Roughly translated, Dai Due means by, or from the two. At their recently occupied brick and mortar butcher shop and supper club, located at 2406 Manor Road, Dai Due has positioned itself as a finely understated concept, bringing together foods “from the two kingdoms of nature.” Serving coursed meals since 2006, today the well oiled […]
Black Fret Awards $100,000 to Austin Musicians
The red carpet was aglow with paparazzi flashes as Austin’s music royalty arrived at The Paramount for Black Fret’s inaugural Black Ball. A surge of music and energy was brought to the stage at 7 PM this past Saturday night, kicking off five hours of unique performances from 16 of the 20 grant nominees. Black Fret […]
Light a Fire and Blow at Hyde Park’s Blue Moon Glassworks
Tucked neatly into an envelope of leafy boughs in Hyde Park, Blue Moon Glassworks and owner Jim Berry have breathed life into an artistic niche in Austin for more than 14 years. The store is filled with a colorful and ingenious array of one of a kind glass creations, and today my own unique collection of […]
UT Food Lab Analyzes Our Food System
Editor’s Note: The Food Lab was renamed Food+City in mid-2015. You’ve embraced farm to table, but have you considered the path of your food in a scientific and cultural manner? That may sound like a lot to take in. But in my food loving reality, I can honestly say I don’t spend nearly enough time acknowledging […]
St. Philip: Get Baked with Uchi’s New Concept in Sunset Valley
Editor’s Note: As of Nov. 2, 2015, St. Philip is ceasing operations. Uchi Restaurant Group President John Baydale announced, “We learned many lessons with St. Philip, made some mistakes, but also realized where our strengths lie.” Editor’s Note: As of September 2015, St. Philip is closing its bakeshop to focus on the restaurant. It all began with […]
Local Chefs Converge on Austin’s Urban Springdale Farm
Journey three miles from the Texas Capitol and you will find yourself at an unexpected urban farm. Owners and farmers Glenn and Paula Foore have harvested quite the business venture, brought together by food, surrounded by the bustle of the budding streets of East Austin and cinched by a foundation of nearly 20 local and successful […]
This Weekend: 7th Annual Dripping with Taste Festival
Each September, as Autumn peeks around the nearest small town corner, some of Texas’ best and brightest businesses come together to celebrate the Dripping with Taste Festival in Dripping Springs, TX. Pull up your boots and prepare for a day of fine cuisine, wine, craft brews, spirits and more as the 7th annual Dripping with Taste […]
6 Late Night Eats in Austin
Also check out our recently published – 20 Restaurants Open Late in Austin! The time comes at the end of every great night when you hear the famous last words from your friendly bartender, “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.” In that moment, my mind goes a flutter with flashback images […]
The Scarlet Rabbit’s Cuisine Drops You Down the Rabbit Hole
Editor’s Note: Scarlet Rabbit closed May 14, 2017. Chef Rob Snow breezes out from behind a curtain just as you might imagine the Cheshire Cat to appear, billowy in the night sky. And with that, I began my journey down the rabbit hole at The Scarlet Rabbit. This fresh faced restaurant concept features cowboy cuisine using the flavors […]
Tastes from Abroad at Celtic Seafare Supper Club
Many times I have found myself harboring some of the most special finds I come across, for the sake of holding them dear to their community. Occasionally, the time strikes when I’m confident that the people involved with those gems will maintain the integrity of the brand, and my sharing their story will only drive them […]