Restaurant Review: Este

There's a lot to like at Fermín Nuñez's new seafood restaurant

"...of fungi. The way the masa batter, spiked with vodka, puffs up around the oyster mushrooms, adding a delicately..."

March 10, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Flyrite Turns Seven, Fil N’ Viet Approaches Two, H-E-B Quests for the Best, the Van Zandt Brings In Ledesma, Those Garrisons Garner Multigold, and More, More, More

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

"...with chef Bob Burns on Saturday … Deep Eddy Vodka goes Deep In Drag (with free pizza!) on Sunday..."

March 8, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: Questioning AI

Terrible taste is pretty much hardwired into the American aesthetic

"...barbecue, they would totally wreck the vibe by binge-drinking vodka Red Bulls, wearing tube sock condoms, or doing some..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: Google Ghost Tinder Date

Some people don't have a digital footprint

"...tractors, dipping snuff, or sitting on their tailgates drinking vodka slushies at the Sonic with their cousins on a..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Gluten-Free Without (Much) Misery

Eating in Austin with a wheat allergy

"...Vodka: Because it's distilled from either wheat, rye, or potatoes,..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Central Market’s $500 Gingerbread Contest, Le Politique’s Sad Denoument, One Dovetail’s a Pizza and the Other Is a Pommeau, and OMG Watertrade What Kind of Genius Dessert Is That?

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

"...addition to classics like spaghetti and meatballs, rigatoni alla vodka, and orecchiette. The Bouldin Creek neighborhood’s getting downright Italianate,..."

Dec. 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Recipes to Reimagine Your Holiday Feast

It’s time to revamp your end-of-year celebration menus

"...less than an hour. Add a little rum or vodka for a heady brew. – Toni Tipton-Martin..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Five Spirited Liquids for Gifting

Adult Beverages From Around the World to You

"...blend of cold-brewed Arabica coffee and locally sourced wheat vodka, brings a powerful java taste without any cloying sweetness..."

Dec. 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

10 Holiday Treats for Dogs (and Their Humans)

Local artists and artisans putting pets first

"...1) For the designated dog in your life: Tito's Vodka's "ugly sweater"-inspired line; we're partial to the "Uglier Hoodie"..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Arts Feature by Kimberley Jones

BBQ Ramen Tatsu-Ya Is Open, ATX Grill RH Is Open, Lazarus No. 2 Is Coming, It’s Oinkers Away at Wine & Swine, Dovetail Pizza Is Imminent, and Something Something Halloween, Amirite?

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

"...react to a nearby place so brightly flowing with vodka…..."

Oct. 26, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Local, Ah, Maybe Not Adult Beverage Secrets, Exactly?

But if you weren’t aware of these things before, you’re welcome

"...go for a cocktail like Opal’s Pinky Friedman: Tito’s Vodka, Paula’s Texas Orange, fresh lime, and pomegranate juice...."

Oct. 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Booze You Can Use: A Few Choice Local Views

Sufficient Texas tipples to topple any tedium

"...downright legend in this town, and his empire of “vodka-flavored vodka” is international in scope and nonpareil in power...."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Eat Your Heart Out: A Three-Day Meal Plan for ACL Eats 2022

Paramore, Lil Nas X, and SZA aren't the only acts to watch for

"...march to the foodie wonderland situated between Tito's Handmade Vodka Stage and the Barton Springs Beer Hall for your..."

Oct. 6, 2022 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Kerlin Prioritizes Kerlaches, Farmhouse Offers Intoxicants, Sawyer & Co. Cajuns Into the Night, SBK’s Downtown Again, and WTF Is Andy Baraghani Doing on SoCo?

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

"...In other spirit-related news: Tito’s Handmade Vodka is debuting the Fourteen Acres Farm, located at their..."

Sept. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Black Food Week’s Begun, Austin Restaurant Weeks Are On Their Way, There’s Canine Noms at Blue Lacy, Dollar Sales at Twin Liquors, a New Bar Boss at Watertrade, Local Pastures in South Austin, and Water, Water, Everywhere …

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

"...– Jester King! Treaty Oak! Nine Banded Whiskey! Frankly Vodka! – and so on – but at the moment..."

Aug. 24, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tito’s Latest Product Is an Empty Can

Why? Because they can.

"...remind you that they are in the business of vodka and vodka only, thank you very much...."

Aug. 5, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Tito’s Latest Product Is an Empty Can

Why? Because they can

"...remind you that they are in the business of vodka and vodka only, thank you very much...."

Aug. 2, 2022 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Komé Is Reopening, Enoteca Vespaio Has Closed, Texas Keeper Leverages the Triple-Digit Heat, Desert Door Is Searching for the Best New Margarita, and Hopdoddy Is Putting Peanut Butter and Jelly Where, Exactly?

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

"...Sotol is “more tequila” only like rum is “more vodka,” get it?]..."

July 20, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

What Makes This Cocktail Party So Different?

What sets this spirited shindig aside from so many others?

"...Sparkling Margarita, Fred’s Ruby Red Sparkling Cocktail – that’s vodka in there, spiking the tartness of ruby red grapefruit..."

July 18, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Merry Month of May’s Depressed Cake Shop, Celebratory Cinco de Mayo, Julep-Joltin’ Kentucky Derby, and the Visual Delights of Craft Beer Packaging

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

"...Gulf shrimp to the spicy chicken sando, from the vodka-based Buzz to that gin-spiked wonderment called The Beekeeper. Suggestion:..."

May 3, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Embraces Ceramicist and Educator Tammie Rubin

Tito's Vodka prize winner looks forward to her 2023 solo show

"...of the prize, which is presented by Austin-based Tito's Vodka and Big Medium, a local nonprofit dedicated to sustaining..."

April 15, 2022 Arts Feature by Vivie Behrens

Kerlaches Come From Kerlin, the Blanton Hosts a Bake-Off, Tito’s (and DQ) Gets Anniversarizing, and the Hotel Lounge Scene Shines All Vibrant and Bold. Also? Easter!

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

"...WUXTRY! Tito’s Handmade Vodka is celebrating 25 years since they turned the entire..."

April 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Compartment No. 6

Strangers on a train form a tense bond in this Finnish drama

"...mining job. He’s an obnoxious bore who drinks cheap vodka and eats sausages with his hands, terrorizing Laura in..."

March 18, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

March Toward the Booze, Ye Thirsty Citizens All!

These fine tipples may be precisely the slaking fortress you seek

"...of this spirit called Kástra Elión. It’s a new vodka, distilled from Greek olives harvested in the Nafpaktos region..."

March 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Food Crafters Earn National Accolades From Good Food Foundation

Great news for good food

"...renaissance since Tito Beveridge proved, in 2001, that Texas vodka could kick global ass – it kind of makes..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Coffee Clutch: Three Liqueurs, Canned Cocktails, and Origin-Roasted Beans

Because we know that the java is what you’re craving

"...The three Zuzi cocktails currently available are based on vodka spirits and Arabica coffee and include the Carajillo (lightly..."

Feb. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Spider House Is Gone, Sweet Ritual’s on Hiatus, Kerlin’s Got Brisket-Filled Kolaches, Home Slice Celebrates National Pizza Day, Jo’s Coffee Hosts Annual Chili Cook-Off, and More

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

"...been sold and is scheduled for demolition. Visit the vodka-friendly venue before it’s gone – you ain’t seen nothin’,..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Russian House Is Dishing Up Bear (and Other) Dumplings Next Tuesday

Unlimited dumplings of all kinds supercharge a midweek feast

"...And – did we say vodka, yet?..."

Jan. 25, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Restaurant Review: Canje

Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph showcases Caribbean flavor

"...it as having a distinct butterscotch browned-butter taste. The vodka-based Island Hopping, according to a companion, tasted "like vacation"..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

10 Perfect Patio Cocktails in Austin

Sun, sip, repeat

"...Crystal City, Launderette (vodka, lemon, grapefruit, St. Germain, Peychaud's Bitters)..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

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