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World of Food & Drink
Head into a flavorful expedition through the world of gastronomy. Journey across eclectic culinary landscapes, from wine appreciation to international flavors, covering the fascinating connections between culture and cuisine.
Best wine bars in Boulder
Whether you're a resident of Colorado or just happen to find yourself in Boulder sometime soon, be sure to make a point of visiting at least one of the area's more noteworthy wine bars.
The best picnic spots in Austin
Whether you're celebrating a birthday or an anniversary or just looking to take in beautiful scenery while you eat, take a look at some of the best picnic spots in Austin.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner grants ‘amnesty’ to cupcakes
According to The Blaze, Miller announced at a recent press conference that he would be granting amnesty to cupcakes and other sugar filled desserts in Texas schools.
Austin Organizations Bolstered By Grants From Local Institution
All of the recipients are dedicated to building community in the area through the encouragement of sustainable, effective and affordable agricultural and culinary practices.
2015 Could Be The Year Of The Grilled Cheese In Dallas
Take a look at what we know already about these two establishments, and be sure to get out and try them both after the new year rings in. After all, who doesn't love a great sandwich?
Dai Due succeeding in Texas
Whether or not that population demographic played into the decision to open Dai Due in the Lone Star State earlier this year, the restaurant has experienced a considerable amount of success since first opening its doors and firing up its burners.
Ford Fry To Open Houston Restaurant
Slated to open this January, this restaurant also entails a sort of homecoming for Fry, who hails from Texas.
Pranom spicing up New Year’s Eve in Dallas
Instead, Pranom is a part of an emerging trend in the restaurant industry known as pop-up restaurants, which travel around in search of new clientele to serve.
Denver’s RiNo No. 18 in Best Food Neighborhoods List
Take a break from cooking classes in Boulder and head to Denver to visit some of these awesome spots in River North.
Fixe to Open in Austin
Austin residents have been anticipating this opening for some time, and with good reason, as it's shaping up to be one of the most exciting developments of the year in the city's culinary scene.
Dunkin' Donuts Expanding in Colorado
The restaurant has been on a push to find new franchisee's in Colorado, and it seems that they're experiencing quite a bit of a success.
Revamping of Texas Hooters' locations planned
According to Restaurant News, the popular chain restaurant Hooters has recently finished revamping nearly 20 of its Texas-area restaurants in hopes of driving in new customers.
Work and Class Named To Prestigious List
An up and coming new restaurant that's been drawing high praise from a number of news outlets, Work & Class, was recently named to Thrillist's list of the 21 Best New Restaurants in America.
Dallas restaurants are joining together to avoid criticism
According to the Washington Post, though, a group of restaurant owners and managers in Dallas have recently rebelled against Leslie Brenner, a well-known restaurant critic, through adopting a strange practice.
Unbelievable Incident In Denver Restaurant
According to CBS, considerable damage was recently done to a restaurant in Denver after a man fell through the ceiling following an odd series of circumstances.
Denny’s Franchise In North Austin Destroyed In Fire
Unfortunately for the proprietors of the restaurant, it's been estimated by the Austin Fire Department that the blaze has more than likely resulted in a total loss of the restaurant.
Pizza Inn Opens In La Junta
In addition to being an exciting and delicious development for the people of La Junta, this newest expansion also represents a significant culture of growth for the chain, coming on the heels of numerous other new openings.
OpenTable's Top 100 Steakhouses List Honors Multiple Texas Cities
The prestigious compilation of steakhouses featured restaurants from all across the country, but few areas fared as well as the Lone Star State, which claimed 15 of the total 100 spots.
Kohana Coffee On The Move in Austin
It has done so well, in fact, that it was recently named to Inc.'s list of the Top 10 Fastest Growing Companies in Austin.
Bradford Heap To Open Seafood Restaurant In Boulder
According to The Daily Camera, restaurateur Bradford Heap has announced plans to open a seafood restaurant in Boulder in the near future.
Whole Foods To Open New Flagship Denver Store
Whole Foods has recently announced plans to open a flagship store in the Mile-High City in 2017.
Colorado Restaurant Under Fire For Serving Minors
Students of Colorado culinary schools have probably enjoyed learning how to make festive cocktails for special occasions at some point in their education.
GMO Measure Fails To Pass In Colorado
Election day came and went on Nov. 4 with the bill losing by what was nearly a two to one margin, according to National Public Radio
Houston, Other Texas Cities Honored In Food & Wine
Food & Wine recently released their list of the 20 best dishes in Texas
Rosenberg’s Blackbelly Set To Open in Boulder
Rosenberg first became a household name in the restaurant industry shortly after winning the fifth season of Top Chef on the Food Network.
Organic Baby Food From Austin to be distributed by Whole Foods
According to the Austin Business Journal, the company recently signed a buying deal with organic grocer Whole Foods to have their products distributed in their stores.
Texas Roadhouse honored with 2014 Golden Chain Award, other accolades
Students currently enrolled in chef schools in Texas may want to look to the 2014 Golden Chain Awards for an example of strong ambition and work ethic within the restaurant industry.
Macro changes coming to Colorado restaurant landscape
Perhaps what's most interesting about this is that the most significant of the changes affecting the industry, for better or for worse, are coming at a macro level.
Bizarre crime at Texas restaurant
Well, lucky for you, a woman's police report against an employee at a Texas restaurant offers a prime example of how not to behave during your first job (or any subsequent jobs, for that matter).
Record year for the Texas State Fair
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and this years Texas State Fair seems to have only furthered that notion.
Colorado students help the needy
According to the college's website, the school has given birth to a small nonprofit known as Colorado Springs Food Rescue, through which groups of students work to ensure that those in need are taken care of while also minimizing food waste. Check out some of the details regarding the program below:
Changes Coming To Denver Restaurant Week
NBC has reported that, beginning in 2015, the event will downsize to a 10 day showcase.
Controversy over Boulder-based restaurant
A restaurant chain based in Boulder with locations across Colorado, Illegal Pete's, has recently come under fire for their name.
Verts Kebap expanding in Texas
Students enrolled in Austin culinary arts programs may already be familiar with Verts Kebap.
Opening date set for new Houston restaurant
Well, Lone Star State students, look no further; according to the Houston Business Journal, an opening date has officially been set for the newest project coming out of the acclaimed hospitality group Pappas Restaurants, Incorporated.
Chipotle weighs in on Colorado GMO labeling debate
Interestingly enough, one of the most popular Denver-based restaurant chains of all time, Chipotle Mexican Grill, has come out in favor of proposition 105, according to The Denver Post.
Austin chef to open restaurant in Charleston
John Lewis is heading to South Carolina to open a new restaurant.
Changes coming for Bridget Dunlap
Loyal patrons of the Austin culinary arts scene are no doubt already familiar with Bridget Dunlap.
GMO labeling debate rages in Colorado
With the potential to change the way everyone in Colorado - from students attending a Boulder culinary school to farmers in Fort Collins - interacts with the food around them, the debate surrounding labeling of genetically modified organisms is raging.
St. Philip opens in Austin
Students of Austin culinary arts programs are set to benefit from the opening of yet another phenomenal dining establishment in their area.
