Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...flowers and fiery hearts, flora and fauna of her Texas roots. Reichle adds even more depth to her work..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...of Tianjin after losing control of his martial arts academy in a humiliating duel with his father’s apprentice...."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bento Picnic: Everything in Its Right Place

Leanne Valenti’s Japanese homecooking venue exceeds the sum of its parts

"...affable chef, who initially trained at Austin's Natural Epicurean Academy, started the business in 2015 – after having spent..."

June 11, 2021 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Oysters and Milkshakes and Music and Smoke and – Dip! Dip! Dip!

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

"...to be the perfect palate cleanser while enjoying legendary Texas barbecue.” Reckon you’d be doing both your thirst and..."

Sept. 9, 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

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

Sept. 3, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Envisioning a More Flavorful Future With Emmer & Rye’s Fermentation Program

Chef Alfred Francese becomes a self-made flavor scientist

"...out bingo tickets in a nursing home to the Culinary Institute of America, and after stints at Pondicheri and..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Drivin' the blues away

"...The oldest and largest celebration in Texas leading up to Lent has something for everybody. Mardi..."

Feb. 1, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

"...news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached slaves in Texas. In African-American communities, it's a time for parades and..."

June 19, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Monday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...chef Leanne Valenti, a graduate of Austin's Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts. Valenti's choices of bento box lunches..."

April 13, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...music docs, and this year we’ve got two from Texas filmmakers – Joe Nick Patoski’s Sir Doug and the..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...new book Jack Allen's Kitchen: Celebrating the Tastes of Texas (UT Press, $39.95) at the Round Rock outlet of..."

Oct. 31, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

July 17-23

"...› Come and Taste It Sip wines from Texas South Wind Winery and craft beer from Live Oak..."

July 18, 2014 Food Column

International Flavor

Josh Ebsworth takes his talent for barbecue back to England

"...Josh Ebsworth wasn’t even supposed to end up in Texas. The collegiate program in charge of sending him to..."

June 23, 2014 Food Post by Austin Heiberg

President of Austin LDEI Chapter Dies

Denice Woods led culinary service group during productive era

"...Denice was born in Canyon, Texas, and lived much of her professional life in the..."

May 20, 2014 Food Post by MM Pack

Food Events

May 1-8

"...› Open House at Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts Learn about the plant-based chef training..."

May 2, 2014 Food Column

Chef Janelle Reynolds Competes on 'Chopped' Tuesday Night

Watch party scheduled at Willie G's Steakhouse

"...Reynolds is a Lubbock native and graduate of the Texas Culinary Academy who has been cooking around Austin kitchens..."

Sept. 23, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Contest & Festival Facts

"...be donated to the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas. A collection site will be set up at the..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Food Feature

Cafe Mueller Debuts Friday, July 26

First H-E-B in-house restaurant is just what neighborhood ordered

"...restaurant manager Sidni Hargroder, a graduate of both the Texas Culinary Academy and H-E-B's leadership program. Hargroder worked at..."

July 25, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Culinary Networker Extraordinaire

Cooking with a message: community, diversity, ambition

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

Sept. 28, 2012 Food Feature

Hugo’s Media Tasting Party

A refreshing twist on classic Mexican dishes

"...Bacon and Along Came a Slider and is a Texas Culinary Academy graduate. I was very impressed with his..."

July 11, 2012 Food Post by MM Pack

Diners, Tigers, and Pies, Oh My!

Mary Catherine Curren is the queen of pie at 24 Diner

"...directly from graduating from high school at St. Michael’s Academy, headed straight to New York to study at the..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Meal Times: Dec. 9-14

The W Hotel celebrates its first year ... of throwing glass at pedestrians

"...To promote the mission of conservation, recreation, and stewardship, Texas Parks & Wildlife joins with Central Market Cooking Schools..."

Dec. 9, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

34th Street Cafe

34th Street Cafe adds new Tallent

"...as lunch enjoys. Educated at San Francisco's legendary California Culinary Academy, Tallent honed his craft at Dallas' Fog City..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Food Events

Take your palate around the world this week with a Mediterranean festival, Oktoberfest, and the AMOA

"...in the Gruene Historic District. Enjoy the best in Texas food and music, plus award-winning wines from Tex­as and..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Hot Sauce Fest Cooking Demo Tent

"...instructors and students from the Art Institute of Austin culinary program join the fun as our sponsoring partners. AIA's..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Contest & Festival Facts

"...Presented by Capital Area Food Bank of Texas..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Feature

Event Menu

Fun with foodies for June 16-23

"...$100 per person; make necessary reservations at 404-3655 or lauri.taylor@attconf.utexas.edu. Thursday, June 16, 7-10pm...."

June 17, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Not a chef, but want to eat like one? We've got you covered during the International Association of Culinary Professionals conference.

"...nationally respected chefs, cooking instructors, food writers, cookbook authors, culinary historians, and other food professionals. About 1,000 of those..."

May 20, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

2010 was a smorgasbord for foodies from the food trailer frenzy to the bakery bonanza

"...reality TV – while inspiring a popular new community culinary event. One of the more interesting aspects of the..."

Dec. 31, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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

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