Customers can enjoy organic seasonal produce conveniently picked up from a farmers’ market or delivered to the door Hamilton Pool Farms, located in Dripping Springs just outside of Austin, is offering customers fresh produce and herbs grown using organic and...
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Balcones Distilling releases limited Texas Bock
Waco’s Balcones Distilling announced that Texas Bock is back for 2021. This release is designed to be an homage to @ShinerBeer’s iconic Texas brand.
Andrea Pedraza and CocoAndré make the best of a bad pandemic
Dallas chocolatier CocoAndré was featured on Dallas' CW33 as a prime example of the challenges and adaptations needed to start and operate a business during an economic crises. The business was launched in 2009 during the Great Recession and 10 years later battling...
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Barton Springs Mill — still open! — launches YouTube channel
James Brown of Barton Springs Mill posted a video announcing the mill's new YouTube channel. He also said that during the COVID-19 health crisis, the mill would switch its business model to a majority retail with some wholesale. In normal times, the mill is a major...
In a time of crisis, San Saba loses its only food store
Posted by Mike and Lynn McHenry of Wedding Oak Winery: "In the early morning hours of Friday March 20, Lowe’s Food, the only grocery store in San Saba burned down. In our community, it was a key business that served people and businesses, like ours, in many different...
Jester King releases Dark Matter Imperial Coffee Stout
Today we’re releasing Dark Matter Imperial Coffee Stout — made in collaboration with our friends from Dark Matter Coffee in Chicago, Illinois!
Jester King will be ‘to go only’ during coronavirus outbreak
Jester King announced late Monday that during the coronavirus global pandemic and public health emergency, the popular craft beer destination is closing its tasting room, restaurant, and farm, and private event hall to the public and moving to a “To Go Only” model for food and beer for the foreseeable future.
Distilled Spirits Growth Led by Agave, Whisky, Cognac…and Tito’s
For the first time in over a decade, Smirnoff vodka is no longer the top-selling distilled spirit in America. That distinction is now owned by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, which increased in volume by over 20% in 2019 (vodka remains the largest spirit category by volume in...
Dallas: Top-pop can from Four Corners Brewing
I am totally impressed with this IPA from Dallas, Tx. This “pop-top” can is very cool. Check out the picture. - Drinking an El Chingón by @fcbrewing - https://t.co/0EJ7lHSSTx— Mark Miller (@tnmmill) December 30, 2019
Two Rivers Beer Company Acquires Waco’s First Craft Brewing Company Bare Arms Brewing
Two Rivers Beer Company announced it has acquired majority ownership in Waco’s Bare Arms Brewing.
Waco releases new “Cycling in Waco” map
Waco Bicycling Club and the city have produced a new “Cycling in Waco” map of the best roads and routes for road bikes.
Four Corners Brewing Co. expands distribution to Southern California
Four Corners Brewing Co. is headed to Southern California, expanding distribution of its flagship El Chingón IPA and new El Grito Lager. This introduction marks the first region outside of Texas where the award-winning craft brewery’s beers will be available.
Texas Foodies TV launches streaming channel
Texas Foodies TV has launched the first of a line up of shows that will debut on the TG Network. Produced by The Time Group, a Dallas-based marketing firm, and sponsored by Best of Guide, Texas Foodies TV will showcase the best food and events Texas has to offer. The...
Houston’s Art in the Park calls for entries
Midtown Art in the Park is calling for entries for its April festival on the grounds of historic Elizabeth Baldwin Park in centrally located Midtown Houston. The area is known for its many attractions, including picturesque park spaces, long-standing arts...
4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery enjoys sweet success at 2019 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
Congrats to the team at 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery near Muenster for taking home a Sweepstakes medal at the 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine competition. The winery's Nectar Nero won the Dessert/Specialty Wine category. We are honored and proud to announce that...
Austin’s Blue Genie Art Bazaar will host artists for West Austin Studio Tour
Blue Genie Art Bazaar is opening it space, the Blue Genie Big Top at 6100 Airport Blvd., to artists during the West Austin Studio Tour (May 11-12 & 18-19). Get the details here: https://bluegenieartbazaar.com/west-2019/. Need exhibition space for the West Austin...
High Plains grapes are foundation of Texas wine industry
Bret Perrenoud, general manager of Becker Vineyards in Fredericksburg, tells KXAN why so many of their grapes come from the Texas High Plains near Lubbock.
H-E-B announces craft beer and wine delivery (in under an hour!) via Favor
H-E-B today announced that Favor, the Austin-based on-demand delivery company, will now offer beer and wine delivery throughout Texas. Beginning Friday, June 29 — just in time for Fourth of July — Favor will roll out its new service in over 30 cities with free...
Sure, aluminum tariffs are all fun and games until somebody takes it in the eye
CBS DFW reports that the cost of a can of beer or soda could soon be on the rise. The TV station says manufacturers are warning that President Donald Trump's new 10-percent tariff on aluminum, set to take effect Friday, will negatively impact business. Oak Highlands...
Stop the h-anger! Stanley’s Farmhouse Pizza expands food hours
Jester King Brewery in the Fitzhugh Road corridor of West Austin announced that Stanley’s Farmhouse Pizza will now be open until 8 pm Sundays.
Blanco’s Ben Milam Whiskey wins back-to-dack double gold at San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Ben Milam Whiskey, a Blanco, Texas-based distillery and spirits company, announced today that all three of the company’s products received awards at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
2018 Wimberley Arts Fest
Abundant tree pollen aside, Wimberley’s 2018 Arts Fest was filled with sunshine and some impressive artisans showing a wide range of works in various media.
Exploring East Texas’ growing winery scene
Karla DeLuca of the Marshall News Messengertakes us on an informative tour of three wineries in East Texas. As she notes, “Not so long ago, the idea of a winery in East Texas, much less a trail of them, was unimaginable.”
This powerhouse brewery is coming to San Antonio
After a long design and permitting process, Big Bend Brewing Co. said it received a building permit from the City of San Antonio and will begin construction on its new brewery next week.
Here’s the best whiskey in Texas: Texas Whiskey Festival 2018 winners
The first Texas Whiskey Festival was held at the Bullock State History Museum in Austin on March 31. These whiskeys were judged the best at the event.
Pink Boots Society taps women for brewery careers
The Pink Boots Society helps women beer industry professionals advance their careers through access to education and inspiration. The organization also teaches women beer professionals the judging skills necessary to become beer judges at beer competitions.
Saint Arnold now offering Orange Show brew year-round
Saint Arnold Brewing Company says its Orange Show has been added to the Houston brewery’s year-round lineup. Orange Show, named after the famed folk art monument in Houston’s East End neighborhood, is a blonde ale made with real blood oranges. The brewery says each...
Kat Thompson of Texas Ale Project talks about potential impact of tariffs
Kat Thompson, owner of Texas Ale Project, tells Fox4 in Dallas that President Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs will affect profit margins and may raise the price for a six-pack. “A lot of our beers are priced at $9.99. So does that mean now it's $10.29? And is the...
San Luis Spirits merges with Empresario Brands
San Luis Spirits announced its merger with fellow spirits house Empresario Brands. The merger combines two well-known Texas beverage companies under the new name, Dripping Springs Distilling (DSD). The deal brings together various brands, including Dripping Springs...