As two of the biggest success stories in Austin food and drink over the past 20 years, Tito Beveridge and Amy Simmons don't really need an introduction. Simmons has been at the helm of Amy's Ice Cream since the mid-1980's, giving Austin consumers a local dessert choice back when Baskin Robbins was the order of the day. Beveridge is a relative newcomer compared to Simmons, having opened Tito's in 1997. Beveridge's vodka, of course, was one of Austin's greatest business stories this side of Michael Dell, as a hobbyist mortgage broker started a distillery on credit card debt and went on to win a double gold medal at the World Spirits Competition. more ›

25 local chefs and drink purveyors bring the table to the farm during the upcoming East Side Urban Farm Tour. Happening this Sunday, the 3rd annual tour is the perfect opportunity to spend time at four of Austin’s most prolific urban farms with no green thumb required. more ›

East Side Show Room Chef and Owner Sonya Cote’s hotly anticipated new specialty grocery and eatery Hillside Farmacy is expected to open its doors just in time for the annual invasion. For Cote, the farm to table movement is not just the latest culinary craze; it’s at the very core of her as a chef. more ›

On Friday, December 9 the W Austin is hosting a one-year anniversary event not to miss. From 3-6:30pm, patrons can partake in $1.29 congratulatory cocktails as the W Austin toasts to a year of success. more ›

Tickets are still available for the inaugural edition of A Torrid Affair, a food and cocktail pairing event. The event will raise funds for Dell Children's Medical Center and the Sustainable Food Center. more ›

Austinist is currently seeking new contributors for the food + drink section. Contributors selected will be asked to contribute 1-2 pieces per week on food news, events, happy hours, festivals, and restaurant goings-on. To apply, email your writing resume and a food or drink writing sample to food (at) austinist dot com. more ›

Brian Peters is an icon of the Austin brewing scene. Currently the master brewer at Uncle Billy's, Peters is also known for his past work at The Bitter End and Live Oak Brewing Company. That Peters is the organizer of this year's Texas Craft Brewers Festival, taking place this Saturday, should come as no surprise. Peters shares with us some of his insights into the Austin brew culture and offers a few tips for those just starting to sample the beers available from the state's diverse and lively breweries. more ›

The Texas Craft Brewers Festival is back on the scene, much to the joy of area beer lovers. This year's festival will feature 18 craft breweries from around the state, showing off more than 75 different beers with brews ranging from the rare to the never-before-seen to be tapped hourly throughout the event. more ›

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Now you can show off your knowledge of "Hunting, Fishing and Drinking: The Three Dude Groups" or "Top 40 Songs Butchered by David Hasslehoff" every weeknight in Austin. Geeks Who Drink hosts live pub quizzes at 60 locations throughout Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. This month, they're expanding the lineup to run Monday through Friday in Austin and adding a night in San Marcos as well. more ›