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Dreamy Desserts
The Gelato World Tour is coming to Austin in May
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04.15.14 | 03:37 pm
When the first heat waves of summer begin to role into town, Republic Square Park will keep you cool with a creamy dessert competition. The Gelato World Tour, a globe-hopping ...
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Live Fire! Returns
23 Texas chefs prepare for beef showdown at the Salt Lick Pavilion
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04.15.14 | 01:24 pm
What do you get when you take 23 chefs, give them a whole lot of beef and add some flame? Austin Food and Wine Alliance’s fourth annual festival of ...
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Waistline Watcher
5 local spots for healthy, waistline-friendly dishes
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04.15.14 | 11:13 am
Spring break is in the rearview mirror, which means summertime is almost here. Still haven’t started on the new exercise plan you mapped out on December 31? Still hoarding ...
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Bacon Jam, Baby
Austin-based Cookwell & Company celebrates 10 years of culinary creativity
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04.14.14 | 09:08 am
Austin-based Cookwell & Company started out like any successful company should. Two food-loving best friends, Will Petty and Kyle Green, set out to create something they couldn’t find in the ...
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The Farmer Diaries
Texas farmer devises three-pronged strategy to combat possible drought
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04.13.14 | 03:36 pm
Dabble the least amount in gardening and your attitude about the weather changes. The word drought gets real. You no longer view endless days of sunshine as ideal. Rainfall stops ...
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Austin Food News
This week in food: Chef spills restaurant horror stories, Trailer Food Tuesdays return and more
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04.11.14 | 11:03 am
Justine's owners showcase their home Who knew restaurateurs were ever so stylish? Camille Styles caught up with Justine Gilcrease and Pierre Pelegrin in their gorgeous Austin home, and the ...
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2014 Best Chef Nominees
Austin's best chefs revealed: Culinary stars nominated for CultureMap Tastemaker Award
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04.11.14 | 08:54 am
Austin is chockfull of talented chefs who serve up their culinary flare from food trucks to fine dining restaurants. Our panel of respected judges have selected an eclectic mix of ...
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South Lamar In-N-Out
New In-N-Out could turn South Lamar into "Burger Boulevard"
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04.10.14 | 12:55 pm
South Lamar Blvd. could be the setting of the ultimate showdown in Austin's ongoing Burger Wars. Rumors are swirling that In-N-Out, the California chain with a cult following and ...
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A Night out with PayPal
Why you need to go to Gourdough's today
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04.10.14 | 06:00 am
Hey CultureMap readers. We're excited to bring you "A Night out with PayPal," a special video series that explores some of Austin's favorite restaurants and food trailers and ...
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New East Side Joint
Rainey Street veterans debut East Austin's Bar 2211 this weekend
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04.09.14 | 03:17 pm
After finding success on Rainey Street with The Blackheart and Bungalow, respective owners Jeremy Murray and Jason Steward are teaming up and heading to the east side.  This weekend marks ...
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Announcing The Tastemakers
Where to eat in Austin right now: Announcing the CultureMap Tastemaker Best Restaurant nominees
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04.09.14 | 01:31 pm
Award season is upon us in the food world and with it comes the third annual CultureMap Tastemaker Awards celebrating the best of the best in Austin’s dining scene ...
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Did a Bad Bad Thing
Carrabba's founder Damian Mandola arrested twice in two days at Duchman Family Winery in Driftwood
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04.07.14 | 04:26 pm
Restaurateur Damian Mandola had a bad weekend. The co-founder of the Carrabba's Italian Grill chain and Austin-based Mandola's Italian, was arrested twice for incidents at the Duchman Family ...
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Farming Our Backyard
East side farms open their doors — and fields — for the East Austin Urban Farm Tour
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04.07.14 | 02:48 pm
Living in Austin, we can enjoy farm life without ever leaving the city limits. On Sunday, April 13, four vibrant farms in the heart of the city will play host ...
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Happy Hours for Everyone
Kids welcome: The 10 best happy hour spots for parents
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04.07.14 | 01:00 pm
Let's just say it: parenting has its limits. There are certain habits we once held dear that, with the arrival of kids, we either no longer want to do ...
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Culinary Matchmaking
Culinary matchmaking: Forager Valerie Broussard on connecting local chefs and farmers
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04.06.14 | 03:20 pm
When you think of matchmakers, you think of dating, but in the culinary world, foragers like Austinite Valerie Broussard serve as the liaison between small farmers, producers and chefs. Drawing ...
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