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No Experience Necessary: Bougie’s Donuts Serves Fresh, Creative Donuts and Coffee

August 7, 2017 by Bill Tucker 3 Comments

Coffee and donuts with an upscale yet unpretentious vibe, await you at Bougie’s Donuts (Credit: Bill Tucker)

At some point in life, you have to take a leap of faith. Jump off the ledge and dive into the great unknown. Sometimes it’s a tiny tumble. Other times, it’s a 50-mile plunge.

Bougie’s Donuts is the result of one man’s drop into uncharted waters. With fresh flavor, outstanding coffee, and a heart for the surrounding community, one of the newest players in Austin’s dessert scene is a stand-out winner. [Read more…]

Pitchfork Pretty Dishes Out Inventive Delights With Ease

August 2, 2017 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Prep work for each dish at Pitchfork Pretty is meticulous (Credit: @dananddog)

Pitchfork Pretty has arrived on the east side restaurant scene, meeting all great expectations. Walking into the airy, cozy spot, I’m instantly taken with the natural light and comfortable setting. Jars of pickled vegetables near the front door catch my eye, and I have to stop a minute to take in the gorgeous surroundings. And then I try the food: sublime. [Read more…]

Before Austin Was a Foodie City, Chez Nous Served True French Food

July 24, 2017 by Yulia Dyukova Leave a Comment

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Sixth Street, with its never-ending chain of bars, live music pounding from open windows, and bright neon signs, is a restaurant that is quiet, cozy and feels like home. Our home. For that’s exactly what Chez Nous, the name of this French bistro off Sixth Street, translates to: “our home”, or “our place.”

How can such a cozy family restaurant operate in the Dirty Sixth district? Let’s rewind back to the late 70’s when three friends, Sybil Reinhart-Regimbeau, Robert Paprota, and Pascal Regimbeau, arrived in the capital of Texas from Paris, with hopes of introducing unsuspecting Austinites to the cuisine of their homeland. [Read more…]

5 Places to Get Tantalizing Frozen Treats for a Summer Chill in Austin

July 18, 2017 by Joleen Jernigan 3 Comments

Mango Hill Frozen Treats at Hay Elotes in Austin

Mango Hill treat at Hay Elotes satisfies the sweetest sweet tooth (Credit: Sam Saenz)

When Austin reaches triple-digit temperatures, nothing makes me smile like tropical frozen treats.

Here are five of my favorites in town, all delectable and thoroughly “researched.” These inspired, frosty creations are difficult to beat when it comes to bringing down the heat. [Read more…]

Parkside Hosts Talented Chefs During Summer Social Series

July 10, 2017 by Yulia Dyukova Leave a Comment

Parkside’s second floor patio overlooks historic 6th Street

Parkside on Sixth Street has been a significant influence in the developing culinary landscape of Austin. The restaurant opened back in 2008 as one of the first to bring the farm-to-table concept to our city.

Summer Social Series Spotlights Talented Chefs

Parkside’s newest event, Summer Social Series, is designed to introduce Austinites to creative, upscale bar food prepared by some of the most talented chefs in the country. Three summer 2017 events feature three guest chefs who will work alongside Parkside’s own executive chef, Nathan Lemley. [Read more…]

Find Your Austin Brunch Nirvana at 3 Tasty Spots on East 11th Street

June 21, 2017 by Joleen Jernigan 2 Comments

Paperboy Breakfast Toast for Austin Brunch

Ricotta and blackberry sauce top Paperboy’s breakfast toast (Credit: Dan Oatis)

Austin rocks at brunch. We show up in droves for yummy breakfast foods and casual socializing. Fantastic brunch options can be found throughout the city, but one East Austin intersection stands out as a hipster brunch triangle extraordinaire. Bring your dog, too—each of these places has a dog-friendly area. [Read more…]

Know Before You Go: The New El Chile Menu

June 7, 2017 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Queso verde with nopalitos at El Chile (Credit: Susannah Haddad)

¡Salud! Manor Road staple, El Chile, is rolling out new menu items in time for summer fun. You’ll enjoy the festive patio, a fun happy hour spot for sipping margaritas and visiting with friends. [Read more…]

Top 7 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in Austin

June 2, 2017 by Bill Tucker 12 Comments

Grilled cheese. Simply saying the words conjures up memories of creamy Velveeta toasted between two slices of bread, with a bowl of tomato soup on the side. The standard “visiting grandma” lunch.

Luckily, here in Austin, it’s easy to relive those memories with a wide variety of takes on the childhood classic. From the simply delicious to the decadently complex, Austin’s grilled cheese options are as diverse as our city itself. Here are some of the best. [Read more…]

Our Search for the Best Macarons in Austin

May 29, 2017 by Yulia Dyukova 1 Comment

A few months back, my petite French friend Agnès and I spent a day driving around Austin in search of the most authentic croissant. This important research gave us an opportunity to drink coffee, eat pastries, and chat all day long! We liked it so much, it’s no wonder that we decided to do another “research” project: this time for the best macarons in Austin.

I have good news and bad news for you. The bad news is we couldn’t find authentic French macarons anywhere. Some were very close, but not quite the same. The good news is you can find a lot of delicious macarons in Austin that will make your day brighter. [Read more…]

Highlights From Aaron Franklin’s First Hot Luck Festival

May 22, 2017 by Jaclyn Hubersberger Leave a Comment

Aaron Franklin helped Rebecca Masson of Houston’s Fluff Bake Bar serve “Thurston S’moores” during The Thurston Moore Group’s performance at The Mohawk (Credit: Daniel Cavazos)

Hot Luck founder Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue, along with partners James Moody of The Mohawk and Michael Thelin of Feast Portland, just wrapped up a successful four-day food and music festival that featured more than 50 celebrated chefs from around the country, over half of whom reside right here in Austin.

The concept was inspired by intimate and informal gatherings–drawing on the nostalgia of foods that comfort, and then are reimagined for a new generation. Hot Luck was for anyone who could appreciate a thoughtfully curated sensory experience, minus any pretension. (Note: you’ll find the words “hoedown” and “hootenanny” used to describe the event on the festival’s website. Boots were optional, koozies were required.)

Humble in presentation, but certainly not lacking in creativity and innovation, samplings were designed to be utensil-free and enjoyed in a picnic atmosphere. [Read more…]

Summer Social Series Spotlights Talented Chefs

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