Austin Food + Wine Festival

Cabrito, Cabrito, Cabrito

The first Austin Food + Wine Festival went off without a hitch– a stunning event, and one of the most fun weekends I’ve had in a while. A HUGE thanks to Food + Wine and the folks at C3 Presents for their hard work and dedication. You guys are the best at what you do & I can’t wait to see how this event grows. I could wax poetic about this great city, Austin’s adventurous approach to food, the kindness of everyone I met in the past few days… but I think I’ll let the photos do the talking.

Friday Night Lights

At Friday’s New Taste of Texas event. House Marinated Sardines with Burrata, Olives, Orange & Almonds on a Crostino from Spiaggia.

A refreshing desesrt course form Uchiko. Lemon Ash Ice – Green Strawberry Consommé, Black Pepper & Arugula Blossom.

From L to R: Me, Jonathan Waxman, Tim Love, Garrett Weber Gale, Marcus Samuelsson & Nathan Followill

A little after-hours dessert party at the gorgeous Hotel St. Cecilia. One of the only times “boutique hotel” isn’t synonymous with “cramped room.”

Saturday in the Sun (& Dust)

A pre-demo interview with Josh Ozersy from Time Magazine & Matt Rodbard from Food Republic.

Dude, who doesn’t love a pre-demo Slurpee?

Beef heart, courtesy of my friends at Whole Foods. Beautiful, no?

Grilled Bolivian Ox Heart. Best cut of meat on the animal, no joke.

Passing around my One-Pot Sticky Chicken Wings.

Tim Love’s cabrito & chili taco at Saturday night’s Rock Your Taco party.

Christine Grdovic, Gail Simmons & I ‘splain our judging process.

Winner Tyson Cole claims his five-stringed prize.

Tim Love, Gail Simmons, Me & Christina Grdovic

Sunday Funday

Cabrito anyone?

Moroccan Goat Liver & Kidney Kebabs with Lemon and Herb Oil

Marcus Samuelsson & I crash Tim’s grilling demo.

How much do you love this interactive demo? I’m stealing this idea for next year.

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