I’ve noticed on some recent shopping trips that summer inventory is well on its way out and back to school/fall inventory is starting to make an appearance. I’m not exactly how to reconcile this with the fact that we’re still not to the hottest part of our Austin summer and there are still many fantastic [...]
I’m not sure if it’s the heat that’s driving us all inside in search of fun things to do, but, honestly, I really don’t care. The food and wine events are multiplying like summer squash. Between now and the end of the month there is no shortage of activities for the epicurean in all [...]
Hurray – it’s summer! If the calendar didn’t let us know that, the temperatures sure did. And as the weather has heated up, so have the food and wine events around town. This week is packed with tastings, dinners, classes, and more. Happily, many of them are inside activities so you can beat the heat [...]
In this special edition of Foodie Bits, you’ll not only get the usual run down of Austin food and wine events, but I’ve included some holiday-specific information on restaurant specials and great sources for ingredients for your weekend cooking fun.
Technology seemed bound and determined to keep this week’s Foodie Bits from being published, but after much stomping of feet, gnashing of teeth, and praying to the technology gods, the post is finally up. And that’s a good thing because there’s quite a bit going on around town this week, including Tribeza’s inaugural supper club [...]
May is flying by. Soon we’ll be gearing up to enjoy summer vacations and weekends at the lake. I spent some time this past weekend sprucing up my porch and cleaning my grill in anticipation of warm-weather entertaining and late evenings sipping wine under the stars. As we look forward to relaxing a bit under [...]
Somehow it’s almost the end of April. I’m not completely sure how we got here, but so say Spring has sprung is to be somewhat behind the times. Seeing how quickly time is passing this year, it might surprise you to know that Mother’s Day is less than two weeks away. Indeed, May 9 is [...]
I’m still recovering from the epicurean extravagance that was the 25th Annual Hill Country Food and Wine Festival, but even though I’m still enjoying the memories of four wonderful days, it’s time to look forward to events this week and into May. This week’s events feature a bounty of feasting and learning opportunities. From a [...]
There are few better ways to celebrate the amazing collection of food and wine artisans found in Central Texas than at the annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival. Over the course of four days you can sample the creativity of the area’s finest chefs, take a day trip to a Hill Country winery [...]
Spring has officially sprung in Austin, Texas. And while Mother Nature may deal us a round or two more of chilly, rainy, or windy weather, the forecast is great for several weeks of beautiful weather and no good excuses for not enjoying it. Given that this is both Easter week and Passover week, events are [...]
South by Southwest is over. Did you survive? While I’m happy for the business SXSW brings to our town as well as the new and old friends alike that come into town, I’ll confess that I’m looking forward to Austin slowing back down a bit as spring showers us with its full glory. Thanks to [...]
February came and went in the blink of an eye. March is coming at us fast and furiously with big events like South by Southwest and spring break right in the middle to make it that much more interesting. As we begin have more of those beautiful days that make us all remember why we [...]
It’s that time again when all Austin Food Lovers loosen their belts and get ready to experience some of the best dining our wonderful city has to offer: Spring 2010 Austin Restaurant Week. The group of participating restaurants includes some time-honored favorites as well as some wonderful newcomers. Because Austin Restaurant week is rooted in [...]
How exactly is it the end of February with March, and South by Southwest, looming upon us? It was a beautiful weekend, with the weather reminding us all why we live in beautiful Austin, Texas. But, as another reminder of the reality of living in Texas, there’s a threat of snow on Tuesday. Wait, what?
As [...]
It’s the day after Valentine’s Day and I hope everyone not only survived but that you had a wonderful time with those you love. My family enjoyed a most excellent brunch at FINO and I can say I highly recommend a Valentine’s Day brunch. It starts the day off right and helps you avoid the [...]
With the joy of the Super Bowl behind us, Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching, and a significant rework of my blog currently under way, I’m offering an abbreviated Foodie Bits this week. My theory is that as soon as we all recover from the Super Bowl we’ll all be well on our way towards a weekend [...]
Happy February! Time does fly when we’re having fun, and we are having fun aren’t we? This week I’ll continue to remind everyone that Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and if you are planning to make plans, you should plan to make those plans sooner rather than later. Prime times at the best restaurants are [...]
Happy Monday! I hope 2010 is treating you well and that you’re treating yourself occasionally with good food and wine. I’m continuing to see a pickup in events around town, and liquor dinners are popping up more and more. Last week it was a tequila dinner, this week it’s a Scotch dinner. There’s also a special [...]
Austin seems to finally be over our collective New Year’s/BCS Championship hangover and back into our groove. More events are popping up around town, including special dinners paired with both tequila and scotch. You can taste a whole host of wine and beer this week, and of course continue to learn new things at local [...]
It looks like we all survived the first full week of 2010 relatively intact. With the BCS Championship (Hook ‘Em!) and the cold weather, things in the food and drink world seem to still be taking their time getting going again, for which I continue to be grateful. It’s hard to stick with New Year’s [...]
