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Edible Austin

Farm to School: SB 1027

By Andrea Abel When the gavel fell at the end of the Texas Legislature’s 81st regular session, schoolchildren were a little closer to healthier school

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Alamo Drafthouse

Photography by Jody Horton Chef John Bullington’s all-local Slacker Sandwich: Grill white bread from Moonlight Bakery. Smear one side with Berdoll Pecan Farm’s pecan butter and

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On the Town

By David AlanPhotography by Jenna Noel A short time ago, the “cocktail revolution” began to blossom in major cities across the country—an uprising against pre-made

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Winebars

By Veronica MeewesPhotography by Jenna Noel As condos continually rise to meet our skyline and rush hour seems to start a little earlier each day,

Saving Our Soil

By Jeremy WaltherPhotography by Jenna Noel Our poor dirt. In just a few hundred years, the once-fertile crust of Central Texas has been eroded, depleted,

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The French Connection

By Jardine LibairePhotography by Andy Sams Some say that Austin’s smoky blue sunlight, red rocks and wild rosemary make it a dead ringer for the

Grown with Pride

By Helen CordesPhotography by Jenna Noel Fans of the fungi know the moment that promises prime palate pleasure—when smooth slices of mushroom surrender to the

A Cultured Pearl

By MM PackPhotography by Jody Horton (left) and Sandy Powers (right)  Something exciting is going on in San Antonio. The landmark Pearl Brewery is being

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Game On

By Robin Chotzinoff Photography by Jody Horton In 1983, when Mike Hughes went into the wild-game meat business, there was no such thing. Americans ate

Going Mobile

By David Ansel Illustration by Matt Lynaugh The summer sun had not yet shone its first rays into the third-story windows along Congress Avenue, but

Publisher’s Note

Feast of Memories, this summer’s community potluck inspired by Austin Museum of Art’s conceptual exhibition The Art of Memory, was both a heartwarming coming together

Bread for the Journey

Photography by Jenna Noel Whole Foods Market’s Jenny Brown loves her job. As program administrator for their Local Producer Loan (LPL) program, she plays a