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Food

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Buddha’s Brew ferments good bacteria and good vibes

Mae Hamilton January 17, 2017

After he decided to quit Austin’s drinking scene, UT alumnus and Buddha’s Brew co-owner JP Gremillion was at a loss of what to do with his Friday nights. Gremillion always had a love for making...

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EastSide Tavern brings barbecue to East Austin

Stephen Acevedo December 5, 2016

After exploring the best barbecue joints in and around Austin for the past two years, business partners Matt Carter, John Korioth and Clarissa Alcantara decided to try their hand at the popular Texas cuisine...

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Husband and wife serve vegetarian menu at Citizen Eatery

Stephen Acevedo November 30, 2016

It only took one hungry kid for husband and wife Michael Moyer and Aimee Waldon to realize there weren’t enough quick and healthy options in the Austin area. Seven years later, they’ve taken...

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Eateries compete in Austin Mac and Cheese Festival

Rajya Atluri November 11, 2016

Whether it’s made with gruyere and basil a la Ina Garten or whipped up from the classic blue Kraft box, mac and cheese is a comfort food millions of Americans enjoy.  Executive editor and...

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Third national Taco Bell Cantina fails to foster an ideal hangout spot

Stephen Acevedo November 10, 2016

After a brief absence from the UT community, Taco Bell is back with a fresh spin on its business model. In addition to the pseudo-Mexican food it’s famous for, it will now be serving alcoholic beverages...

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UT alumnus serves Jewish and Latino-inspired burgers

Stephen Acevedo November 9, 2016

The last time UT alumnus Mo Pittle was in Austin, he was working as a bouncer at Cain and Abel’s. This time around, he’s serving classic food inspired by his upbringing.  “I...

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Holy Macaroni replaces Mac Daddy’s in West Campus

Stephen Acevedo October 28, 2016

Brothers Joe and Matt Doherty’s love for food stems from their first love: music. The two initially came to Austin as blues musicians, but quickly became involved in the food scene — most recently,...

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Wafel Guys offers authentic Belgian waffles to West Campus residents

Stephen Acevedo October 20, 2016

Although neither Eric Muyldermans nor Jeff “The Chef” Howard had any professional culinary experience, they recently found themselves starting their own food truck. Specializing in authentic...

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Best, worst of local food trucks meet at Trucklandia Festival

Stephen Acevedo October 17, 2016

The Austin American-Statesman parking lot was transformed into a food court this weekend, showcasing Austin’s mobile eateries for the fourth annual Texas Trucklandia Fest. While 35 food trucks brought...

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Paleo favorite Picnik opens first brick and mortar establishment

Stephen Acevedo October 6, 2016

After years of struggling to find meal options within her dietary restrictions, Naomi Seifter decided to open her own restaurant Picnik, which upgraded to its first brick and mortar eight weeks ago.  “As...

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ACL: Five vegetarian options to find at the festival

William Moessinger October 5, 2016

Austin’s culinary landscape deserves just as much praise as its music scene. Southern favorites like Franklin Barbecue have inspired people to camp out at the crack of dawn, while vegetarian-friendly...

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New market opens for Eastern Europeans in Austin

Lisette Oler September 23, 2016

Flags from Russia, Ukraine and Poland flap in the wind outside the Borderless European Market. When Sasha’s Gourmet Russian Market and Cafe left North Austin several years ago, they left...

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