Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...famous for their family-style servings, there is Salt Lick Cellars, Salt Lick Round Rock, and outposts in the Austin..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Argus Cidery Returns, Lou’s Comes to Barton Springs Road, Hip Hotels Hype that Hemp, Fierce Whiskers Hosts Loro, Chi’Lantro Goes South, and More

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

"...Already responsible for bringing this city some of the best restaurants and hotels we’ve ever known, now they’ve gone..."

May 18, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Weekend Wine

Another Rosé to the Rescue

"...I think it is best to depend on winemakers who really love to make..."

July 14, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Winebelly Pours One Out

Today's Austin food news

"...hosting a wine dinner with pioneering Texas winery McPherson Cellars on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Winemaker and owner Kim McPherson..."

Sept. 23, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

'The Grand Budapest Hotel' a Delightful Confection

Old hotels, dastardly villains, a pastry heroine, and cream puffs

"...White Anchovy in Hungarian paprika and lemon vinaigrette; Josh Cellars Chardonnay..."

March 19, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Thanksgiving Wines

Chameleon wines for your Thanksgiving spread

"...If you feel like splurging, my pick for the best Cham­pagne under $100 is Bollinger ($45), which would be..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Keep On Shoppin'

Wheatsville Calls on Old Friends to Stay Afloat

"...his hand in mid-air, fingers tightly crossed. That's his best answer...."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature by Amy Smith

King of the Hill

Regal Dining at Reasonable Rates

"...rosemary polenta ($14.95), which stands as one of the best meals I've had in five years of dining in..."

Sept. 20, 1996 Food Feature by Patrick Earvolino

Counter Culture Is Closing and Rents Are Rising, Brunch Is Opening at Asti and Maie Day and Side Eye and Pretty Much Everywhere In Town, Gift Guides Are Clamoring For Your Hard-Earned Spondulics, and OMG What Is This Armadillo Rangoon?

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

"...Halliday had little other than raves for Lost Draw Cellars a while back, so we’re stoked to report that..."

Dec. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hot Luck Fest Returns, Top BBQ Joints Revealed, Bordeaux Women Honored, Prep ATX Launches, Mangia Dies a Lizardly Death, and Somebody’s Gerrymandering Pizza

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

"...Season” dinner features excellent Italian cuisine paired with the best from Napa Valley’s own Trinitas Cellars …..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bristol-Joseph's Canje Opens, Bésame's My Jam Makes Us Scream, Fowl Mouth Shuts Up, News of More Booze, and More,

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

"...helmed by Tavel Bristol-Joseph (one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs in 2020) – the Caribbean-focused eatery that..."

Oct. 6, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Antonelli’s x Essex Street: Behind-the-Scenes Cheese Tour

It’s local; it’s global; it’s a tasty, one-of-a-kind experience

"...traveling the globe to discover cheeses that taste the best and working with affineurs to develop specific flavor profiles...."

April 1, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Tons of Texas travel news for the dog days of summer

"...and drive it between Palestine and Rusk from the best seat on the train. Advanced reservations and background checks..."

Aug. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

Wining and dining

"...and wine aficionado Gilberto Alejo plans to spotlight the best wines from the nearby Texas Hill Country in addition..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Through Rosé Colored Glasses

Rae Wilson helps Austin reconsider the pink drink

"...[American Viticultural Area], and this is one of the best wineries in the area, so it was a perfect..."

July 25, 2014 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Farmers Market Report: Aug. 31-Sept. 1

Labor Day weekend brings changes

"...at last (Downtown, Sunset Valley, and Barton Creek); Hilmy Cellars, a Fredericksburg winery, will start selling at Barton Creek..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Think Pink

Pastry Queen and the Pink Pig proprietor Rebecca Rather keeps giving us reasons to drive to Fredericksburg

"...travelers and locals alike. She's the author of three best-selling and award-winning cookbooks – The Pastry Queen, The Pastry..."

May 17, 2013 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Food Events

Nov. 9-15

"...the Wounded Warrior Project. Fri.-Sun., Nov. 9-11, Alamosa Wine Cellars, 677 CR 430, Bend, 325/628-3313. www.topofhillcountry.com...."

Nov. 9, 2012 Food Column

A Trip to California’s Monterey County Wine Country

So much fun and it's less crowded and way cheaper than Sonoma or Napa

"...doing something special, because this is one of the best I’ve tasted from California...."

Oct. 5, 2012 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Arms on Brazos

As it nears completion of an extended 'Great Streets' rehab project, has Austin learned any lessons?

"...– Point B – is now in sight. Sweat's best estimates have the final work crews finishing in August,..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves ... and Austin, Too!

The Austin chapter of Les Dames D'Escoffier is fulling its mission to create a supportive culture in its community to achieve excellence in food, beverage, and hospitality professions

"...Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival showcases the best culinary and viticulture offerings of this region plus the..."

April 11, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

Stephen goes off on Fudgems and gets a li'l on himself...

"...could figure out who gave me the cased-glass salt cellars from Gardens so I can thank them properly...."

Nov. 3, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Day Trips

McKinney recycles an aging courthouse making a performing arts center

"...The pub on the corner, the Londoner, was voted best British restaurant in the state by Avid Golfer Magazine...."

June 9, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin in the Big Apple

If Texas food can make it here, it can make it anywhere. MM Pack explains.

"...Beef Council, Fall Creek Vineyards, Spicewood Vineyards, Alamosa Wine Cellars, and Becker Vineyards...."

Feb. 21, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood sets the record straight on Rocco's Grill and sets the town to stompin' grapes this weekend in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...Central Texas wineries as Spicewood Vineyards, Becker Vineyards, Comfort Cellars, Texas Hills Vineyards, and Driftwood Vineyards to lose portions..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Hill Country Compendium

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood has been scouting the Hill Country looking for all the new bed & breakfasts, restaurants, and other interesting places she can find.

"...Rose Hill is currently the tasting facility for Alamosa Cellars in dry San Saba County, so be sure to..."

April 7, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

Coming up this weekend ...

"...Show in Salado's Pace Park features some of Texas' best artists showing traditional and contemporary works in a variety..."

May 7, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

"...varietals, and assured us that the Aussies keep the best wine at home, sending us the "Budweiser" of their..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau

"...better wines made in Beaujolais improved in the estates' cellars. Then, in 1951, the French government removed laws limiting..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Food Feature

Day Trips

"...of the Rio Grande between Lajitas and Presidio. The best way to see the park is on horseback during..."

March 6, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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