Food-Adjacent Gifts for Drinking, Cooking, and Entertaining

Stylish textiles, cutting boards, Austin bar guide, and more

"...and logistics. But culinary artisans aren't limited to professional kitchens; here are some beautiful food-adjacent items for the finickiest..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Garbo’s Second Brick-and-Mortar Opens; JNL Barbecue’s First Brick-and-Mortar Opens; Flo’s Wine Bar & Bottle Shop Is Born; Oseyo Hires Laura Sawicki; Vixen’s Wedding’s New Menu Is *Chef’s Kiss*; and More

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

"...west side of town, at Hotel Viata (320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy) on the edge of the Texas..."

March 1, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...He's concerned that Austin needs more commercial kitchens and food processing and packaging facilities, along with subsidies..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Ziki Plots Global Culinary Domination

Local startup of Greek/Mexican cuisine potentially unstoppable

"...name: The tzatziki sauce you’ll get at these roaming kitchens of Nick Nanakos that are popping up all over..."

Jan. 16, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Are Chef-to-Table Meal Services the Future of Cheffing?

No restaurant? No problem.

"...in 2018, and after raising $70 million in venture capital funds, quietly expanded nationally, including into Austin, by fall..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Food Feature by A. Richmond

So Many Easter Dining Options!

And we’ve rounded up a tasty bunch for you

"...bar and a mimosa bar.Sun., April 17, 11am-3pm 320 Capital of TX Hwy. S., Bldg. B 512/306-6400 $65-89 ($20,..."

April 11, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fernando Saralegui's Best Eats Havana

Dishing on the many flavors of Cuba’s capital

"...Havana-born, Austin-based, New York transplant who has worked in kitchens from coast to coast...."

Feb. 18, 2020 Arts Post by Barbara Purcell

Dai Due Taqueria Has Legit Tacos al Pastor

Consider the trompo

"...Tacos al pastor are to Mexico's capital city what brisket is to ours: an edible national..."

March 30, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

A Brief History of Chips and Salsa

The backstory on this power couple

"...the Southwest and quickly became a staple in metropolitan kitchens...."

Aug. 18, 2017 Food Feature by Sierra Diaz

Setting the Table

How Thanksgiving meals make their way to Austinites in need

"...Operation Turkey uses restaurant kitchens to prepare their meals (except the turkeys, which are..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Planting the Seeds

Commercial kitchens keep Austin cooking

"...time are pretty much always spoken for," Levy advises. Capital Kitchens1606 W. Stassney #1, 512/686-4456 www.capital-kitchens.com..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Another Austin growth spurt

"...A culinary incubator has growth in mind. Capital Kitchens (1606 W. Stassney #1) owner Trish Wesevich is..."

May 22, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Speaking Volumes

The secret history of Austin's First Cookbook

"...1846, the same year Austin was designated the state's capital. After the Civil War, they built a larger structure..."

March 6, 2015 Food Feature by MM Pack

To Be or Not to Be (a Gastropub)

Porter Ale House nails it

"...of the house. The three met while working in kitchens in both New York and Texas, and like so..."

May 30, 2014 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Rising Stars of Chocolate Bars

Meet Austin's newest chocolate artisans, Crave Artisan Chocolate and the Chocolate Makers Studio

"...at a PR Over Coffee event at the shared-use Capital Kitchens facility where she does her work. I was..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Farmers' Market Report: November 16-17, 2013

Organic citrus has returned, plus maple syrup, apples, and pecans

"...Sunset Valley Market and the Downtown SFC Market. The Capital MetroRail Commuter Train will be running this Sunday, which..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Food-O-File

El Chile comes home, Austin Eastciders goes for the gold, and two beloved bakeries shutter

"...called PR Over Coffee organized by Dave Manzer at Capital Kitchens (1605 W. Stassney) alongside Marla Camp (Edible Austin),..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Eat to the Beat

Gotta break eggs to make a musician omelet

"...Living in the food trailer capital of the universe, Austinites are used to seeing wheeled..."

June 14, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Page Two: Sloganeering Not Necessary

The Hot Sauce Festival returns in a new venue for its 22nd year

"...been nervous about Austin being the self-proclaimed "live music capital of the world." Without diminishing the music scene in..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Column by Louis Black

Trento

In West Lake Hills, Italian fare that'll have you licking your plate

"...Trento3600-D Capital of Texas Hwy. N.; 328-7555 Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm; Dinner:..."

July 6, 2012 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

This week's Austin food news

"...personal chefs/caterers Trish Bales and Cynthia Wilson have opened Capital Kitchens (1606 W. Stassney #1). The 3,600-square-foot space can..."

June 1, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

That Takes the Cake

Austin cake artists strut their stuff at national show

"...sports in recent years, making the transition from professional kitchens to the pages of cookbooks and food magazines all..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Mobile Food

Some tips on getting a foot in the door of the trailer business

"...commissary. There are a very limited number of commissary kitchens available in town (see "Commissary Kitchens", below); these can..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Point Austin: Earthquake All Around

Central Texas hunger remains a slow-motion, invisible disaster

"...America 2010," the report released Wednesday morning by the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas. The national report was..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Fortune Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Fortune: We welcome you to Austin

"...chef Paul Lau, who came here by way of Capital Seafood in Las Vegas, famous restaurants in Orange County,..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Food Review by Mick Vann

Food-o-File

Taqueria Zocala Fresca on West Lynn and a dessert tasting with Amanda Rockman

"...and then pursue stage work in some high-profile restaurant kitchens on the East Coast. According to Fox, former Wink..."

June 15, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

This one goes out to the ones who didn't just consume this holiday season

"...garnered 1,500 pounds of nonperishable food donations for the Capital Area Food Bank on Dec. 11. The Waterloo Ice..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Luv Doc Recommends: John Aielli’s Capitol Tree Lighting & Holiday Sing-Along

Capitol Grounds, Saturday, December 2, 2006

"...has never received a no-bid contract to run soup kitchens in Mosul and it’s unlikely the Pentagon will ever..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Column by The Luv Doc

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...other D.C. players. Naked City• With the new year, Capital Metro's largest contractor implemented most aspects of its final..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Food-o-File

Congratulations and upcoming events across the Austin food community

"...Travis. The facility will include both catering and demonstration kitchens and should be finished sometime in the fall... Tom..."

July 8, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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