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Wheatsville Co-op Celebrates 40 Years as Austin’s Friendliest Grocer

September 21, 2016 by Jessica Pino 1 Comment

Wheatsville Co-op on Guadalupe in Austin

Wheatsville Co-op opened in 1976 and moved to its current location on Guadalupe Street in 1981
(Credit: Wheatsville)

Wheatsville Co-op has been serving the Austin community for 40 years and there’s a lot we can learn from their way of doing business. With a purpose statement that doesn’t once mention food, but instead reads, “to create a self-reliant, self-empowering community of people that will grow and promote a transformation of society toward cooperation, justice, and non-exploitation,” you can tell this isn’t your typical grocery store. [Read more…]

Go on Mouth-Watering Tour With “The Tacos of Texas”

September 16, 2016 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

“The Tacos of Texas” authors Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece (Credit: University of Texas Press)

Credit: University of Texas Press

Just released by University of Texas Press, “The Tacos of Texas” is the latest book from the duo behind Taco Journalism, Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece. Pour yourself an horchata and get comfortable because you’ll feel like you’re on the patio chatting with friends as you flip through this conversational, colorful book.

“The Tacos of Texas” is the result of the best road trip ever. Armed with [Read more…]

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

September 13, 2016 by Jaclyn Hubersberger Leave a Comment

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

September 12, 2016 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

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

September 8, 2016 by Jessica Pino 3 Comments

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

September 6, 2016 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

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…]

Yates Winery Growing Grapes and New Business in Hill Country

September 6, 2016 by Kelli McDonald Leave a Comment

Guests walk past wine barrels at Yates before entering the much-anticipated tasting area

If you look to the right side of the road past Johnson City, heading to Hye on US-290, you’ll spot a new winery. It’s from the same family that owns Spicewood Vineyards and it bears the family name, Yates. Starting off with nine releases, Yates wants Central Texans to know there’s a new destination they should add to their Hill Country winery tour list. [Read more…]

All Aboard the Cider Flyer for Austin’s Newest Collaboration

September 1, 2016 by Eliza Weeks Leave a Comment

Boarding the Cider Flyer with Austin Wine & Cider

I pulled into the Cedar Park train depot on a clear Saturday evening. Ticket in hand and stomach growling, I made my way towards the home of the Austin Steam Train. My journey on the Santa Fe Steam Engine would mark the maiden voyage of the Cider Flyer, a gastronomical collaboration between Austin Wine & Cider and the Austin Steam Train Association. [Read more…]

My Sweet Austin Bakes Tasty Treats in West Campus

August 25, 2016 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

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

August 22, 2016 by Sommer Brugal Leave a Comment

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…]