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Austin Restaurant Week offers tasty food while supporting local charities

Jourden Sander April 8, 2013

During Austin Restaurant Week, budget-bound locals can eat some of the best food in Austin while contributing to the community. Spanning a two-week feast, locals can enjoy a cheaper menu from 45...

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Con Olio Oils and Vinegars brings the flavors of Modena, Italy to Austin

Hannah Smothers March 26, 2013

The gluten free fad may still be alive and well, but a new food revolution could be stirring from a small store at Second and Lavaca streets, and it involves olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Jeff Conarko,...

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Compete, or just eat, in the Austin Smoke Experiment SXSW food extravaganza

Jourden Sander March 11, 2013

In the South By Southwest food smoking competition, The Austin Smoke Experiment, hosted by the Brooklyn Brewery, Austinites are encouraged to test their cooking chops by exploring the limits of smoking.  “Contestants...

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Some organic foods may be worth the extra money

Hannah Smothers February 27, 2013

Organic food is not just restricted to grocery store elitists, people in yoga pants and health enthusiasts. While most college students cannot afford to make regular grocery trips to stores like Whole...

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Closing time for the South Congress food trailers

Hannah Smothers February 25, 2013

— A column by Hannah Smothers —  Despite the technically temporary nature of the food trailers that reside on the lot between Milton and Monroe Streets on South Congress Avenue, the...

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DHFS to hold cupcake competitions for all student organizations

Willa Young February 11, 2013

Perhaps there is no other baked good that inspires more passion than the cupcake. Cupcake lovers argue over the dominance of red velvet versus Funfetti, buttercream frosting versus chocolate ganache, and...

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Celiacs, gluten sensitive make lifestyle changes to adapt, improve health

Sarah-Grace Sweeney February 11, 2013

Cynthia Ivey was so sick she accepted she was going to die. That was three years ago.  Ivey, a UT staff ombuds coordinator, lived most of her life in fear of food. She remembers eating potato chips...

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Food network recognized trailer serves taste of Italy to Italian department

Juhie Modi February 5, 2013

A careful inspection of Lucky’s Puccias reveals that there isn’t a single Italian flag hanging in the food truck. But it is not an oversight, a mistake or even against the health code.  According...

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It’s Wings and Beer: how Pluckers prepares for the Super Bowl

Olivia Arena February 4, 2013

On any other day Pluckers is buzzing, but on Sunday, the doors opened and hoards of fans swarmed through the entrance. Every year before the Super Bowl begins the team says a few words in an attempt to...

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Austin’s Pizza to create a new 24 hour study environment

Willa Young February 4, 2013

Austin’s Pizza, a University of Texas Italian dive and grungy hang-out spot on Guadalupe Street, has decided to reinvent the idea of a study destination. The dark wood and dim-lit stop for pizza...

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Barbecue joint brings touch of class to West Campus

Alexandra Hart February 1, 2013

An establishment must have a certain amount of self-respect to set up shop in a historic landmark, particularly the Franzetti Store, a piece of real estate dating back to 1869. Newly opened barbecue restaurant...

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A Zimbabwe snack, from tree to dinner table

The Associated Press January 31, 2013

GWANDA, Zimbabwe — In Zimbabwe, mopane worms are a staple part of the diet in rural areas and are considered a delicacy in the cities. They can be eaten dry, as crunchy as potato chips, or cooked...

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