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"...met Mike Erickson at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts – back when it was still the Texas..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Food Feature

Culinary Studies

Cooking Schools in Austin

"...the country where I wanted to live (based on culinary culture and climate) and then go visit the schools..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

Where Some Austin Chefs Attended Culinary School

"...Stuart Scruggs (Brio Vista): Culinary Institute of America (CIA)..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

A Comparison of Professional Culinary Programs in Austin

"...ACC Austin Community College Culinary Arts Program..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Food Feature

A Culinary Passport to Asia

Asia Food Fest 2007

"...Austin metro area, and indeed the entire state of Texas, has grown tremendously in recent years. One benefit of..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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

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

"...the festival. Call 542-WINE for more information, or visit www.texaswineandfood.org...."

April 4, 2003 Food Feature

The 2004 Texas Craft Brewers Festival

"...15, Austin will be the host for the 2004 Texas Craft Brewers Festival. Last year, about 2,000 beer lovers..."

May 14, 2004 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Austin’s Top Culinary Nonprofit Announces Statewide Expansion

Grants/virtual events support local food in four major cities

"...The newly formed Texas Food & Wine Alliance (TFWA) will be the umbrella..."

Sept. 3, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Making the Grade

Rachel Feit and Wes Marshall are on campus at the Bleu River Grille and Ventana, the Texas Culinary Academy's training restaurants.

"...One of the most exciting recent additions to the Texas Culinary Academy curriculum is their new on-site restaurant-training program...."

April 25, 2003 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Making the Grade

On campus at the Bleu River Grille and Ventana, the Texas Culinary Academy's training restaurants

"...Here's a great idea. When advanced students at the Texas Culinary Academy take their haute-cuisine lab course, they can..."

April 25, 2003 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Making the Grade

On campus at the Bleu River Grille and Ventana, the Texas Culinary Academy's training restaurants

"...on computer geeks or, alternately, to gawk at the culinary students themselves. The Bleu River Grille is not only..."

April 25, 2003 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

A Shared Vision

MM Pack reports on the combination of generosity and hard work that built the Institute of Hospitality & Culinary Arts at Travis High School.

"...week in October, the brand-new Institute of Hospitality & Culinary Arts at Travis High School will mark its grand..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

All in the Presentation

John Bullington's and James Holmes' culinary performance art: now showing at an Alamo Drafthouse (or elsewhere) near you

"...The freedom to add creative culinary embellishments to the presentation of such films as Charlie..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Then and Nau

Of Kash-Karry, Casiraghi's, and Jeffrey's: Clarksville's culinary history

"...of the place, as well as some of its culinary history, remains intact...."

Feb. 16, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Taking Stock

Food Editor Virginia B. Wood reports from the 17th Annual Texas Hill Country Food & Wine Festival.

"...Italy has to offer ... right here in Austin, Texas." For the most part, this year's Texas Hill Country..."

April 12, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Good Cuisine and an Interesting Scene

The 'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...What a hoot to see incoming festival president and Texas Culinary Academy director Harvey Giblin playing and singing with..."

April 22, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves ... and Austin, Too!

The Austin chapter of Les Dames D'Escoffier is fulling its mission to create a supportive culture in its community to achieve excellence in food, beverage, and hospitality professions

"...This week, the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival showcases the best..."

April 11, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Icing the Batter Electric

Cake decorators both professional and passionately amateur prep for local competition

"...be sponsored by their organization this weekend at the Texas Culinary Academy. The show gives Austin-area professional and passionately..."

June 10, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood discusses the untimely death of her friend and Austin "pioneer" Patrick Knight in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...wounds in (as yet) unexplained circumstances in the far-west Texas town of Marathon, it was impossible to grasp. He..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood reports from the fields of lavender in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...from noon until 11pm, with five bands each day. Culinary offerings include New Orleans-style Creole specialties from Gene's New..."

June 20, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Two high-profile Austin food-related businesses sold in August, and now both will experience growth and expansion as a result of investor cash infusions, Cuisines Editor Virginia B. Wood writes.

"...and expansion as a result of investor cash infusions. Texas Culinary Academy (6020-B Dillard Circle, 323-2511), formerly known as..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Chef stuff and tube news

"...Chef News Two chef instructors at the Texas Culinary Academy (11400 Burnet Rd., 837-2665, www.tca.org) recently completed..."

July 28, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Winners and losers on Food TV and more

"...mansions category. Weber, then a pastry instructor at the Texas Culinary Academy and a second place finisher at two..."

May 5, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Scholarships, the Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival, tequila tastings at Santa Rita, and more

"...Culinary Scholarship Competition With a $15,000 scholarship on the line,..."

April 1, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Accomplishments and accolades, bocaditos and hot bites

"...were recently announced for the annual International Association of Culinary Professionals (www.iacp.com) and James Beard Foundation Awards (www.jamesbeard.org). Both..."

April 9, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood grooves to smooth yet rocking Austin restaurant scene.

"...to operating two restaurants run completely by students, the Texas Culinary Academy (11400 Burnet Rd., 837-2665 x111, www.austincooks.com) has..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Last week's events, Virginia B. Wood writes, have made it almost impossible to focus on such mundane things as newsy tidbits, interviews, and deadlines. I finally realized the only way I'd get through a column was to look for good news and upbeat stories to fill this space.

"...one of three finalists in the Writers' League of Texas' Teddy Book Awards for the best children's book published..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food for Thought

Ken Rubin, Culinary Scholar

"...best food scholarship is going on outside of the academy," he says. "Most of the best things that I've..."

April 27, 2001 Food Feature by Clay Smith

An Altar-nate View

Liven up the boo-ring Halloween season with Día de los Muertos celebrations

"...legendary and have even been featured on PBS' Central Texas Gardener. "I invite guests to bring candles and mementos..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood delivers a half-ton o' news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...courts that they've recently purchased in the far west Texas hamlet of Marfa. The renovations at the Thunderbird and..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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