

"...HOPE Market, the aroma and smoke draw you toward Ben Runkle's booth. There's a steady line of customers at..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Maspero Heads for Rehab

Williamson Co. Sheriff John Maspero apologizes for public drunkenness, enters treatment.

"...Georgetown Police Department Officer Ben Runkle was the first officer on the scene; he..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Alla Salute, Salume

Great expectations at Salt & Time

"...Shop. That was my first inkling that store owners Ben Runkle and Bryan Butler intended to be somewhat more..."

May 31, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

Foodie innovators land grants and La Corsha rep replies to Wonderland backlash

"...and creating a mobile kitchen and traveling canning museum. Ben Runkle and Bryan Butler of Salt & Time Butcher..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

Virginia's got meat on her mind

"...jellies from Confituras, and coffees from Cuvée. S&T owners Ben Runkle and Bryan Butler have smartly created synergistic situations..."

March 29, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Updates on local businesses and a good cause

"...Craft butchers Ben Runkle and Bryan But­ler have announced plans to open..."

April 27, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Central Market’s $500 Gingerbread Contest, Le Politique’s Sad Denoument, One Dovetail’s a Pizza and the Other Is a Pommeau, and OMG Watertrade What Kind of Genius Dessert Is That?

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

"...(1816 S. First) is run by Present Tense Hospitality’s Ben Runkle, Joe Ritchie, and Natalie Davis in collaboration with..."

Dec. 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hot Luck Fest Reveals 2019 Chef Lineup & First Wave of Music Acts

Buy that Whole Enchilada pass before they sell out

"...Wisehart, Contigo; Austin Rocconi, Hotel Ella; Bryan Butler & Ben Runkle, Salt & Time; Callie Speer, Holy Roller; Chad..."

March 4, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Live Fire!, Farm to Plate Debut Lineups

Daily Austin food news

"...Weather Up, Scott Roberts of The Salt Lick BBQ, Ben Runkle and Bryan Butler of Salt & Time Butcher..."

March 2, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Texas French Bread Burns, La Mexicana Says Adios, Texas Sake Company Brings the Sushiko, Delysia Brews Up Major Wins, Patika Reopens Downtown, and More …

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

"...are Michael Fojtasek, Sonya Cote, Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Fermín Núñez, Ben Runkle, and more…..."

Jan. 26, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Luck Drops Lineup for March Reunion Potluck

Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen to feature local, national chef talent

"...in Bryan, Michael Fojtasek of upscale Southern restaurant Olamaie, Ben Runkle of Salt & Time, pastry chef and Canje..."

Jan. 24, 2022 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Salt & Time Cafe: Opening Downtown

Popular Austin salumeria stakes a tasty claim in Republic Square

"...Ben Runkle and Bryan Butler’s artisanal butcher shop, responsible for..."

May 15, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Era Ceramics Creates Dinnerware for Austin's Top Restaurants

Local couple creates dinnerware for Austin's top restaurants

"...co-owner of Salt & Time, along with her husband Ben Runkle. They commissioned some small bowls for Salt &..."

Nov. 24, 2017 Food Feature by Adrienne White

The Spirits of Mexico Brings Tequila and Mezcal to Austin

Chefs create culinary pairings for agave-based spirits competition

"...Ben Runkle – Salt & Time..."

Oct. 10, 2017 Food Post by Reanna Zuniga

Hot Luck Announces Musical Talent, More Chefs

Aaron Franklin's inaugural fest keeps getting bigger

"...“The Hi Lo” event; Justin Brunson (Old Major, Denver), Ben Runkle (Salt & Time), and Kristine Kittrell (Weather Up)..."

April 4, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Austin Food & Wine Alliance Releases Wine & Swine Menu

Pork-centric feast returns with a new twist

"...of The Brewer’s Table, grilled trotter with garden gremolata •Ben Runkle of Salt & Time Butcher Shop & Salumeria,..."

Nov. 2, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

'First Plates' Food Awards Events

"...Ben Runkle of Salt & Time and Nicholas Patrizi of..."

Feb. 12, 2015 Photo Gallery

It's Time for Wine and Swine

Annual cook-off raises grant money with porkiliciousness

"...Ben Runkle, Bryan Butler, and Josh Jones of Salt &..."

Nov. 19, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Things I Learned at Pies & Pigs

Getting in the know during a good cause

"...The Pies & Pigs benefit for artist and baker Colleen Sommers was indeed one..."

June 15, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Pies & Pigs Benefit

The Tastiest Food Party of the Year for a Great Cause

"...in support of one of their own at a benefit called Pies and Pigs. While the event is for..."

June 7, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Kate Thornberry's Top 10 Austin Food Celebrities

"...7) Jesse Griffiths, Lawrence Kocur­ek, and Ben Runkle Local (and rival) artisan butchers have reconnected Austin..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Rachel Feit's Top 10 Trendy Tastes of 2010

"...earnest chefs like John Bates, Brandon Martinez, Jesse Griffiths, Ben Runkle, and Lawrence Kocurek are introducing Austinites to the..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Event Menu

Tastings, potlucks, multicourse dinners, and benefits – it may be hard to choose just one

"...• Ben Runkle's new Salt & Time Salumi (www.saltandtime.com) presents a..."

May 28, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

Williamson Co. investigators build a case against Sheriff John Maspero.

"...for public intoxication and/or urinating on the street, Officer Ben Runkle offered the sheriff a "courtesy transport" to a..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith