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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Food

Barbecue sauce festive draws spices from across the nation

Sara Benner August 26, 2011

It's "to each his own" in the world of barbecue. With so many different cultural methods of preparing grilled meats, the process alone can render anything from barbacoa to brisket. But for...

Thai Fresh makes culture’s food ‘Thrice’ as nice

Rachel Perlmutter July 7, 2011

Walking into Thrice Cafe, there is an eclectic coffee shop feel — but with a twist. A hint of Thai spice wafts through the air amid the coffee aroma. The mismatched chairs and faux-grass stage...

Packaging-free grocery store coming soon to Austin

Pooneh Momeni July 7, 2011

Austin, the birthplace of natural food behemoth Whole Foods, is leading the way in eco-friendly grocery shopping again with the opening of in.gredients, the first zero-waste, packaging-free grocery...

Accomodating vegetarians this Fourth of July

Pooneh Momeni July 4, 2011

For vegetarians, Independence Day weekend and ubiquitous backyard barbecues can be a dietary challenge. Among burgers and franks, what is a herbivore to eat? It’s just as challenging for accommodating...

Culinary kings

Rachel Perlmutter July 4, 2011

Parked in the open patio of Shangri-La, the new East Side King trailer is shorter than the average food trailer by a good three feet. The multicolored, tribal-patterned trailer houses a small team of...

Alcohol brings cash, brews state support for political leaders

Gerald Rich June 30, 2011

The weekly drink column “Thirsty Thursday” is back, but before we bust out the champagne, let’s grab a stiff drink and be honest. Over the past year, I’ve written historical...

MyPlate looks good but lacks substance

Aleksander Chan June 20, 2011

Earlier this month, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and first lady Michelle Obama unveiled MyPlate, a national nutritional guideline that would replace the food pyramid and bear the official seal...

Mobility, retro vibe to be selling points of new food trailer

Rachel Perlmutter June 13, 2011

Sparks flew from the vintage, aluminum airstream trailer as workers buffed and polished the aluminum shell. In about three weeks, the trailer will be ready for business, carrying out the vision local...

Asian fusion trailer on campus lacks flavor, adequate seating

Pooneh Momeni June 13, 2011

Fresh Off the Truck, the latest food truck to join the campus trailer craze, appears to be a swanky new staple, but the food fails to impress. The food trailer offers an extensive menu, including...

Hearty, hot curries define new food truck’s success

Pooneh Momeni June 13, 2011

East Cesar Chavez Street isn’t known for Indian food or even food trucks, but Curryosity opened for business two weeks ago and began offering curries and decadent desserts out of a trailer. The...

German beer keeps cool during summer heat

Gerald Rich June 9, 2011

Summertime means “beer-time” in Texas. Anytime is “beer:30” when it’s this hot outside. Aside from your usual cold Miller High Life or a Lonestar, a hefeweizen is also...

UT alumnus heats up kitchen with singles’ cookbook

Julie Rene Tran June 6, 2011

Editor's Note: For recipe cards from "Cooking for One," view related images on the left. Culinary chefs, newspaper editors and foodies flocked to food and travel writer Joe Yonan’s...

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