Food & Wine Austin Style

A few highlights from Austin’s Food & Wine Festival with my brother Ben and sister-in-law, Lauren- both Austinites, both foodies extraordinaires. They were in their element last weekend as their hometown hosted a mecca of celebrity chefs, food and wine tastings and cooking classes galore. They have shared a few of their favorite moments with us. Don’t you love the Veuve Clicquot airstream- so Austin, I want it in my backyard (if I had one). That pork perfection above is compliments of Barley Swine chef, Bryce Gilmore. His Austin hot spot is one of my picks in my Austin Getaway Guide. The pork and handmade focaccia were both slow roasted over open fire pits.

Grilling ribeyes and sipping white wine first thing in the morning with Tim Love of Fort Worth’s Lonesome Dove. His colorful vocabulary served as the perfect wake up call for their early morning haze. Lauren’s mom had her arm signed in true rockstar style. Hundreds of grills dotted the Austin lawn as each participant was equipped with his or her own Weber grill, how cool is that.  Go big or go home- it is Texas after all.

A good grill guided by Love.

A few good sips with Food & Wine’s wine editor. It looks like Ray Isle is doing the old “Thank You Austin… and Good Night, I’ll be here all week, try the fish.” I’m guessing that’s not what he was saying but I kind of wish it was. Nice hat, Ben.

Apparently this d.j. was busting out Eddie Murphy’s, Party All The Time. Yes. Spinning that one hit wonder would ignite a spontaneous dance party anywhere. Check out Eddie Murphy’s video for the song here, it’s kind of amazing. Rick James’ hair is beyond, the extras in the sound booth are priceless and can I just say how I love how the 80s took itself seriously- how is that even possible? Will we look back at this decade and think we were as ridiculous? I hope so but I’m thinking we’ve become too retro-conscious- what a shame. But back to the food at hand- that poached prawn is perfection- another tasty morsel by Chef Gilmore.

And… they’re out. Lauren’s shirt kind of says it all. Looks like a blast. Thanks for sharing guys.

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