Matchmaker, Matchmaker

As the hotel system's only official forager, Valerie Broussard brings chefs and farmers together at the W

"...For the past three years, Valerie Broussard has been the official forager for Austin's W..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Food Feature by MM Pack

Finding Our Way

How foraging is changing the local food system

"...available. Foraging has even translated to a career for Valerie Broussard, a consultant who has pushed several regional restaurants..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Food Feature by Sean L. Malin

Food-O-File

Foodie innovators land grants and La Corsha rep replies to Wonderland backlash

"...Imagine Valerie Broussard's surprise when she gave her notice at the..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Honey, I'm Home

The bees of Block 21 get busy on top of the W

"...and the W's "green team," spearheaded by Forager/Food Buyer Valerie Broussard and Director of Beverage and Food Sean Bradshaw...."

May 17, 2013 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-o-File

Three restaurants open as 2010 draws to a close

"...Hargrove, who will be ably assisted by official forager Valerie Broussard, who formerly held the same post at the..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Preserving the Food and Beverage Industry With Fermentation

Jason White turns his science chops to gastronomy

"...Miche Bread, Barton Springs Mill, and food sourcing consultant Valerie Broussard. Together, they located all eight local grain varieties..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Food-o-File

New Year's resolutions

"...with some gelatos made with local ingredients foraged by Valerie Broussard and gluten-free cones developed by Karen Morgan. According..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Trace at the W Hotel

Food so local it could run for City Council

"...Valerie Broussard, who holds the position of forager, is on..."

April 8, 2011 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

TRIO at the Four Seasons' Todd Duplechan won the Texas Chef Showdown last week during Go Texan Restaurant Round-Up, and the event's produce proved that even corporate restaurants are supporting local food sources

"...Ben Wilcott (Texas French Bread), Deegan McClung (Jeffrey's), and Valerie Broussard (Barr Man­sion) checking out the weekly offerings at..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

French Roast

Pop-up celebrates all things France

"...Local forager Valerie Broussard of V. Broussard Consulting is assisting the visiting..."

March 18, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Barton Springs Mill Is Changing Austin's Relationship With Grain

Time to start thinking about where your bread came from

"...of Still Austin Distillery, and food and beverage consultant Valerie Brous­sard. He says, "If we go back to those..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Make Your Own Loquat Upside Down Cake

Get out there and forage some loquats!

"...Matchmaker, Matchmaker: As the hotel system's only official forager, Valerie Broussard brings chefs and farmers together at the W..."

April 21, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

First Look: Mattie's

Austin landmark Green Pastures returns to former elegance

"...food truck after returning to Austin. Alongside sourcing specialist Valerie Broussard, Thomas has created a menu that highlights the..."

March 22, 2017 Food Post by Thea Newell

Green Pastures to Reopen as Mattie's

Chef Joshua Thomas will run kitchen

"...Shop, created the menu in collaboration with sourcing specialist Valerie Broussard. The offerings will draw heavily from local produce,..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Eat Your Heart Out

Corazon development is a foodie paradise

"...the trademark here is a cosmopolitan Italian aesthetic, forager Valerie Broussard informs us that Gemelli keeps it local with..."

May 1, 2015 Food Feature

Austin: Now With More Italy

Two new Italian options open now

"...are being assisted in sourcing local ingredients by forager Valerie Broussard...."

April 1, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...is Sabola's culinary partner in the business and forager Valerie Broussard will be sourcing some of their ingredients. The..."

Feb. 14, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Phoenix Farms Rising

Kickstarter campaign raises funds for local farm

"...owner of Olive & June, parkside, and the backspace; Valerie Broussard, forager at Trace; Bryce Gilmore, chef and owner..."

April 11, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Food-O-File

Local restaurant news never stops

"...W Hotel. He joins Executive Chef Nadine Thomas, forager Valerie Broussard, and new James Beard finalist, Pastry Chef Janina..."

March 8, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Undiscovered Jewels

Formula One visitors get a taste of Austin's best hotel dining

"...full-time forager on staff. When we spoke last week, Valerie Broussard was rounding up broccoli from three different farms..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

TRACE's New Chef: Ben Hightower

Louisiana Boy Heads Up the W Hotel's Signature Restaurant

"...The crew at TRACE (Pastry Chef Janina O’Leary, forager Valerie Broussard, Executive Chef Nadine Thomas) have always struck me..."

June 20, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

Austin's Weekly Food News

"...is implementing a new menu in conjunction with forager Valerie Broussard and pastry chef Janina O'Leary... Chef Justin Rupp..."

June 8, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Deluxe Downtown

Two established franchises bring their 'A' game to new ventures

April 8, 2011 Food Feature

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Podcasts

So local you don't have to leave your house

"...and stand-up comedy since 2014. Last year, site contributor Valerie Lopez added an interview-based podcast to its repertoire. With..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Carina Magyar

Damage Control at Shelter Raises More Dander

Animal shelter saga continues in Williamson County

"...included three Hutto city leaders -- City Manager Ed Broussard, Assistant CM Joanie Clarke, and Council Member Debbie Holland;..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

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