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Experience Holistic Dining at Picnik, Austin’s First Paleo-friendly Restaurant

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Jaclyn Hubersberger

Picnik Paleo Friendly Orange Chicken Broccoli

Orange Chicken Broccoli with crispy chicken, orange-honey glaze, broccoli, green beans and sesame seeds
(Credit: Sarah Doliver)

If you suffer from food allergies or autoimmune disease, you know that dining out can be restrictive. As a foodie who later developed celiac disease, the number of restaurants in Austin where I’m able to dine safely can be counted on both hands. I wrote about these safety bunkers in my article, “Top 10 Austin Restaurants When It MUST Be Gluten-free.” Thanks to Picnik, that number has grown to 11. [Read more…]

Matt’s El Rancho Serves Iconic Taste of Tex-Mex in Austin

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Guest Blogger

Matt's El Rancho Iconic Tex Mex Restaurant

Matt’s El Rancho is one of Austin’s most beloved Tex-Mex restaurants

Guest article by Laurie Engle

Matt Martinez was a boxer and winner of the Cross Country Olympics in Kodiak, Alaska in 1952 before he opened his now iconic restaurant. Once open, Martinez took special care of his customers while his wife, Janie, worked in the kitchen cooking everything from scratch. Here are some other things you may not know about Matt’s El Rancho in Austin.

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Guide to Food Trucks on South 1st Street in Austin

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Jessica Pino

South Austin Trailer Park and Eatery Sign

South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery (Credit: Shawn Collins via Flickr CC)

Truck, trailer or Airstream, food on wheels plays a huge role in Austin’s culture. Sometimes it can be difficult to explore the food truck scene, since many of these mini eateries don’t have consistent hours of operation. But the good thing about food trucks is they are everywhere!

One of my favorite streets to explore is South 1st Street. There are two major food trailer parks on the strip, as well as several other notable trucks between the two. So get your Thanksgiving pants out of storage and eat your way through these food trucks on South 1st Street. [Read more…]

Cornucopia Rethinks Popcorn With Bizarre and Delicious Flavors

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Brittany Highland

You can sample more than 30 flavors of gourmet popcorn at Cornucopia’s two locations in Austin

Voted “Best Sampling Room” in Austin in 2015 by the Austin Chronicle, Cornucopia is a place where you can enjoy yourself while discovering sweet and savory treats to pass onto others. As the name suggests, this local business creates a wide range of popcorn flavors, with a special emphasis on seasonal varieties.

Owner and “Poperator” Nadia Elhaj founded Cornucopia in 2008, envisioning popcorn as “a canvas for flavor and fun.” She has always loved the idea of taking something that’s been around for generations, popcorn, and giving it a fresh twist. [Read more…]

My Sweet Austin Bakes Tasty Treats in West Campus

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Bill Tucker

Walk into a world of delicious at My Sweet Austin (Credit: Bill Tucker)

Few people consider cookies for breakfast. But on a cloudy Saturday morning in Austin’s West Campus neighborhood, I was doing just that. Sampling tarts, cupcakes and macaroons while moving trucks brought dozens of UT students back to school in the area around me. I felt like a kid sneaking treats in Willy Wonka’s factory. It felt good to be so bad.

And this local bakery more than delivered. Nestled on a quiet street in a lively part of town, My Sweet Austin has made a name for itself in the ATX baked goods scene. While still owning a young business, head chef Sara Mayes has concocted a menu full of fresh, lively flavors that leap off the baking sheet and into your mouth. [Read more…]

10 Austin Breakfast Sandwiches to Choose From This Week

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Sommer Brugal

Cenote’s breakfast sandwiches overflow with local ingredients and pasture-raised eggs

Before we begin, and in an effort to avoid any hurt feelings, I should make one thing clear: I love breakfast tacos. The combination of scrambled eggs, black beans, pico de gallo, and avocados on a freshly-made corn tortilla is one of the most satisfying meals I could ever order. It’s a dish that hasn’t let me down yet.

But when I relocated to Austin from the East Coast, my taste buds longed for something familiar to home: I was craving a breakfast sandwich. When my first Sunday morning in town rolled around, I set out to find the best breakfast sandwich Austin had to offer.

Sure enough, I found it. Actually, I found ten.

Here’s a list of my favorite Austin breakfast sandwiches that are sure to please East Coast natives and Austinites alike. [Read more…]

Prohibition Creamery Serves Booze-Infused Ice Cream in East Austin Bungalow

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Talena Ramnath

Prohibition Creamy on East 7th Street (Credit: Amy V. Cooper)

Austin is revered as one of the booziest American cities, hosting hundreds of bars to satisfy parched residents and tourists on steamy evenings during the summer months. In terms of other refreshing treats, Austin is also well-known for ice cream, snow cones, gelato and sorbet through establishments like Lick Honest Ice Creams and Dolce Neve.

Laura Aidan decided to combine both delights into an ice cream parlor and cocktail bar establishment called Prohibition Creamery. Opening on East 7th Street in mid-July 2016, Prohibition Creamery has already gathered an influx of fans due to its handcrafted, all-natural ingredients blended smoothly with wine and liquors such as bourbon and tequila. [Read more…]

The Soup Peddler Suits Summertime, Too

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Brittany Highland

A photo posted by The Austinot ▪️ Austin Blog (@the_austinot) on Aug 16, 2016 at 11:58am PDT

If I was on Family Feud answering the question, “What is your favorite food during summertime?” I might end up with my own viral GIF if I shouted, “soup.” It’s understandable–summer and hot liquid aren’t much of a match.

But this summer, I encourage you to look past the name of Austin-based The Soup Peddler, which has a lot to offer even at this time of year. [Read more…]

What’s New at Z’Tejas? Hatch Chile Feast, Cocktails and Cornbread for a Cause

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Adrienne Albregts

Lemons in Paradise (left) and Chelsea Rundberg behind the bar (right) at the W. 6th Street location of Z’Tejas (Credit: Z’Tejas)

On occasion, I enjoy a cocktail in downtown Austin. Oh, who am I kidding? Most nights, I’m on a bar stool. Living close to the famous Sixth Street, I probably have too many choices to revisit any place more than once or twice. But the one spot that keeps me coming back is Z’Tejas, for two reasons: 1) my favorite bartender, Chelsea, whose margaritas could probably fix global warming, and 2) the mac and cheese.

Recent changes at Z’Tejas have given me a few more reasons. [Read more…]

3 New South Austin Hangouts That Capture the Classic Vibe

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Joleen Jernigan

Enjoying the outdoor seating at South Austin’s The Little Darlin’

Guest article by Joleen Jernigan

If the one constant in life is change (to loosely paraphrase Heraclitus), then Austin is as constant as they come, changing monthly to accommodate rapid growth. So it’s a genuine pleasure to find three shiny, new South Austin hangouts that honor the laid-back feel of old Austin. At least in this case, change is good. [Read more…]

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