Sunday Fair

An account of this year's Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival's Sunday Fair

"...in Georgetown; this year it was held at the Vineyard at The Salt Lick in Spicewood. I think it..."

May 7, 2009 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Hill Country Highlights

An afternoon at a vineyard uncovering what Texas wines have to offer

"...here to taste and learn. While at Fall Creek Vineyards, Jay Knepp of the Salt Lick Vineyard was delivering..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Local wines are just over the next hill

"...area are Fall Creek Vine­yards in Tow and Becker Vineyards in Stonewall. Both are 60-90 minutes from town and..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Celebrate Texas Wine on International Tempranillo Day

Spanish grape excels in the Lone Star State

"...Brennan Vineyards Tempranillo Fall Creek Salt Lick Vineyard Tempranillo Duchman Family..."

Nov. 12, 2014 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Texas wines on steroids

"...to two primary wines, Viognier, and Rhone blends. Brennan Vineyards in Comanche is a reliable producer of a number..."

Nov. 21, 2013 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Recommended Wine Pairings

Wine columnist Wes Marshall finds affordable wines to complement your Thanksgiving feast

"...Fall Creek Salt Lick Vineyard Tempranillo ($30)..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Thirty Years of Texas Wine

Fall Creek Vineyards celebrates a milestone

"...Deep in the heart of the Fall Creek Vineyards is a set of massive wooden doors. They're obviously..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Food Feature by MM Pack

Head for the Hills

Driftwood is Central Texas' hottest culinary destination

"...ranches, a well-known family barbecue operation, and a lone vineyard. These days, the Driftwood area is bustling with new..."

Dec. 18, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Take-Out

Looking at Austin through new eyes

"...Austin. Molly Lonborg, the assistant winemaker at Halter Ranch Vineyard, who just got back from Austin, raved about our..."

May 20, 2016 Food Column by Brandon Watson

Austin Wineries Revive an Ancient Winemaking Technique

Locals winemakers go back to the earth

"...the only light illuminating the rows of vines at Salt Lick Vineyards when The Austin Winery team arrives to..."

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Beyond the Spritzer

Cooling off with summer wines

"...grapes and making wine on their own. Their Milbrandt Vineyards Traditions Pinot Gris ($12) style is just about in..."

July 18, 2008 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File

'Tis the season for birth and rebirth; plus, former Bitter End chef about to step into 'Hell's Kitchen'?

"...report that he's the new executive chef at the Salt Lick 360 (3801 Capital of TX Hwy., 328-4957) where..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Culinary Dream Team

Texas authors headline the book fest Cooking Tent

"...The Salt Lick Cookbook: A Story of Land, Family, and Loveby..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Top 10 Texas Wines

"...5) SPICEWOOD VINEYARDS SAUVIGNON BLANC RED WINES..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

New Farm Debuts at Travaasa with BBQ Bash

Guests enjoy beer and barbecue in pastoral setting

"...* The Salt Lick's toothsome pork ribs with their signature sauce, fire-roasted..."

June 20, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

We celebrate Texas Wine Month and anniversaries all around, check out some new ventures by some old friends, and ask for St. Elias' forgiveness

"...Texas Wine Month, and the folks at Fall Creek Vineyards (325/379-5361, www.fcv.com) have scheduled a unique event. Guests will..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Capital Idea!

On the phone, on the Web, on the farm, or in the store: giving a little Austin to the foodies on your gift list

"...are sold cracked, shelled, in shell, cinnamon-sugared, roasted and salted, chocolate-covered, and jalapeño-flavored. -- B.C...."

Dec. 5, 2003 Food Feature

Day Trips

Mandola Estate Winery pairs handmade Italian-style wines with a Texas accent to an Old World-style Italian market and restaurant

"...Penna has more than 20 years of winemaking and vineyard management experience on the High Plains south of Lubbock...."

Dec. 1, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Some of the Best Texas Hill Country Swimming Holes, Restaurants, Breweries, and More

Take a dip, then fill your piehole

"...bocce ball. And just down the road, long-established Spicewood Vineyards serves their Texas-made wine amidst rows of green vines...."

July 26, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Mandola's Italian Market

It's all good

"...made with Mama's Pot Roast ($7) is stuffed with garlicky sirloin, grilled onions, and a gorgonzola spread. The Mandola's..."

July 14, 2006 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

The 'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...F. Austin could be a big snore or a rollicking good time, depending on who shows up to ask..."

April 2, 2004 Food Feature

'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival Event Schedule

If you've got the money, you've got a great time in store.

"...With wine and wine-country cuisine at Becker Vineyards (sold out), Fall Creek Vineyards (sold out), and Spicewood..."

April 4, 2003 Food Feature

Day Trips

"...you on a wine-tasting journey at the Bell Mountain/Oberhellmann Vineyards, part of a tour that explores the ancient process..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Sustainable Food Center’s Farm to Plate Dinner

Support local food and have a blast doing it

"...chef Rick Lopez L'Oca d'Oro – chef Fiore Tedesco Lick Honest Ice Creams – Anthony Sobotik Make It Sweet..."

May 9, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Austin Food + Wine Festival Tickets Go On Sale Today

More events, more celebrity chefs

"...The festival is adding a few new events this..."

Jan. 20, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson