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Michelada

By Claudia AlarcónPhotography by Whitney Arostegui Adding a squeeze of fresh lime and a dash of salt to light lagers or pilsners has been a

Get Your Goat

By Claudia Alarcón Photography of Windy Hill Organics goat by Janice Williams On a cool, early fall evening, chefs James Holmes and Andrew Francisco hosted

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Preserving Traditions Through Noodles

By Kristi WillisPhotography by Pauline Stevens Early on Monday and Wednesday mornings, in the converted century-old schoolhouse at the Texas Wendish Heritage Society, three women

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Cooking with Jai

By Claire Cella Since returning from a year in Thailand, I’ve dedicated myself to eating nothing but Thai food. But I don’t mean simply the

NAO San Antonio

The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) established a San Antonio campus in 2010 thanks to a $35 million donation from local entrepreneur and philanthropist Christopher

When We Eat and Why: What Comes First

By Vivé GriffithPhotography by Andy Sams In this East Austin meeting room, the tables form a circle. Course readers with goldenrod covers wait at each seat, along

Turkish Summer

By Elif SelviliPhotography by Knoxy The phrases “Chinese food” and “Italian food” are likely to evoke instant palate recognition, complete with smells and tastes. However,

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Mr. Natural

By Soll SussmanPhotography by Andy Sams The winding cafeteria line at Mr. Natural—the beloved longtime vegetarian and health-conscious restaurant and bakery on Cesar Chavez in

Lamba Royal Indian Food

Bite into just about any dish from Lamba’s Royal Indian Food and prepare yourself—this exquisite Indian cuisine will bite right back. Think of it more

Cooking Up English

On a Monday afternoon, five students from Mexico, Chile and South Korea gather at the University United Methodist Church (UUMC) on the UT campus, eager

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Beyond Schnitzel

By Shannon OelrichPhotography by Jody Horton and Chef Kee Here in Central Texas, German food often appears as heavy fare served at a biergarten or

El Naranjo

Photography by Anna Kooris Nestled in an unassuming spot just a few blocks south of the rowdy punk rock clubs that line Red River Street,