World of Food & Drink

Head into a flavorful expedition through the world of gastronomy. Journey across eclectic culinary landscapes, from wine appreciation to international flavors, covering the fascinating connections between culture and cuisine.

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Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy brands itself with state image

Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy has rebranded their handmade cheese operation with the new Colorado state logo.

June 24, 2014
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Snarf's Sandwiches to open Austin, TX location

Snarf's Sandwiches, a Colorado based franchise, will be opening a location near campus in Austin.

June 18, 2014
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3 Restaurants Find New Homes in East Austin

MP Commercial Partners, an Austin-based development firm, is nearing the end of construction on a building located on the city's east side which will house three restaurants.

June 18, 2014
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Blue Moose announces new products

Blue Moose of Boulder, Colorado is looking at taking their handcrafted salsas, hummus and dips to the next level by expanding their product selection and modifying their packaging.

June 17, 2014
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General Mills launches protein-packed cereal

General Mills released the new Cheerios Protein cereal to attract to a more health-centric consumer population. According to Bloomberg, the...

June 16, 2014
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A taste of 3-D printed food

Here in the United States, 3-D printing is all the rave. The advancement in technology allows you to make anything from a simple screw to an entire house with the push of a button.

June 16, 2014
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Pilgrim's Pride offers to buy Hillshire Brands

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. offered to purchase packaged food company Hillshire Brands Co. in a $5.7 billion deal. According to the...

June 11, 2014
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Finnegans Reverse Food Truck helps feed the hungry

The emerald ride that is Finnegans Reverse Food Truck collects food from citizens and gives it back to the hungry and...

June 7, 2014
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Dan Barber is rewriting farm-to-table

The farm-to-table movement is a constantly evolving ideology, inspiring chefs, foodies and farmers to reconsider the way we source and transport our food.

June 6, 2014
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Food experts and entrepreneurs invited to enter the Food Lab Challenge

Students who take a Texas culinary arts program have a plethora of opportunities at their fingertips once they complete their studies.

June 5, 2014
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March Against Monsanto calls for labeling of GMOs

You don't have to be an Austin culinary arts program graduate to know that all across the country, consumers are voicing their discontent concerning the food industry's use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

June 4, 2014
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Chinatown Restaurant Reopens in Austin

Texas culinary arts school students may have heard the big news back in December 2013 when Ronald Cheng, owner of the Chinatown restaurant, announced plans to open a third location in Lakewood.

June 3, 2014
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Sriracha maker doesn't want to move

After a debate with the Irwindale City Council, Sriracha hot sauce maker Huy Fong Foods, said it wants to remain...

May 29, 2014
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Merriam-Webster adds new food-related words to dictionary

Learning the language of food is an important part of being a successful Austin culinary arts school student and a chef out there in the real world. So it's important to stay informed in new developments in the realm of food vocabulary.

May 28, 2014
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GoodLife Food Park to open in East Austin

A new addition to Austin's food truck scene is GoodLife Food Park - a gathering place for those who want to indulge in tasty fare among an upscale urban setting.

May 26, 2014
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Boulder Food Truck Legislation Gets Initial Approval

Boulder culinary school have often been wary of starting their own food truck business in the past, but they may be more inclined in the future considering that the county has given initial approval for a set of more lenient rules.

May 23, 2014
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