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"...you’re into first editions – and they never Dutch oven you in bed. The con? Paper cuts. Entertain entering..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Uyghur Skewers Meet the American Dream at Camino Alamo BBQ

Smoke on the West Campus sidewalk

"...some people want to cook it with an electric oven, it is totally different. But charcoal is very hot..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Austin's Best New Pizza Places

Fresh pies? Save us a slice!

"...made the transition from ghost kitchen to West Lake brick-and-mortar in October 2022, and social media has been alight..."

March 17, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

“Trailheads and Transmutations” at Davis Gallery Honors the Reparative Quality of Nature

Artists Felice House & Dana Younger capture the glory in all dimensions

"...Austin coffee shops, where I’d go from Flightpath to Brick Oven and all the others. And I went to..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Quesoff Wants You, Garbo’s Grabs Another Brick-and-Mortar, Local Foods Debuts Downtown, Lazarus Revamps the Former Coldtowne Theatre, and Ooooh, That Bourbon Brawl

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

"...secured the space and will open the second Garbo’s brick-and-mortar location there this fall. But, while we’re all waiting..."

June 24, 2022 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Quesoff Wants You, Garbo’s Grabs Another Brick-and-Mortar, Local Foods Debuts Downtown, Lazarus Revamps the Former Coldtowne Theatre, and Ooooh, That Bourbon Brawl

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

"...secured the space and will open the second Garbo’s brick and mortar location there this fall. But, while we’re..."

June 22, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

How Cranky Granny's Sweet Rolls Went From a Teenager's Dream to a Must-Stop Destination

Sianni Dean wants to see her cinnamon rolls across the country

"...by the clientele, Dean had her sights on a brick-and-mortar storefront, one with greater visibility and higher foot traffic...."

Jan. 28, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

How Carnitas El Güero Got So Good at Its Namesake Dish

What started with takeout orders in a gas station has become a small empire

"...calls "North Austin's taco mecca" – and opened a brick-and-mortar location of Carnitas El Güero. The space is your..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Food Feature by Raphael Brion

Austin Studio Tour Beer, Spooky-Ass Ice Cream, Pizza, More Pizza, Wine Passports, Surrealist Delicacies, and More …

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

"...on; and that Grimaldi’s Pizza, replete with coal fired brick-oven pizza and calzones, has opened their emporium of Brooklynesque..."

Oct. 27, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Fantastic Options for Filipino Cuisine in Austin

Finding family via bold and delicious feasts

"...filled the kitchen every time Corass fired up the oven. "At the age of 9, I started to cook..."

June 25, 2021 Food Feature by Adam Wood

More Closings, Some Openings, Kristen Kish, Thai Ice Creams, Texas Wines, and the Spice Must Flow

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

"...press time, and relatively) strong. Also, longtime pizza-and-pasta purveyors Brick Oven are being pushed out of their Arboretum space,..."

Nov. 18, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Patrizi’s Unveils Much-Anticipated Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant

Nic Patrizi's food truck is intent on making his new Cajun restaurant a lively neighborhood watering hole

"...and the food prep infrastructure will allow the new brick-and-mortar to take off gracefully. "It will be culturally unique..."

March 13, 2020 Food Feature by Alex Detmar

40 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Check off all your food goals without leaving the city center

"...the colorful antipasti and crisp Peroni flowing while baking brick oven-fired pies. TEX-MEXICAN FOOD..."

March 15, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...His most recognizable piece is on the back of Brick Oven Pizza Downtown: an astronaut holding their hand out..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

The Four Pillars of Austin Food During SXSW

We get by with tacos, pizza, barbecue, and burgers

"...12) The Backspace Brick-oven pizzas and antipasti. 507 San Jacinto, www.thebackspace-austin.com..."

March 9, 2018 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Where to Get East Coast-Style Bagels in Austin

Bagel culture is coming full circle

"...Lately, Spiegel's theory has proven correct. For the past year and a half, Alex..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

A Guide to Finding Beer Outside of Austin’s City Limits

Drinking outside of the box

"...seasonal – all of which pair expertly with their brick oven pizzas. Marble Falls..."

May 19, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Recent Austin News Headlines

The week's news in review

"...to be built at 12th & Red River, where Brick Oven pizza now sits. "Neither Trump Hotels, nor Scion,..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature

SXSW Downtown Dining Guide

So you’re hungry at SXSW?

"...Backspace 507 San Jacinto, 512/474-9899 www.thebackspace-austin.com A roaring, 1,000-degree-Fahrenheit brick oven fires Neapolitan-style pizza made to order...."

March 10, 2017 Food Feature by The Food Staff

Where to Eat Near ACL Fest

Foraging around Zilker

"...Bryce Gilmore revives his Odd Duck trailer with this brick-and-mortar starring seasonal, farm-fresh food prepared via wood-fired oven. 1201..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Food Feature

LGBTQ Kitchens Make Austin Proud

Sundaze and Texas Chili Queens are rising stars in Austin’s food truck universe

"...making their own way since long before the first brick was lobbed at the Stonewall. It should come as..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Food Feature by Shaun Lee

AC Date Night: The Backspace

Lambrusco and ladies

"...shoulder-to-shoulder between other dining hopefuls and a roaring 1,000-degree brick oven. After only five minutes of being told it..."

April 15, 2016 Food Column by Adrienne White

Eat It

So you're hungry at SXSW?

"...The backspace507 San Jacinto, 512/474-9899 www.thebackspace-austin.com A roaring, thousand-degree-Fahrenheit brick oven fires Neapolitan-style pizza made to order...."

March 18, 2016 Food Feature by The Food Staff

Foraging Near Zilker

"...Bryce Gilmore revives his Odd Duck trailer with this brick-and-mortar starring seasonal, farm-fresh food prepared via wood-fired oven. 1201..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Feature

Some Like It Hot

25th Hot Sauce Festival brings the crowds

"...SPECIAL VARIETY First Place: Gourmet Gals Catering Second Place: Brick Oven Third Place: Hand Helds Honorable Mention: Serranos, Curra's,..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

25th Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Contest Winners

The people and critics have chosen the best of the fest

"...Special Variety 1st Place: Gourmet Gals Catering 2nd Place: Brick Oven 3rd Place: Hand Helds Honorable Mention: Serranos, Curra's,..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Barbecue, pies, and lemonade

"...keep the specifics about their new 1722 S. Congress brick-and-mortar location to herself until all the details were finalized..."

April 17, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

First Look: 40 North Pizza

Trailer's wood-fired oven turns out Neapolitan pizza

"...their own pizza restaurant. “We had planned to go brick-and-mortar to begin with, but then we had two leases..."

Jan. 28, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...are new Peruvian-Turkish fusion menu items at his first brick-and-mortar outlet: Arie's cheese and meat board that can be..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Austin has a religious experience

"...selection of pizzas prepared in a Bakers Pride deck oven. Chef Omar Rodriguez is in charge of a menu..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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