Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter?

What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

"...imagery – allowing locals to grab a sandwich at Noble Pig, score happy hour deals at Salty Sow, and..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...subjected to cyberstalking and bizarre deliveries, including a bloody pig mask and funeral wreath. As the harassment intensifies, the..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Four Korean Pubs for Your Late Night Dining Pleasure

Pochas for late-night snacking

"...1am is a godsend. Those late-night standards are all noble fare, but variety is the spice of life...."

May 24, 2023 Food Post by Evan Rodriguez

Hillbilly Elegy

Redneck rehab drama is better intentioned but more tone-deaf than the book

"...a cavalcade of wafer-thin characters – Basso as the noble but conflicted J.D. (with Asztalos as his chubby, awkward..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Noble Sandwich Co. Closes Remaining Location on Burnet Road

Delivery apps turn out to not be the fix; Interstellar BBQ remains open

"...mainstay of the Austin dining scene was closing as Noble Sandwich Co. prepares to shutter its Burnet Road location..."

Sept. 25, 2019 Food Post by Rod Machen

InterStellar BBQ Shoots for the Stars

The team behind Noble Sandwich brings traditional barbecue to Northwest Austin

"...the newest creation from the folks that brought us Noble Sandwich, and chef John Bates began dabbling in Texas-sized..."

June 14, 2019 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Single Barrel Whiskey for the Right Price at Jack Allen's Kitchen

High-quality, approachable whiskeys to get you out of your comfort zone

"...Eagle Rare 10-year bourbon to an extra añejo Casa Noble tequila – has grown into a one-of-a-kind program with..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

I, Fieri

The FieriCon pub crawl made me realize I’m not such a Normal Guy after all

"...Mesquite, Magnolia Cafe, Casino El Camino, Luke’s Inside Out, Noble Sandwich Co., and Foreign & Domestic are all fine..."

Oct. 25, 2018 Food Post by Dan Gentile

ACL Eats Vendor List 2018

"...The Noble Pig It doesn't get much better than these scratch-made..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Food Feature

Fourth of July: Hot Dogs and Innuendos

Tubular hot meat is the grandest way to salute America

"...meats. And the greatest processed meat of all? The noble hot dog...."

July 3, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Who Knew Eating Chicken Heads Would Be So Satisfying?

A list of some of Austin's offal offerings

"...or pork – practically every unused-but-still-edible part) or pickled pigs' feet of Deep Southern cuisine. So for some of..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Food Feature by Adrienne White

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...Moore – The Stars Beneath My Feet Diana J. Noble – Evangelina Takes Flight Ellen Oh – Flying Lessons..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Food + Wine Festival Announces 2017 Talent

Tickets go on sale today

"...Fine Food & Brewery), John Bates and Brandon Martinez (Noble Sandwich Co.), Stephen Bonin (Geraldine’s), John Brand (San Antonio’s..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Austin Food & Wine Alliance Releases Wine & Swine Menu

Pork-centric feast returns with a new twist

"...potato roll •Bryce Gilmore of Odd Duck, slow cooked pig with seasonal garnishes •John Bates of Noble Sandwich Co.,..."

Nov. 2, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Austin Food + Wine Festival Tickets Go On Sale Today

More events, more celebrity chefs

"...Balfour (San Antonio’s Southerleigh), John Bates and Brandon Martinez (Noble Sandwich Co.), John Brand (San Antonio’s Hotel Emma), Damien..."

Jan. 20, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

The Best Bites From Wine & Swine

Good weather, good food, good wine

"...Wrist band: check. Wine glass: check. Pig snout: check. After a rainy Saturday, the skies cleared..."

Nov. 9, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Weekend Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Aug. 15; and wrap things up with the Scalding Pig on Aug. 22. Try them all for #TortureByTaco...."

Aug. 1, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...The tasting room will take over the former Pink Pig location (6266 Hwy 290 West near Fredericksburg), offering red..."

May 22, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...by certified sommelier Jessica Dupuy, while noshing on grilled pig, goat, and lamb meats prepared by chef John Bates..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

It's Time for Wine and Swine

Annual cook-off raises grant money with porkiliciousness

"...Wine Alliance hosts their fourth annual Wine and Swine pig cook-off this Sunday, Nov. 23. More than 20 Texas..."

Nov. 19, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

"...Five chefs each get a 200-pound heritage pig to create six dishes. Twenty judges (including Chronicle Food..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Food Column

Food-o-File: Early Edition

Austin's restaurants go prix fixe crazy

"...menu items will be available as well as whole pig roasts and custom carving stations for large cuts of..."

Sept. 10, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Meal Times

July 12-17

"...at this first-come, first-served party. Sun., July 13, 5pm. Noble Sandwich Co., 4805 Burnet Rd.. $13...."

July 11, 2014 Food Column

Food Events

Dec. 28

"...› End of the Year Pig Roast Chefs John Bates and Brandon Martinez will roast..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Food Column

Chefs Go Nose to Tail at Wine & Swine

Annual pig roast raises culinary innovation grant funds

"...Berkshire hogs for the third annual Wine & Swine pig-out party hosted by the Austin Food & Wine Alliance..."

Nov. 9, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

Virginia's got meat on her mind

"...in the news this week. The everything-from-scratch aesthetic at Noble Sandwiches (11815 RR 620 N.) continues to attract all..."

March 29, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Off the Beaten Path

"...The Noble Pig (11815 620 N. #4) This artisan sandwich shop..."

March 15, 2013 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

SXSW Film: Selected Shorts

From 3,597 submissions, 106 emerge

"...The Slaughter Director: Jason B. Kohl vA pig farmer tests his unemployed son's resolve to join the..."

Feb. 6, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

10 Best Bites of Local Charcuterie and Salumi

"...& Time's Coffee Lomo The salumerians first butcher a pig and then shape, season, and slowly cure the cuts..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Food Feature by MM Pack

Top 10 Sweet Bites

"...3) Chocolate Pudding at the Noble Pig Good thing it's such a long drive to..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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