Austin has a vibrant food scene, with an emphasis on all things local. So, for an “out of town” chain bar and restaurant to make the grade can take some doing, and Fadó Irish Pub and Restaurant, on 4th Street, between Lavaca and Colorado, does quite well, thank you.
Dorsey Barger is a farmer. It’s not what she expected to be when she “grew up,” but that’s what she was called to do, and do it she does: with passion, flair and generosity of spirit.
Some people are born into farming, but for others it’s a kind of spiritual calling. Dorsey Barger, head farmer at HausBar Farms in East Austin, heard the first faint whisper of what her future might hold upon her first visit to the Downtown Farmers Market in Austin, Texas 12 years ago.
It’s cliche to say that food brings people together… but c’mon, we know it’s true; there’s no use fighting it. To prove the point, for the second year Austin, Texas and Boston, Massachusetts food bloggers took part in a food swap.
Michael Fracasso’s Italian immigrant mother was a wonderful cook, and while he was not allowed to cook when he lived at home, he was just as glad to be the beneficiary of her culinary genius, and grew up eating beautiful, fresh, homemade meals. But once he moved from home, it was a different story.
From its sleek, stylish interior to the expertly crafted menu, featuring locally sourced ingredients, Trace Restaurant in the W Hotel in downtown Austin, Texas, has made its mark on the dining scene, and the team of Valerie Broussard and Paul Hargrove have been instrumental in its success.
