Where To Find Custom Cocktails and Affordable Wines During SXSW

A penny saved is a cocktail earned

"...with silly things like happy hour. With so many customers, who needs discounts? Well, we do. Luckily, we have..."

March 9, 2012 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Old World-Style Retailer Attracting Connoisseurs to Westlake Store

Vom Fass has exotic oils, vinegars, wines, spirits, and bottles galore

"...close to a bespoke clothing kind of operation, because customers basically pick whatever they want and buy it in..."

July 10, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Local Artist Thomas Hooper Tattoos Bulleit Bourbon

Austin is one of four cities tasked with creating a limited collection

"...be one of only four markets to have a custom creation by a local tattoo artist...."

Sept. 7, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...and third party delivery service options. 20% off all bottles of wine ordered for pickup...."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...and two kinds of sausage (jalepeño and regular) attract customers from all over Texas. The sausage is like peppered..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Toasting Hogmany

The French Buffet

"..."Hmmmmm." Carla started slowly, glancing over the lineup of bottles against the bar mirror, "Tell you what," she said...."

Jan. 1, 1999 Food Feature

Four We Adore of Texas Booze That We Choose

Recommended tipples from Garrison Brothers, Milam & Greene, Still Austin, and Desert Door Sotol

"...in at an astounding 140.9 proof and yielded 9,600 bottles. Strong, but fear not: "Even at 140.9," insists master..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Spirited Liquids for Gifting

Adult Beverages From Around the World to You

"...to produce new casks of 100% Mizunara with a custom char for resting their new reposada in, and the..."

Dec. 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Texas Snacker's Guide to the Holidays

Put your gifts where your mouth is

"...and using their special bespoke service you can order custom meringue drops, clouds tarts, mini pavlovas, and cones in..."

Dec. 5, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

First Look: Fork & Vine

Fine dining on West Anderson

"...the wine you're drinking with dinner? Buy a couple bottles or a case to take home – Fork &..."

Jan. 5, 2015 Food Post by Adrienne White

Gear Up, Beer Up

Craft brewery and brewpub options

"...international traditions of sausage making, Banger's manages to balance custom with ingenuity. Perfect for a little hair-of-the-dog brunch, pair..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Food Feature by Anna Toon

Record Reviews

"...and make some looooove. Spencer, tricked out in his custom-built "Lovin' Machine," is asking the age-old amorous question, "Do..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Music Review

Let It Sno, Let It Sno

Cool and Colorful 'Cones

"...electric ice shaver, and shelves filled with about 3,000 bottles of flavored syrup...."

May 23, 1997 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

Downtown Austin Restaurant Recommendations

Good places to eat in the middle of all the hubbub, bub

"...locally sourced meats, seasonal vegetables, and his elegant venue's custom-built wood-burning grill, oven, and plancha. Do we even need..."

March 10, 2023 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

30 Years Ago, GG Allin Cleared Austin’s Scuzziest Punk Venue in 24 Minutes

Witness accounts of the notorious shock rocker’s antics and arrest at the Cavity Club

"...he toured with the Murder Junkies – a band custom-assembled by brother Merle on bass, with drummer Donald "Dino..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Five Swoonworthy Valentine's Treats for Your Favorite Foodie

Because they and you deserve it

"...two dozen oysters, garnishes, one of three paired wine bottles, shucking knife and gloves, and Austin Oyster Co. swag..."

Feb. 1, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Long Activist Legacy Survives on the Eastside

Holding on to El Barrio

"...members, protecting them from a chanting crowd throwing rocks, bottles, and sticks...."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Foxtail Supper Club Adds Camaraderie to Your Socially Distanced Dinner Table

Share a meal with friends in separate homes

"...Date Night setup with an entrée, dessert, libations, a "custom activity" – ahem – conversation cards, and even a..."

May 22, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Our Favorite Spots to Eat and Drink at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

ABIA serves up live music, craft cocktails, and beloved local restaurant fare

"...Briggo is an Austin-made product designed to accommodate coffee customization. What it lacks in human interaction, it makes up..."

March 8, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

First Look: Nickel City

Eastside bar returns Austin to its roots

"...humble as it does affordable: Local drafts, cans and bottles, standard cocktails, and wines listed by color and flavor..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Food Feature by Thea Newell

VOX Table Opens Today

Lamar Union new foodie destination

"...mixologist Travis Tober, will include craft beers in cans, bottles, and on draft, a food-friendly wine list, and an..."

April 29, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Anchor Ln) and she's presenting a fall menu of custom cocktails featuring some new libations such as the Root..."

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

Downtown's Garage Is a Hidden Gem

Craft cocktails, local history, and parking all-in-one

"...function nearly independently, each with its own POS, well bottles, mixers, and so forth. Less crossover movement and fewer..."

June 27, 2014 Food Feature by Gracie Salem

First Look: Radio Coffee & Beer

South Austin coffee/craft beer bar opens

"...tap system designed and built by Travis Read of Custom Draft, the attention to detail is palpable...."

June 18, 2014 Food Post by Anna Toon

Layers of Change

Story-centric documentary reveals the power of a child's vision

"...effective storyline, and artistic technical choices – even a custom soundtrack featuring Vivienne's glass lemonade bottles as percussion...."

Feb. 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

School House Pub

New neighborhood hot spots

"...School House Pub offers 20 Texas beers on tap, custom cocktails, and a selection of burgers, sandwiches, and plates..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Food Feature by Anna Toon

School House Pub Opens Today

Long-awaited new neighborhood bar opens on Manor restaurant row

"...spot opens Friday, August 23rd, with a full bar, custom school-themed cocktails, 20 beers on tap, and 17 more..."

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

HE'BREW Brings Chosen Beer to Texas

Shmaltz Brewing Product is Certified Kosher and It's Got Schtick

"...HE’BREW Holiday Gift Pack features eight unique 12 oz. bottles of beers, custom glass, Chanukah candles, and instructions on..."

Oct. 24, 2012 Food Post by Amy Kritzer

Austin Cake Ball Kitchen & Bar

Not yet baller status

"...wine list, a selection of local craft beers in bottles, and a roster of custom cocktails. Based on my..."

May 4, 2012 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

When the lord closes a door, he opens a Thai joint Downtown

"...and a selection of more than 100 affordably priced bottles of wine to complement whatever meal customers put together...."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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