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Sophisticated, Down-to-Earth Dining at TRACE

by Haven Lindsey on December 13, 2019

Sophisticated, but not snooty. Eloquent, but not pretentious. TRACE, located in the W Austin hotel in the heart of downtown Austin, serves an eclectic menu of local, farm-to-market provisions keeping sustainable, renewable foods front and...

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Uncorking Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers

by Robin Barr Sussman on December 12, 2019

It’s shopping time! Holiday lists can be overwhelming but there are a few friends, colleagues and family members who will relish anything wine-related. From the wine neophyte to the connoisseur, expect no re-gifting of these...

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#TXBites: Karbach Brewing Co. Go for the Beer, Stay for the Food

by Gabi De la Rosa on December 11, 2019

Tis’ the season (and the weather) for slower afternoons with patio dining. And there is no better place to revel in the cooler temperatures than Karbach Brewing Co. Enjoy a drink, some good conversation, and...

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A Texas Take on Peruvian Food in Austin

by Britni Rachal on December 6, 2019

Peruvian favorites with subtle Texas taste hints. If you’re looking for Peruvian food in Austin, you won’t find another restaurant as unique and contemporary as Yuyo. One of only a few Peruvian restaurants in the...

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#TXBites: Calling All Coffee Drinkers – Collaborative Trade Coffee is a Thing & It’s in Houston

by Gabi De la Rosa on December 4, 2019

Delicious coffee and scratch made bakery goods - what else could you ask for? How about drinking quality coffee with a conscience? We have all seen or heard of fair trade coffee, but do you...

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Putting a Luxe Spin on Texas Creole Classics

by Gabi De la Rosa on November 29, 2019

We are glad the hottest part of the year is finally over for many reasons, but Brennan’s of Houston’s new seasonal menu might be the tastiest reason of them all. For more than five decades,...

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#TXBites: Cut and Dried, the Art of Charcuterie

by Dawn Robinette on November 26, 2019

Cured meats, a bit of cheese, nuts, dried fruit or berries, jams, jellies, honeycomb, crackers, baguettes. Put a spread together, call it charcuterie and watch people swarm. Holiday entertaining at its simplest and finest! It’s...

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#TXBites: Sweet Paris Creperie & Café Highland Village

by Gabi De la Rosa on November 25, 2019

Although visions of Nutella may be the first thing you think of when you hear the word crepe, the thin pancakes are so much more than a sweet treat. They can be sweet or savory,...

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Intero Has The Last Word

by Haven Lindsey on November 22, 2019

To most of us, having the last word typically means having the final say. In those classic moments when the words someone stated were so poignant that there’s simply nothing left to say, you know...