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Chefs

Philip and Callie Speer

By Shannon OelrichPhotography by Marc Brown Two pastry chefs and two kids under one roof might sound like the setup for a sitcom—clouds of flour

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Shawn Cirkiel

By Shannon OelrichPhotography by Marc Brown It might be surprising to learn that Shawn Cirkiel’s favorite place in the world to eat is IHOP. “My

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Joel Welch

By Roberto OntiverosPhotography by Marc Brown Always hungry to explore new directions in food, Joel Welch—executive chef of hipster/home-style haven Kerbey Lane Cafe—dabbles in everything

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David Bull

By Robin ChotzinoffPhotography by Marc Brown Chef David Bull definitely knows his way around a kitchen. But with a job supervising restaurants in San Antonio

Emmett and Lisa Fox

By Shannon OelrichPhotography by Marc Brown Emmett and Lisa Fox, owners of Austin restaurants ASTI Trattoria and FINO Restaurant Patio & Bar, share a passion

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Ranch to Plate at 18 Oaks

By Jessica DupuyPhotography by Steven Noreyko (of Chef Ryan Littman and his NY Strip steak dish) and Michael Klein (Windy Bar Ranch cattle grazing) With

Rene Ortiz

By MM PackPhotography by Marc Brown Executive Chef Rene Ortiz of La Condesa has plenty to say about food and restaurants. He’s got a lot

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Jack Allen’s Kitchen

by Marshall Wright Big smiles and big plates piled high with locally sourced flavors are the trademark of Jack Allen’s Kitchen. Opposite page: a peek

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Asti

By Marshall Wright Asti Trattoria in Hyde Park is like your favorite sweater – returning to it time and again when you need a little warmth,

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Aquarelle

by Marshall Wright In the spirit of a true French kitchen, Aquarelle is managed from the back of the house. Opposite page: a view from

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Bryce Gilmore

Photography by Jenna Noel It’s no secret that Austin has become a hotbed for mobile vendors: tacos, crêpes, wurst—even locally made funky clothing and accessories

A Couple of Chefs

By MM Pack Photography by Jenna Noel What could be better for two talented, experienced chefs than living and working in Manhattan, food epicenter of the