Archive for the ‘ Food & Drink ’ Category

Account Deletion

I’m going to switch over to using tumblr. Over the coming weeks, I’ll keep this open to switch over select posts. Ultimately, tumblr offers more connectivity options than wordpress. Thanks for reading and please follow my new blog for more[ READ MORE ]

Thirsty Thursday: Moonshine & Other Notorious Brews

Back in the 1800s, illegally distilling your own alcohol was like the Four Loko of the time; the flavors might be a bit off and the health risks were definitely high, but it was the cheapest way to get drunk because it wasn’t taxed. But unlike Four Loko, health risks of home distilled alcohol could [ READ MORE ]

Thirsty Thursday: Whiskey

originally printed on Nov. 18, 2010 in The Daily Texan When you take a shot of whiskey, you take a shot of America. You could say this is an exaggeration, but read about the Whiskey Rebellion in your history textbook or consider how bourbon whiskey originated in Kentucky. “Whisky,” as they spelled it in the [ READ MORE ]

Interview with Anthony Bourdain

Originally published on June 30, 2010 in The Daily Texan Author and chef Anthony Bourdain calmly walked into the KUT radio station Tuesday morning with gray tousled hair and cowboy boots and stepped in the elevator going down to the studio. In the 10 years since publishing “Kitchen Confidential,” the book that rocketed him to [ READ MORE ]

Buddha’s Brew Kombucha Tea

“It’s really about sharing what you love.” - Ricky Johnston[ READ MORE ]

The Screaming Goat

The Urbanspoon slots reeled looking for somewhere interesting to eat when “The Screaming Goat” popped up. I didn’t need to read any reviews; I was sold. Upon arrival I discovered that it was a house converted into a restaurant. The dining area was several small parlors connected by open archways. Light wood floors and tables, [ READ MORE ]

Santa Rita Escarpment

"While not all of the dishes are on target Santa Rita definitely knows its Tex-Mex"[ READ MORE ]

Oishii Sushi Happy Hour

Walking through the first floor of Dobie, I felt my nostrils get punched by the smell of manicures and pedicures. This was not what I wanted to smell before I ate sushi. Nevertheless, I was timidly lured in by the ominous words ‘half price sushi.’ I know I shouldn’t be doing this. How could anyone [ READ MORE ]

Chez Nous

"...completely lost in euphoira."[ READ MORE ]

Kerbey Lane Cafe: Early Bird Special

The best word I can think of is 'otherworldly.'[ READ MORE ]

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