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  • Barley Swine team plating.
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  • Reds, whites and sparkling wines were served on the warm November afternoon.
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  • Tink Pinkard.
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  • Wine and Swine took place at Pioneer Farms on Sunday, Nov. 4.
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  • Chef Alma Alcocer Thomas of Alma's
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  • Chef Jack Gilmore of Jack Allen's Kitchen
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  • RL Reeves, Jr.

Pino at the pit

Wine & Swine returns with a sold-out celebration and top talent from Austin'sbest kitchens

  • Jack Gilmore and staff, loading up plates for hungry guests.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • The quintessential example of farm to plate as a local farmer serves up a freshsalad of local greens at Jack Allen's Kitchen.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • Jack and LuAnn Gilmore with folks from Harvest Time Farm Stand and HairstonCreek Farms.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • Hersh and Karen Kendall of Indian Hills Farms in Smithville.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • A full plate of delicious food provided from local farms.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • Bryce and Jack Gilmore.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • Fall greens with Richardson Farms bacon.
    Photo by Jessica Pages
  • Jack Allen's Kitchen cheerful staff during a lull in food service.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy

Gilmores Give Back

Chefs Jack and Bryce Gilmore celebrate those who make farm-to-table a reality

  • Phillip Speer, Pastry Chef for Uchiko accepts the Tastemaker Award forDecor/Atmosphere from Jessica Dupuy as MC Jack Gilmore looks on.
    Photo by Jessica Pages
  • Restaurant: Uchi/Uchiko and Décor/Atmosphere: Uchi/Uchiko
    Photo by Bill Sallans
  • Chef: Chef David Bull, Congress
    Photo by Hayden Spears
  • Pastry Chef: Philip Speer, Uchi/Uchiko
    Photo by Bill Sallans
  • Mixologist: Chauncy James, East Side Show Room
    Photo by Jessica Pages
  • Wine and Beverage Service: June Rodil, Congress
    Photo by Hayden Spears
  • Best New Restaurant: (A People’s Choice Restaurant Challenge category) Contigo
    Photo by Contigo

2012 Austin Tastemaker Awards

Chef David Bull and Uchi/Uchiko take top honors at the CultureMap TastemakerAwards

  • Trio at Four Seasons
  • Oyesters at Jack Allen's Kitchen
  • Barbacoa stackers at Jack Allen's Kitchen
  • Bacon wrapped quail Jack Allen's Kitchen.
  • Hamburger and fries at Noble Pig.

Dining Picks

Where to Eat in March: Nobles, olives, new chefs and all that Jack

  • Marcelo Nascimento pours Ambhar Tequila.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Doug English, NFL football star and Lone Star Paralysis Foundation presidentauctions off a basket of tequila.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Jack Gilmore and Carl Miller present a check.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Dulce Vida Tequila.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • LuAnn, Bryce, Molly and Jack Gilmore gathered for the Tequila Bash.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Barley Swine chef, Bryce Gilmore, prepares deviled eggs.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Robin Hunt hand rolls Bobalu Cigars.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Roxanne Santos with Don Julio 70th Anniversary Tequila.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Brittany Meador and Chance Hoover pour Republic Tequila cocktails.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis

eating well and doing good

What do queso, tequila and an auction have in common? They raise thousands forJack Allen’s Kitchen's Tequila Bash supporting Lone Star Paralysis Foundation

  • Iliana Luna.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Off the Vine.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Mr. and Mrs. Drew DeBerry, vice chairman of the Off the Vine event.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Miss Rodeo Austin 2011, Katie Crews.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Torre di Pietra.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Winemaker Alphonse Dotson and restauranteur Jack Gilmore.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Don Pullum, winemaker, Sandstone Cellars.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Garrett Ahnfeldt, winemaker G Wine Cellars.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Dzintra Dzenis, owner of Plate by Dzintra.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Dotson-Cervantes 2010 Gotas de Oro
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Cindy Ensley.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • William Chris Vineyards Blanc du Bois.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis

Tastes of Texas

Texas wine for Texas cowboys at Rodeo Austin's Off the Vine

  • Lamarca Prosecco Lady starts things off with style.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Catherine Rasor, Cory Elwell and Luisa Bickly
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Steve Tipton, Wine & Food Foundation President and Michael Russel, FoundationBoard Member.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • John Roenigk, owner of The Austin Wine Merchant
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Kent Lance Jr. and Janelle Braun, Wine & Food Foundation of Texas board members.
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Barley Swine chef, Bryce Gilmore, Jack Allen Kitchen chef, Jack Gilmore, CafeJosie chef, Charles Mayes
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Katherine Leddy and Ray Barr
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Scott Ota, Advanced Sommelier for the Driskill Grill, Bill Elsey, TexSom BestSommelier 2011 and Craig Collins, Master Sommelier
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Paulina Tavera and Mark Bergeron
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Dominique and Will Douglas
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Celebrity chef Brad Sorenson
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Austin Dennis and Wade Mincher
    Photo by Matt McGinnis
  • Jane Rash, Rob Reynolds, Carol Willis and Shae Anami
    Photo by Matt McGinnis

Big Reds and Bubbles

The holidays are upon us: A fantastic kickoff with Big Reds & Bubbles

  • A bone marrow dish from The Purple Pig in Chicago which was a big inspiration tothe restaurateurs.
  • Owners of the new Salty Sow are moving into the space of the (currently on"hiatus") Red House Pizzeria.
  • Larry Foles
  • Guy Villavaso

coming soon

Exclusive first look: Salty Sow, new restaurant by Hopdoddy/Eddie V's team, tofill Red House space

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