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Read about the latest industry techniques, trends, and ideas as well as personal stories from restaurant professionals around the country.
2017 Austin-San Antonio Kitchen Notebook
An in-depth look at some of our favorite dishes and cocktails from our time on the ground in Austin-San Antonio.
Flavor Farm
At Emmer & Rye, saving scraps and reducing waste leads to new techniques, ingredients, and flavor compounds.
Generation Smoke: New Opportunities and Voices in Texas Barbecue
Barbecue-obsessed Texas is making room for new faces and voices in the pits.
The Old and New Espresso Martini
Owners and Bartenders Justin Lavenue and Dennis Gobis approach classics with reverence, zeroing in on the ratios and techniques that define drinks.
Mayan-Inspired Meat Spread at Cured
It's all about the emulsification in Steve McHugh's pineapple-chile pork rillettes.
The Origins and Etiquette of SlamAntonio
When in San Antonio, get ready to clink glasses, cheers, and slam a daiq.
Getting To The Heart of Pizza-and-Wine Dining: Pleasure
At Bufalina in Austin, fresh mozzarella, white Burgundy, and Lone Stars share a table.
The Saints & Sinners of St. Mary’s Strip
Bartender Jacob Burris' tribute to the undead keeping San Antonio alive.
Uchi Bears Fruit
Dishes with fruit and raw fish are ubiquitous in Austin, the legacy of Tyson Cole's mentorship and influence.
A Cheese Course in Disguise
At Launderette in Austin, Pastry Chef Laura Sawicki conceptualized a cheese course as dessert with a funky anchor of Blue de Basques cheese.
Let's Get Smashed
Single Malt and Single Hop, the brewing method that marks a return to simplicity and tradition.
The Check is the New Page Six
Gossip, scandal, and catharsis give diners at Chisme a reason to look forward to the check.
I Had Some Dreams, There Were Clouds In My Pâte de Fruits
Take a trip down south to Chef Callie Speers punk rock diner and bar in downtown Austin.
Who Loves Veracruz?
It's unanimous! It's hard not to love the story of Reyna an Maritza Vazquez (and their tacos).
When Your Favorite Flavor is Crunch
At Juniper, Nic Yanes' cured and grilled pattypan squash is a smoky-fresh vegetarian steak.
Dressed Up: Soil Replenishing Boiled Peanuts
Chef Michael Fojtasek of Olamaie in Austin updates a roadside snack without abandoning its country sensibility.
2017 StarChefs Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars Awards
StarChefs returns to Austin-San Antonio to celebrate the city’s most talented up-and-coming food and beverage professionals.
2017 Los Angeles Kitchen Notebook
An in-depth look at some of our favorite dishes and cocktails from our time on the ground in Los Angeles.
How to Feed 1,000 People on a Wednesday
Chef de Cuisine Jason Bowlin manages the kitchens (five in total) of Neal Fraser’s Redbird and Vibiana, and with a crew of 40-plus cooks, feeds 1,000 people on a busy night - here's how they do it.