Eat, Drink and Legislate

March 2, 2013

After hours with the 83rd Texas Legislature. This story is a Special Feature in the Spring 2013 issue of Austin Man Magazine. Check it out in print as the format brings it to life.  Every odd-numbered year, Austin becomes the temporary home to almost 200 hard-charging politicians and thousands of lobbyists and legislative staffers eager [...]

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Austin Brew Pubs Could be Better

March 1, 2013

Texans love to crow about the great beer scene in the state. They point to the insane growth in breweries and production. Sure, the craft brew industry in Texas is enjoying explosive expansion with brewers almost doubling the number of barrels they produced from 2010 to 2011 according to a study commissioned by the Texas [...]

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Cowboys + Gauchos is a Carnivore and Wine Lover Paradise

February 25, 2013

  Hundreds of hungry Texans filled the grounds of the Salt Lake Pavilion on Sunday, February 24, for the Wine & Food Foundation of Texas’ third annual Cowboys + Gauchos. It was fantastic event featuring whole roasted antelope, wild boar, goat and lamb as well as dozens of wine from Texas, Uruguay and Argentina. Check [...]

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Craft Pride Brings Texas Craft Beer to Rainey Street

February 25, 2013

Just when you thought that every beer-soaked square inch of Rainey Street was occupied by a bar, another one squeezes into the scene. The newest entrant to the red hot bar district is Craft Pride, a Texas tap room that will start pouring craft brews at its grand opening on Thursday, February 28. Husband and wife [...]

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Cowboys + Gauchos showcases Texan and Southern American cuisine at Salt Lick Pavilion

February 22, 2013

Nothing is more quintessentially Texan than the cowboy. This Sunday, February 24, cowboy culture from Texas and South America will be on display in all its finery at the Salt Lick Pavilion at Cowboys + Gauchos, an event hosted by the Wine and Food Foundation of Texas. From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., the public is invited [...]

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Austin’s top sommeliers test skills in Somms Under Fire food and wine pairing competition

January 23, 2013

Imagine staring at a menu that lists an entrée of roast lamb served with artichokes, goat cheese and cinnamon spiced spinach. Your job is to match the perfect wine that will accentuate the flavors and textures of the food. But wait, you have to do this under the scrutiny of three judges, led by Jason [...]

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Going bananas: Third annual Gorilla Run 5k returns to the streets of Austin this weekend

January 14, 2013

This coming Saturday, the streets of Austin will be overrun with hundreds of gorillas grunting and beating their chests. No, it’s not a remake of the campy ’70s flick, Planet of the Apes, it’s the third annual Gorilla Run, a 5K fun run where all participants wear gorilla suits. The Gorilla Run is more than just a [...]

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Tis the Season wine list: Top 10 holiday wines, from sparkling to dessert

December 19, 2012

   Co-authored by Jessica Dupuy Looking for the perfect holiday wine? If you need a little help, and you’re willing to take the advice of two relatively well-informed wine enthusiasts, then look no further than our very own “‘Tis the Season wine list.” CultureMap contributor Matt McGinnis of WhatAreYouDrinking.net and food editor Jessica Dupuy bring you a [...]

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Texas-flavored Bloody Mary recipes for your Sunday Funday

December 15, 2012

There are billions of reasons for day drinking on a Sunday: you need a little hair of the dog, your NFL team is winning, you’re thirsty in church, it’s the holidays and you have a house full of family drama, to name a few. And there is no better concoction for a Sunday Funday than [...]

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How I learned to love saké without the bomb

December 3, 2012

Saké often seems like the right thing to order when I go out for sushi, but I usually end up ordering a Japanese beer instead. Saké is just so dang foreign to me. Not only is it described with all kinds of Japanese words that I completely don’t understand, but there aren’t any common points [...]

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