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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

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

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The Leaning Pear

Photography by Jody Horton Local Fried Green Tomatoes from Montesino Ranch (Wimberley) with Oma’s & Opa’s Farm sunflower sprouts (Fredericksburg) and Buttermilk Dill Dressing (dill from

Life Preserver

By Stefani X. Austin Photography by Stefani X. Austin “You know they sell that stuff at the grocery store,” my husband says with a smirk. “Whole

Well-Preserved

By Eugenia Bone Photography by Megan Schlow and Andrew Brucker About 25 percent of all households in the U.S. preserve foods—the majority of whom live in

Cook Here and Now

Austin’s newest supper club never meets at a hip art gallery. No bucolic dinners are served on the premises of the very farm that supplied

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FINO Restaurant Patio & Bar

Photography by Jody Horton Fino Restaurant Patio & Bar’s Berkshire Pork Shank by Chef Jason Donoho and Sous-Chef Andrew MacArthur features Berkshire Pork Shank (Southern Wild

Cooking Greens

By Lucinda Hutson Photography by Lucinda Hutson My grandmother loved Galatoire’s, the iconic New Orleans restaurant where customers have sipped Sazerac cocktails and enjoyed traditional

Prickly Pears

By Amy Crowell Photography by Marla Camp The prickly pear cactus (Opuntia engelmannii and other species) is one thorn-ful and familiar Texas icon packed with

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Mark Spedale’s Seasonal Plate

Photography by Jody Horton Primizie Osteria’s Lamb and Quail Duet by Chef Mark Spedale features rosemary-grilled lamb loin (Loncito’s Lamb) and black olive goat cheese stuffed

To the Table!

By Cecilia Nasti In the cool early summer of my tender eighth year, a quartet of rabbits from a nearby field ended up invited to

The Meze Table

By Lucinda Hutson Photography by Lucinda Hutson Hallelujah, fall is here—a lovely respite from the blistering summer. It’s time to celebrate with outdoor feasts and