Three bartenders who are shaking up the Austin scene. Story and Photos By Matt McGinnis Cocktails have been around since the early 1800s, but it wasn’t…
By Deborah Hamilton-Lynne As I write this letter, the annual Academy Awards are just days away. This year, there is much anticipation to see how one…
By Matt McGinnis December is stuffed with more parties, festive meals and holiday get-togethers than anyone can possibly manage. Getting in the way of that merriment…
A breakdown of sparkling, white and red wine from the annual Texas Sommelier Conference. Story and photos by Matt McGinnis It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when…
Story and photos by Matt McGinnis There is one huge reason why I’m not a vegetarian: steak. Oh, glorious steak. The mere smell of it sends…
By Deborah Hamilton-Lynne “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me .” – Jim Valvano Family relationships are…
Everything you ever wanted to know about tequila. By Matt McGinnis Tequila Hecho en Mexico The drink world is all about authenticity and sense of place.…
FESTIVALS RedFest May 23–25, Circuit of the Americas For the first time ever, Jeff Foxworthy is putting on his very own festival, known as RedFest, and…
By Deborah Hamilton-Lynne; Photo by Destry Jaimes Twenty two years ago when I moved to Austin, there was really no discussion of food being a major…
Everything you ever needed to know about the drink for every man. By Matt McGinnis; Vince Young Steakhouse photo by Ladd Photography; Ten Oak photos by…