Entries tagged with 'Austin'
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Even if you haven't been to Texas, you might be familiar with Mr. Stubblefield. His brand of barbecue sauce, known simply as Stubb's, is stocked at most grocery stores nationwide. And though some might assume it's just a marketing ploy, that face on the package was real. He died in 1995, but his legacy (of making fingers everywhere all sauced-up) extends to the music world. He was as obsessed with music as he was with smoked meats. NPR's Kitchen Sisters has a nice profile on Stubblefield, whose Austin barbecue joint (also, conveniently, called Stubb's) doubles as a concert venue, and was hot this week on the four-day SXSW music fest circuit. From Neko Case to Ben Harper, plenty of...
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Photograph from MidtownLunch on Flickr While in Austin for South by Southwest Interactive this week, Zach Brooks woke up to arguably one of the best complimentary motel breakfasts. The downtown Austin branch of La Quinta had a DIY Texas-shaped waffle iron. You know state pride runs deep when waffles are involved. The iron is actually available on Amazon for $59.95. Related "The Secrets of Successful Food Blogging" Panel at SXSW, via Twitter Sunday Brunch: The Greatest Waffle Recipe Ever Gallery of Texas Burger Porn from the 'Houston Press'...
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The trio of SXSW Festivals and Conferences (Music, Film, and Interactive), best described as Spring Break for geeks, kicks off this weekend in Austin, Texas. Maybe you've already decided which panels, screenings, shows, and parties you'll be attending—or not. That's OK, there are more pressing concerns like, where are you going to eat? The SXSW Baby! Guide: Where to Eat During SXSW 2009, has all the answers. Originally compiled and written by Kathryn Yu, a SXSW veteran and a serious eater, this year's edition has been updated by Jessica Reynolds and Brad Graham. Restaurants included meet the top criteria of hungry festival-goers: close proximity to the Convention Center, easily accessible by foot, cheap, fast, and tasty. You can find all...
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Earlier today we posted about food-related panel discussions at the South By Southwest Interactive Festival. Andy Flynn, of SXSW, emailed to tell us about a conference we missed that will be going on during the following week's SXSW Music Festival: BBQ the Texas Way. Panelists include Rick Schmidt, owner of Kreuz Market; food writer Robb Walsh, of the Houston Press; and the Kitchen Sisters....
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Looking through the panel offerings at the 2009 South By Southwest Interactive Festival, I've found a few food- and drink-related panels. South By Southwest Interactive, a series of festivals and conferences centering on digital media, takes place annually in March in Austin, Texas, a week before the more widely known SXSW Music Festival. Nom Nom Nom: The Secrets of Successful Foodblogging "What does it take to build a successful food blog? From niche single-food specific blogs like Cupcakes Take the Cake to broader blogs like Midtown Lunch, we'll share the secrets of making readers hungry for more and attracting press and advertisers. Free cupcakes." Panelists: Zach Brooks (Midtown Lunch), Rachel Kramer Bussel (Cupcakes Take the Cake), Shauna Ahern (Gluten-Free Girl),...
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"People think I'm like this food robot or something, but music is a huge part of my life." Ray told MTV News last year when nobody saw her rockin' SXSW party comin'. This year, she's got another one scheduled, with talk of the Hold Steady and the Airborne Toxic Event performing....
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The thrill of eating tacos for breakfast is similar to that of eating waffles for dinner: slightly rebellious and definitely not to be allowed all the time, but a good way to change things up. At the roadside stand
Rosie's Tamale House in Bee Cave, Texas (near Austin), floury tortillas wrap up cheesy eggs, bacon pieces and fluffy potato slices—that's the trademark breakfast taco order.
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Photograph from Fellowship of the Rich on Flickr Since my "real" job (whatever that means) is in the "music industry" (radio is still part of the music industry, right?), I've always dreamed of going to the SXSW music festival. I've heard great things about Austin, Texas, and my friends and co-workers always have amazing stories of great shows that I am bound to love that take place in a really cool town. But this year, I discovered a new aspect of SXSW that makes me feel jealous about not getting to go: all the serious sandwiches. Thanks to blogs, Flickr, and most important, the invention of the iPhone, the SXSW food porn has been pouring in since last week—and I...
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The trio of SXSW Festivals and Conferences (Music, Film, and Interactive), best described as Spring Break for geeks, kicks off this weekend in Austin, Texas. Maybe you've already decided which panels, screenings, shows, and parties you'll be attending—or not. That's OK, there are more pressing concerns like,
where are you going to eat?
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