Cochon555 Heritage BBQ Is All About the Old-School Pork

Nat’l culinary competition delights with food, drink, and knowledge

"...vast interior ballroom. Pork from a variety of pigs, heritage breeds all, prepared by a phalanx of local chefs..."

Nov. 23, 2016 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

InterStellar BBQ Shoots for the Stars

The team behind Noble Sandwich brings traditional barbecue to Northwest Austin

"...distance that barbecue has moved into the neighborhood. InterStellar BBQ is the newest creation from the folks that brought..."

June 14, 2019 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Wu Chow Doubles, Perla’s Pleases, Oseyo Flexes Vegan, Texas Veg Fest Returns, and Live Fire and Heritage Fire Prepare to Blaze Into Town

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

"...way in advance so you can score tickets early: Heritage Fire, the “nation’s hottest competition,” another live-fire bonanza, is..."

March 29, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Jjim BBQ Opens, Siete Brings the Jambalaya, Kemuri Gets Boxy, and a Texas Rep Possibly Sells His Soul to Satan

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

"...We told you that Jjim BBQ was going to open in the Lamar Union, bringing..."

Feb. 10, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Central Texas BBQ Dynasties

What Becomes a Legend Most?

"...important role. Definitions of barbecue vary with geography, ethnic heritage, regional culinary traditions, and the availability of agricultural products...."

Nov. 9, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Five Questions with Brady Lowe

Cochon 555 founder is high off the hog

"...will be duking it out to be the Cochon Heritage BBQ King, transforming 200 pound heritage breed pigs into..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Fall's Hottest Food Tickets

Our picks for the season's can't-miss events

"...Cochon 555 Heritage BBQ is a touring cooking competition that showcases global..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

"...Meal Times Heritage BBQ by Cochon 555..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Food Column

Down-home and Delicious

Behind the scenes at Rodeo Austin's annual BBQ Cook-off

"...barbecue competition, all of it dedicated to preserving Western heritage and raising college money for Rodeo Austin scholars. One..."

March 7, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Cochon555 Engages Local Superstars for Heavenly Pork

The culinary celebration of heritage pig breeds returns to Austin

"...miracles with an entire pig – a pig of heritage breed – in just one week’s time. And then..."

May 16, 2018 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Food & Wine Alliance Announces Grant Winners

Culinary innovation and community projects rewarded with $20,000

"...apple orchard using organic practices, support a program raising heritage breed hogs and an initiative to provide local organic..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Kolaches Are a Big Hit in Brooklyn

Homesick Texans visit bakery for a taste of home

"...Texas, over Labor Day weekend to celebrate their Tex-Czech heritage with polka music and kolaches, homesick Texans in the..."

Sept. 3, 2013 Food Post by Phillip Pantuso

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

From Día de los Muertos celebrations to holiday lights in November

"...Arnold Brewing Company in Houston, the Third Annual HOU-ATX BBQ Throwdown pits such heavy barbecue hitters as Micklethwait Craft..."

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

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Fall into fun!

"...Arts & Crafts Fair in Ingram, as the featured “Heritage Artist.” Other headliners at the art festival are artist..."

Aug. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Learn something new and explore what's out there this fall

"...One of the inspiring stories at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock is that of Daniel Webster “80..."

Nov. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Father’s Day Dining Recos

Celebrate fathers worth celebrating, with some of the best noms around

"...Wings, beef kebabs, chicken thighs, pork rib chop, Franklin BBQ briquets, house-made marinade, hardcore carnivore spices – is your..."

June 10, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Plenty of fun still to be had in 2019

"...have spoken. The winners of the HOU vs ATX BBQ Throwdown on Nov. 17 in Houston are Eaker Barbecue..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Gina Chavez's sensibilities are rooted further back in her heritage. Teaching English in El Salvador, the singer began infusing..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Tubular Tradition

Sausage stuffed the good ol' fashioned way

"...Our sausage heritage here in Central Texas is decidedly Czech and German,..."

July 27, 2012 Food Feature by Mick Vann

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...music, the arts, culture, parks, environmental features, and our heritage," and even a specialized Downtown transit system. This, according..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Activities to get your summer sizzling

"...Tickets have gone on sale for the Houston BBQ Throwdown at Saint Arnold Brewing Company in Houston on..."

June 1, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Learning to Love Austin FC's Roster Through Their Native Cuisines

International players' kitchen

"...know someone is through food. Both the profound cultural heritage passed through food and the physical practice of sharing..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Adam Wood

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...Texas barbecue, pitmaster Kelli Nevarez at the award-winning LaVaca BBQ has credited him with being a mentor. The company’s..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Remembering Legendary Pitmaster John Mueller, 1969-2021

The brisket king was part of a Central Texas BBQ dynasty

"...After Manor, John opened JMueller BBQ on South First with LeAnn, who rebranded the shop..."

Dec. 21, 2021 Food Post by Rod Machen

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Get hip to these timely travel tips

"...Tickets for the Houston BBQ Throwdown 2018 have gone on sale, but they won’t..."

July 3, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Pfoodies

Pflugerville dining has come a long way

"...a free treat for your dog. Awwwww. Johnny T's BBQ1202 FM 685, 512/852-1535 www.johnnytsbbq.com..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Food Feature by Corina Kellam

All About That Banchan

Singing the praises of Austin's unsung Korean cuisine

"...children for lunch at Chosun Galbi, the unassuming Korean BBQ joint behind Highland Mall. The waiter took our order..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The No-DIY Thanksgiving

More eating, less working

"...Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q (multiple locations; www.rudysbbq.com) Order smoked turkeys with or without their signature sauce..."

Nov. 13, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Traveling Barbecue Road

Visiting from Germany, Central Texas barbecue has won me over

"...the past, so I thought being proud of a heritage that is a fraud is okay in this case...."

Oct. 3, 2012 Food Post by Takis Würger

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