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Josh Hajash from Congress at Citywide 86'd
Food Fight
Congress' John Hajash wins Uchi's Citywide 86'd competition
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06.18.13 | 11:15 am
Chefs are always experimenting with new ingredients and techniques, but that usually happens in the quiet of their kitchens well before the guests arrive. It’s another thing entirely to ...
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Hill Country Fun
Travaasa Austin unveils its farm at BBQ Bash supporting Foodways Texas
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06.17.13 | 10:48 am
Travaasa Austin, the spa and resort on the edge of the Balcones Canyonland Preserve, unveiled its 10-acre farm on Saturday at a BBQ Bash hosted by Executive Chef Ben Baker ...
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Ethically Delicious
PETA names Austin its top vegan-friendly city of 2013: Move over barbecue
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06.16.13 | 03:30 pm
It is a rare week when there is no mention of Austin’s barbecue scene; outsiders seem to think that the city’s only food groups are brisket, pork ribs ...
Blandy's Madeira
Drinks with Dad
4 after-dinner drink gift ideas for Father’s Day
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06.14.13 | 12:04 pm
In his essay on gifts, Ralph Waldo Emerson poetically asserted that it is better to give a present that reflects the true spirit of the receiver. "… The rule for a ...
Hannah Harto visits the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas
Playing with Fire
YouTube hit My Drunk Kitchen shows up at Capital Area Food Bank of Texas
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06.13.13 | 03:30 pm
The Capital Area Food Bank of Texas is always happy to have volunteers stop by, even when they are internet celebrities who are known for getting drunk and cooking poorly ...
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Dining Preview
Paul Qui shares a dazzling preview of soon-to-open Qui Restaurant
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06.10.13 | 12:59 pm
Those who keep up with the foodie fanfare of this town are aware Chef Paul Qui's soon-to-open restaurant, Qui. With local support for the talented young chef dating back ...
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Feeding Frenzy
Mueller residents are hungry for Kerbey Lane, stage an eat-in to prove loyalty
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06.10.13 | 11:24 am
Residents in the Mueller development are hungry for 24-hour diner fare a la Kerbey Lane. In a strange bit of Monday morning news, the Mueller Neighborhood Association (MNA) has announced ...
Dark Rye Balcones
Dark Rye
Whole Foods' Dark Rye talks James Beard Award, the future of journalism and sources of inspiration
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06.07.13 | 10:47 am
In early May, Dark Rye, an online magazine from Whole Foods Market, was honored with the Best Group Food Blog award at the James Beard Foundation Book, Broadcast and Journalism ...
Stubb's expands to Shanghai, China
He's a Cook
Finally! Stubb's expands to China. Wait, what?
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06.05.13 | 03:49 pm
We've all been holding our breath, waiting until the day Austin finally moved into the illustrious, coveted Shanghai space. Wait. No we weren't? The internets were as shocked ...
Central Market Westgate coffee roaster
Foodie's Delight
Central Market Westgate unveils massive renovations and new products
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06.05.13 | 03:16 pm
Austin is already a food lover’s paradise, but local foodies will soon have a new favorite destination to stock up on fresh and unique ingredients, thanks to the massive ...
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Shake and Fries
Top Notch Hamburgers taps into nostalgia with Summertime Movie Nights
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06.05.13 | 12:29 pm
There's not much more quintessentially "summer" than a cheeseburger, milkshake and flick (preferably of the coming-of-age kind) after a long day at the pool. Top Notch Hamburgers is wisely ...
Non-GMO seed
The Farmer Diaries
Monsanto pushback: Texas farmer opts to save his own seed
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06.05.13 | 09:43 am
On May 25, 2 million people in 58 countries took to the streets to protest Monsanto, a company whose PR department has likely been racking up the overtime in a ...
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Legal Battles
Two popular Austin bars sued for over-serving alcohol
By KVUE.com
06.04.13 | 03:45 pm
KVUE — Two popular Austin bars are being sued for over-serving alcohol to drivers who were then involved in fatal accidents. Our exclusive content partners at the Austin American-Statesman report the ...
Paul Qui, chef/owner of qui restaurant in Austin.
Restaurant Buzz
Highly-anticipated restaurant qui announces June opening date
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06.04.13 | 12:59 pm
Ready to tease your taste buds? Paul Qui has announced that his flagship restaurant, qui, will officially open to the public on Thursday, June 20. The highly-anticipated restaurant (thanks in ...
Trace - Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Mousse
Dining Picks
Where to eat in Austin right now: Top spots for fresh summer dining
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06.04.13 | 11:15 am
This month, we take a look at some summer favorites for laid-back neighborhood dinners with a fine-dining appeal, new menus with a bounty of local foraged favorites and newcomers to ...
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