Breaking with Tradition

Austin restaurants spice up Thanksgiving with these mouthwatering dishes

By Layne Lynch

11.24.14 | 9:32 am

Every fall, families and friends gather around lively communal tables during Thanksgiving to feast on family-style fare, including succulent turkey, jellied cranberries, warm yeast rolls, whipped m ...

Sweet Trends

What are Austin's next big desserts? Local experts weigh in

By Layne Lynch

09.22.14 | 6:30 pm

The culinary world is defined by trends. In 2013, it was all about going gluten-free, mile-long cronut lines, retro desserts, inspired ice cream, an emergency Sriracha shortage, pickling anything a ...

Peach Perfect

12 perfect peach dishes in Austin to try before summer ends

By Layne Lynch

08.18.14 | 10:17 am

The Texas peach is equally juicy, velvety and refreshing from the first bite to the last. Come summertime, this pale orange stone fruit is one of the most popular ingredients in our local cuisine, ...

Cook like a top chef

Austin's top chefs recommend best tools of the trade for your home kitchen

By Layne Lynch

08.23.13 | 10:57 am

Technology, innovation and invention have taken much of the fuss out of today's kitchens. With the right tools and appliances, a mediocre home cook can be transformed into a modern-day Julia Ch ...

Rooftop Honey

W Austin's new rooftop apiary to produce 4,000 pounds of honey per year

By Kristi Willis

05.22.13 | 12:44 pm

There's something new buzzing at the W Hotel. Behind the ventilation ducts and pipes on the roof of the W Austin Hotel, the newest tenants of Block 21 are hard at work in the bee yard. Created ...

Brews with Bates

Trace at the W

01.23.13

Staying true to its commitment to supporting local, TRACE is joining forces with the coveted North Austin eater, Noble Sandwiches, to benefit the Sustainable Food Center (SFC).&

Last Supper

Final feast of 2012: Where to eat out on New Year's Eve

By Layne Lynch

12.28.12 | 11:39 am

New Year's Eve is only a few days away, and if you haven't already, it's time you made dinner plans for the glitzy, glamorous occasion. Many individuals seize the night as an opportunit ...

Eat Out, Ye Pilgrims

Where to dine out (or order in) if you don't want to cook for Thanksgiving

By Layne Lynch

11.14.12 | 1:15 pm

If you aren't all that fond of cooking six-hour turkeys, entertaining a house full of guests and overindulging on plates of homemade goodies, then Thanksgiving might be a rather stressful holid ...

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 ...

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.