Event Menu

Foodie events for Sept. 10-24

"...Beer Tasting Tour on Thursdays this fall: Aus­tin's Independence Brewing Co. Sept. 10, Real Ale Brewing Co. of Blanco..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Brew News

Local brew-head news

"...Blanco's Real Ale Brewing Co. has three limited edition beers either..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Cask-Brewed Ales

Beer snobs flock to these local spots for 'real' ale

"...or as the most fervent proponents refer to it, "real" ale. (Not to be confused with Blanco's Real Ale..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

The No. 3 Bus Pub Crawl

On 2008's tour, we drank too much, missed a couple of buses, were much too loud, and finally stopped when we were cut off. This year was the same concept, but a better-paced, thoroughly enjoyable drinking experience.

"...definitely without Cap Metro's authorization – to execute this really bad idea...."

Aug. 21, 2009 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Event Menu

A guide to some August foodie events in and around Austin

"...The series opens with beers from Austin's own Indepen­dence Brewing Co. and Blanco's Real Ale Brewing Co., with musical..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Cheese in the Heart of Texas

Austin's getting cheesy

"...of Pure Luck Farm and Dairy, Tim Schwartz of Real Ale Brewing Co., and Chip McElroy of Live Oak..."

July 31, 2009 Food Feature by MM Pack

Black Sheep Lodge

Black Sheep Lodge is still pulling in a crowd every night, despite the fact that the liquor license has arrived, so you now have to pay for your drinks

"...on Black Sheep Lodge's parking lot beer garden. "It really gave us a chance to straighten out our menu,..."

July 24, 2009 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Event Menu

This week's local food events

"...a five-course Brewer's Dinner paired with craft brews from Real Ale Brewing Company of Blanco, using each of the..."

May 29, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Shiner at 100

After 100 years, the Spoetzl Brewery still shines

"...Back before there was Samuel Adams, Sierra Nevada, or Real Ale, there was Shiner beer. Back before there was..."

March 13, 2009 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...increased by 30,000 people. … As long as smart, talented people want to live here, our economy is going..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature

Small Sips of Beer News

New local beers bring flavor Austin's way

"...Austin's newest beermaker, (512) Brewing Co., is now open for business. At the moment,..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Microbrew Renaissance

It's a good time to drink beer in Texas

"...believe that this is the golden age of Texas brewing...."

July 4, 2008 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Blanco Lavender Festival

Fragrant entertainment is to be had at Blanco's Lavender Festival

"...samples of artisan foods from around the state. Craft-brewed ales from Blanco's own Real Ale Brewing Co. will be..."

June 13, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

A Disaster Brewing

Hops shortage squeezes local-beer makers and drinkers

"...a little Beer 101 for you: Hops – the female flowers of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus) – are..."

March 21, 2008 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Brewpubs

With four great local brewpubs, beer drinkers in Austin are lucky

"...Peters, was one of the founders of Live Oak Brewing Co. and was the replacement for Tim Schwartz when..."

March 21, 2008 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File

Will more condos mean demolition of Ginger Man? In other news, updates on the Domain and Southpark Meadows.

"...own way. The high-end Domain has almost exclusively attracted upscale regional and national chain operations. They've recently celebrated the..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Capitol Briefs

"..."Our bill was opposed by Mike McKinney of the Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas, and with him opposed to..."

May 18, 2007 News Column

Dying in Committee, Part 8: Microbrewery Bill Dead

Don't plan on taking any beer home after that microbrewery tour.

"..."Our bill was opposed by Mike McKinney of the Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas, and with him opposed to..."

May 11, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Food-o-File

So far in 2007: fires, microbrews, and football

"...in Austin is usually a boon for local alcohol sales, but this year, Texas microbrewers would like to see..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

In Search of a New Agenda

What to look for in the 80th session of the Texas Legislature

"...with Craddick and the voucher crowd. "They're a very talented and well-rounded group of representatives," said Dinah Miller, a..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Texas Microbrewers Head to Lege

Small breweries want to sell directly to consumers

"...on the premises directly to consumers and not just wholesalers. But this provision only applies to vintners, and not..."

Jan. 3, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Austin Reaches Biodiesel Big Leagues

New local partnership makes Austin biodiesel pump headquarters

"...Biofuels. Smith also said his retail and fleet biodiesel sales have both been very successful and that commercial customers..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Liquid Assets

Little brewery, big flavors

"...of incredible bars with huge banks of beers and ales on tap, the glorious Live Oak Brewing Company and,..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Billy's on Burnet

How I found a new favorite hangout

"...favorites like the Dog & Duck Pub and Waterloo Brewing Company, to create a friendly neighborhood beer and burger..."

July 29, 2005 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

V.B.W. keeps an eye on the comings, goings, and goings-on

"...a column one week around here, and the news really piles up! Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine & Food..."

May 28, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Hops, Barley, and ... Rainwater?

The Bitter End's Environmental Pale Ale is ready just in time for the Teas Craft Brewers Festival

"...right here in Austin. It is the new Environmental Pale Ale from the Bitter End, brainchild of Tim Schwartz,..."

May 14, 2004 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Comfort, Upgraded

Zax Pints & Plates mixes boutique beers and a bistro menu – with predictably mixed results

"...opened up. The resulting space is reminiscent of a small-scale bayou plantation house, with its hardwood floors, a perimeter..."

Feb. 27, 2004 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...first article, written by Jordan Smith, exhibited a good talent for obtaining, sorting, and presenting some very complicated material..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Column

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Records' 2000 singles comp (covering those bygone years '97-'99) revealed Memphis' Satyrs as melancholy brooders similar to current U.K...."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...down deep underneath the sleaze are the pristine songwriting talents of Ray Colgan, a blue-eyed soulman with the heart..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

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