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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.

  • Shawn Cirkiel, chef of Olive & June, prepared roasted leg of lamb withcaramelized whey, green garlic, peas, fennel, roasted strawberries, shavedcarrots, pastini, and basil.
  • John Bates, chef of Noble Pig, prepared barrel-smoked pork shoulder with springcarrots, spring onions, and malt vinagrette with Jester King brew
    Photo by Liz Chapman
  • Jesse Griffiths of Dai Due Supper Club prepared antelope-wild boar terrine withmulberries, pickled loquats, and chile pequin mustard. The dish was served withReal Ale's Devil's Backbone beer.
    Photo by Liz Chapman
  • Jesse Herman, owner of La Condesa, poses with Alexis Lanman.
    Photo by Liz Chapman
  • Andrew Wiseheart of Contigo prepared brussels sproutcrowns with bribiche, shaved fennel, pepper oil, and bacon emulsion.The dish was served with Lone Star beer.
    Photo by Liz Chapman
  • Lone Star beer was served with Andrew Wiseheart'sbrussels sprouts.
    Photo by Liz Chapman
  • Jessica Maher's loquat meringue tart was the final dish of the dinner series.
    Photo by Liz Chapman
  • James Holmes of Olivia and Lucy's Fried Chicken prepared a playful dish of"bunny, biscuits, and gravy."
    Photo by Liz Chapman

  • Bryce Murphree, Urban: King Ranch chicken casserole.
  • David Bull, Congress & Second Bar & Kitchen: pasta salad.
  • James Holmes, Lucy's Fried Chicken & Olivia: chicken and dumplings.
  • Janina O'Leary, TRACE: banana cream pudding.
  • Mat Clouser, Swift's Attic: hot water cornbread.

  • Chef Andrew Weissman preparing a lobster amuse bouche.
    Photo by Justin Parr
  • Set tables at Ocho Lounge just before an eager crowd joins Andrew Weissman for aspecial Le Reve revival dinner.
    Photo by Justin Parr
  • Weissman's talent for simple, delicate food is exhibited in every dish servedwhether at The Sandbar, Il Sogno, or at the former Le Reve.
    Photo by Justin Parr
  • Weissman about to serve a classic onion tart.
    Photo by Justin Parr
  • Ocho Lounge lit up for Weissman's Le Reve dinner.
    Photo by Justin Parr

  • Chefs James Holmes and Andrew Francisco sipping French sparkling wine to kickoff the Escoffier Dinner.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • The place setting, just before the dinner begins. Sparkling wine, a detailedmenu, and an appetite for more.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • A tray of petite cream puffs filled with rich foie gras mousse
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • James Holmes explaining the menu and introducing his inspiration for theevening, Chistophe Auguste Escoffier.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • Handcrafted boots made just for Chef Holmes spotlighting his love of Texas andhis commitment to Farm to Table cooking.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy
  • For the second course, a crisp, dry white Burgundy from Louis Chevallier.
    Photo by Jessica Dupuy

A night with Escoffier

Dining with the "King of Chefs"

  • Tony Romo will continue to perform.
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  • Sean Lee will emerge as a team leader.
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  • Dez Bryant will be a source of enthusiasm.
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  • DeMarco Murray and Miles Austin.

  • Mindy Kaling has a new show with her name on it even: The Mindy Project.
  • Ryan Murphy's new controversial series on NBC, The New Normal.
  • Matthew Perry leads an impressive ensemble on Go On, this fall on NBC.
  • NBC is trying to recreate the success they had with Heroes with their newpost-Apocalyptic drama, Revolution.
  • Lucy Liu and Jonny Lee Miller star in Elementary, the updated Sherlock Holmesseries this fall on CBS.
  • Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere star as country music rivals on ABC's newseries, Nashville.
  • Stephen Amell brings the grittiness of comic books back to the small screen inThe CW's Arrow.

  • "The East Side Blues Syndicate" featuring Roland Lawes, Johnny Glass, CliffordMcMillian
    Photo by Frank Mills
  • "Still Standing" mural pays homage to Austin's own sould queen Layelle Whitealong with blues pioneers Johnny Holmes, founder of Victory Grill, and Roosevelt"Grey Ghost" Williams, the first musician Holmes booked.Artist: Trust Your Hustle
    Photo by Frank Mills
  • Matthew Robinson
    Photo by Frank Mills
  • Clifford Gillard, Victory Grill leaseholder and manager.
    Photo by Frank Mills
  • Brenda and Clifton Ladd, celebrating their 31st anniversary at The Victory Grill
    Photo by Frank Mills
  • Slyvester "Sly" Campbell and Jeff Just
    Photo by Frank Mills
  • Luis "Sweet Lips" Ruiz (harmonica) Matthew Robinson (guitar) and Roland Lawes(drums)
    Photo by Frank Mills
  • Johnny Glass
    Photo by Frank Mills
  • Burley Manor waiting for his turn to go on.
    Photo by Frank Mills
  • Drummer Roland Lawes.
    Photo by Frank Mills
  • "Still Standing" mural pays homage to Austin's own sould queen Layelle Whitealong with blues pioneers Johnny Holmes, founder of Victory Grill, and Roosevelt"Grey Ghost" Williams, the first musician Holmes booked.Artist: Trust Your Hustle
    Photo by Frank Mills

Making live music history

Remembering: Johnny Holmes and the historic Victory Grill

  • Abby Wambach reacts with excitement after tying the quarterfinal game againstBrazil at 2-2 in the World Cup.
  • Winning seven gold medals in Beijing was an Olympic feat for Michael Phelps
    Photo by Kerim Okten
  • Vince Young's performance in the 2006 Rose Bowl earned Texas a nationalchampionship

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