Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...(Spanish Is The Language Of My Family) George Getschow (Pastures of the Empty Page: Fellow Writers on the Life..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Koko’s Suspension, El Naranjo’s Lamb Jam Win, Sushi Bar’s Guest Chefs, Uchibā and Yamas and Carve are On the Way, Bouldin Creek Dances a Foxtrot, and More

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

"...with lettuce wraps, Thai basil, cilantro, coconut rice, Thai green salsa, kimchi emulsion, and pickled vegetables … And chef..."

June 7, 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

"...on many sides by the Central Texas boom. Their Green Gate Farms property in North­east Austin, which they've rented..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Kevin Curtin Hung Out With All of Austin’s “Tree of the Year” Winners

A socially distanced journey through the city’s green spaces

"...a nomination: this tree in the East Boggy Creek Greenbelt that is growing through not one but two car..."

July 31, 2020 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Five Ways YOU Can Fight Climate Change

Yes, you can do things to help the planet

"...business, and civic leaders to share plans on reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030 and reaching carbon..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

14 Romantic Restaurants for a Perfect Valentine’s Day Dinner

Luxury dining for the fancy, grand gesture-loving lovers

"...Mattie’s at Green Pastures is also offering a few holiday specials, like..."

Feb. 13, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

A Lazy Gourmet's Austin Christmas

Eight dining options to save you from cooking

"...involves huge platters of fish fried Sicilian-style, topped with green tomato caponata, grilled royal red shrimp with horseradish and..."

Dec. 19, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

20 Special Occasion Restaurants

We pick our favorite spots for a night out

"...The former site of Austin institution Green Pastures is kicking it back to the old-school in..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Food Post by The Food Staff

Land for Water

The city is asking voters to send more money to a little-known program that protects Barton Springs

"...Because the then-operational Green Water Treatment Plant across from Barton Springs was sending..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Eight Classic Austin Burgers That Rival Whataburger

These local institutions have been around since at least 1968

"...Mattie’s at Green Pastures..."

Feb. 21, 2018 Food Post by Acacia Coronado

Christmas Dining in Austin

Here are your last minute dining recommendations, slackers

"...Mattie's at Green Pastures Chef Joshua Thomas has curated a morning-time meal..."

Dec. 23, 2017 Events Post by Mark Fagan

Review: Mattie's

Green Pastures lives at revitalized grande dame

"...what all the fuss was about in regard to Green Pastures. I'll admit I was late to the party...."

July 7, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

First Look: Mattie's

Austin landmark Green Pastures returns to former elegance

"...Austin’s iconic Green Pastures reopened its doors on March 1st as Mattie’s,..."

March 22, 2017 Food Post by Thea Newell

Texas Film Awards Announces Presenters

Michael Shannon, Nick Kroll, Henry Cisneros join lineup

"...Shannon is one of four names announced today as..."

March 1, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Green Pastures to Reopen as Mattie's

Chef Joshua Thomas will run kitchen

"...After an extensive renovation, Austin’s landmark Green Pastures will become home to a new restaurant in..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

We Are the Peacocks

"...Dear Editor, I’ve been musing about why the Green Pastures peacock flap has struck such an emotional chord..."

Jan. 6, 2016 Postmarks

Last Chance for TMBBQ Fest

Today's local food news

"...Hospitality Group (Second Bar + Kitchen, Congress, Bar Congress, Green Pastures, and the upcoming Boiler Nine Bar + Grill),..."

Oct. 29, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Planting the Seeds

Commercial kitchens keep Austin cooking

"...Some recent success stories Wesevich points to are Daily Greens, a fresh juice vendor that quickly outgrew her kitchen..."

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

Food-o-File

Green Pastures' next chapter

"...South Austin landmark Green Pastures has been a popular restaurant and event venue..."

July 17, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Green Pastures Sold to Development Group

Renovation, boutique hotel planned

"...Today, Green Pastures announced that their historic property on Live Oak..."

July 10, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Change for the Better

How one West Texas family brought the cows to town

"...steak and onion rings melts in your mouth. Fresh greens are found in the vibrant side salads, and their..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Know Your Culinary Matriarchs

Meet some of the women who helped shape Austin's culinary consciousness

"...turned her ancestral home into a pastoral restaurant called Green Pastures. The Koocks' restaurant was highly regarded for its..."

July 11, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Summer Fun: Some Like It Hot Cold & Dreary

Counterprogramming Gidget: 11 icy, downer movies

"...child proved so emotionally wrecking for filmmaker David Gordon Green that he told his agent afterwards, “Can I make..."

May 19, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

His Name Was Gary Poulter

Meet the homeless man who became a movie star

"...down a different strain of actor for David Gordon Green's Joe, a film adaptation of Larry Brown's Southern gothic..."

April 11, 2014 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

The Brunch Bunch

Heavenly hash, Bloody Mary bars, and eggs six ways to Sunday

"...that range from fine-dining elegance – like the 65-year-old Green Pastures (811 W. Live Oak, www.greenpasturesrestaurant.com) and the lush..."

March 14, 2014 Food Feature

Greener Pastures

David Gordon Green reflects on a full career before his induction into the Texas Film Hall of Fame

"...David Gordon Green has never attended the Texas Film Awards before, and..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Enjoying and Correcting Corcoran

"...The most notable one still in operation today is Green Pastures Restaurant, which was simply never segregated...."

Feb. 3, 2014 Postmarks

McAfee To Be Remembered at Childhood Home

Longtime activist dies Saturday, July 13

"...be held 2pm Saturday at her childhood home – Green Pastures in South Austin, the large Victorian house at..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Anne McAfee Stands With Women

Activist recovering after taking ill at historic filibuster

"...is named in his honor), McAfee grew up at Green Pastures – the Faulk family homestead on Live Oak..."

July 5, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

So Much Specialness

David Byrne's cult classic True Stories captured a lost Texas and a prescient picture of today

"...I have ever met, like grapefruit with salt or green beans with sugar." Turning the tables on conventional rebellion..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

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