The Off Beat: A Hot Luck Switcheroo

Chefs talk music – and artists talk food – ahead of the fest

"...Austin May 23 to 26, are Caribbean restaurant Canje’s Tavel Bristol-Joseph; French bistro Épicerie owner Sarah McIntosh; Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel,..."

May 24, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Valentine’s Day Dining: Five Restaurants Where Food Meets Romance

Don’t give away your heart on an empty stomach, baby

"...is the special menu for this lovemad night at Tavel Bristol-Joseph’s popular (and critically acclaimed) Caribbean restaurant on the..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Uchibā Opens, Mission Burger’s Second Location Opens, Fresa’s Third Location Opens, Austin Confectioners Fight Breast Cancer, the Taco Mafia’s on PBS, Marfa Comes to Kalimotxo, and More

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

"...has opened a new location on the Eastside… and Tavel Bristol-Joseph's amazing Canje crew has teamed up with award-winning..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Thirsty Planet Is Locked Out, Lick Ice Cream Pet Parade’s Gone to the Dogs, National Pork Chop Day Has Oinkers Aweigh, the Austin Food & Wine Festival Returns – and so Does ‘Tacos of Texas’

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

"...with chefs Todd Duplechan, David Norman, Kevin Fink, and Tavel Bristol-Joseph preparing a great menu of porchetta, wood-fired focaccia..."

Aug. 23, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hot Luck's Music and Food Lineup for 2023

Your Memorial Day weekend plans are sorted

"...chefs from across the country; participating local chefs include Tavel Bristol-Joseph of Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group/Canje, Sarah McIntosh..."

March 21, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Famed Austin Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph and the Future of Food

Joins the SXSW party and talk about how we'll eat

"...local food scene at this year’s South by Southwest. Tavel Bristol-Joseph, pastry chef and partner in the Emmer &..."

March 10, 2023 Features Feature by Rod Machen

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

Organic pastry, fusion BBQ, and Caribbean flavors recognized

"...two of them BBQ chefs. Nominated are the versatile Tavel Bristol-Joseph for his work at the Caribbean Canje; Damien..."

Jan. 30, 2023 Food Post by A. Richmond

Much Wine! Many Food! And Buzz Burger Debuts, Sway Goes West, It’s a Whole New Lunar Year, and More

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

"...ago this weekend, our Food Editor Melanie Haupt reviewed Tavel Bristol-Joseph’s Caribbean restaurant Canje – and we hear that..."

Jan. 17, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

10 Local Eats That Impressed in 2022

Duck! Soup! Dumplings!

"...is among the best in Austin. Basque Cheesecake by Tavel Bristol-Joseph..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Previewing the Austin Food & Wine Festival

Our recommendations for whom to see and what to taste

"...Kismet for a four-course “grill-a-thon.” And at Canje, chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph and celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan offer a tasting..."

Oct. 25, 2022 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Chef Tony’s Giving Us the Side Eye, Texas Hill Country Wineries Are Metal AF, We’re Foodily Fighting the SCOTUS, an NYC Barman Totally Crushed That Garrison Bros. Bourbon Brawl, and More

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

"...How about this news: Emmer & Rye Hospitality chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph has teamed up with Bésame Ice Cream to..."

July 6, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Restaurants for Special Occasions

Want some ambience to go with your food? No problem.

"...bird of Guyana, this passion project of acclaimed chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph (Emmer & Rye) features Caribbean cuisine. The rotating..."

June 14, 2022 Food Post

Adrian Lipscombe at Canje, Grounds & Hounds for Austin Pets Alive!, Provision Dining House Returns, Snoozing for Pride, and Here Comes the Bourbon Brawl

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

"...a Mule Project) is doing a collaboration dinner with Tavel Bristol-Joseph at the excellent Canje (1914 E. Sixth). The..."

June 8, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Return of Hot Luck

Aaron Franklin's food and music fest is about more than just chilling with your homies

"...(obvi), Shepherd, pastry chef Laura Sawicki, Tyson Cole, and Tavel Bristol-Joseph of the Emmer & Rye group repping his..."

May 20, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Aaron Franklin’s Hot Luck Fest Returns in May

And if you love great food, you’ll likely be returning too

"...Feges BBQ (Houston, TX); Shota Nakajima, Taku (Seattle, WA); Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Canje (Austin, TX); Todd Duplechan, Lenoir (Austin, TX);..."

March 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texas French Bread Burns, La Mexicana Says Adios, Texas Sake Company Brings the Sushiko, Delysia Brews Up Major Wins, Patika Reopens Downtown, and More …

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

"...Cakes star Duff Goldman) are Michael Fojtasek, Sonya Cote, Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Fermín Núñez, Ben Runkle, and more…..."

Jan. 26, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Luck Drops Lineup for March Reunion Potluck

Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen to feature local, national chef talent

"...Salt & Time, pastry chef and Canje head honcho Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Suerte’s Fermín Núñez, and Sonya Cote of Store..."

Jan. 24, 2022 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Restaurant Review: Canje

Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph showcases Caribbean flavor

"...of Guyana, Canje is the passion project of chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph, co-owner and executive pastry chef of Emmer &..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Field Guide Festival Finalizes Saturday Symposium Programming

Inaugural fest to explore local food systems

"...Speakers announced today for the Oct. 29 event include Tavel Bristol-Joseph (Canje), Philip Speer (Comedor), Joi Chevalier (The Cook's..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Food Post by Kimberley Jones

Bristol-Joseph's Canje Opens, Bésame's My Jam Makes Us Scream, Fowl Mouth Shuts Up, News of More Booze, and More,

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

"...the 100-seat dining room with a kitchen helmed by Tavel Bristol-Joseph (one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs..."

Oct. 6, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fareground’s Day of the Dead Celebration

Newly re-opened food hall Downtown is getting its calavera on

"...Rye spin-off Henbit, led by chefs Kevin Fink and Tavel Bristol-Joseph, is back in action among the delights of..."

Sept. 13, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Trudy’s Celebrates Local Women, Emmer & Rye Preps Canje, Texas (Sort of) Gets Milk Bar, and More

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

"...Sometime in the fall of this year, Tavel Bristol-Joseph, that award-winning, Emmer & Rye-aligned pastry chef extraordinaire,..."

July 20, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

L’Oca d’Oro Reopens, ACC Bristol-Joseph Scholarships Activate, Chocolate In General FTW, and Small Mercies Everywhere …

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

"...Award-winning chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph (of Emmer & Rye and Hestia fame, among..."

April 28, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Roosevelt Room Reopens, Launderette Brings the Bagels (and Schmears), and – Who Was That On Netflix's Meateater Last Week?

All the news that's fit to make your taste buds quiver

"...with Jackie Letelier of Casero ( Oct. 1) and Tavel Bristol-Joseph of Hestia (Oct. 15), and on from there..."

Sept. 23, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin’s Top Culinary Nonprofit Announces Statewide Expansion

Grants/virtual events support local food in four major cities

"...Taqueria; Jackie Letelier, chef/owner of charcuterie company Casero; chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph, executive pastry chef/partner of Emmer & Rye, Hestia,..."

Sept. 3, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Emmer & Rye: Sunday Ice Cream Social

Cold & creamy goodness to support Austin Black Chamber of Commerce

"...For The literal Win, as pastry chef and co-owner Tavel Bristol-Joseph was laureled among Food & Wine’s Best New..."

June 11, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Food and Music Talent for Hot Luck Festival 2020 Announced

Tickets are on sale for the backyard bash

"...Aaron Franklin (Franklin and Loro); Kevin Fink and Tavel Bristol-Joseph (Emmer & Rye, Henbit, Hestia); Andrew Wiseheart (Contigo);..."

Feb. 25, 2020 Food Post by Zelly Martin

Four Days of Hot Luck in a Nutshell

It’s simply the best food and music festival in Austin

"...of the night gets final billing. Emmer & Rye’s Tavel Bristol-Joseph gave the festival an absolute treat. His koji..."

May 28, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Hot Luck Fest Reveals 2019 Chef Lineup & First Wave of Music Acts

Buy that Whole Enchilada pass before they sell out

"...Foreign & Domestic; Sarah McIntosh, Épicerie; Tatsu Aikawa, Tatsu-Ya; Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Emmer & Rye; Todd Duplechan & Jessica Maher,..."

March 4, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Five Food Celebrations to Fill Your Belly

’Tis the season of elastic waistbands, starting this week

"...dessert reception featuring sweet bites from Emmer & Rye’s Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Uchi + Uchiko’s Ariana Quant, and Sarah Prieto...."

Nov. 13, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

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