Restaurant Review: Bird Dog Pit BBQ

Burnet Road barbecue joint serves staple menu items with heavy smoke flavor

"...using the same multigenerational recipes, vintage smoke pits with plenty of wear, and a charmingly ramshackle decor scheme with..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...While festival admission is free to the public, you’ll have..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Your Weekend Events Shopping Already Done for You!

Recommended arts and music events for your perusal

"...Bird does what Sesame Street has always done well: cleverly integrates nods to adult pop culture with enough wild..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem , more announced for 2024 festival

"...an eagerly awaited blockbuster reboot of the 1980s action-comedy television series...."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Catch the Holiday Hullaballoo, Win Free Home Slice Pizza for a Year, Check Out the Newest Cambria Hotel, Know That Counter Culture Will Return, and More …

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

"...of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street,..."

Nov. 29, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

First Look: Saigon Le Vendeur Goes Brick and Mortar

The new restaurant is just down the way from the former truck’s location

"...“This is my dream!” says Tebi Nguyen. The head chef and owner of Saigon Le Vendeur, who hails from..."

Nov. 28, 2023 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...their back on taste bud detonators like cryo-hopped India pale ales and fruit cobbler stouts in favor of the..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Restaurant Review: Golden Hour

The menu is extremely delicious, but bread will cost you extra

"...lacked something like Golden Hour: a cafe/wine bar as upscale or as low-key as you want to make it...."

April 7, 2023 Food Feature by A. Richmond

Austin Chefs and Restaurants Nab Six Spots on James Beard Awards Semifinalists List

Organic pastry, fusion BBQ, and Caribbean flavors recognized

"...The 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists for the James Beard Awards have been..."

Jan. 30, 2023 Food Post by A. Richmond

In Austin, Which Peking Duck Reigns Supreme?

We list some of the mightiest ducks in town

"...Peking duck is to Chinese cuisine like lechon is to the Philippines or barbacoa is to Mexico..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Food Feature by Clara Wang

Central Market’s $500 Gingerbread Contest, Le Politique’s Sad Denoument, One Dovetail’s a Pizza and the Other Is a Pommeau, and OMG Watertrade What Kind of Genius Dessert Is That?

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

"...some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street,..."

Dec. 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...Think that you had your South by Southwest schedule set? Well, throw that draft calendar out, as the..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...strapped on the rockets with not just a few titles for this year's film festival, but the complete list..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pop-Up Food Folks You Should Follow for Impromptu Dining

Locals offer pop-up options for outdoor dining

"...There are nine restaurateurs, chefs, bartenders, provocateurs, party-throwers if you will, that you want..."

Jan. 17, 2022 Food Post by Evan Rodriguez

Delicious

French historical cooking drama mixes class and cuisine

"...Directed by: Éric Besnard. Starring: Grégory Gadebois, Isabelle Carré, Benjamin Lavernhe, Guillaume de Tonquédec, Christian Bouillette, Lorenzo..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

The Sensual Kitchen: Julie Cohen Explores How Julia Child Changed Cuisine

RBG documentarian celebrates the chef in Julia

"...It's not unreasonable to say that Julia Child's Mastering the Art of..."

Nov. 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Field Guide Festival Announces Full Chef & Farmer Lineup

And there are still tickets available for the Saturday events

"...But – look! – Saturday tickets are still available...."

Sept. 8, 2021 Food Post

Field Guide Festival at Rain Lily Farm and Fiesta Gardens

A weekend celebration of all that's local & edible, coming this fall

"...who gives a damn about local food, farmers, and chefs – highly anticipated...."

July 13, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin's Latest Taco Craze Comes From Tijuana Via Instagram

Where to find birria tacos in Austin

"...Social media is responsible for spreading countless food trends across the globe, for..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Our Favorite Austin Restaurants for To-Go-Style Meals and Treats

New world takeout order-date night (or day)

"...To say this year has been extremely challenging for restaurants is an understatement, as hospitality folks had..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Texas Book Festival 2020: The Full Line-Up

All 150 authors announced for the 25th anniversary lit celebration

"...Among the prominent guests for this milestone festival will be Matthew McConaughey, to talk about his..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Black Star Co-op, Suerte's Este Pop-Ups, Swoop House, and – WTF, Conan's?

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

"...Here’s your weekly Food News Buffet, culled from numerous PR releases, official posts, words on the..."

Aug. 11, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Huckleberry Hospitality Food Truck Opens in North Austin

A chat with the sustainable seafood po’boy purveyors

"...The food truck branch of Huckleberry Hospitality, a local full-service events and catering company specializing..."

June 10, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Diana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy

From Essex to Michoacán: the true story of the English exponent of Mexican cooking

"...may come as a surprise that one of the leading experts on traditional Mexican cuisine is an elderly English..."

May 22, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Help upEats ATX Help Austin’s Small Restaurants

The community-built list is geared toward those without PR

"...mom-and-pop places that don't have a digital presence to let people know they're still open and how to order..."

April 21, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

We Have an Issue: Habit Forming

Checking in with musicians in quarantine, #NowStreaminginAustin, Craft Brewers vs. COVID-19, and more new and recurring features

"...same books as you about how long or how little it takes to rewire a brain to break those..."

April 10, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Olive & Rosemary Focaccia Recipe from Le Politique’s Pastry Chef

Remember, folks: Cooking at home counts as science class

"...only does this recipe yield some delicious bread (with plenty of options for flavor substitutions), it’s a perfect rainy..."

April 2, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

50+ Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Want a bite close to the action? We've got you covered for any mood, group, or time of day.

"...our local restaurants in the heart of Austin. These excellent eateries ought to cover just about any craving, but..."

March 13, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

Food and Music Talent for Hot Luck Festival 2020 Announced

Tickets are on sale for the backyard bash

"...is back this Memorial Day weekend, May 21-24, featuring celebrity chefs, live music, and one-of-a-kind bites and sips...."

Feb. 25, 2020 Food Post by Zelly Martin

An Immigrant Family Brings Iranian Cuisine to Austin

Chef Amir Hajimaleki and his family honor the fundamentals of Persian cuisine in all six of their restaurants

"...An Iranian immigrant, chef Amir Hajimaleki is currently bringing his fourth, fifth, and..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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