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Culinary Ladies of the Eighties: Valerie & Stephanie Schuster
Upper Crust Bakery is a sister act
"...Neither of them considers herself a baker, but their Upper Crust Bakery has been one of Austin's most successful..."

July 15, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

This Land Is Pie Land
The best places to satisfy your lust for crust
"...Quack's 43rd Street Bakery (411 E. 43rd, 512/453-3399; www.quackquacks.com) Pies can be ordered..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Cooking in Heels
Trailblazing Women in Austin's Food Business
"...their own food businesses. Patricia Bauer-Slate of Sweetish Hill Bakery, Marilou Morales of Pasta & Company, Cathe Dailey of..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Food Feature by Ronna N. Welsh

Second Helpings: Bakeries
"...Daily 9am-9pm If you're shopping for a picnic, the bakery at Central Market is a good place to start...."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature

10 Tasty King Cake Options in Austin
Mardi Gras looks different this year, but cake helps
"...Pflugerville’s cottage bakery Curious Confections bakes a king cake for everyone. Available..."

Feb. 10, 2021 Food Post by Madi Margulies

Food-o-File
If visions of sugarplums are dancing in your head but the time or talent for holiday baking have yet to materialize, Virginia B. Wood has done the homework for you: This week's Food-o-File lists local bakeries cooking up Christmas sweets.
"...willing to make your sweet dreams come true. Russell's Bakery & Coffee Bar (3339 Hancock, 419-7877): A pastry case..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Great Thanksgiving Pie List
Let local eateries do the baking
"...Quack's 43rd Street Bakery Pies, including the new blackberry flavor, can be ordered..."

Nov. 16, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

King Cakes
If you bite the baby, you buy the next one
"...Sweetish Hill Bakery (1120 W. Sixth, 472-1347) Austin's oldest French bakery is..."

March 4, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

King Cakes
It may be the post-Katrina Mardi Gras diaspora that helped spread this delicious culinary component of the Crescent City's favorite holiday
"...Sweetish Hill Bakery (1120 W. Sixth, 472-1347) Austin's oldest French bakery is..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Pies for the Holidays
Area bakeries, restaurants, and market bakers are gearing up to create delicious sweets to grace the holiday table
"...Quack's 43rd Street Bakery (411 E. 43rd, 453-3399, www.quackquacks.com): pies, cakes, cupcakes, and..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File
'Top Chef' champion Paul Qui is on the move
"...I dropped by Upper Crust Bakery (4508 Burnet Rd.) to pick up some..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Bake Break
Finding the best breads for holiday hosting
"...Sweetish Hill Bakery1120 W. Sixth, 472-1347..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Food Review

Food-o-File
Three local businesses are promoting products with brand-new flavors this month, and Austin's latest culinary news.
"...and are big fans of the sweet rolls from Upper Crust and the Morning Glory muffins at Sweetish Hill...."

March 22, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

King Cakes
King Cakes
"...Cajun/Creole restaurant imports king cakes from the legendary Gambino's Bakery in New Orleans every week. Enjoy slices with your..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Food Feature

The Making of an Endorsement
"...TIE DYES, LIGHTCRAFTERS, LIKEABLE LAWYER, LINDSAY DESIGNS, LIVING ARTS BAKERY, LONG'S VACUUM & APPLIANCE, LOU'S SALON, LOUIES 106 RESTAURANT,..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

SXSW: Austin Dining From Yawn Till Dawn
Some late-night lifesavers to keep you well-fed in the wee hours of SXSW
"...Mojo's, Epoch carries East Side Pies pizza slices and Upper Crust Bakery pastries, and gosh darn it, sometimes you..."

March 11, 2011 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Readers Poll
"...HONORABLE MENTIONKenichi, Truluck's, Solera, Razzoo'sBakerySweetish Hill BakeryRUNNERS-UPCentral Market, Upper Crust Bakery..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

All Hail the King Cake
It's not Carnival until you find the hidden baby
"...Cajun/Creole restaurant imports king cakes from the legendary Gambino’s Bakery in New Orleans for sale during Carnival season, but..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Mardi Gras King Cakes, Coming Right Up!
Local vendors providing a key element to pre-Lenten parties
"...Sweetish Hill Bakery (1120 West 6th, 512/472-1347) Austin’s oldest French bakery is..."

Feb. 25, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Sweets and Meals for the Holidays
Stuff your piehole … with pie, obviously
"...Quack's 43rd Street Bakery (411 E. 43rd, 453-3399, www.quackquacks.com) Pies, cakes, cupcakes, and..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Does Food Really Help Us Through Trying Times?
Soothing negative emotions with fat, carbohydrates, and sugar
"...out fried chicken at Lucy's or cinnamon rolls from Upper Crust Bakery...."

May 5, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Wanna Be Thankful for Not Cooking This Year?
Check out our list of pros who will bake and cook so you don't have to
"...Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery (411 E. 43rd, 512/453-3399; www.quacksbakery.com) Pies, cakes, cupcakes, and..."

Nov. 19, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Pies and Other Holiday Meal Enhancements
It's still not too late to get someone else to bake it for you
"...Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery (411 E. 43rd, 453-3399; www.quackquacks.com) pies, cakes, cupcakes, and..."

Nov. 15, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File
Austin foodies grace the small screen, and local bakeries sweeten the holidays
"...to the Austin Farmers' Market Downtown, a Dai Due Supper Club feast in the field at Boggy Creek Farm,..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Emerald City Press
Stop by Emerald City Press for espresso soft-serve and fresh flowers with your morning coffee
"...delights: Tacodeli breakfast tacos, Boomerang's veggie pies, pastries from Upper Crust Bakery, Lone Star Kola­ches, Ken's Donuts and spicy..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Food Review by Daniel Mottola

Food-o-File
Taco Xpress reborn; Burnet blossoms; Jack Gilmore gets chile with it
"...Row. In the first block, grab some pastries at Upper Crust Bakery (4508 Burnet Rd., 467-0102), and then drop..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion
You'll have to know when to hold 'em at the 10th anniversary of the fabulous VIVA! Las Vegas charity event; Remedy's love heals; and West Lynn's local indie retailers could use some of your love now that street construction has finally ended.

June 13, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Taking the Cake
"...serving allowances very generous. Contact Jeanine Gwaltney. Sweetish Hill Bakery 1120 W. Sixth, 472-1347..."

May 9, 1997 Food Feature

Art
Art Openings
"...UPPER CRUST BAKERY, 4508 Burnet Rd. "Stories," paintings on paper..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature

The Empty Bowl Project Is This Sunday
Select a hand-painted bowl, fill it with soup, and help friends in need
"...Mother’s Cafe, Thai Fresh, the Hightower, The Soup Peddler, Upper Crust Bakery, and many more...."

Nov. 16, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

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