Deep in the Heart of Austin

Memories are made of food and wine and, above all, fantastic people.

Our group made friends with each other and with the passionate culinarians we visited in Austin. We even set foot on Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch. I could tell you he melodically congratulated us for being back on the road again. But that’s too tall a tale even for Texas. He might have been at home behind the big gates or more likely in Hawaii. But we were inspired by the Terra Puerzza farmers running a regenerative agriculture project on the ranch.

We spent time with the chefs who pioneered Austin’s prominence and the newcomers who are moving it forward. We looked back at some ancient desert food and drink making a comeback. We tasted some leading local wines and spirits and enjoyed some Texas spins on dining high and low.

Thanks to our sponsors for making is all happen: Alaska Seafood, Cardinal International, Bigelow Tea, Smithfield.

Enjoy this slide show and take a walk down memory lane.