Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...It’s April and the start of a festival season celebrating music, food, history,..."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Free Ice Cream from Lick, Fitzhugh Parties Hearty, Bird Bird Biscuit Spawns Anew, SXSE Does That Too, Don’t Forget Woo Woo, and What the Hell Is a Shaketini?

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

"...scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Oct. 13, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fat City’s at Yard Bar, Chicken Salad Shoppe Embiggens, Try Hard Succeeds, and There’s Austin Oysters for Everyone

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

"...wrangled from numerous PR releases, official posts, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

July 28, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Kareem El-Ghayesh Brings a Taste of Egypt to Texas Barbecue

Building bridges with brisket

"...Many people describe their introductory Texas barbecue experience as "life-changing," but few have..."

May 7, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Crew Has Answers

Nine pro chefs and YouTube personalities tackle our burning food Qs

"...Throughout the YouTube zeitgeist, only one channel has given us Brad..."

March 20, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

50+ Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Want a bite close to the action? We've got you covered for any mood, group, or time of day.

"...Whether you’ve found yourself in Austin despite the big cancellations..."

March 13, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

Six Local Books for Foodies for the Holidays

Texas food for the eyes and stomach

"...The Little Local Texas Cookbookby Hilah Johnson Countryman Press, 80..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Austin Cookbook Explores Iconic Local Dishes

Colorful pages exude Austin's culinary vibe

"...searched for local restaurant advice online, you've likely read the work of food writer Paula Forbes. As the founding..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Photos From the 100+ Best Restaurants in Austin

"...We choose the best and brightest restaurants in Austin for our annual..."

June 13, 2019 Photo Gallery

40 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Check off all your food goals without leaving the city center

"...Whether you're on a break, or you've designated time to..."

March 15, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Armadillo World Headquarters Cookbook Unearthed by SouthPop!

Micael Priest compiled the recipes; David Byrne loved the nachos

"...of magic are woven into Austin’s culture, just under the surface. While staging an upcoming Micael Priest exhibit for..."

March 9, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Who Is Cast in the Story of Austin Food?

Eight underrepresented views from the local food scene

"...cycle revolving around restaurant openings, closings, and reviews, and the coverage is disproportionately leaving out minority-owned food businesses. Though..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Food Feature by Nina Hernandez

Fonda San Miguel Co-Founder Miguel Ravago Dies at 72

Chef brought Interior Mexican cuisine to Austin

"...The Austin culinary community lost one of its most influential..."

June 26, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Celebrity Judges

"...Walsh (Head Judge) Three-time James Beard Award-winner Walsh is the author of The Hot Sauce Cookbook and The Tex-Mex..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Texas, New York

"...magazine to Jimmy Kimmel is focusing on Austin food, the word from New York City is that Tex-Mex restaurants..."

April 24, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Book Festival: Fresh Cookbooks

New titles explore Mexico's diverse culinary legacy

"...The cooking tent at this weekend's Texas Book Festival is..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Celebrity Judges

This year's distinguished panel of judges includes ...

"...Judge): Three-time James Beard Award winner Robb Walsh is the dining critic at Houstonia magazine and a partner in El Real Tex-Mex..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Food Feature

Know Your Culinary Matriarchs

Meet some of the women who helped shape Austin's culinary consciousness

"...to this country's feminist movement and social media innovations, they have a much higher public profile than some of..."

July 11, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Tickle the Ribs

The first annual 'Austin Chronicle' Invitational BBQ Beef Rib Smackdown

"...There's something primeval about eating a barbecued beef rib. Holding..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Food Events

Dec. 6-12

"...Anniversary Celebration Join Pat Mares and her team as they celebrate 25 years of fine barbecue with food and..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Food Column

The Texas Holiday Cookbook

Easy, accessible recipes for your Texas holiday repast

"...Griffith has come out with a new edition of The Texas Holiday Cookbook, just in time to contribute to..."

Nov. 21, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Celebrity Judges

"...Randy Clemens: Clemens is a graduate of the California School of Culinary Arts and has written for..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

News/Print

Austin lit news is heating up

"...• The University of Texas Press has announced its next big..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Texas Eats: The New Lone Star Heritage Cookbook

Culinary chronicler Robb Walsh reveals a state's cuisine

"...Texas Eats: The New Lone Star Heritage Cookbookby Robb Walsh Ten Speed..."

May 31, 2013 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Celebrity Judges

This year's distinguished panel of judges includes …

"...Randy Clemens: Author of the best-selling Sriracha Cookbook and The Craft of Stone Brewing..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

Food Events

It's North by Northwest's lucky 13th, J Black's 5th, and back to school benefit time

"...› 5th Anniversary Celebration Arrive early; the first 100 attendees get gift bags. Free bites and..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Kate Thornberry's Top 10 Success Stories of the 2011 Austin Food Scene

National media attention and local heroes

"...1) Uchi/Uchiko Chef Tyson Cole won Best Chef of the Southwest Region from the James Beard Foundation, the Uchi..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

The Art of French Baking

The best cookbook gift ideas for 2011

"...The Art of French Bakingby Ginette Mathiot (Phaidon Press, 368..."

Dec. 9, 2011 Food Feature by Monica Riese

Celebrity Judges

"...Adam Gonzales: As the executive chef of Serranos and Mama Ninfa's, this South..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook

Robb Walsh knows Texas food and makes you enjoy the hell out of reading about it

"...'The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook'by Robb Walsh Clarkson..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

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