Say charcuterie: Cured meat specialties around town

(Photo by Nick Strocchia) Say charcuterie Cheese plates are so last year. Cured meats in all shades of salty and pink are the new shareable darling on the restaurant scene. These local spots are slicing and arranging downright tempting spreads.—Megan Headley Salted meats reign supreme at Mas Tapas where the incomparable jamón Ibérico de Bellota […]

Green Scene: This week's greenie news

Opportunity knocking I ate lunch last week at a local joint where diners are supposed to bus their own dishes, separating silverware, trash, and plates. This I was dutifully doing when I noticed some signage encouraging me to separate recyclables, too. The sign said the restaurant’s plastic cups and dishes could be recycled. But those […]

C-VILLE Arts Beat: Top Picks for Feb 28-Mar 5

Friday 3/2 We’ll take two Austinite Danny Schmidt has become the folk poet equivalent of a critic’s darling, and with good reason. Schmidt’s heartfelt lyrics and intimate compositions shine through in a genre brimming with excellent songwriters. Schmidt is also a gifted photographer whose work will be featured in the gallery café of The Southern prior to […]