Happy Birthday, County Line

Homegrown barbecue restaurant chain founded 38 years ago today

"...willingness to take chances, and the love of good barbecue, formed a partnership. They found an old cedar chopper's..."

June 14, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Get It All Over Ya: County Line on the Hill Celebrates 30 Years

"...universe, such places usually have something to do with barbecue...."

Oct. 7, 2005 Food Feature by MM Pack

Barbecue Summer Camp!

What is it about Texas and barbecue? Chronicle Food Editor Virginia B. Wood knows, and she knows we know, but the Southern Foodways Alliance is about to find out on their Taste of Texas Field Trip. Plus, "The Barbecue Song"!?

"...Barbecue is serious business in Texas, and it's an integral..."

June 14, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Austin's Barbecue Culture Is Well-Seasoned Thanks to These Pioneers

A brief history of old-school 'cue

"...In the past decade, Texas barbecue culture reached peak popularity, but long before selfies and..."

June 15, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Second Helpings: Austin Barbecue

Austin barbecue joints in today's "Second Helpings"

"...(made on the premises) topped with a spicy, tomato-based barbecue sauce that makes the meat sing. Snackers can order..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature

Second Helpings: Local Barbecue

You're here for SXSW, but you're also here for barbecue, right?

"...for a combination plate or meat by the pound.Ruby's Barbecue512 W. 29th, 477-1651..."

March 14, 2003 Food Feature

Second Helpings: Barbecue in Town

"...tablecloths, a lush patio, and the sumptuous smell of barbecue surround you. The burgers are incredible, the country-style pork..."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature

Barbecue With a Side Order of Politics

County Line issues letter to employees cautioning about health care changes

"...County Line restaurant employees were surprised to discover an "Open..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Barbecue Festival Info

Sunday, Oct. 9 at Austin's Historic Farmers' Market

"...3:30-4:15pm: Texas Barbecue – What the Hell Is It?: Chris Elley, Art..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Food Feature

Second Helpings: Austin Barbecue

Austin's barbecue joints in this week's Second Helpings.

March 9, 2001 Food Column

Second Helpings: Austin Barbecue

Where to find fine barbecue in Austin.

March 10, 2000 Food Column

You Are Entering Harlan County

Justified creator Graham Yost exits Kentucky for the ATX Television Festival

"...the script is from your story." Beat by beat, line by line. Then he saw the pilot and really..."

June 5, 2015 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Randy and the Mob

This Southern-fried comedy, directed by and starring Ray McKinnon, is a flat-footed take on the suburban Southern gentleman in disrepair.

"...Burt Reynolds and Bill Nunn. Regional comedy, like regional barbecue, isn't always pretty, but when it's done right it..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Food-o-File

Austin's newest chain prepares for takeoff

"...reliable incubator for homegrown restaurant chains. Outfits such as County Line Barbecue, Kerbey Lane Cafes, Chuy's, and Thundercloud Subs..."

May 15, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Serious Business

The first Texas Barbecue Festival

"...reads the Chronicle Food section regularly knows we take barbecue pretty seriously around here. So, when we heard that..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Faraday's Cookie Contest Winning Recipes

"...Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper...."

Dec. 14, 2007 Food Feature

Short Cuts

"...Carmen, hoping to lure industry types to Texas with County Line barbecue. Expected to attend were reps from 20th..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Screens Column

Tickle the Ribs

The first annual 'Austin Chronicle' Invitational BBQ Beef Rib Smackdown

"...There's something primeval about eating a barbecued beef rib. Holding that big bone in your hand,..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...Louis Mueller Barbecue photograph by Gerald E. Mcleod..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Links in a Chain

"...when it comes to such passionate food subjects as barbecue. But one thing generally stands true: We'll almost consistently..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Food-o-File

The Southern Foodways Alliance is coming to Austin this summer or a Texas Barbecue Road Trip. Virginia B. Wood reveals how to get involved.

"...Texas Barbecue Road Trip..."

April 5, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Capital Idea!

On the phone, on the Web, on the farm, or in the store: giving a little Austin to the foodies on your gift list

"...Mark and Alexandra Week's line of 17 chile-related condiments have such a good national..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Food Feature

Just Touching Base ...

with classic Austin tastes: old favorites, new reviews

"...The County Line on the Hill6500 W. Bee Caves Rd., 327-1742..."

July 12, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

La Vista at the Hyatt

"...decks, if the mosquitoes aren't too bad. -- J.S. County Line on the Lake..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Food Feature

Austin-Based Restaurant Chains

"...here are several prime examples of homegrown chain restaurants. County Line Bar-B-Qwww.countyline.com www.airribs.com www.cannolijoes.com..."

June 3, 2011 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Food-o-File

East Austin barbecue, Austinites receive culinary awards, new Downtown food businesses, and more to sink your teeth into

"...East Austinites have two new barbecue joints to fulfill their smoked meat cravings. Mississippi barbecue..."

July 9, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Gift Guide: Homegrown Food and Beverage Favorites!

Skip the old-school impersonal and go boldly local this season

"...www.goodstocktx.com. County Line BBQ's Air Ribs..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...is being forced to switch gears. As restrictions and guidelines surrounding COVID-19 continue to evolve, many restaurants are newly..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Mail-Order Gifts

Send those out-of-towners a little taste of Austin for the holidays

"...the folks on your list are hungry for local barbecue, sweets, or condiments, we've got a gift idea for..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Food Feature

Food-o-File

The case of the barbecue bandits

"...Austin's barbecue culture has become such big news over the past..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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