Foodie frenzy

Austin chefs sweep 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards announcement with 6 nominations

By Arden Ward

02.19.13 | 2:29 pm

On Tuesday, the highly anticipated James Beard Foundation Awards semifinalists for 2013 were released, further solidifying Austin's place in the national culinary spotlight. The 2013 Restau ...

Nuts for November

More than pie: Pecan dishes from favorite Texas restaurants, with recipes you can try at home

By Layne Lynch

11.12.12 | 11:35 am

When it comes to the fall season, pecans have a special role in Texas cuisine. As Thanksgiving draws closer, pecans are typically incorporated into the classic American pecan pie, but let's be ...

Weekend Roundup

Get an early start to your gala season with this weekend's casual fundraisers

By Michael Graupmann

08.17.12 | 6:17 am

As we approach the end of summer — and by that, we mean time off from school, not an end to the heat — we here at the CultureMap are anticipating the sudden return of our city's tho ...

TRACE and The W Austin present: Lick-ety Split Ice Cream Social Benefiting SafePlace

The W Austin

08.18.12

TRACE at W Austin is celebrating the back-to-school season and giving back to the community at the Lick-ety Split Ice Cream Social, benefiting SafePlace on Saturday, August 18th from 1:00-4:00 pm.

Pastry Revolution

Step aside, cupcakes, Austin has a new favorite dessert

By Layne Lynch

06.15.12 | 1:18 pm

A great chef aims to bask in originality, but culinary trends are hard to resist. In fact, peruse various menus in Austin and you’re likely to come across countless similarities and nuances a ...

mother's day

Mom in the kitchen: Top Austin chefs dish on recipes that remind them of their childhood

By Tavaner Sullivan

05.10.12 | 1:00 pm

Granola and carrot cake are the two foods that remind me of my mother. For as long as I can recall my mother has started her day with bowl of granola. She claims it’s the only breakfast food ...

HalloWeen at the W Austin

The W Austin

10.31.11

The W Austin is hosting a costume contest and Halloween party in the Living Room emceed by DJ Mike Swing. In addition to the live costume contest, there will be an online contest on the W Austi

Dinner in the Garden benefit

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

10.23.11

This is a dinner event benefiting SFC in honor of the first year of National Food Day.  A selection of Austin's best chefs will procure fresh produce directly from their favorite farmer. &

Trace at the W

Fine dining at the W downtown

200 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78701