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UT student centers cooking accounts around friendship, relays cultural identity

UT student centers cooking accounts around friendship, relays cultural identity

Mirya Dila, Life and Arts Reporter August 8, 2022

As Lance Bolastig brought a pot of pork ribs to a boil, he slowly added in a tangy tamarind mix before generously seasoning with black pepper, garlic and onions. Despite being thousands of miles away from...

Community favorite Kerbey Lane Cafe continues to thrive, looks ahead

Community favorite Kerbey Lane Cafe continues to thrive, looks ahead

Grace Hare, Life and Arts Reporter July 7, 2022

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the July 6, 2022 flipbook. Nestled in a cozy neighborhood near UT’s campus, the original Kerbey Lane Cafe is an Austin gem bustling with college students,...

Student-run baking business “Val’s Sweets” instills comforts from home

Student-run baking business “Val’s Sweets” instills comforts from home

Kaiya Little , Life & Arts Reporter May 9, 2022

Chalky trails of powdered sugar stick to Valeria Rocha’s palms as she briskly moves through her kitchen. The sweet smell of a classic vanilla cake hangs around her.  Breathing in the scent, Rocha...

Dinner with 16 Longhorns connects students through food and good conversation

Dinner with 16 Longhorns connects students through food and good conversation

Kiernan McCormick, Life and Arts Reporter April 25, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April 22, 2022 flipbook. A unique opportunity for Austin Viktorin to engage with fellow UT students came from an unlikely source: his mom via Facebook...

West Campus Starbucks announces plans to unionize, gains support of local leaders

West Campus Starbucks announces plans to unionize, gains support of local leaders

Morgan Severson, News Reporter March 28, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the March 25, 2022 flipbook. Starbucks employees announced their intent to unionize their 24th street store on March 7, becoming the first store in Austin...

Co-op food trucks struggle to find a new location as the court’s closure approaches

Co-op food trucks struggle to find a new location as the court’s closure approaches

Tori Duff, News reporter December 17, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the October 22 flipbook. Many family-owned restaurants in the University Co-op Food Court are struggling to relocate after the University decided to convert...

Four Austin-based spots for your Filipino food fix

Four Austin-based spots for your Filipino food fix

Angela Lim, Life and Arts reporter December 17, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the October 26 flipbook. Food plays a central role in Filipino culture. When someone asks a family member if they’ve eaten, their words express love and...

6 Austin plant-based places to eat at for $10 or under

6 Austin plant-based places to eat at for $10 or under

Jade Emerson, Life & Arts General Reporter December 15, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the November 16 flipbook.  Austin is a hub for vegan eats. Yet often these places come with a hefty price tag. The Daily Texan compiled a list...

The Daily Texan’s holiday charcuterie board guide

The Daily Texan’s holiday charcuterie board guide

Kiernan McCormick, Life & Arts General Reporter December 1, 2021

The holiday season unifies people through cheer, graciousness and tons of food. Charcuterie boards —  platters of assorted meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, olives, crackers, bread and more — serve as...

5 college-proof recipes for casual Friendsgiving get-togethers

5 college-proof recipes for casual Friendsgiving get-togethers

Zoe Tzanis November 21, 2021

While for many, Thanksgiving elicits feelings of hunger, comfort and warmth, for others, the seemingly delicious holiday can serve as another opportunity for discomfort and family drama. Thankfully, Friendsgiving...

4 coffee shops to visit on National Cappuccino Day

4 coffee shops to visit on National Cappuccino Day

Carolyn Parmer November 7, 2021

With coffee shops on almost every corner, Austin offers a wide range of drinks for hot and iced coffee lovers alike. To celebrate National Cappuccino Day on Nov. 8, The Daily Texan compiled a list of local...

Ultimate Drag pizza review

Ultimate Drag pizza review

Zoe Tzanis, Life & Arts Desk Editor November 3, 2021

Hear that? While growls emanate from the baron bellies of hungry longhorns, The Daily Texan wishes to remind the masses: No one should deny themselves the most potent antidote, pizza.  Only steps off...

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