Driftwood News

A waitress at Hyde Park Bar & Grill says she likes Bill Carter's big silver skull ring.

On Monday, April 22, 2013, nine Hill Country residents and night sky advocates gathered in the Blanco Emergency Medical Service conference facility to help refine a training program aimed at preparing volunteers to make outdoor lighting assessments at Texas State Parks.

On Sunday afternoon, the last of the fire pit embers on the grounds of Butler Park withered away and the cleanup crew began the arduous task of collapsing the tents, trailering some 100-plus Weber grills and packing up the last little remains of the 2013 Austin Food and Wine Festival.

Many people have been comparing the Flatiron's new Tres Carnes to the fast-casual model of Chipotle, with its assembly-line and infinitely customizable tacos and burritos.

Many of Austin's food fans are looking forward to a flavorful weekend as the 2nd Annual Austin Food and Wine Festival pitches a park full of tents, fires up a wave of grills, and pours a steady flow of wine and beer over the next few days.