King Cake Craving

Mardi Gras madness: Where to find king cakes in Austin

By Meredith Bethune

02.20.14 | 10:05 am

It’s officially Carnival season, which means it's also king cake season — even here in Austin. Different interpretations of the confectionery treat are common throughout the French ...

Experts' Valentine's Picks

Where to Eat on Valentine's Day: Classic picks — and a few unconventional locales

By Jessica Dupuy

02.03.14 | 4:42 pm

Dining out for Valentine’s Day can be a double-edged sword. For those swooning in the hypnotic trance of love, it’s an evening fraught with the expectation of romance and, well, more sw ...

Tosca in the Supermarket

Austin Lyric Opera flash mob invades Central Market and charms the pants off everyone

By Cindy Widner

01.31.14 | 10:40 am

At this point in our virtual lives, we might have grown weary of the flash mob/viral marketing double whammy. The stealth and beauty practiced by Austin Lyric Opera members when they mobbed at Cent ...

Creative Action Presents: Friend Fest

Central Market

02.08.14

Creative Action invites you to celebrate family and friendship with Friend Fest, an interactive day of fun for kids and the whole family, teaching them how to make friendship bracelets, make valent

Austin Food News

This week in food: Downton in Austin, fried chicken, free gelato and more

By Layne Lynch

01.10.14 | 3:29 pm

Here's what happened this week in the world of Austin fare: Group behind Arro announces new project — The Elm Restaurant Group has announced they have a new, unnamed project in the wo ...

Central Market Citrus Celebration: Grapefruit Sampler

Central Market

01.22.14

As part of Central Market's celebration of all things citrus, their cooking school will focus on grapefruit. Enjoy these zesty dishes as instructor Giovanni Bridgeford shares tips and technique

Wine Workshop: Perfect Wines for Citrus Cocktails

Central Market

01.13.14

Join Central Market's resident expert on a tour of the most popular varieties of grapes that provide us with some of the world’s most sought after wines. The selections will be from regio

Central Market Cooking School: Elvis' Birthday Feast

Central Market

01.08.14

Hail to the King, baby. In honor of Elvis Presley's birthday, Chef Sahar Arafat-Ray will share with you some of the King's favorites, including potato cheese soup, savory chicken pot pie, a

Make Some Magic: Central Market Holiday Stroll

Central Market

11.07.13

Celebrate the diversity of the holidays by taking this opportunity to enjoy samples at over nine stations positioned throughout the store. As you stroll through the store, you'll have the oppor

Make Some Magic: Central Market Holiday Stroll

11.07.13

Celebrate the diversity of the holidays by taking this opportunity to enjoy samples at over nine stations positioned throughout the store. As you stroll through the store, you'll have the oppor